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The contribution of King Suppiluliuma to Hatay's economy
Hatay is one of the cities most affected by the civil war in Syria. When I had visited in December 2011, relations with Syria had started to deteriorate and the city?s economy was feeling the consequences.
The two year-long honeymoon that came with the lifting of visa requirements following 40 years of cool weather was making everyone smile.
Expect a shift in Turkish foreign policy soon
It will soon be clear, perhaps within weeks, whether a coalition government will be formed in Turkey, preventing the country from being dragged to another election this year.
Syrian Turkmens form party in Turkey's south
Turkmens, who have fled from Syria to Turkey due to the Syria?s ongoing war, have established a political party in Turkey?s southern province of Osmaniye.
The Syria Turkmen Development Party was established in Osmaniye by a group of Syrian Turkmens, party leader Ömer ?sa and party spokesman Hasan Musullu said during a press meeting at their party?s headquarters.
Ex-Pakistani PM Gilani ordered to return necklace donated by Turkey's first lady after 2010 flood
Pakistan?s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a notice to the country?s former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani to return a necklace donated by the Turkish president?s wife after the 2010 floods in the country, Pakistan Today reported on its website on June 21.
Newly elected members of parliament to take oath at first session
New members of the 550-seat Turkish parliament will take their oaths at the first session of the national assembly on June 23.
Russian billionaire anchors off of Turkey's Aegean coast
One of world?s richest businessmen, Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska, anchored two of his yachts off the idyllic coasts of Turkey?s Bodrum province on June 22.
Deripaska headed to his yacht ?Sputnik? (R) after landing at the Milas-Bodrum Airport in his private jet. He then went aboard his other 75-meter yacht ?Queen K,? joining his wife Polina and their two children.
KRG hires banks to arrange bond roadshow in London
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) announced it is meeting investors in London this week, with an eye to a "potential transaction in the near future."
Armenian pianist performs at Ani ruins
Award-winning Armenian jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan performed a concert on June 21 in the historic ruins of Ani, located on the Turkish-Armenian border.
Three Afghani Refugees Found in Cargo Train Near Bulgaria's Kaspichan
Three citizens of Afghanistan have been detained at the train station in Kaspichan. The arrest happened Sunday after the three people entered Bulgaria illegally in an international cargo train, as reported by BGNES.
Turkish ministers split on export award to key graft suspect
Two leading members of the Turkish government have been poles apart regarding their attendance of a ceremony in which a controversial Iranian-Turkish businessman, involved in a huge corruption scandal that has since shaken the country, was awarded for his company's high export performance.
Court suspends punishment for vice-principal convicted of sexually harassing underage students
A court in Turkey's western province of Bal?kesir has suspended jail time given to a vice-principal who was convicted of sexually abusing four underage female students, on grounds that "an opinion was formed that he would not commit the same crime again," daily Milliyet reported.
Four Georgians detained for smuggling 239 watches taped to their bodies
Four smugglers of Georgian origin were captured while attempting to smuggle a total of 239 watches, which has been duct-taped to their bodies, at Turkey's northeastern border on June 22.
Turkish lender to offer loans for in vitro fertilization in Bosnia
A Turkish company, Bahçeci Test-Tube Baby Center, has agreed with Turkish lender Ziraat Bank to enable Bosnian families that want to have a baby through in vitro fertilization to acquire cheaper loans.
The bank will now offer interest-free loans worth around 15,000 Turkish Liras ($5,600) for a 36-month time frame.
Turkey's Jewish Community hosts iftar meal in appreciation of synagogue reopening
Turkey?s Jewish Community welcomed 700 people on June 21 for a fast-breaking iftar meal in the northwestern province of Edirne, expressing appreciation for the recent restoration of the historical Edirne Synagogue by the Directorate General of Foundations.
Turkish oil refinery becomes local export champion of 2014
Turkish energy giant Tüpra? has been named the country's exports champion in 2014, while partnering foreign carmakers dominated the top 10 list of leading exporters, according to a survey by the Turkish Exporters' Assembly (T?M).
The company exported $3.7 billion worth of petroleum products last year, down from $4.1 billion in 2013 and $5.42 billion in 2012.