Latest News from Turkey
President Erdogan Warns Russia Not to 'Lose Friend Like Turkey'
Moscow would lose a lot if it destroyed its friendship with Ankara, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has said following recent violations of Turkey's airspace close to the border with Syria by Russian combat aircraft.
Gazprom Cuts in Half Turkish Stream's Planned Capacity
Gazprom has cut in half the planned capacity of its Turkish Stream gas pipeline project, Interfax reported.
"We will certainly pay great attention to the southern direction [of gas flows] in our strategy of diversification of transport routes," Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller told reporters on Tuesday, according to the Russian news service.
Prosecutor objects release of suspects in journalist attack case
An Istanbul prosecutor objected to the release of six suspects on Oct. 6 in the investigation of the attack on daily Hürriyet columnist Ahmet Hakan.
CHP warns Turkish gov't of 'hidden interests' of third countries in Syria
Republican People?s Party (CHP) head Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has warned the government of ?hidden interests? of foreign countries in the Syrian crisis, slamming the Justice and Development Party?s (AKP) ?incorrect? policies in Syria.
Turkish Chief of Staff visits Azerbaijan
Turkish Chief of Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar paid a visit to Azerbaijan from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, during which he met with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev, Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov, Prime Minister Artur Rasizade and Spokesperson of the Azeri National Assembly Oktay Esedov.
Curfew declared in southeastern Turkish town, two others lifted
A curfew has been declared in four neighborhoods in the Bismil district of the southeastern province of Diyarbak?r, a move that reportedly came after outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants dug trenches and erected barricades on the streets.
President Erdo?an's son moves to Italy: Report
The son of President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, whose name was embroiled in Turkey?s huge corruption probe in late 2013, has reportedly moved to Italy along with his family, daily Cumhuriyet reported on Oct. 6.
Top commander says Turkey 'actually waging war' since July
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have been ?actually waging a war? for the last few months, a top commander has said, referring to military operations launched against bases of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) in northern Iraq.
Drone over Istanbul airport disrupts landings
A commercial airline pilot reported a drone was flying over the final approach course at Istanbul's Atatürk Airport, while attempting a landing on Oct. 6.
The pilot, while descending, informed the authorities at the control tower of the drone. Control tower authorities immediately contacted the police.
Swiss-Bulgarian IT Cloud Co Defies Hackers from Around the World
What happens to the tons of data generted by society today and how do we protect it - and do we need to turn from Homo Sapiens into Homo Cloudus?
pCloud, a Swiss company with Bulgarian know-how, has its own answers and solutions to this. At a recent press conference, it showcased its outlook for the digital future.
Spain's Princess Cristina tax fraud trial to start in January
Cristina de Borbon, sister of Spain?s King Felipe VI, will appear in court on Jan. 11 on tax fraud charges, court documents showed yesterday, as part of a wider investigation into her husband?s Noos Foundation charity.
Two Istanbul judges to be tried in 'parallel state' case
Two judges under pre-trial arrest for alleged links to a purported illegal organization, which President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an and his inner circle call the ?Fetullahist Terrorist Organization [FTÖ],? will be tried by a court in Istanbul?s Bak?rköy district.
Russian jet fighters bomb targets in Palmyra
Russian jets have bombed sites in the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria, but also in Aleppo, as Syrian state TV reported.
The strikes hit 20 vehicles and three weapons depots in Palmyra which is under the control of ISIS fighters.
Also, in Aleppo, Russian jets reportedly targeted towns 10 miles east of a military airport which is currently besieged by Isis fighters.
Defendants demand quashing of Ergenekon coup plot case at Turkey's top court
Turkey?s Supreme Court of Appeals held the first appeals hearing in the Ergenekon coup plot case on Oct. 6, months after the Chief Prosecutor?s Office asked for a reversal of the rulings in the case.
Turkish warplanes harassed by unidentified MIG-29 aircraft
Eight Turkish F-16 fighters jets were harassed by unidentified MIG-29 aircraft for four minutes and 30 seconds during a patrol flight on the border with Syria on Oct. 5, the Turkish General Staff has said.