Around 1,000 tourism facilities up for sale in Turkey: CHP deputy
ANKARA - Doğan News Agency
A total of 908 tourism facilities are for sale in Turkey’s Aegean coastline amid the diplomatic crisis with Russia and security concerns, a Republican People’s Party (CHP) deputy has said.
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Friday, February 12, 2016
Kurdish forces said to take air base near Turkish border | Reuters
Kurdish forces said to take air base near Turkish border
BEIRUT | By Suleiman Al-Khalidi
Kurdish fighters backed by Russian bombing raids have driven Syrian rebels from a former military air base near the border with Turkey, a group that monitors the war said on Thursday.
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BEIRUT | By Suleiman Al-Khalidi
Kurdish fighters backed by Russian bombing raids have driven Syrian rebels from a former military air base near the border with Turkey, a group that monitors the war said on Thursday.
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Erdogan to EU: 'We're not idiots,' threatens to send refugees
Erdogan to EU: 'We're not idiots,' threatens to send refugees
By Eszter Zalan
BRUSSELS, 11. Feb, 17:41
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out against the EU on Thursday (11 February) and threatened to send millions of refugees in Turkey to the bloc’s member states, just as NATO agreed to deploy ships in the Aegean Sea to ease the migrant crisis.
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By Eszter Zalan
BRUSSELS, 11. Feb, 17:41
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out against the EU on Thursday (11 February) and threatened to send millions of refugees in Turkey to the bloc’s member states, just as NATO agreed to deploy ships in the Aegean Sea to ease the migrant crisis.
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
Turkey has been put out in the cold by the US and Russia | Voices | The Independent
Turkey has been put out in the cold by the US and Russia
Despite Erdoğan’s attemps to castrate the growing political influence of the Kurds, his blundering diplomacy is having the opposite effect
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Despite Erdoğan’s attemps to castrate the growing political influence of the Kurds, his blundering diplomacy is having the opposite effect
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Turkish president: America let the Middle East turn into “a sea of blood" - Vox
Turkish president: America let the Middle East turn into “a sea of blood"
Turkey is a NATO member — and so, by treaty, an American ally. Yet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sure didn't sound like one on during a Thursday: He blamed the United States for, among other things, turning the Middle East into "a sea of blood."
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Turkey is a NATO member — and so, by treaty, an American ally. Yet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sure didn't sound like one on during a Thursday: He blamed the United States for, among other things, turning the Middle East into "a sea of blood."
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Can Erdogan bully Turkey's armed forces into invading Syria? - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Can Erdogan bully Turkey's armed forces into invading Syria?
On Feb. 3, the Syrian army and its allies dealt a strategic blow to Ankara when they cut the land route between Aleppo and the Bab al-Salameh border crossing with Turkey in the Turkish province of Kilis. Keeping this route to Aleppo open had been of vital importance for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu who, keen to topple the Damascus regime since 2011, have used every means at their disposal short of sending troops to Syria.
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On Feb. 3, the Syrian army and its allies dealt a strategic blow to Ankara when they cut the land route between Aleppo and the Bab al-Salameh border crossing with Turkey in the Turkish province of Kilis. Keeping this route to Aleppo open had been of vital importance for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu who, keen to topple the Damascus regime since 2011, have used every means at their disposal short of sending troops to Syria.
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Saudi Arabia turns to Turkey - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Saudi Arabia turns to Turkey
Saudi Arabia and Turkey have agreed to form a Strategic Cooperation Council to coordinate and develop relations between the countries in terms of economic, political, defense, security, education and health issues. The countries also are discussing military cooperation, especially with regard to Syria.
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Saudi Arabia and Turkey have agreed to form a Strategic Cooperation Council to coordinate and develop relations between the countries in terms of economic, political, defense, security, education and health issues. The countries also are discussing military cooperation, especially with regard to Syria.
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How fighters are filtering across the Syrian-Turkish border - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
How fighters are filtering across the Syrian-Turkish border
Some 60,000 people trying to escape Syrian and Russian attacks in the province of Aleppo are amassed at Turkey's border, and concerns are rising that there are militants among them.
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Some 60,000 people trying to escape Syrian and Russian attacks in the province of Aleppo are amassed at Turkey's border, and concerns are rising that there are militants among them.
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More needs to be done for refugees living outside Turkish camps
Members of the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee visited Turkey and witnessed that only 10 percent of the refugees live in camps
By NEOnline/GK
More needs to be done for the refugees in Turkey who live outside camps, MEPs said on Wednesday.
Members of European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee visited Turkey and said that only 10 percent of the refugees in Turkey live in the camps. According to the MEPs, the Turkish government must also provide help to the 2.5 million refugees who live outside the camps.
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By NEOnline/GK
More needs to be done for the refugees in Turkey who live outside camps, MEPs said on Wednesday.
