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Ankara to complete TurkStream by end of 2019
The TurkStream natural gas pipeline project, which will carry Russian gas to Turkey, is expected to be finalized by the end of 2019, according to the energy and natural sources minister.
Turkish Threat over ISIS Fighters Poses Challenge for Balkans
Burak Bilgehan Ozpek, a professor of international relations at Ankara's TOBB University, said that, like the issue of Syrian refugees and their flow through Turkey to the European Union, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would use the ISIS fighters as leverage for Western acquiescence to his policy on neighbouring Syria.
Britain charges ISIL suspect with terror offences
A man who was arrested at London's Heathrow Airport after being deported from Turkey, over links to the ISIL terrorist group, has been charged with terrorism offences, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Nov. 17.
Enes Ünal carries team to victory as Turkey beats Andorra 2-0
Turkey successfully concluded their EURO 2020 qualifying stages with a 2-0 victory on Nov. 17 over Andorra.
Veteran executive joins Turkey's automobile initiative
Turkey's Automobile Initiative Group (TOGG) has appointed a seasoned executive to be its new chief operating officer (COO), the group announced on Nov. 17.
YPG/PKK freed 800 ISIL prisoners in Syria: Turkish Defense Ministry
Turkey's Defense Ministry on Nov. 17 said that the YPG/PKK terror group released over 800 ISILprisoners of war in Tal Abyad, Syria.
Turkish investors aim to increase trade with Iran to $30 billion
Turkish business people on Nov. 17 said that they aim to significantly increase the volume of trade between Turkey and Iran.
Turkey holds over 3,500 irregular migrants in past week
At least 3,547 irregular migrants were held across Turkey over the past week, according to data from security sources, compiled by Anadolu Agency.
'Turkey should step up efforts on zero target for mother deaths'
Professor Ayşe Akın received a United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) award last week in Nairobi, Kenya at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICDP25) for her contribution to the health of women at the global and national levels since 1994, when the first ICDP took place in Cairo, which she had also attended.
Editorial : Rotten apples
The new government which was elected on 7 July has been in office for five months and by all accounts has done substantial work.
Key suspect in Al-Bab terror attack arrested
The YPG terrorist behind the latest attack in northern Syria believed to have killed civilians on Nov. 16 has been captured by the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MİT) in an operation, according to Turkey's Defense Ministry.
CHP leader blames economic problems amid recent mass suicides
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said recent economic policies were the root cause of mass suicides that took place in Turkey in recent weeks.
Turkey boasts 1,100 earthquake monitoring stations
Turkey now boasts some 1,100 earthquake monitoring stations to help predict tremors and protect the public safety throughout the country, said authorities on Nov. 17.
Turkish Cyprus condemns burning of its flag in Greek Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot authorities and Turkey's Foreign Ministry have condemned the burning of its national flag by Greek Cypriot students who protested the establishment of Turkish Cyprus on Nov. 15.
Erdoğan says disrespectful to define YPG/PYD as Kurds
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Saturday his urge for distinguishing PKK terrorists from Kurdish people.