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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sept. 3 warned Greece it would pay a "heavy price" if it continued to "harass" Turkish planes over the Aegean.

"Hey Greece, take a look at history. If you go further, you will pay a heavy price," Erdoğan told a rally in the Black Sea region.

The 21st century will be marked as the century of Türkiye thanks to its economic and democratic achievements outlined by the 2053 and 2071 visions, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, suggesting that current difficulties, such as the high cost of living and inflation, will be eased by 2023.

Leading Europe

Moldovan lei and euros bills. Photo: National Bank of Moldova Facebook page

Inflation is the top concern not just of many economists across Europe but also ordinary citizens, as inflation rates reach levels not seen in decades. Yet Moldova is in the inglorious position of leading Europe, at least on this front.

As part of its efforts to address the growing problems regarding property prices and rents, the government considers launching a new project to build houses for middle and upper-middle income groups.

Emlak Konut Real Estate Investment Company will coordinate the project, but private developers will also take part in the scheme.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is due in Türkiye today for a three-day official visit, the state news agency Wafa reported.

Abbas will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

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Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has paid a visit to Etlik City Hospital, a health center in the capital Ankara which will be the country's largest hospital based on field size, to conduct inspections before it is opened to service officially.

"We visited the hospital to inspect the latest preparations before the opening," Fahrettin Koca tweeted on Aug. 18.

The government is planning to launch another housing project and use idle offices as residential units as part of its efforts to rein in rising home prices by boosting supplies.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said the government is extending efforts to meet Alevi-Bektashi citizens' demands determined during visits by officials to 1,585 cemevis and that 5,600 of 8,740 requests made have already been fulfilled.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Aug. 12 inaugurated Türkiye's largest-ever university library, featuring 1 million volumes of printed books on its shelves and seating for up to 3,000 people.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the government will initiate a new discount in sales of meat to curb the high prices in the market.