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People are dying in Turkey and we are told not to talk about it
Turkey has turned into a country of suicide attacks, killings and massacres. The pressure on those who want to talk about such issues is constantly growing.
The latest instance came after a suicide attack by an Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militant, who killed at least 10 people on Jan. 12 in Istanbul's historical Sultanahmet neighborhood.
What is Turkey’s priority: Security or al-Assad?
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CHP and the need for a strong opposition in Turkey
Turkey's social democratic main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) will convene a congress on Jan. 16-17 in Ankara.
Bulgaria Could Have New Combat Aircraft after 3-1/2 Years - Defence Minister
The Bulgarian Air Force could have its ageing Soviet-made combat aircraft replaced by new multi-role warplanes in the next three to three-and-a half years, Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev said on Wednesday.
The government commission tasked with studying the available options is expected to submit a report by the end of March, Nenchev told bTV broadcaster.
Turkish Cypriots 'have priority' in water project
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Tu?rul Türke? said the Turkish Cypriot community held the priority for the water pumped through the Northern Cyprus Water Supply project, while other countries would also have the chance to receive water from the same project but only after the Turkish Cypriots met their demand.
In Photos: Turkish PM, German interior minister lay red carnations at Istanbul blast site
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu and German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere visited the site of the explosion at Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet Square and placed carnations in front of the Obelisk of Theodosius