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Economic confidence index slips in December
Economic confidence index decreased by 3.8 percent to 100.18 in December compared to previous month, amid rising tension between Turkey and Russia and uncertainties resulting from the rate hike decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed).
Turkey arrests 3 ISIL suspects, including Briton
Turkish authorities have arrested three suspected members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) jihadist group in Istanbul, including two Pakistanis and a Briton.
Pakistani suspects had been detained last week in a raid on their homes in Istanbul's central Mecidiyeköy district, the state-run Anadolu Agency said.
Bulgaria Ex-Sports Minister to Follow Expelled DPS Leader Mestan
Mariyana Georgieva, a lawmaker with the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), has declared she will "follow" Lyutvi Mestan who was removed from the office of party leader last week.
Two Turkish editors released after first hearing over 'inciting crime'
Two editors of weekly news magazine Nokta who were arrested over charges of "inciting an armed uprising against the Turkish government" were released on Dec. 29.
An Istanbul court ruled for the release of the magazine's editor-in-chief, Cevheri Güven, and its chief news editor, Murat Çapan, on Dec. 29 after the first hearing of the trial.
In Photos: Turkey provides assistance in rare UN-backed swap deal
Turkey has provided assistance for a rare United Nations-backed deal to evacuate fighters, civilians and the wounded from three flashpoint areas in Syria as part of a six-month truce reached in September
Turkey provided logistic support for swap deal of Syrians: Turkish MFA
Turkey provided logistic support for the evacuation of two besieged areas on Dec. 28 under a United Nations-sponsored agreement brokered by regional powers that are part of efforts by the U.N. to establish local deals on cease-fires and safe passage.
Turkish Lira shows strength against dollar
The Turkish Lira has shown significant strength against the U.S. dollar over the last two weeks, as traders have shrugged off the effects of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike and the Turkish Central Bank's decision to hold rates steady.
Tender for pipeline carrying northern Iraqi gas to Turkey to be held February 2016
A tender will be held for the construction of a pipeline carrying natural gas from the northern Iraq to Turkey, in the eastern province of ??rnak on Feb. 9, 2016, Turkey's gas grid BOTA? announced on Dec. 28.
The tender is scheduled to be held on 2 p.m. local time.
Protests over Bulgarian Govt's Decision to Close Svilengrad Customs Office
A move by the Bulgarian government to close down the customs office of Svilengrad, at the border with Turkey, has sparked outrage from officers and municipal councilors in the town.
Atlanta airport celebrates 100 millionth passenger in one year
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which serves more passengers than any other airport in the world, has reached 100 million passengers since Jan. 1, marking a milestone no other airport has ever reached, officials said.
Turkey's top football body fined over dismissal of gay referee
Turkey's top football body has been fined for dismissing a referee after receiving a report showing his ineligibility to serve in the military because he was gay, news portal Diken has reported.
Russia ready to increase gas supplies to Turkey: Russian Minister
Russia is ready to scale up natural gas supplies to Turkey, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Dec. 28 in an interview with Rossiya 24 TV Channel.
"Russia has gas. Russian gas is fairly cheap. We have relevant infrastructure and we are definitely ready to supply and increase gas supplies [to Turkey]," the minister said, as quoted by TASS News Agency.
Erdo?an accuses HDP leaders of treason, provocation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has accused Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) co-leaders of treason and provocation in the wake of statements made by HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirta? on the establishment of "autonomous" regions in Turkey's southeast.
HDP call for autonomy is 'treason,' Erdo?an says
The Peoples' Democratic Party's (HDP) call for autonomy in southeastern Turkey is "treason," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has said following statements by HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirta? that recommended the establishment of self-governing regions in predominantly Kurdish areas.
Unidentified child's body recovered from the Bosphorus
The body of an unidentified child has been recovered off the shore of Istanbul's European neighborhood of Ortaköy, after concerned citizens notified authorities.