Latest News from Turkey
Key graft scandal figure sets up new company to open hotel in Macedonia
Reza Zarrab, who was embroiled in Turkey's huge graft probe that went public in December 2013, has established a new company, Brilliant Invest International, to open a hotel in Macedonia.
His advocate, ?eyda Y?ld?r?m, has confirmed the company was set up in Macedonia to make a hotel investment, but added the project has not yet been realized.
MHP leader appeals for 'prudence' in face of ethnic turmoil, provocations
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has joined calls for ?common sense? in the face of rising violence and polarization in Turkey, warning that any reaction against violence must not serve to spark an ethnic conflict.
Turkey passing through a tough test for societal peace: CHP
Turkey is passing through a tough test to maintain societal peace, Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has said, amid ongoing tension following deadly terrorist attacks that sparked violent public demonstrations across Turkey targeting citizens of Kurdish origin.
Balkan States Told to Take in More Refugees
Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, on Wednesday proposed a new plan for accepting 160,000 refugees in the EU and at the same time proposed that non-EU countries in the Western Balkans be put on a list of safe countries.
The proposition presented to the European Parliament adds another 40,000 to an existing plan for quotas set in May.
Hittite women's hair tie discovered
Excavations that have been continuing in Alacahöyük, one of the centers of Hittite civilization and considered Turkey?s first ?national excavation field,? have unearthed nearly 3,700-year-old hair ties and jewelry made of animal horns.
The head of the excavations, Professor Aykut Ç?naro?lu, said they had found the hair ties during excavations in the chambers of the mine factory.
Dutch journalist set to be deported after being released in Turkey's southeast
A Dutch journalist who was detained in Turkey?s southeastern province of Hakkari?s Yüksekova district on Sept. 5 on grounds of ?helping an armed terrorist organization,? has been released and was set to be deported, Do?an News Agency reported on Sept. 9.
Turkey deports Dutch journalist after being released
A Dutch journalist who was detained in Turkey's southeastern province of Hakkari's Yüksekova district on Sept. 5 on grounds of "helping an armed terrorist organization," has been deported, Reuters reported on Sept.9.
Chinese lender 'shows interest' in Turkish banking license
Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDKK) head Mehmet Ali Akben has said a Chinese lender has shown interest in taking a banking license in Turkey.
He noted a high-level delegation from the Bank of China will visit officials from Turkey?s banking watchdog on Sept. 10.
Turkish finance minister says political uncertainty biggest risk to economy
Political instability poses the biggest risk to Turkey's economy, Finance Minister Mehmet ?im?ek said on Sept. 9, citing potential damage to public finances and further pressure on budget and current account deficits.
COE, PACE condemn deadly attacks in Turkey, call for discretion
The Council of Europe (COE) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) have condemned the recent attacks targeting Turkish security forces by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants as well as the latest attacks on Turkish political parties and media outlets.
Pro-AKP columnist threatens Hürriyet columnist with death
A pro-Justice and Development Party (AKP) columnist in Turkey has issued a death threat to a columnist of daily Hürriyet, saying ?we could crush you like a fly.?
Local newscaster reports news in military uniform
A newscaster working for a local TV channel in the Marmara province of Bursa has reported in military uniform, in a move to stand by the security forces fighting against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in the country's eastern and southeastern regions.
Foreign capital inflow to Turkey 'will rise once investment environment improves'
The general manager of Philip Morris/Sabanc? Turkey has said an improved investment environment in Turkey will bring about a flow of foreign capital, at a G-20 themed youth summit.
Satirical illustrations show how world leaders perceive justice
Cartoonist Gunduz Aghayev often draws caricatures criticizing various themes of world society.
He has created several series of illustrations so far. This time he chose the theme of universal human rights and justice and illustrated how world leaders see justice.
Alert! Do not masturbate in Indonesia!!! Weirdest Sex Laws! (pics)
The enactment of laws in organised societies is usually the last step of conventions and customs finally being accepted as a norm. But when it comes to laws pertaining to sexual activities and conventions one would be surprised as to what laws actually exist in other countries. Here are some of those ‘weird’ sexual laws that probably put a little strain on a our rational faculties…