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Dog killed, skin chained to owners’ door in gruesome animal murder
An attacker in the Central Anatolian province of Kayseri has slaughtered a hunting dog, before stripping its skin and putting it in front of the ownersâ door in a gruesome new case of animal murder.
Beşiktaş defends top spot before New Year’s
Istanbulâs BeÅiktaÅ maintained its top spot in the Turkish Spor Toto Super League, narrowly winning a difficult away game against Central Anatoliaâs Torku Konyaspor.
After weathering an early home side storm in the first quarter, the Black and Whites found the net with its first attempt on goal through a 20th-minute strike from Gökhan Töre.
Four Bulgarian MPs Leave BWC Party Due to Barekov's Incosistency
Four Bulgarian members of parliament leave the Bulgaria Without Censorship (BWC) party due to the inconsistency of their leader Nikolay Barekov.
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Getting gold out from under Turkish mattresses
Turks still favor a timeless investment strategy: Buy gold and hide it somewhere safe, usually under a pillow or under the mattress.
"I don't understand modern investments like stocks and forex. Gold is my family's traditional investment, as my mother always encouraged me to buy gold for savings," says 36-year-old Selda Kırpınar in Ankara, who stores away her gold at home.
Kustendorf film festival in Drvengrad January 21-26
BELGRADE - The 8th international film and music festival Kustendorf will be held in Drvengrad on Mokra Gora from January 21 to 26.
The competitive programme will comprise 17 movies from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Holland, Iceland, Romania, Israel, Croatia, Germany, Belgium, France, Hungary, Egypt, Russia, the USA and Serbia and the awards will bew the gold, silver and bronze eggs.
Tadic: I am not entering government
BELGRADE - Boris Tadic, president of the Serbian Democratic Party (SDS), has said that he will not enter the Serbian government, and that he has not discussed this possibility with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.
Tadic leveled criticism at Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic for hindering the government by his attempts to halt the EU integration process.
Snowfall disrupts traffic, electricity supply
Snowfall disrupts traffic, electricity supply
BELGRADE -- Many parts of Serbia are experiencing snow and sub-zero temperatures this Monday.
This morning, Mt. Kopaonik reported the lowest temperature of -14 degrees Celsius, while heavy snow continues to fall there.
Tadic says president wants to "halt EU integration"
Tadic says president wants to "halt EU integration"
BELGRADE -- Boris Tadic has said that he will not join the Serbian government, and that he has not discussed this possibility with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.
Tadic has served as Serbian president in the past, and now heads the opposition SDS party.
AGERPRES project DESTINATION: ROMANIA reaches its end
The National News Agency AGERPRES is about to conclude this week its editorial project "DESTINATION: ROMANIA" carried out in 2014.
Serbian currency continues to strengthen
Serbian currency continues to strengthen
BELGRADE -- The dinar went up by 0.2 percent or RSD 0.28 against the euro on Monday, with the middle exchange rate at RSD 120.4060 for one euro, the central bank said.
The dinar is 0.1 percent stronger compared to the euro than it was a month ago and 4.8 percent down compared to a year ago.
South Korea Proposes High Level Talks to North Korea
South Korea has proposed to resume high-level talks with North Korea on several issues, including preparation for "peaceful unification".
ISIL claims killing of Iranian military adviser in Iraq
The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has claimed the killing of a senior Iranian officer advising Iraqi forces in their fight against the jihadists, according to images posted on jihadist forums Dec. 29.
Nikolic: Referendum needed for decision on Kosovo-Metohija
BELGRADE - It is time that we say what Serbia thinks is the lowest it can go in terms of a solution for Kosovo-Metohija, and the final decision needs to be made by the people in a referendum, says Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.
Dinar continues to grow, EUR 1 = RSD 120.4060
BELGRADE - The dinar went up by 0.2 percent or RSD 0.28 against the euro on Monday, so the middle exchange rate is now EUR 1 = RSD 120.4060, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has stated.
The dinar is 0.1 percent stronger compared to the euro than it was a month ago and 4.8 percent down compared to a year ago.
'Interview' rakes in more than $15 million online
Controversial low-brow comedy "The Interview" scored more than $15 million in online rentals and purchases, entertainment giant Sony said, following an embarrassing cyberattack and threats that led the company to pull the film from theaters.