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GAZPROM: "Now Europe should build the pipeline"
GAZPROM: "Now Europe should build the pipeline"
- I wouldn't say agreement about "South stream" was reached yesterday in Brussels, athough it was the main subject of the meeting. Project will be possible when political agreement between EU and Russia is reached -Zorana Mihajlović, Deputy Prime Minister stated for "Blic."
Turkish opposition slams government during budget talks
Opposition parties have criticized the government over its targets during budget talks in Parliament, asking it to reveal spending details.
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has called on the government to explain where taxpayers' money is going and how the budget is being used.
Majority of educated women victim of violence in Turkey, survey reveals
A large majority of Turkish women who work in white-collar jobs and have a university degrees say they have been exposed to some kind of violence at least once in their life, according to a recent survey conducted by the Business Against Domestic Violence-BADV project.
‘I was accused of being a Christian’ for translating Pope Francis’ speeches, says Turkish actress Serra Yılmaz
Turkish actress Serra Yılmaz has claimed that she was âaccused of being a Christianâ for translating Pope Francisâ words into Turkish during his visit to Turkey between Nov. 28 and 30.
Erdoğan’s palace won’t bring prestige to Turkey: CHP
Kemal KılıçdaroÄlu, the leader of the main opposition Republican Peopleâs Party (CHP), has harshly criticized the erecting of the âoverpricedâ presidential palace for President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan, rejecting the presidentâs argument that such a massive building would bring "prestige" to Turkey.
Chamber of engineers and architects to be brought under ministry, draft bill says
The government is working on a draft bill that will end the autonomy of Turkey's chambers of engineers and architects, which have become well-known for opening lawsuits against controversial construction projects across the country.
Turkish Airlines sponsors blogger event in White House
Turkish Airlines was one of the main sponsors of a Dec. 9 blogger summit at the White House in Washington D.C., where the world's 100 most influential travel bloggers were invited.
Turkish Airlines executives said the second summit is planned to be held in Turkey.
Government’s practices create ‘debris of rights violations’ in Turkey
A âdebris of rights violations" has been created in Turkey by the government's practices, a main opposition Republican Peopleâs Party (CHP) deputy head said in a statement released Dec. 10, on the anniversary of Turkeyâs adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Ruling AKP seeks official state emblem for Turkey
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has proposed to designate an official "state emblem" for the Republic of Turkey, stating that such an emblem would contribute to the "institutional personality of the state."
Turkey among the worst performers in dealing with greenhouse gas emissions
Turkey ranks among the worst performers in dealing with rising CO2 emissions, according to a joined study submitted by Germanwatch and the Climate Action Network during the U.N. climate summit in Lima.
Iran suspends sealing of Turkish trucks’ fuel tanks
Ankara has accepted Iranâs offer to suspend the sealing of fuel tanks on Turkish trucks for a limited period of time, Turkeyâs transport minister said late on Dec. 9.
EP rapporteur urges democratic reforms in first visit to Turkey
Continuing with democratic reforms is key for Turkey to advance its EU accession process, Kati Piri, the European Parliament's new rapporteur to Turkey, has said on her first visit to Ankara.
Red Star, Galatasaray Punished for Fan’s Murder
Euroleague's disciplinary judge has sanctioned both Serbia's Red Star and Turkey's Galatasaray for "the incidents generated by their fans and the failure to adopt measures to avoid disturbances" ahead of the match in Istanbul on November 21.
Turkey to continue to fight global injustice: Erdoğan
Ankara will continue to fight against global injustice and act on behalf of a humane conscience, Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan has said, vowing that critical voices standing against Turkey will not hold the country back.
Turkish Parliament approves paid military service bill
A government motion for the implementation of a paid military service exemption was approved by Parliament early on Dec. 10.
Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz admitted during the General Assembly session on Dec. 9 that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) had clearly expressed its disapproval of paid military service exemptions, but defended the bill as necessary.