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800th Anniversary of Magna Carta celebrated by British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey
A summer garden party was organized by the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey (BCCT) to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta at Runnymede, England, in 1215, with the attendance of leading diplomatic and business community members.
Austrian company expands in Turkey with new investment
Greiner Packaging International GmbH is expanding its international presence with a new investment in Turkey, the company stated in a press release on June 19.
Taisei, Obayashi to build nuclear plant in Turkey: Report
Japanese general contractors Taisei and Obayashi will participate in the construction of a nuclear power plant project in Turkey led by the Japanese and Turkish governments, media group Nikkei reported on June 20.
Romania PM Takes Leave After Surgery
Ponta announced on Sunday that he is asking President Klaus Iohannis for leave of "up to 45 days" as permitted by the Romanian constitution.
The leave follows surgery on Ponta's knee last week in Turkey. He left hospital on Sunday but said he needs weeks to recuperate.
Romania PM Temporarily Steps Aside Citing Health Reasons
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has announced he is vacating the office for some time for health reasons.
A government statement quoted by state-owned AGERPRES news agency reads that a leave of "up to 45 days" will be requested by President Klaus Iohannis in a letter.
Ponta will request that his deputy Gabriel Oprea be named as his replacement for this period.
Parental permission not needed for child vaccination, top court rules
Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled parental permission is not necessary for the vaccination of babies and children, following a case where the parents of a one-year-old baby refused compulsory vaccinations for their child.
Ankara warns PYD over 'demographic change' in northern Syria
Ankara ?will not permit its red lines to be crossed? in northern Syria after a key town on the Turkish border was captured by Kurdish forces from extremist jihadists, warning Kurds not to force Turkmens and Arabs out of the region.
Early elections not supported by Turkey's top business body
One of Turkey's leading business groups has spoken out against any early elections, while also backing a coalition between the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Republican People's Party (CHP).
A coalition government between the AKP and the CHP would live longer than other possible coalitions, Independent Industry and Business Association (MÜS?AD) head Nail Olpak said.
Large industry losing blood
It has been proven by data from "Turkey's Top 500 Industrial Enterprises - 2014" that the construction-focused, domestic market-oriented growth path which has been pursued for the past 10 years does not generate any foreign currency and has caused a significant loss of blood in Turkey's manufacturing industry while eroding its competitive power.
Turks need to confidence once more: WB director
A degree of nervousness has emerged in Turkey in recent years in terms of engaging with the outside world, says the World Bank's country director for Turkey, Martin Raiser, noting that the nation needs to discover its confidence once more as part of its quest to become a high-income nation Turkey has lost some of its gung-ho attitude to the rest of the world in recent years and needs to
'Turkish peace process' needed
The joy of the general election is over. It was democracy which won the elections, not the governing party or the opposition, and now a ?peace process? is needed. This is because it was not an ordinary election, as the president and the governing party turned the election campaign into a referendum about the future of Turkey and a battle between ?the nation and its enemies.?
Erdo?an would want a dysfunctional coalition
President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an replied to the news stories in the press claiming he would gain time for coalition negotiators by not assigning anyone to form the government before the election of the parliament presidential council by saying: ?I?m sorry, I do not want to insult the deaf but the saying is that ?the deaf person does not hear, but makes it up.? This is what they are doing.
Parliamentary speaker elections: A litmus test for a coalition?
In a ceremony in Istanbul on June 21 where Reza Zarrab, the Iranian-Turkish businessman who had been accused of bribing four Turkish ministers, was awarded as one of the most successful exporters of Turkey, President Tayyip Erdo?an urged once again for the parties to form a coalition quickly or he would call for early elections.
I will encourage forming new government, Turkish President says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has said he will encourage the formation of a new government in line with the people's expectation.
"As president, I will encourage the formation of a new government as immediate as possible in line with my people's will and expectation," Erdo?an said in an address to the Turkish Exporters' Assembly in Istanbul on June 21.
Erdo?an: Western response to refugee crisis a 'crime against humanity'
President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has once again criticized western countries for their response to the global refugee crisis, describing it as a ?crime against humanity.?
?We now have over two million refugees; we could not have left them under the bombs,? Erdo?an said June 21 at a meeting in Istanbul.