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Talks on Third Greek Bailout Delayed

Negotiations between the Greek government and the country's EU creditors on a third bailout have been delayed, the BBC reported on Friday.

The talks on a new EUR 86 B between Greece and top officials from the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the European Stability Mechanism were expected to start in Athens on Friday.

“Game of Greece” with Tsipras, Yanis, Merkel, Schauble, dragons!

Meet “Game of Greece”, a play on the international television phenomenon “Game of Thrones”, as seen by “Die Zeit”, which comes complete with 10 “episodes” dating to the country’s first “covenant” to join the future currency union.

PM Davutoglu Pledges to Fight Threats at Turkey's Borders

Turkey will take all measures necessary to stem threats targeting its borders, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Friday.

"All precautions will surely be taken without further order if any terrorist organization or others approach the borders of the Turkish Republic in a threatening way," Davutoglu told reporters in Ankara, according to Turkey's Anadolu news agency.

VIDEO: Footage shows Turkish airstrikes targeting ISIL in Syria

Footage of Turkey's airstrikes against three Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) targets in Syria for 13 minutes early July 24 has emerged. Three Turkish F-16 fighter jets had taken off from the 8th Main Jet Base in the southeastern province of Diyarbak?r at 3:12 a.m. and hit two ISIL headquarters and one rallying point inside Syria with guided missiles from 3:40 a.m.

Turkish fighter jets to join anti-ISIL coalition airstrikes

Turkey has said its warplanes will actively participate in international coalition's efforts to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Syria as part of an agreement with the United States. It also announced that it will allow the coalition forces to use its bases for anti-ISIL strikes. 

Bogus…cash registers discovered in tax raids on Santorini, Mykonos

A much-anticipated “tax safari” has apparently commenced, with Greece’s two top holiday destinations — and suspected VAT tax evasion havens — serving as “hunting grounds” for tax inspectors.

Checks on the stunning island of Santorini turned up three undeclared cash registers, meaning that receipts were bogus.

Three Quarters of Bulgarian MPs Submit Draft to Change Constitution

Proposed changes to Bulgaria's constitution meant to push forward a reform of the judicial system have been backed by 75% of the members of parliament.

A total of 180 MPs from both governing and opposition political parties have signed a draft bill calling for amendments to the constitution that was submitted to parliament on Friday.

In photos: Massive police raid against ISIL, PKK in Turkey

Hundreds of policemen detained over suspected of ISIL, the PKK and the DHKP-C throughout Turkey on July 24. Suspects walked in front journalists in handcuffs, as police displayed what it described as bomb-making material and propaganda pieces found at their houses. Here are the photos of the unusual raids.

2,200 year-old trade building found in Turkey's ancient city

A 2,200-year-old two-story trade building, which was also thought to be used for cold storage, has been found in the Sagalassos ancient city in the A?lasun district of southern Burdur province.

Coalition talks enter new phase

Coalition talks in Turkey have entered a new phase, as delegations from the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Republican People's Party (CHP) held "exploratory talks" on July 24 aimed at forming a coalition government.

(CHP) held "exploratory talks" on July 24 aimed at forming a coalition government.

Bulgaria Fights Wildifires  

More than 40 new wildfires have occurred in Bulgaria over the past 12 hours as a result of hot summer weather, strong winds and human neglect of fire safety rules, BGNES reported on Friday afternoon.

Group calls for peace march in Istanbul on July 26

An NGO group has called for a march in Istanbul's central Beyo?lu district on July 26 in protest of a fatal suicide bomb attack in the southeastern part of the country on July 20.

A group named "Peace Block" will organize a march titled the "Great Istanbul March" in the Taksim neighborhood of Beyo?lu on July 26.

Case dropped against man wearing hajj clothes

An Istanbul prosecutor's office has ruled for nonsuit in a defamation case against a person who had attempted to make the "Hajj pilgrimage" at the replica Mecca in Istanbul's Üsküdar district this past April. 

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