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EU wants "greater alignment" from Turkey

EU wants "greater alignment" from Turkey

ANKARA -- The EU and Turkey need greater "alignment" on foreign policy "to tackle threats including Islamic State," EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has said.

EU Energy Ministers to Discuss South Stream on Tuesday

The EU's Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council is set to meet in Brussels on Tuesday, with the latest developments around the South Stream pipeline topping the agenda.

A proposal to create an internal energy market to connect all electricity and gas grids within the bloc will also be under discussion.

Left-Wing ABV: South Stream Could Be Redirected through Nabucco Route

Bulgarian President (2002-2012) and ABV leader Georgi Parvanov has proposed that the South Stream pipeline undergo a second change in route to use the one planned for the Nabucco pipeline.

Parvanov's comments follow last week's decision of Russia to renounce South Stream and to launch an "alternative" version going to Turkey instead.

Unique Roman bath in Central Anatolian town

An ancient bath in the Central Anatolian province of Yozgat's Sarıkaya district is one of the rare early Roman-era artifacts that still survive. The bath, called Basilica Therma, was a thermal center in the Roman era. Work has continued to open the bath to tourism.

Fund financing Turkish weapons deals seen growing

Turkey will increasingly rely on a special non-budgetary fund in financing its multi-billion dollar armaments programs, while budget figures for defense foresee a modest rise for 2015.
 

Why the Milan Protocol is important for Turkey

World pasta giant Barilla has been pondering for some time on topics like healthy nutrition and sustainable agriculture. The company formed the “Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition” (BCFN) about six years ago gathering scientists, academic and nongovernmental organizations under its umbrella.

The council for transforming into a religious society

During the recent Education Council held in Antalya, 179 "advisory" decisions were taken. Education Minister Nabi Avcı praised the council's positions, saying, "Very important advisory decisions have been made that will set the course of the education system and enlighten future decisions."

Galatasaray seeks win for prestige on European stage

Galatasaray has already lost any chances of continuing its European campaign this season, but the Istanbul club will try to bow out with a victory when it hosts Arsenal tonight for a Champions League Group D game.

EU urges opening key chapters with Turkey, despite lingering worries: Draft resolution

The European Union is planning to express support for opening three chapters concerning judiciary, freedom and economy with Turkey, despite highlighting concerns over Ankara's handling of the aftermath of a graft crisis, according to a draft final resolution to be discussed during an upcoming EU leaders' meeting.

Turkey, the EU and the Middle East

Turkey has been under criticism for some time for becoming too involved in Middle Eastern affairs, thus distancing itself from the European Union and generally the Western world.

Turkish orthopedics company helps disabled animals

An orthopedics company in the Central Anatolian province of Eskişehir has rehabilitated more than 700 animals that were left paralyzed or unable to walk because of accidents by giving them prostheses or orthotic replacements.

The board chairman of the company, Niyazi Çapa, said they have been producing prostheses, orthotics, orthopedics and walkers for paralyzed humans since 1976.  

UN Syria envoy pitches Aleppo truce plan to rebels in Turkey

The United Nations peace envoy to Syria is holding talks with the Syrian opposition in Turkey to promote a cease-fire proposal for the northern city of Aleppo, opposition sources said on Dec. 8.

Staffan de Mistura hopes the plan will establish truces in Aleppo, once Syria's commercial center and second-most-populous city, and allow aid into rebel districts.

Russia Sets Up Company For Construction Of Pipeline To Turkey

The Russian state company Gazprom will set up a company for the construction of a gas pipeline to Turkey, a week after Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced the cancellation of the South Stream pipeline.

According to Sergey Kupriyanov, spokesperson of Gazprom, quoted by Gazeta.ru, the company will be named Gazprom Russkaya and will be registered in Saint Petersburg.

Former ruling party deputy arrested, attacked with eggs

Former ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) deputy Feyzi İşbaşaran, who has been arrested on allegations of "insulting the president," was punched in the face and attacked with eggs in two separate protests against him in Istanbul on Dec. 8.

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