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Turkey's automotive production rises 34 percent in August
Turkey?s automotive production rose by 34 percent in August to 76,987 units, according to data from the Automotive Industrialists? Association (OSD).
The sector produced a total of 857,307 units in the first eight months of the year, marking a 19 percent increase from the same period of 2014, data released on Sept. 10 showed.
Hürriyet launches online campaign against 'all kinds of terror'
Daily Hürriyet has pioneered an online campaign on its official website in a move to congregate supporters across Turkey over the latest attacks targeting its headquarters in Istanbul.
A counter on which supporters can click a ?Thanks for your support? button and show their support has been launched along with a specific campaign page.
Turkish gov't holds firm on Cizre curfew, deputies blocked by soldiers
The Turkish government brushed aside calls by opposition parties to lift the week-long curfew in Cizre in the southeastern province of ??rnak, as it also insisted on blocking members of parliament from entering the area.
CHP urges lifting curfew in Cizre, demands government explanation
Turkey's main social-democrat party has called on Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu to explain the reason for the state of siege in Cizre in the southeastern province of ??rnak while also demanding an end to the week-long curfew in the area.
Deported Dutch reporter vows return to Turkey
A Dutch journalist who was deported from Turkey after being detained during clashes between Kurdish rebels and Turkish security forces vowed on Sept.10 to return to the restive region "as soon as possible".
ISIL uses images of drowned toddler to warn refugees
The jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group has used the shocking image of drowned Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi to warn refugees against trying to flee to the West, calling it a "major sin".
CHP leader to pay 20,000 lira compensation to president for 'insult'
A local court in Ankara has ordered the leader of Turkey?s main opposition party to pay 20,000 Turkish Liras in compensation to President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an for insulting the head of state.
Top 10 most beautiful gardens in Turkey
Daily Hürriyet’s jury of experts picked out the most beautiful gardens in Turkey with different designs, events and unique plant species from around the world for you.
Turkey's current account gap at $3.15 billion, below forecasts
Turkey?s current account deficit totaled $3.15 billion in July, below forecasts, data from the Central Bank revealed Sept. 10.
The 12-month deficit was announced at $45.03 billion.
The deficit increased by 32 percent in July year on year due to rising domestic demand and decreasing exports, despite the positive effects of the oil plunge on the current account deficit.
European Parliament condemns terrorist attacks in Turkey
The European Parliament has condemned an upsurge in violence in Turkey and called on Turkish political leaders to work toward social peace, expressing concerns about terrorist attacks targeting security personnel and civilians as well as mobbings of political party and media buildings.
Bulgarian Authorities Detain 29 Refugees from Syria, Iraq Near Burgas
Bulgarian authorities detained two groups of refugees numbering a total of 29 people from Syria and Iraq on the main road to Turkey near the city of Burgas.
One of the groups, which consisted of nine people identifying themselves as Iraqi citizens, was uncovered by foresters in the area of the village of Marinka.
Borsa Istanbul chair says all stocks exchanges should be run in Islamic way
The chairman of Turkey's main stock exchange, Borsa Istanbul, said the term "Islamic finance" should be changed to "Finance of Islam," as the income inequality problem could be solved through an interest-free Islamic finance model.
President Erdo?an condemns attacks on HDP premises
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has said he disapproves any attacks on premises of political parties and condemned the perpetrators, after the hundreds of bureaus of the Kurdish problem-focused Peoples? Democratic Party (HDP) were stormed across Turkey following recent deadly terrorist acts.
President of EU Council worried about attacks on Hürriyet, HDP buildings
Donald Tusk, the president of the European Union Council, has voiced his concern over the recent attacks on the bureaus of the Peoples? Democratic Party (HDP), as well as daily Hürriyet, in remarks at a joint press conference with President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an in Ankara late on Sept 9.
EU's Tusk condemns PKK and attacks against media, HDP
European Union Council President Donald Tusk has condemned the deadly attacks by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK), while also voicing concern over the recent attacks on daily Hürriyet as well as the bureaus of the Peoples? Democratic Party (HDP).