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Turkey builds 'first two-story container refugee camp'
Turkey has prepared two-story container homes for refugees at a camp in southeastern province of Kilis in anticipation of a fresh influx of people fleeing from a nearby Syrian town, a provincial deputy governor has said.
The Kilis Öncüp?nar refugee camp, established in 2012, already hosts more than 13,000 people.
KRG says oil flow to Turkey interrupted after attacks
Crude oil export from the Kurdistan Region to Turkey's Ceyhan Port has been interrupted since Feb. 16 following attacks on the export pipeline near the southeastern province of ?anl?urfa in Turkey, said the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in a written statement on. Feb. 18.
Erdo?an: 14 detained for Ankara attack, int'l community must understand PKK-PYD ties
Fourteen suspects in seven provinces were detained for links to a car bomb attack in Ankara on Feb. 18 that claimed at least 28 lives, including 20 high ranking soldiers and eight citizens, and wounded 61 people, Turkish President Rececp Tayyip Erdo?an has said.
Turkish parliament fails to make a joint declaration after Ankara attack
The Turkish parliament has failed to release a joint declaration condemning a suicide bomb on Feb. 17 that targeted a military convoy in Ankara, due to objections on the statement's wording by one of the four political parties represented at the national assembly.
HSBC expected to make announcement about future of Turkey unit soon
HSBC is expected to make an announcement about plans for its Turkey unit on Feb. 22, a source close to the matter has told Anadolu Agency.
The bank, which had said earlier it would sell its Turkey unit, will reveal its plans about restructuring in the country, according to the source.
YPG renames strategic airbase in northern Syria after PKK leader
The Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) have renamed the Menagh air base in northern Syria after the imprisoned leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) Abdullah Öcalan, British newspaper The Times reported on Feb. 18.
Turkey becomes EU's fifth-largest trade partner: Data
Turkey became the European Union's fifth largest trade partner in 2015, according to data released by Eurostat.
According to a new report, the EU exported goods worth 2.04 trillion euros ($2.27 trillion) in 2015, while total imports stood at 1.79 trillion euros.
Only 2 Bulgaria-Greece Border Crossings Open as of Thursday Noon
Bulgarian truck drivers have intensified a counter-blockade of border checkpoints with Greece.
Farmers toughen their stance while waiting for the withdrawal of Katrougalos plan
The Greek farmers toughen their stance, since they are realizing that the government is betting on their tiredness and the reactions of Greek society regarding the problems created due to the blockades at national highways.
Syrian regime responsible for Ankara bomb attack: PM
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu said Feb. 18 that the Syrian regime was directly responsible for the Ankara bomb attack, which killed at least 28 and injured 61.
Explosion rocks military convoy in Turkey's southeast, casualties reported
A large explosion hit a military convoy on Feb. 18 in the southeastern province of Diyarbak?r.
The blast occurred on the Diyarbak?r-Bingöl highway at around 9.40 a.m. during the passing of a military convoy.
Casualties have been reported after the attack, which was reportedly staged by outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants after the detonation of a roadside bomb.
Six soldiers killed, one heavily wounded as PKK targets military convoy in southeast
Six soldiers have been killed while another has been heavily wounded as a PKK-placed improvise explosive device (IED) hit a military convoy on Feb. 18 in the southeastern province of Diyarbak?r, Turkish Army announced in a statement.
Turkey PM Accuses PKK, 'Syrian Kurds' of Carrying Out Ankara Terror Attack
The car bomb attack in Turkish capital Ankara, which left at least 28 people dead on Wednesday, was committed by outlawed PKK group and people with links to the "Kurdish militia" in Syria, the country's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said.
At least nine people suspected of being linked to the attack have been apprehended.
Syrian national of YPG-links behind Ankara blast, says Turkish PM
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has announced that a Syrian national with links to the People's Protection Units (YPG) was identified as the perpetrator of the attack in Ankara. The attacker received assistance from outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in Turkey, the prime minister said.
Turkey's opposition parties condemn Ankara blast
The leaders of Turkey's opposition parties have condemned a car bomb attack targeting shuttles carrying military personnel in Ankara that killed 28 people and wounded 61 others.