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HDP co-chair questions gov't over 'cleansing' in curfew towns
French climate talks chef fined for environmental crimes
Michelin-starred French chef Marc Veyrat, chosen to cook for world leaders at the U.N. climate talks in Paris, was on Dec. 18 served a 100,000-euro fine for destroying the forest around his Alpine restaurant.
Giraffe Zarife alone no more
Zarife, a lonely giraffe at the ?zmir Natural Life Park after his friend, Efe, died two years ago, is no longer alone, as three more giraffes have joined him from the Czech Republic. The park officials say the giraffes have become friends after a rehabilitation process.
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Hititology workshop at METU
As part of the 50th anniversary of the Middle East Technical University (METU) Alumni Association, a workshop titled "Hititology in the 100th Year of the Hittite Language" will be held on Dec. 20 at the university's Vi?nelik campus between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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Turkish packagers rank third at global awards
Turkish packaging manufacturers received a total of 13 awards in the WorldStar 2016 Competition, ranking third in the world, said the Packaging Manufacturers Association (ASD) in a written statement on Dec. 17.
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Turkish company to invest in special pipe production for oil, gas pipelines
Turkey's leading steel making company, Tosyal? Holding, has said it will invest in the production of a special type of pipe to be used in oil and gas pipelines in a press release on Dec. 17.
"We will start our facility investment with the planned annual production of 500,000 tons in 2016 and our plan is to complete the construction in the following year," said the company.
Minimum wage raise to increase Turkey's GDP by 0.4 points: Economy minister
The planned raise in the minimum wage will make around 0.4 points contribution to Turkey's gross domestic product (GDP) growth, Economy Minister Mustafa Elita? said in a televised interview on Dec. 18.
Opera Ballet Days in Mardin
The Mardin Opera and Ballet Days event, organized by the State Opera and Ballet General Directorate, has opened in the eastern province of Mardin. The Samsun State Opera and Ballet gave a "Symphonic Songs" concert in the opening ceremony.
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We don’t need outsiders to divide us
Seeing the country divided has always been an elemental fear in Turkey. Myths about âoutside powers which are out to divide usâ have always abounded in our political and social lore. Trying to maintain national unity by force has more often than not been the case.
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Top 5 oddities in Turkey’s presidential election
Turkey's presidential election was historic on many levels, but these oddities may have passed under the radar...
1) Uncle Mehmet, âthe 130-year-old voterâ
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