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Turkish President Erdoğan criticizes Egypt for Interpol bid on Muslim scholar
Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan on Dec. 8 criticized Egyptâs military rulers for having Interpol issue an arrest warrant for a Muslim scholar.
A sustainable model in the Aegean: Coal mine field converted to organic olive plantation
As the Turkish government gave its blessings to energy and construction companies to build new facilities anywhere across the country, felling trees and plundering nature to erect coal plants, mines or tourism complexes has increasingly become the norm in recent years.
‘Ecumenical Patriarchate title would elevate Turkey’s reputation’
The Turkish government can âonly benefit from recognizing the ecumenical status of the Patriarchateâ a senior official from the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate says in an exclusive interview Stopping resistance to the title âEcumenical Patriarchateâ and reopening the Halki Seminary can only elevate the reputation of Turkey as a democratic nation, according to a senior official from the Fen
More inspections on way with transparency reform
The Turkish government is bidding to minimize the informal economy by increasing inspections in a number of fields - from people's income to municipalities' construction licenses - with a new transparency reform package, which is expected to be introduced to Parliament within a month.
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More inspection on wallet on way with transparency reform
The Turkish government is bidding to minimize the informal economy by increasing inspections in a number of fields - from people's income to municipalities' construction licenses - with a new transparency reform package, which is expected to be introduced to Parliament within a month.
Compulsory Ottoman language classes in high schools stirs debate
A proposal to have Ottoman language courses included as part of compulsory curriculum for high school students has sparked a fresh debate about the Turkish government's alleged bid to encourage a reinterpretation of history.
Brussels is Turkey’s second capital city, says top boss
Brussels is Turkeyâs second capital, but the country suffers a "perception problem" there, the chairman of the Turkish Industrial and Business Association (TÃSÄ°AD) has said, after his two-day visit with other TÃSÄ°AD representatives to the European capital.
Pope prays for ‘peaceful coexistence’ in Turkey
Speaking after his whirlwind recent visit to Turkey, Pope Francis said he prays for the country to build a place âof peaceful coexistence between different religions and cultures.â
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Pope Francis prays for ‘peaceful coexistence’ in Turkey
Speaking after his whirlwind recent visit to Turkey, Pope Francis said he prays for the country to build a place âof peaceful coexistence between different religions and cultures.â
Turkish gov’t prepares new reform bill for Alevis
The Turkish government is working on a draft reform bill allowing Alevis to choose their own religion courses at school and give their places of worship the same rights as mosques.
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