Latest News from Turkey
Chinese consortium acquires 65 pct stake in Turkish port terminal
A joint venture set up by a Chinese investor consortium has bought a 64.5 percent stake in Turkey's third largest container terminal, said one consortium member, COSCO Pacific, in a written statement on Sept. 17.
Moody's: Possible Fed rate hike shows potential volatility in emerging markets, including Turkey
A rise in the short-term interest rate target by the Federal Reserve (Fed) could occur late on Sept. 17, and such a move would contribute to downside risks for some emerging market sovereigns, particularly those more reliant on foreign investors, said rating agency Moody?s in a research note on Sept. 17.
Lockheed, Roketsan sign deal for F-35 missile system
Lockheed Martin and Roketsan have signed a cooperation agreement to develop the SOM-J missile intended for integration into the inner weaponry station in the new versions of the F-35 fighter jet.
Turkcell to consider acquiring some assets as TeliaSonera exits
Turkey's largest mobile operator Turkcell said on Sept. 17 it was considering acquiring some of the Eurasian assets of its shareholder TeliaSonera, after the Nordic telecom operator said it was looking at leaving seven markets.
Analyst: Turkey is not becoming pious, in fact it is moving away from religion
Volkan Ertit, an academic popularly known for his books 'Secularism' and 'The Age of Concerned Conservatives,' argues that Turkish people are becoming less pious. 'Turkey is shifting away from religion,' Ertit says, citing changing attitudes to a series of social issues. Speaking to daily Hürriyet, Ertit listed 11 criteria supporting his thesis.
Man detained in western Turkey years after refusing military service
LGBTI activist Mehmet Tarhan, who refused to serve in the Turkish military in 2001 but was forcibly drafted in 2005, has been detained on a charge of "defying military law" in the western province of Ayd?n, according to a message posted on his Twitter account.
Bulgaria sends army to borders with Turkey to stem refugee ‘tide’
Bulgaria has decided to deploy military personnel to its borders with Turkey in an effort to stem the flow of incoming refugees and migrants into the country. The plan provides for the movement of approximately 1,000 soldiers to the Bulgarian-Turkish border line. The decision was reached following the attempt of 660 refugees to enter Bulgarian territory over the past week alone.
Bulgaria FM: Syria's Problems Could Only Be Solved by Int'l Coalition
Europe should explore ways to solve the solve the deep running problems in Syria, instead of stimulating the migrant influx, Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov has said.
In an interview with private national bTV channel, he has reiterated that an international coalition must be set up to fight the Islamic State (IS) group and explore options to deal with the migrant crisis.
Shocking Daily Mail article: How Jihadists enter Europe as refugees! (pics+vid)
Images of thousands of Syrian refugees, attempting to enter Europe with their families and children under the most adverse conditions have touched the hearts of the international community.
Turkey's economic gains, civilian life at stake amid uncertainties: Top bosses
Turkey?s top business organization has warned about the risks that political uncertainties, market fluctuations and security risks pose to Turkey?s economic gains, urging politicians to refocus on democratization and economic reform during a meeting in Istanbul on Sept. 17.
Top bosses want election security, democracy
Turkey's top business organization has called for the maintenance of election security and reforms to ensure a more developed democracy just ahead of another election on Nov. 1 amid political uncertainties, market fluctuations and escalating security risks.
Officials generate public outcry for notifying family of deceased police officer in front of the press
District officials in Turkey's southeastern Hatay province have generated public outcry by informing parents of a police officer killed in an attack by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) of their son's death in front of cameras.
Erdo?an likens his link to AKP to parent's affinity for child
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has compared his affection for the Justice and Development Party (AKP) to that of a parent for their children, amid reports that the constitutionally impartial president flexed his muscles to intimately shape the party at its Sept. 12 congress.
Erdo?an: We instructed governors not to carry out military operations amid PKK dialogue
President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has publicly acknowledged the administration had instructed governors to not carry out military operations targeting outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) militants along the now-stalled resolution process for the Kurdish issue, while suggesting the process could restart when positive momentum is captured.
Bulgaria sends more soldiers to border with Turkey
Bulgaria has started deploying more soldiers on its border with Turkey due to "the complicated situation" related to the migrant crisis.
The Bulgarian army could send up to 1,000 troops to back up border police if needed, the country's defense minister has said.