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Turkish president's office says 'insulting president not within freedom of expression'
The President?s Office has dismissed growing criticism of a police raid on a Turkish magazine over its cover bearing a montage picture of a smiling President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an taking a ?selfie? in front of the coffin of a soldier, claiming that ?insults? cannot be considered part of freedom of expression.
Turkish FM to pay official visit to Russia
Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlio?lu will pay an official visit to Sochi on Sept. 16-17 following a visit to Azerbaijan, ministry spokesperson Tanju Bilgiç has said.
Speaking at a press conference on Sept. 15, Bilgiç said the visit was part of political consultations between the two countries, but ministers will also discuss regional issues, such as Syria and Ukraine.
Australian dancers in Turkey
Within the scope of the "Australia in Turkey 2015," Australian local dance company Bangarra will perform at Istanbul's Zorlu Center PSM on Sept. 17 and 18.
Croats Use Facebook to Help Guide Refugees
Croats have launched a Facebook page designed to guide refugees to Western Europe through the Balkans. "Dear refugees: Welcome to Croatia," it begins.
The page collects helpful ideas for refugees and has a direct phone number that refugees can call and ask for help and directions.
Turkish economy minister predicts no Fed rate rise
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will not raise interest rates this week or it will only make a slight increase, Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci predicted on Sept. 14.
Speaking to reporters at the Milan Expo 2015, Zeybekci said any rate rise would increase the demand for dollars, causing the dollar to rise in value. The next interest rate decision is due on Sept. 17.
Turkey's jobless rate rises to 9.6 pct in June period
Turkey?s unemployment rate rose to 9.6 percent in the June period, which includes May, June and July, up 0.5 percent year-on-year and 0.2 percent over May, according to data released by the Turkish Statistics Institute (TÜ?K) on Sept. 15.
The seasonally adjusted jobless rate came in at 10.4 percent in June, up slightly from 10.2 percent a month ago.
Turkey will go ahead with military operations in Iraq: Foreign Ministry
Turkey will resolutely continue military operations against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) targets in northern Iraq, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, following criticisms from Iraqi authorities.
Ericsson plans to establish 4.5G plant in Turkey
Ericsson is pushing the button to establish a 4.5G plant in Turkey and awaits clarification on the criteria for locally produced equipment to start its investment, as reported by Turkish daily Milliyet.
The Swedish giant will train Turkish software developers as well, according to the report.
Ankara asks Thai authorities about bombing suspect
Thai authorities have not given any information over claims that a key suspect in the plotting of last month's deadly bombing in Bangkok was last tracked via multiple flights to Turkey, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tanju Bilgiç said Sept. 15.
Turkey's budget performance strong despite political uncertainty: ?im?ek
Turkey?s budget showed a strong performance in the first eight months of the year despite political uncertainty and market volatility, but budget discipline must be maintained, Finance Minister Mehmet ?im?ek stressed on Sept. 15.
Chinese companies set eyes on Turkey's third largest port
Two Chinese port companies, China Merchants and China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO), and the country?s largest state fund, China Investment Corp. (CIC), have signaled their intent to buy Turkey?s largest private port, Kumport, according to sources familiar with the issue.
Lassa Tires officially presents sponsorship deal with FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and Turkey's Lassa Tires have officially presented a sponsorship deal they signed last year that will make Turkey's leading tire manufacturer the main tire sponsor of the club's professional sections.
Turkish presidency launches Arabic version of its website
Turkish Presidency has launched an Arabic interface, issuing President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an's statements to the Arab world directly, with a target of reaching around 350 million people, Do?an News Agency has reported.
Turkish official says no record of Thailand bombing suspect travelling to Turkey
A key suspect in the plotting of last month's deadly bombing in Bangkok was last tracked via multiple flights to Turkey, Thai police said on Sept. 14, and Malaysia announced it had made three arrests related to the attack.
'Alarming' decline in media freedom as Turkey fights militants
When suspected Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) jihadists organized a deadly attack on Turkish activists in Suruç on the Syrian border in July, respected newspaper commentator Kadri Gürsel responded with a tweet critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an.