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Three soldiers killed in PKK attack in Turkey's southeast
Three soldiers have been killed during clashes with outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in the Nusaybin district of the southeastern province of Mardin.
Security forces engaged in an armed clash with PKK militants as a part of an operation in the district on March 21. Three soldiers were killed during the operation.
Four soldiers killed in PKK attack in Turkey's southeast
Four soldiers have been killed during clashes with outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in the Nusaybin district of the southeastern province of Mardin.
Security forces engaged in an armed clash with PKK militants as a part of an operation in the district on March 21. Four soldiers were killed during the operation.
Refugees and immigrants transferred from islands to Athens
The government has started transferring the refugees and immigrants who are stranded at the Greek islands to temporary reception centers at mainland, while the first Turkish police officers arrived in Greece on Sunday based on the recent deal signed between EU and Turkey on stemming the refugee flow. About 18 more are expected to arrive within the day.
Ankara hosts task force meet aimed at building trust among EU, Russia, Turkey
Officials from a number of countries have noted the need to build trust among the European Union, Russia and Turkey amid the conflict in Syria following a conference in Syria last week.
Living with fear
Two blasts have hit Turkey within a week and left us with all kinds of fears. First of all, naturally, we fear for our lives and our safety; there's no such thing as all continuing our lives as usual, in order to "frustrate the terrorists' goal of frightening us." It is a big lie that we can fight and compete with terrorists by not being scared, since it is an asymmetrical situation in which th
AKP sets up GONGOs and exclude other NGOs
In contrast to more liberal policies pursued by the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in its initial years in power, the space for civil society in Turkey today is deteriorating rapidly, Third Sector Foundation of Turkey (TÜSEV) head Tevfik Ba?ak Ersen has told the Hürriyet Daily News.
How hot money might temporarily park in emerging markets
Last year was regarded as a new milestone after the 2008-2009 crisis. The expansionary monetary policy adopted to overcome the crisis was to end with the U.S. Central Bank, the Fed, hiking rates, supposedly ushering in a new era.
Ruling AKP creating its own NGOs, group says
In contrast to more liberal policies pursued by the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in its initial years in power, the space for civil society in Turkey today is deteriorating rapidly, Third Sector Foundation of Turkey (TÜSEV) head Tevfik Ba?ak Ersen has told the Hürriyet Daily News.
Don't turn backs on refugees, pope says at Palm Sunday service
Pope Francis, leading the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics in Palm Sunday services leading up to Easter, on Sunday criticised those who he said were washing their hands of the fate of desperate refugees.
Turkey protests Belgium over PKK tent in Brussels
Turkey has delivered an official protest note to Belgium for allowing the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to set up a tent in Brussels, urging Belgian authorities to swiftly remove the tent and to prevent the organization's activities on its soil.
Human skull, bones found in historic church in Turkey's west
Excavations in the garden of a 19th-century Greek church in the western province of Mu?la's Datça district have unearthed a grave, human skull and pieces of bone.
The church, situated in the H?z?r?ah neighborhood six kilometers from the district center, has undergone recent restoration as part of a project backed by Datça Municipality.
Erol Akyava?'s painting sold for 1.9 mln liras
Late Turkish painter Erol Akyava?'s painting was sold for about 2 million Turkish liras at an auction held by Antik A.?. over the weekend.
The contemporary art auction, featuring contemporary Turkish artists since the 1950s, offered 200 works by renowned artists such as Fahrel Nissa Zeid, Erol Akyava?, Bedri Rahmi Eyübo?lu an Mehmet Güleryüz.
Turkish clasico Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby postponed due to intel warning of attack
A derby match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, which was scheduled to be played on March 20 at 8 p.m., has been postponed by the Interior Ministry due to security concerns.
Restricted celebrations mark Nevruz day across Turkey
Nevruz, the day marking the beginning of spring, has been celebrated despite restrictions across Turkey due to security concerns.
Police intervened with tear gas against a group of protesters, who - despite a ban by the Istanbul Governor's Office - sought to celebrate Nevruz in the Bak?rköy district on March 20. State-run Anadolu Agency reported that "many" people were detained.
Experts Expect Heightened Migrant Pressure on Bulgarian Borders in April
Experts are expecting heightened migrant pressure on the Bulgarian border with Turkey in April.
The forecast is based on the analyses of potential risks and information gathered by the security services, Darik radio informs.
At present the refugee flow in the region of Burgas has been put under control.