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One killed as curfew declared in southeastern district
One man was killed late on Nov. 3 during clashes between security forces and outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in the province of Diyarbak?r's Silvan district, where a curfew had been declared.
Famous documentary maker takes tourists on trek through Greek heritage! (vid)
UK-based Peter Sommer Travels decided to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special guided tour of the Peloponnese Peninsula for 2016.
New gov't swiftly calls on opposition for making brand new constitution
Creating a brand-new constitution will be one of the foremost tasks of the new government following the Nov. 1 polls, the Justice and Development Party (AKP) has said.
Merkel congratulates Turkish PM on election victory
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu on Nov. 2 to congratulate him on election victory and urged swift joint action to deal with the migrant crisis, a government spokesman said.
Turkish magazine critical of Erdo?an confiscated, editors arrested
An Istanbul court has ordered the confiscation of the latest issue of Nokta magazine on the grounds that it "incites crime" due its cover, less than two months after it was first confiscated for "insulting the president." The magazine's editor-in-chief and chief news editor have been arrested.
Bulgaria Sinks in 2015 Prosperity Index's Personal Freedom Ranking
Bulgaria has ranked worse in the 2015 Legatum Prosperity Index than did last year, losing three spots.
The Prosperity Index uses "both income and wellbeing" indicators to measure prosperity, focusing on criteria as diverse as social capital, personal freedom, safety and security, health, education, governance, and entrepreneurship, apart from economy statistics.
Concerned over media freedoms, US urges Turkey to uphold 'universal democratic values'
The United States continues to have concerns about media freedoms in Turkey, State Department Spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau has said regarding the results of the Nov. 1 snap elections, while urging the country to "uphold universal democratic values."
White House hits Turkey over vote 'intimidation'
The White House on Nov 2 voiced displeasure at the "intimidation" of Turkish journalists during an election that bolstered the Justice and Development Party (AKP).
80 percent of minorities in Turkey cannot express themselves openly: Survey
Eighty percent of minorities in Turkey say they cannot express themselves openly on social media, while 35 percent said they are subject to hate speech on the same platform, according to a recent survey conducted by a minority organization funded by the European Union.
Turkish PM to open 'new page' after poll victory
Turkey's people voted for "stability and confidence" in the snap Nov. 1 elections, Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has said following his Justice and Development Party's (AKP) victory, while pledging to protect the rights of all citizens, not just AKP supporters.
Nov 1 elections: A sad picture for women
The losers of the Nov. 1 elections were again women. According to unofficial figures, the Justice and Development Party (AKP) has 34 women deputies, while the Republican People's Party (CHP) has 21, the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) has 23 and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has three, equaling 81 women deputies in total.
Will the AKP bring stability to Turkey?
The landslide victory for the Justice and Development Party (AKP) is being widely attributed to the public's need for stability. The question of whether the political environment in the lead-up to the elections was fair will continue to be debated for some time, of course. But the polling itself was held in a freer and much more secure environment than many expected.
Why the election result was a surprise even to the AKP
When he said "This was also a surprise for me," Bilal Erdo?an, the son of President Tayyip Erdo?an was busy celebrating the Justice and Development Party's (AK Parti) election victory on the night of Nov. 1, waving Turkish and Ottoman flags along Baghdad Avenue, a secular-republican heartland on Istanbul's Asian side.
EU Ready to Work with Turkey after Elections, Commission Says
The European Commission said on Monday that Turkey's general elections "have reaffirmed the strong commitment" of the country's people to democratic processes.
Kosovo Parliament ratifies agreement with EU
Kosovo's Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to ratify a stabilization and association agreement with the European Union, considered a milestone for its economic growth.
The 120-seat Parliament voted with 86 votes for the deal signed last week in Strasbourg, France, that opens the way to eventual full membership in the EU, Kosovo's main trading partner.