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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. 

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.

Detainees in Sultanahmet blast increases to five: Turkish PM

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu said the number of detainees in relation to the deadly bombing in Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet Square has increased to five, in addition to a suspect who was detained on Jan. 12 in Istanbul.

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. 

Syrian refugees in Turkey exceeds 2.5 mln as population tops 80 mln

The number of Syrian refugees who have sought refuge in Turkey has now exceeded 2.5 million, pushing Turkey's total population beyond 80 million, according to figures presented to a parliamentary commission by the Directorate General of Migration Management.

Bulgaria to Discuss Gas, Trade, Tourism with Russia Jan 27-28

Bulgaria will discuss with Russia the potential construction of a gas distribution center on Bulgarian territory in compliance with the European Union legislation later this month, the government in Sofia said on Wednesday.

Germany sends specialist investigators to Turkey

Germany has sent a team of specialist investigators to Istanbul following the Jan. 12 blast in the city's historic Sultanahmet Square where 10 Germans were killed when an Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)-linked suicide bomber blew himself up.

D-Smart signs deal with US giant

D-Smart, a subsidiary of Turkey's Do?an TV Holding and a leading digital platform, has inked a substantial multi-year first-run Pay TV deal with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. 

Turkey Arrests One Suspect over Istanbul Suicide Attack

Turkish authorities arrested a suspect believed to have been involved in the deadly suicide attack in Istanbul on Tuesday.

This was announced by Turkish Interior Minister Efkan Ala on Wednesday during a joint press conference with his German counterpart Thomas de Maiziere.

10 Germans died in Istanbul attack: Berlin

Ten Germans were killed in the suicide bombing that ripped through the historic heart of Istanbul, Germany's foreign ministry said Jan. 13.
 
"I must relay the sad news that we now have 10 dead Germans among the victims" from Jan. 12 attack, ministry spokeswoman Sawsan Chebli told reporters.
 

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