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Licenses required for two lines of Turkish Stream project: Russian energy minister
Russia requires construction licenses for at least two lines of the proposed Turkish Stream pipeline project, Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Oct. 2.
The Turkish Stream pipeline replaces the cancelled South Stream project to carry Russian gas to Europe and Turkey via the Black Sea. At the moment, Europe gets a lot of its gas from Russia through Ukraine.
Turkish PM thanked PYD during relocation of Ottoman tomb: HDP's Önder
Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu thanked the Syrian Democratic Union Party (PYD) for its part in the relocation of the tomb of Süleyman ?ah from Syria to Turkey earlier this year, Peoples? Democratic Party (HDP) Ankara Deputy S?rr? Süreyya Önder has said, countering government claims that Ankara performed the move unilaterally.
Authorization crisis erupts over pipeline carrying fresh water to Turkish Cyprus
As fresh water comes closer to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) from the Turkish province of Mersin through the Northern Cyprus Water Supply project for a first time, a crisis has erupted over which authority will manage the pipeline. Unless the crisis is resolved, fresh water flowing to TRNC will run the risk of being cut, according to sources close to matter.
Top 10 restaurants for romance in Turkey
Hürriyet’s jury has selected the best restaurants in Turkey where you will pass an unforgettable evening with a view, ambiance and food. Click through for the 10 most romantic venues.