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HDP strongly condemns Ankara terror attack
Selahattin Demirta?, the co-chair of the Kurdish problem-focused Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), has repeatedly condemned a suicide car bomb attack that killed at least 37 people in Turkey's capital Ankara on March 13.
Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge closed to traffic over suspicious car
A suspicious car prompted the emergency closure of Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge on March 15.
A man reportedly jumped out of a moving car, now abandoned, before escaping in another vehicle.
Bomb disposal experts detonated the trunk of the car in a controlled manner, while examinations of the car are continuing.
Car abandoned in Bosphorus Bridge emergency lane causes alarm
A suspicious car that was abandoned on Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge prompted the emergency closure of the major transport link on March 15 amid fears of a car bomb, only for authorities to reveal that the vehicle had run out of gas.
A man reportedly jumped out of a moving car before escaping in another vehicle coming from behind.
Turkey's top business organization to visit Ankara after bomb attack
Turkey's leading business organization, the Turkish Industry and Business Organization (TÜS?AD), will visit the capital Ankara on March 16 to discuss escalating terror attacks and rising security concerns with political party leaders at parliament and to support a call for dialogue.
Turkey, Azerbaijan deepen ties, vow to unite against terror
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has hailed Azerbaijan's strong support to Turkey's fight against terrorism in the aftermath of a deadly attack in Ankara and vowed to further improve relations with its eastern neighbor in the fields of energy, transportation and defense.
Azeri leader visits Turkey after Ankara attack
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has paid a visit to Ankara in a rare gesture of diplomacy, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an's scheduled visit to Baku was canceled in the aftermath of a deadly car bomb attack in the Turkish capital on March 13.
Police officer killed in Turkey's southeast
One police officer was killed on March 15 during clashes with outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in the Nusaybin district of the southeastern province of Mardin, as a curfew entered its second day.
Antalya tourism players return 'disappointed' from Berlin fair
Tourism representatives from the southern province of Antalya, Turkey's tourism center, have said they did not find what had expected at the ITB Berlin fair, adding they saw 2016 as a difficult year for the sector once again.
Hoteliers have little hope of luring Western tourists
Tourism representatives from the southern province of Antalya, Turkey's tourism center, have said they did not find what had expected at the ITB Berlin fair, adding they saw 2016 as a difficult year for the sector once again.
Russian air force vs. Syrian rebels (10 shock & awe video!)
Russia’s involvement in the Syrian conflict has undoubtedly turned the tide in favour of the Syrian government forces on the ground against the FSA and all other radical Islamist groups. TV network ‘Russia Today’ presents the 10 most dramatic hits against ISIS targets by the Russian military air-force campaign since it commenced its bombing campaign in 2015.
German ex-Minister's Name Involved in Greece-Macedonia Migrant Scandal
The name of a former German labor minister appears on leaflets containing maps of alternative routes to cross into Macedonia from Greece, media from both countries report.
Greek Cyprus says will not consent to opening Turkey EU chapters
Greek Cyprus on March 15 ruled out consenting to an expedition of Turkey's long-stalled talks to enter the European Union, unless Ankara fulfilled its obligations to recognize the island.
Greek Cypriots threaten to block EU-Turkey deal
Greek Cyprus threatened on March 15 to derail a proposed EU deal with Turkey to curb the flow of migrants to Europe, insisting on longstanding demands including that Ankara recognize its government.
EU President Donald Tusk, meanwhile, said the deal needed to be rebalanced to be accepted by all 28 member states and EU institutions.
Turkish security forces seize 2,500 tons of meat 'smuggled from Greece'
Turkish police and Coast Guard teams seized over 2.5 tons of smuggled meat, probably from Greece, in two separate operations in the Enez district of the northwestern province of Edirne on March 15, officials have said.
During routine checks, Enez Coast Guard teams noticed bags that were being transferred from a vessel to a vehicle parked in the Enez port.
Turkish security forces seize 2.5 tons of meat 'smuggled from Greece'
Turkish police and Coast Guard teams seized over 2.5 tons of smuggled meat, probably from Greece, in two separate operations in the Enez district of the northwestern province of Edirne on March 15, officials have said.
During routine checks, Enez Coast Guard teams noticed bags that were being transferred from a vessel to a vehicle parked in the Enez port.