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A seven-story apartment building that stands inside a streambed in northern Turkey will be demolished, Turkish authorities have decided. Click through for the story in photos...

Presidential and parliamentary elections will be held on their scheduled dates in 2019, ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) Deputy Chair Mahir Ünal has stated, amid speculation that the government is planning to call a snap election. 

The Greek Foreign Ministry on Monday urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to respect international agreements, expressing concern that his statement on Saturday, that Ankara "cannot ignore" its kinsmen in Western Thrace, Cyprus and Crimea, could undermine regional stability.

Local residents who protested the construction of a 2,600-kilometer road project planned to connect upland areas in eight provinces in the Black Sea region have been comprehensively searched with trained dogs by gendarmerie forces in Rize province while heading to a local festival.

From choosing the best local honey to dancing the traditional "horon," here is a guide to enjoying the festive summer season in the Black Sea region like locals do. 

As good as its honey: Anzer Festival

Attracting Arab tourists, who have a growing interest in Turkey's highland resorts, is the reason for the construction of a controversial road project which aims to connect upland villages in several Turkish provinces.

Will Istanbul’s third and Turkey’s largest airport be named after Recep Tayyip Erdoğan? Transport Minister Lütfi Elvan believes the current prime minister and future president completely deserves to have the under-construction third airport named after him, arguing that no one could object to such an honor.