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Transparency International, the global coalition against corruption, dropped Turkey 11 places in its recently published "Corruption Perceptions Index 2014."

Brussels is Turkey’s second capital city, says top boss

Brussels is Turkey’s second capital, but the country suffers a "perception problem" there, the chairman of the Turkish Industrial and Business Association (TÜSİAD) has said, after his two-day visit with other TÜSİAD representatives to the European capital.

Depleted Greens go down in Istanbul

By George Georgakopoulos

Former Panathinaikos coach Zeljko Obradovic’s Fenerbahce avenged its 18-point loss in Athens a few weeks ago by beating Panathinaikos 84-62 in Turkey on Thursday and harming the Greens' chances for a top-two finish in their pool.

Minister appeals for calm in Athens during tense weekend

Greek Public Order Minister Vassilis Kikilias (photo) on Thursday called on political parties and citizens to show self-restraint over the next few days as Athens enters a particularly tense period.

Atatürk’s will to be reviewed for Turkey’s new palace

The much-speculated will of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, will be reviewed by a court before a key ruling on the fate of the country’s new presidential palace, a group of plaintiffs announced on Dec. 4.

Turkish justice minister sees 'plot' behind debate on electoral threshold

Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ has torn into the Constitutional Court for its decision to consider lifting the infamous 10 percent election threshold for legislative representation, dubbing the Court's move an "open intervention into the 2015 elections."

Russia may make more discount on gas prices for Turkey, says Russian minister

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that the discount for Russian gas for Turkey may be bigger than 6 percent in the future, depending on market prices and realization of joint gas projects, RIA Novosti reports.

Novak noted that Turkey had been asking for a discount of 15 percent for gas.

Russia may give further discount in gas prices for Turkey, says Russian minister

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said the discount for Russian gas for Turkey may increase more than 6 percent in the future, depending on market prices and the realization of joint gas projects, RIA Novosti has reported.

Novak noted that Turkey had been asking for a discount of 15 percent for gas.

First group of Iraqi Peshmerga in Kobane return home

The first group of Iraqi Peshmerga forces sent to fight in the Syrian town of Kobane in October has returned to Iraq through Turkey.

According to sources, the Peshmerga forces arrived at the Arbil International Airport via a private plane from Turkey's southeastern Şanlıurfa province Dec. 4.

Turkish army managing over 600 modernization projects

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) are managing more than 600 modernization projects to address the challenges of the world's new security environment, Lt. General Alpaslan Erdoğan, chief of the Plans and Policy Division of the Turkish General Staff, announced late Dec. 3.

Police bans public gatherings in Athens for Turkish president's visit

The Greek Police announced on Thursday that it will be imposing special security measures for the upcoming visit by Turkish Prime Minister Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

Among these measures is a ban on public gatherings and protest rallies from 6 a.m. on Friday, when the Turkish president is due to arrive, through 3 p.m. on Saturday, after his departure.

Belgrade hosts salsa festival

BELGRADE - The 9th International Festival of Salsa and other Caribbean dances under the title Salsa Motion Weekend will be held in Belgrade from December 5 to 7 and it will gather around 1,000 dancers from Serbia and the world.

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