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German embassy, consulate in Turkey closed over threat of possible attack
The German Federal Foreign Office announced on March 17 that the German embassy in Ankara and the German consulate in Istanbul have been closed over the threat of a possible attack as German Foreign Minister said they received very serious terror attack intelligence against German representation offices in Turkey.
German embassy, consulate in Turkey closed for second day over threat of possible attack
The German Embassy in Ankara and the German Consulate in Istanbul have remained closed for a second day over the threat of a possible attack after German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said they had received very serious intelligence about a possible terror attack against German missions in Turkey on March 17.
Deutsche Schule Istanbul announces one-day suspension over security reasons
The Deutsche Schule in Istanbul has announced the suspension of classes for one day due to security reasons.
The school management issued a message to parents and students saying the school would be closed for one day on March 17 following a warning from the German Consulate in Istanbul.
The consulate will also be closed on March 17.
EU28-Turkey Summit on refugee to try to forge a final agreement on matter
In the wake of concerns that the refugee crisis could turn into a full blown humanitarian one in Greece, the 2-day EU28 Summit on the matter is scheduled to convene Thursday, March 17 in Brussels.
Juncker: Turkey not ready for EU accession even in 10 years!
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker told German newspaper ‘Handelsblatt’ that he was cautiously optimistic of a deal between the EU and Turkey on the refugee crisis. ‘We shall reach a deal with Turkey within the next days, based on what has been prepared at the last Summit. I am reservedly optimistic on the outcome’, said Juncker.
The morality of attacking the Turkey-EU's refugee deal's morality
The deal hammered out between Turkey and the European Union to stem the flow of refugees is under severe criticism.
While the deal awaits approval from EU leaders in a summit scheduled this week, opinion leaders from politicians to think tank experts have rushed to criticize it.
Turkey's highest glass terrace draws interest
Turkey's highest glass observation terrace, which was established by the Directorate of Nature Conversation and National Park in the Hatila Valley National Park in the northern province of Artvin, is drawing great interest from visitors.
What does the Russian decision mean for Turkey?
Turkey and Russia have been locked in an angry dispute over Syria ever since the Turkish Air Force downed a Russian fighter jet in November 2015. That move by Turkey backfired by pushing Moscow into supporting Syrian Kurdish fighters who Ankara considers to be terrorists.
Turkey needs more democracy against terror, not oppression
When then-U.S. President George W. Bush made his famous "you are either with us or the terrorist" speech in the U.S. Congress on Sept. 20, 2001, nine days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, many people voiced concerns about the consequences of such a policy.
Erdo?an's iron fist, PKK, Syria and the EU
Turkish President Tayyip Erdo?an has said on March 16 that the "iron fist of the state in a velvet glove" would crush the heads of the terrorists. He was talking about the ongoing security operations against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
Austria Offers Help to Macedonia to Keep Balkans Migrant Route Shut
The EU must help Macedonia bolster security at its border with Greece in order to keep the Western Balkans route shut to migrants, Austrian Defence Minister Hans Peter Doskozil has said.
Bulgartabac to Halt Exports to Middle East April 1
Bulgartabac will halt its sales to the Middle East from April 1 due to alleged "negative media campaign" and in view of "the sensitive situation in that region", the tobacco holding group said on Wednesday.
Analysis: How the new central budget is allocated
Turkey's central budget was approved by parliament's general board last week rather than at the beginning of the New Year due to the country's election agenda in 2015. Where is the revenue coming from tax income and privatization going to be spent in this year's budget?
Stabbed Scottish man angry at Turkish judge
A Scottish man, who stabbed in Turkey's holiday resort of Marmaris, has blasted judges who freed his attacker.
Callum Copson, 21, was left for dead by the teenager with his intestines hanging out of a huge gash in his side. Surgeons who cared for him told him he was lucky to be alive, according to Daily Record.
Interior Ministry initiates large investigation over bomb attack in Ankara
Turkey's Interior Ministry has launched an extensive investigation to determine any security and intelligence gaps in a March 13 car bomb attack in central Ankara that claimed at least 37 lives.