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NATO Condemns Russian Violations of Turkish Airspace
NATO allies have called on Moscow to take all necessary measures to ensure that incidents like the recent violations of Turkish airspace by Russian warplanes do not take place in the future.
NATO condemns Russia's violations of Turkish airspace
NATO ambassadors told Russia to halt its incursions into the airspace of Turkey, a member of the alliance, saying the violations were both extremely dangerous and irresponsible.
Turkey's Erdo?an calls on EU to share refugee burden, calls for no-fly zones
Once again underlining that Turkey has struggled to cope with the mass influx of Syrian refugees over the past four years, President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has called on the EU to share the burden, also presenting a three-pronged formula for a lasting solution.
Russia Informs Turkey about Turkish Airspace Violation, PM Davutoglu Says
Moscow has informed Ankara via diplomatic channels about a violation of Turkey's airspace by a Russian warplane, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said, according to TASS.
Turkish man sends bomb to ex-girlfriend as 'wedding gift'
A man has been arrested in Turkey?s Aegean town of Ayd?n for placing a bomb at his ex-girlfriend?s front door as a ?wedding gift.?
Reports stated that the woman in the Çine district of Ayd?n married the man, identified only as Mustafa K., shortly after breaking up with her former boyfriend, identified as Baki A.
CHP head accuses politicians of bloodshed in country
Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has blamed the recent violence between the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and security forces, which have led to the over 200 killings, on the previous ruling party after the June 7 elections.
NATO to Discuss Violation of Turkish Airspace by Russian Fighter Jet
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that he will convene a meeting of the North Atlantic Council later in the day to discuss the Russian airstrikes in Syria, including a violation of Turkey's airspace by a Russian military jet.
EU postpones progress report on Turkey
The European Commission has surprisingly postponed the release of its annual progress report on Turkey's EU membership application process, amid a key visit to the EU capital by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an during which the growing refugee crisis tops the agenda.
Historic chapel opened to worship in Didim
A 300-year-old chapel located near the famous Apollon Temple in the western province of Ayd?n's Didim district has been opened to worship.
The chapel was closed for restoration by the municipality three years ago.
Visitors, mostly Brits, will be offered arts and culture events as well in the chapel, announced officials.
Theater actress dies aged 68
Theater, cinema and TV drama actress Tomris ?ncer died on Oct. 5 at an Istanbul hospital, where she had been receiving cancer treatment for some time. She was 68.
A funeral ceremony for the actress will be held today in the Eski Foça cemetery in ?zmir.
Istanbul prosecutor demands acquittal of suspects in Turkey's match-fixing case
An Istanbul prosecutor has demanded the acquittal of high-profile suspects, including Fenerbahçe Chairman Aziz Y?ld?r?m, in Turkey?s match-fixing case.
Prosecutor Abdullah Mirza Co?kun demanded the acquittal of Y?ld?r?m on charges of ?founding a criminal organization? and ?match-fixing.?
France on high alert fearing of ISIS terrorist attacks
France is on high alert since it fears of terrorist attacks by ISIS militants, while Russia’s decision to get involved in Syria war and begin airstrikes against ISIS targets has raised great concerns and criticism among European countries and Turkey.
UK, France and Turkey reacted strongly to Russia’s engagement in the fight against Islamic State fighters.
Press freedom key for well-functioning democracy, sustainable development: Boss
Sabanc? Holding Chair Güler Sabanc? has said social development cannot be sustainable if individual rights and freedoms are not prioritized and there is not a well-functioning democracy.
Turkey's business world raises voice for press freedom amid attacks
Turkey's leading businesspeople have raised their voice for press freedom amid recent attacks on the media and journalists.
Whirling Dervishes head to Australia
Turkey's famous Whirling Dervishes are preparing to fly across the globe to perform "down under" to celebrate the centenary of the World War I battle of Gallipoli, marking 100 years of peace between Australia and Turkey.
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard named 2015 the "Year of Turkey in Australia" in 2012.