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Anna, the Greek Mata Hari, a huge headache for Turkish armed forces
The Turkish media describes a woman of Greek descent that has caused a huge headache to Turkey. Articles speak of a female spy that has managed to shake up high-ranking officials, even going as far as to undermine Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Volkswagen car sales slump nearly 10% in Britain
Sales of new Volkswagen cars in Britain slumped by almost 10 percent last month in the wake of the pollution cheating scandal, industry data showed Nov. 5.
At least 120,000 displaced in Syria since Russia strikes began: US
Syrian government offensives backed by Russian air strikes have displaced at least 120,000 people in the war-wracked country, senior US officials said Nov. 4, accusing Moscow of complicating the situation on the ground.
Turkey denies Russian commander's claims over violation of Turkish airspace
Turkish security forces have refuted claims by Russian Air Force Commander Viktor Bondarev that a Russian aircraft had violated Turkey's airspace on Oct. 3 for a short while, state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.
No change in objection to presidential system: HDP co-chair
Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) co-chair Selahattin Demirta? has said there was "no change" in his party's stance opposing a transition of the Turkish government from the current parliamentarian system to a presidential one, nor was there any cause for such a shift.
Turkey sends medical team to Romania for Turks injured in nightclub fire
Turkey has sent a medical team to Romania to support the treatment of two Turks injured in nightclub fire, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tanju Bilgiç said on Nov. 5.
One of the Turkish nationals caught in the fire was severely injured and is under intensive care while the other has been released from hospital, he told reporters.
Greek PM gears up for refugee talks in Turkey
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Nov. 4 said he would visit Turkey for key refugee talks this month as he called for the faster release of EU aid funds for the crisis.
Turkish hair transplant business reaches $1 billion: Report
The hair transplant business in Turkey has reached $1 billion, with Istanbul as the most popular destination for those want a new head of hair, Wired magazine has reported.
Businesses await reforms in first 100 days of Turkish government
The business world is eagerly awaiting economic reforms following the Nov. 1 elections that brought the Justice and Development Party (AKP) to power alone, said Güler Sabanc?, the chairwoman of one of the largest conglomerates of the country.
Turkey agrees access to Cyprus army zone graves in search for missing
Turkey has agreed to allow access to graves in military zones in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in a major breakthrough in a decades-old search for persons missing in past conflicts, a team working under U.N. auspices said on Nov. 5.
Turkish films screening at Istanbul Modern
Istanbul Modern Cinema is presenting the fourth edition of its newly released Turkish films program titled "Count Us In."
Ancient columns unearthed in Laodicia
In one of the largest ancient cities in the western province of Denizli, Laodicea, the columns of a portico structure, which collapsed during an earthquake in 494, have been unearthed after more than 15 centuries.
Deneuve guest of honor in Antalya
The Lifetime Achievement Award of the 52nd International Antalya Film Festival will be presented to a legendary actress in cinematic history, Catherine Deneuve.
According to a written statement made by the festival committee, the famous French actress, the festival's guest of honor, will receive her award at the opening ceremony of the festival to be held on Nov. 29.
Turkey's Atheism Association starts petition for 'equal treatment' before law and in society
Turkey's Atheism Association started a petition at change.org to ensure "equal treatment" of atheists before the law and among members of society, Turkish news website Bianet has reported.
The campaign, which aims to collect 5,000 signatures, was organized to make sure atheists' demands for equal citizenship, both legally and in practice, were heard by the Turkish parliament.
No alcohol to be allowed in New Year gift baskets in Turkey
Traditional "New Year baskets," gift packages of beverages and snacks sold at supermarkets during the last weeks of the year, will not be permitted to include alcoholic drinks this year, according to a ruling from Turkey's alcohol and tobacco regulator.
The decision, made public in the Official Gazette on Nov. 5, has triggered contrasting reactions from the sector.