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‘Pan-Islamist Davutoğlu’ thesis ruffling feathers in Turkey
Is Turkeyâs new Prime Minister Ahmet DavutoÄlu a pan-Islamist ideologue, with imperialist ambitions to reshape the Middle East into a post-national order based on Turkish and Sunni religious supremacy? That is the blockbuster thesis currently turning heads both inside and outside Turkey, thanks to a series of recent articles by Marmara University Assistant Professor Behlül Ãzkan.
Tens of Turkish Policemen Arrested over 'Plotting' against Gov't
A total of 33 police officers have been detained in Turkey on suspicions of 'plotting against the government', local media outlets say.
Police officials have not immediately commented.
Among the detainees were 14 high-ranking officers, according to Hurriyet Daily News.
Davutoğlu slams CHP for ‘disrespecting’ President Erdoğan
Prime Minister Ahmet DavutoÄlu has harshly criticized the main opposition partyâs decision not to attend President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄanâs inauguration ceremony last week, saying it shows âdisrespect to the elected head of the nationâ and describing the situation as âa major crisis on behalf of the main opposition.â
Turkey Summons US Charge d'Affaires over Spying Report
Turkey's Foreign Ministry has summoned the US charge d'affaires over a media report that the United States had spied on Turkey intensively since 2006.
Fishing starts across Turkey to mark end of seasonal ban
Fishermen across Turkey sailed out to sea on Sept. 1 to mark the end of the seasonal fishing ban, reintroducing the mass arrival of fish to local markets.
ROMANIANS AT MONGOL RALLY Team Mamaliga Warriors crosses the finish line
Team Mamaliga Warriors crossed the finish line of the Mongol Rally, the world's largest charity rally, at the weekend, and returned to Romania.
MamaligaWarriors is one of two Romanian teams that embarked on the rally. Team Dracula Khan, the second one crossed the finish line on August 15.
Vladislav Bajac gets Chinese literary award
BEIJING - Serbian writer and publisher Vladislav Bajac, director and editor-in-chief of the Geopoetika publishing company, has received the Special Book Award of China.
This state award has been granted since 2005 to foreign translators, writers and publishers for their contribution to the promotion of Chinese culture.
Erdogan visits Turkish-occupied Cyprus
Recep Tayyip Erdogan was on Monday expected in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus in his first official visit as new Turkey President.
Erdogan, who was sworn in as his country's first popularly elected president last weeek, was scheduled to meet for talks with Turkish-Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu ahead of a joint press conference.
Kosovo Albanian associated with jihadists in Syria arrested
PRISTINA - Kosovo Albanian Mentor Zejnulahu was arrested at the airport in Tirana and was delivered to Kosovo on Friday.
He is the second resident of Kosovo arrested in the last two months on suspicion of being a jihadist, Pristina-based daily Lajm reports.
The police, according to Lajm, recorded his mobile phone conversations with jihadists in Syria.
Kosovo Albanian "associated with jihadists" arrested
Kosovo Albanian "associated with jihadists" arrested
PRIŠTINA -- Kosovo Albanian Mentor Zejnulahu was arrested at the airport in Tirana, Albania and was delivered to Kosovo on Friday.
He is the second resident of Kosovo arrested in the last two months on suspicion of being a jihadist, Priština-based daily Lajm reports.
Turkey's foreign ministry summons US chargé d'affaires over spying claims
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has summoned the U.S. Embassy chargé dâaffaires over German magazine Der Spiegelâs claims that the United States and United Kingdom have been spying on Turkey for years.
Down at half, US surges past Turkey in FIBA Basketball World Cup
They figured it would be simple, that they would just beat up on Turkey like they did Finland a night earlier. Instead, the Americans were the ones on the ropes for nearly three quarters.
Sky-High Roaming Charges to Go in Balkans
Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Macedonia and Turkey have agreed to sign an agreement to scrap sky-high roaming charges in the region on September 29, Montenegro's Agency for Electronic Communications has confirmed.
Low turnout shows Turkish expats ‘reluctant to delve into Turkey’s politics’
When it comes to day-to-day politics, Turks abroad generally choose to be active in their countries of residence rather than in Turkey, says researcher Kerem Ãktem, explaining why only 10 percent voted in the recent presidential elections Turks living abroad feel empowered by a strong leader like Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan but when it comes to day to day matters they are reluctant to be acti
Erdoğan ready for first international appearance as president
President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan is set for his first international appearances after taking office on Aug. 28, including participation at the key NATO Summit and bilateral visits to Northern Cyprus and Azerbaijan.