Latest News from Turkey
Turkey ‘rising star of Europe in stem cell, cancer treatment’: Expert
Turkey provides cutting-edge medical services including stem cell transplants to millions including the refugees it hosts, has said Turkish professor of hematology.
EC: The Situation on the Balkan Refugee Route is Stable
The European Commission said that they are monitoring the movement of people on the Balkan refugee route and the increase of migrants and refugees in recent weeks, and concluded that "the overall situation is stable".
Turkey pressured over S-400, Greece meets NATO target
The US is ramping up the pressure on Turkey, a NATO ally, over its decision to purchase S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia.
Turkey calls to stop 'Islamophobic fascist terrorism'
Turkey on March 15 condemned and urged the world to stop the "Islamophobic fascist terrorism" after the armed attack at two mosques in New Zealand.
Turkey’s unemployment rate at 13.5 pct in December
The unemployment rate in Turkey occurred as 13.5 percent with 3.1 percentage point increase annually, the country's statistical authority announced on March 15.
No U-turn on Russian S-400 deal, says Turkey’s president
Turkey's president said on March 14 that his country would not make a U-turn on its deal to purchase Russian S-400 air defense systems.
East Med on track with US backing
In what is seen as a response to the trilateral summit next Wednesday in Jerusalem between Greece, Israel and Cyprus, with the participation of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Turkey has announced that it will start a naval exercise on the same day off the Mediterranean island's southern coast and within part of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Byzantinist Speros Vryonis who documented 1955 state-planned Istanbul pogrom dies at 90
By George Gilson
What those who met him remember best about Speros Vryonis, one of the most beloved and respected members of the Greek-American community who died on 11 March at age 90, is the kindness and gentleness of character of one of the top Byzantinists of his generation whose scholarly activity and publications covered a dazzling array of subjects.
Erdoğan accuses CHP’s Ankara mayoral candidate Yavaş of involvement in ‘shady business’
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has joined an onslaught against the opposition's mayoral capital for Turkey's capital Ankara, Mansur Yavaş, accusing him of involvement in "shady business" following an indictment against the latter on charges of misconduct, fraud and forgery.
Turkey to restore 2 historical churches in Diyarbakır
Turkey will restore two historical churches that were damaged four years ago due to clashes between the Turkish military and illegal PKK militants.
Forged license plate spotted when two trucks parked side by side
A Turkish man was detained on March 14 for putting a forged number plate on his truck in Turkey's Central Anatolian province of Konya.
EU to transfer 1.5 billion euros for Syrians in Turkey: Mogherini
The EU will transfer a grant of 1.5-billion euros for Syrians in Turkey, according to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini.
Bulgaria is Ready to Give up to EUR 3 Million to Turkey for Refugees
Bulgaria is ready to give up to 3 million euros to Turkey under the Refugee Assistance Facility until 2023. This year, Bulgaria has provided EUR 150,000 for this purpose, the BNR said.
Turkey can generate 650 million euros from recycling: Activist
Recent improvements in Turkey's environmental policies have finally given the green light for a more sustainable future for the country, but if the country can increase its waste recycling rate to 60 percent, it could lead to an industry generating 650 million euros of revenue and creating many jobs, according to an activist.
Turkey expects F-35 jets to be delivered from US in November: Minister
Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on March 14 that F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. are expected to be delivered in November.