European Union
European Parliament warns Turkey on 'backsliding' of democracy
The European Parliament sent a stern warning to EU membership candidate Turkey on April 14, accusing its government of "backsliding" on democracy and the rule of law.
'Urban transformation' of former military site in Istanbul planned
Around 50,000 homes will be built on 8.7 million square meters of land that was transferred from the Defense Ministry to Istanbul's Esenler Municipality last year.
Russia sees Turkey as a friend, has problems with some politicians: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on April 14 that Russia viewed Turkey as a friend but had problems with some Turkish politicians.
"We consider Turkey our friend," Putin said in an annual televised phone-in. "We have problems with a few politicians whose behavior we consider inadequate."
Bulgaria Calls on Macedonia Politicians to Abide by Rule of Law
Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement urging politicians in neighboring Macedonia to renew dialogue.
"EU didn't fear Serbian steel, but is afraid of Chinese"
The Serbian government and China's He Steel will have to fight in order for the EU to approve Zelezara Smederevo's "production at full capacity."
The Beta agency said this on Thursday, in a report citing an interview Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic gave to the Belgrade-based weekly NIN.
Missing German woman found dead in northwest Turkey
A German woman who had been missing for over a month has been found dead in the basement of an apartment building in the Gölcük district of the northeastern province of Kocaeli.
Turkish coach breaks Moscow embargo on Ankara with Premier League contract
Yüksel Ye?ilova, a Turkish football coach, has broken the Russian embargo on Turkey with special permission from the Kremlin for him to head Russian Premier League side Mordovia Saransk.
Swedish prosecutors argue for upholding Assange arrest warrant
Swedish prosecutors still believe an arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should be upheld, they said on April 14 in reply to the Stockholm District Court that will decide whether to lift the warrant.
Ukraine parliament confirms pro-Western Groysman as PM
Ukraine's parliament on April 14 appointed pro-Western speaker Volodymyr Groysman as prime minister in a bid to end months of political gridlock and unlock vital aid to the war torn-state.
Islamic summit starts in Istanbul with 5,000 additional police officers
The 13th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit started in Istanbul on April 14, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an greeting his guests and an additional 5,000 police officers standing guard due to increased security measures.