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Writer of Turkish national anthem commemorated
It has been 84 years since the passing of Mehmet Akif Ersoy, a Turkish poet, author, academic, member of parliament, and the writer of the Turkish National Anthem, in 1936, leaving behind an immortal piece sung by generations of citizens of modern Turkey.
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The Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff in the Aegean islands – He gave orders for vigilance (photos)
General Floros praised the effort they made in successfully dealing with the Turkish continuous provocations in the Mediterranean and the Aegean
Winter tourism center in Turkey’s Sivas province gets ready to host visitors
Located in the Central Anatolian province of Sivas, the Yıldız Mountain Winter Sports Tourism Center is getting ready for the new season by taking the necessary steps to adhere to the coronavirus measures. (İHA Photo)
Probe launched over MP’s remarks on military
A probe has been launched into Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmaker Ali Mahir Başarır over his remarks regarding the Turkish army, the chief public prosecutor's office in Ankara announced on Nov. 30.
"The army was sold," Başarır said on private broadcaster Habertürk on Nov. 28, criticizing the government over the privatization of a national tank factory.
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CHP lawmaker’s remarks on military over privatization of factory stirs debate
Comments by Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmaker Ali Mahir Başarır's on the Turkish army, calling it to have been sold and criticizing the government over the privatization of a national tank factory, have stirred a debate with the government official condemning lawmaker's remarks.
Ankara hosts photo exhibit on Pakistan
Pakistan's Embassy in Turkey is hosting a seven-day photo exhibit in the capital Ankara.
The exhibit - "Colors of Pakistan Through the Eyes of Turks," done in coordination with Anadolu Agency and the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality - features 52 sheets of photographers, including Anadolu Agency photojournalists Metin Aktas and Ismet Keten.
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Oruc Reis sails back into Greek waters
Seismic vessel Oruc Reis entered Greek territorial waters on Thursday afternoon and is moving westward, within the area outlined by the Navtex issued by Turkey's navy on Monday.
The ship is accompanied by the auxiliary vessels Ataman and Cengiz Han and Turkish Navy ships. which in turn are monitored by the Greek Armed Forces.
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Oruc Reis changes course again
Seismic vessel Oruc Reis switched course early Thursday morning and started moving southward, sailing 15 miles away from Greek territorial waters, according to the Hellenic Navy General Staff (HNGS).
The ship is shadowed by auxiliary vessels Ataman and Cengiz Han as well as some Turkish Navy ships.
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Salt Bae’s abattoir photo sparks fury on social media
Turkish butcher-turned-celebrity restauranteur Nusret Gökçe, internationally known as Salt Bae for his meat-cutting and salt-drizzling skills, sparked fury on social media after posting a photograph of himself with buffalos crammed together at a factory farm.
Price caps set for intercity buses
The Turkish government has set price caps for coach services between the country's cities based on the distance traveled.
According to the decision published in the Official Gazette, the maximum bus fare for a trip up to 115 kilometers in distance will be 100 Turkish Liras (or around $14) while travelers will be charged 130 liras for up to a 250-kilometer trip.
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