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Hidden facts about Syrian refugees
Dear voter, I wonder if you know this outstanding reality? The prime minister of this country is hiding it from you in rallies?
First reality: As of today, we have 1,758,000 Syrians in our country. This means 3 percent of the population of our country has become Syrian.
Gül doesn't want to be part of Erdo?an's game
Turkey?s former President Abdullah Gül said through an aide on May 26 that he has turned down an invitation from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Parti), of which he was a key founder, to join a rally in Istanbul on May 30, just a week before the critical June 7 general election.
Political, economic instability turns German tourists away
By Stathis Kousounis
Greece?s economic and political climate has led to an unexpected decline in tourism bookings from Germany by 1.2 percent year-on-year in the first four months of 2015, according to a survey by Gfk.
European court backs Imvros property claim
Greek woman wins case after her land was registered as belonging to Turkey
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor Tuesday of a Greek woman who made a claim for property she inherited from her father on the island of Imvros, which has been part of Turkey since 1923, but which Turkish authorities said belonged to the country?s treasury.
Romania ranks 5th at Robotics European Championship
The three teams of students and professors with the Faculty of Engineering of the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (ULBS) have ranked fifth, the best result of Romania in the history of participations in the Robotics European Championship - EUROBOT Robomovies 2015, which took place over May 21 - 24 in Yverdon-les-Bains (Switzerland), according to a release sent AGERPRES on Tuesday.
Pseudo-mufti wants … referendum to prove number of … ‘Turks’ in Thrace
A pseudo mufti in the northeast province of Thrace wants a … referendum. And not just any referendum, but one to show people and other countries, as he maintained, “who and how many Turks there are in western Thrace.”
The statement belongs to one Ahmet Mete, who used the “referendum” idea to prove, as he claimed, that “150,000 Turks” live in the northeast Greek province.
Turkey's main opposition CHP vows to support farmers
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) head Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has vowed to support farmers if his party is elected in the June 7 general elections during a campaign stop in the Central Anatolian province of Konya.
New York Times can no longer rule Turkey, Erdo?an says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has continued his salvoes against the New York Times over the U.S. daily?s recent editorial criticizing him.
Russian and Norwegian residents protest against waste facility's smell in Antalya
A group of residents in the resort town of Kemer, including Norwegians and Russians, held a protest by blocking the road against the waste facility in southern Turkey.
The waste facility of Antalya Water and Waste Water Department (ASAT) under the Antalya Municipality is causing a foul smell in Antalya?s Merkez neighborhood, according to its residents.
HDP head criticizes Turkish president Erdo?an for choosing sides
The Peoples? Democratic Party?s (HDP) co-chair Selahattin Demirta? said opening an airport means nothing if Erdo?an keeps boldly insulting the HDP and its voters in the southeastern province of Hakkari and elsewhere, referring to an airport opening ceremony in Hakkari?s Yüksekova district where President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an and Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu delivered speeches.
Hürriyet leads thanks to Big Data, says Chairwoman Vuslat Do?an Sabanc?
Hürriyet Dünyas? (Hürriyet World), Turkey?s largest media ecosystem, is the leader of its sector thanks to its investments in Big Data, which improved satisfaction of both its users and advertisers, said Vuslat Do?an Sabanc?, chairwoman of the Hürriyet newspaper, during the ?Smartcon 2015? conference in Istanbul May 26.
Turkey fined 54,000 euros for use of force against inmates in 2000
Turkey has been fined 54,000 euros by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for "excessive and disproportionate use of force" by security forces against 18 inmates in an Istanbul prison in 2000.
Still no Turkey-US deal for Syrian rebels
Turkey and the United States are still discussing technical aspects of possible air support for Syrian rebels trained in Turkey, with no quick formula apparently on the horizon.
Le Monde: Bulgaria Is Weak Link in Fight Against Jihadist Networks
Kapitan Andreevo, the checkpoint on Bulgaria's border with Turkey, has turned into the new front line in the war against the jihadist networks being waged by the West, according to an article published by Le Monde on Tuesday.
Australia and Turkey to counter wannabe jihadists together
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot raised concerns about Australians traveling to Turkey to join the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) during his recent visit to Turkey. During the discussion on counterterrorism, the PM and his Turkish counterpart, Ahmet Davuto?lu, agreed to expand cooperation between the two countries' security agencies.