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Turkey will never abandon Palestinians, PM says
The main objective of Turkey's attempt to normalize ties with Israel is to provide more help to Palestinians, the Turkish prime minister has said, vowing the state will never take steps that would "sadden" the people of Palestine.
Syria cannot be part of Russia's imperial plans: Turkish PM
Syrian soil will not become part of Russia's "imperial goals," Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu vowed on Dec. 22, saying those who oppress the Syrian people will have to face Turkey.
Turkey, Greece to meet over Aegean disputes after one year
Diplomats from Turkey and Greece are set to resume discussions aimed at resolving the decades-long dispute over the official border between the two countries in the Aegean Sea, more than one year after the most recent talks.
Rock tombs of Elaz?? to serve tourism
The Roman-era rock tombs in the eastern province of Elaz??'s A??n district will soon be brought to light, according to District Gov. Mehmet Fatih Yak?no?lu, who said the district was not very well known despite its historical touristic features such as the Hastek Fortress, ?spir Mansion, rock tombs, mounds, the Sülük and Keban dam lakes and traditional A??n houses.
CHP head denounces appointment of controversial deputy minister
Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has denounced the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) government for appointing a controversial former deputy Abdurrahim Boynukal?n, who delivered a fiery speech addressing hundreds of protesters who attacked daily Hürriyet on Sept. 6, as the country's deputy minister of youth and sports.
Turkey's top court rules against state in torture victim's appeal
Turkey has failed to fulfill its "positive obligation" to effectively prevent torture and ill treatment, the country's top court has ruled in a case filed by a person who was tortured while in custody.
According to the ruling published in the Official Gazette on Dec. 22, the applicant will be paid 30,000 liras for non-pecuniary damages.
Iran's economy will suffer until sanctions lifted: IMF
Iran's economy will continue to suffer until international sanctions are lifted and the country is able to significantly lift oil exports, the International Monetary Fund said on Dec. 21.
11 migrants killed off Turkey's Aegean coast
A total of 11 migrants were killed on Dec. 22 when a migrant boat capsized off Turkey's Aegean coast near Ku?adas?.
According to initial reports, 11 migrants were killed in the capsizing, while the Turkish Coast Guard rescued seven migrants from the sea.
Air-supported rescue efforts on the sea were ongoing.
Turkish police find bootleg alcohol hidden in pressure cookers
Turkish police have seized bootleg alcohol hidden in pressure cookers along with other illicit items found in a workplace in the southern province of Adana.
A total of 10 people were detained in an early morning police operation on 22 separate locations in Adana on Dec. 22, Anadolu Agency reported.
Turkey top manufacturing location in Europe: Report
Turkey has been named the best place to site manufacturing plants in Europe, ranking eighth in the world in a fresh report from property consultant Cushman & Wakefield.
China has lost its top position in the world to Malaysia due to a rise in labor costs, according to the report, titled "Where in the World? Manufacturing Index 2015."
Russian sanctions against Turkey are 'unsustainable'
A Turkish minister has described Russian sanctions as "unsustainable" and added that Ankara is open for dialogue with Moscow to resolve the recent political crisis.
Turkish president says Putin not telling truth about lack of intel on Syria's Turkmens
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an said Russian President Vladimir Putin does not tell the truth over Turkey not sharing intelligence about Turkmens in Syria before Russia started conducting airstrikes in the country.
Few migrants can afford safer Aegean travel, figures show
Most of the migrants who risk their lives trying to reach European Union member Greece from Turkey's shores use dinghies to pass over the Aegean Sea as few can afford safer modes of transport, with the number of voyages of hope increasing rapidly, according to fresh data.
11 migrants drown off Turkey's west amid rise in boat crossings
A total of 11 Syrian migrants, including children, have drowned off Turkey's west coast after a fiber boat carrying at least 18 migrants capsized off the Aegean province of Ayd?n, while new data has shown an increase in the number of migrants crossing to Greek islands in an effort to reach European countries.
Turkey recovers from cyberattack amid criticism of solution
Turkey has begun recovering from a week-long cyberattack amid criticism from IT experts over its decision to help solve the issue by prohibiting international access to the country's DNS, daily Hürriyet has reported.