Members of European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee visited Turkey and said that only 10 percent of the refugees in Turkey live in the camps. According to the MEPs, the Turkish government must also provide help to the 2.5 million refugees who live outside the camps.
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Turkey’s new plan: A panacea to terrorism? - Al Arabiya English
Turkey’s new plan: A panacea to terrorism?
Menekse Tokyay, Special to Al Arabiya News, Istanbul Thursday, 11 February 2016
Ankara last week unveiled an anti-terrorism plan that focuses on comprehensive democratic reforms, public order, and building bridges with various segments of society.
It also underlines the need to socially and economically rehabilitate eastern and southeastern regions of Turkey.
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Menekse Tokyay, Special to Al Arabiya News, Istanbul Thursday, 11 February 2016
Ankara last week unveiled an anti-terrorism plan that focuses on comprehensive democratic reforms, public order, and building bridges with various segments of society.
It also underlines the need to socially and economically rehabilitate eastern and southeastern regions of Turkey.
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Turkey’s immigrant problem could soon become ours
Turkey’s immigrant problem could soon become ours
2.5 million Syrian refugees have already arrived, and almost as many again are expected. How can Turkey cope?
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2.5 million Syrian refugees have already arrived, and almost as many again are expected. How can Turkey cope?
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Turkish president threatens to send millions of Syrian refugees to EU | World news | The Guardian
Turkish president threatens to send millions of Syrian refugees to EU
Erdoğan denounces western policy on crisis, as Turkey – already home to 3 million refugees – is pressured to take in more from Aleppo region
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Erdoğan denounces western policy on crisis, as Turkey – already home to 3 million refugees – is pressured to take in more from Aleppo region
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Turkey: Taking in some refugees would support Syria's 'ethnic cleansing' | Fox News
Turkey: Taking in some refugees would support Syria's 'ethnic cleansing'
Published February 10, 2016 Associated Press
KILIS, Turkey – Turkey's leaders lashed out Wednesday at the United Nations and others who are pressing the country to open its border to thousands more Syrian refugees, accusing them of failing to shoulder the refugee burden or stop the Russian bombings that have triggered the exodus.
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Published February 10, 2016 Associated Press
KILIS, Turkey – Turkey's leaders lashed out Wednesday at the United Nations and others who are pressing the country to open its border to thousands more Syrian refugees, accusing them of failing to shoulder the refugee burden or stop the Russian bombings that have triggered the exodus.
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Turkey dismisses EU plan to resettle refugees in return for sealing sea route | World news | The Guardian
Turkey dismisses EU plan to resettle refugees in return for sealing sea route
Ankara’s ambassador to EU describes plan to take in refugees from Turkey only if Aegean sea route is closed as unacceptable and infeasible
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Ankara’s ambassador to EU describes plan to take in refugees from Turkey only if Aegean sea route is closed as unacceptable and infeasible
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U.S. cotton imports damaging Turkish production, Turkey probe finds - Al Arabiya English
U.S. cotton imports damaging Turkish production, Turkey probe finds
Reuters, Istanbul Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Turkey said it has concluded that U.S. cotton imports are damaging domestic output after a more than year-long review, dealing a potential blow to the world's No. 3 grower of natural fiber amid concerns Ankara could resort to anti-dumping duties.
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Reuters, Istanbul Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Turkey said it has concluded that U.S. cotton imports are damaging domestic output after a more than year-long review, dealing a potential blow to the world's No. 3 grower of natural fiber amid concerns Ankara could resort to anti-dumping duties.
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Turkey letting in Syrian refugees in ‘controlled fashion’ - Al Arabiya English
Turkey letting in Syrian refugees in ‘controlled fashion’
Reuters Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Turkey is admitting Syrian refugees in a “controlled manner” and has let in thousands fleeing Russian air strikes, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, warning the numbers of new migrants could reach a million if the attacks continue.
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Reuters Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Turkey is admitting Syrian refugees in a “controlled manner” and has let in thousands fleeing Russian air strikes, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, warning the numbers of new migrants could reach a million if the attacks continue.
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The Latest: Dutch PM: Turkish Efforts Help Stem Migrant Flow - ABC News
The Latest: Dutch PM: Turkish Efforts Help Stem Migrant Flow
By The Associated Press
BERLIN — Feb 10, 2016, 11:20 AM ET
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says efforts by Turkey to stem the flow of migrants pouring into Europe are bearing fruit.
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By The Associated Press
BERLIN — Feb 10, 2016, 11:20 AM ET
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says efforts by Turkey to stem the flow of migrants pouring into Europe are bearing fruit.
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Dramatic footage shows Turkey's rescue of lone Syrian asylum seeker clinging to capsized boat - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Dramatic footage shows Turkey's rescue of lone Syrian asylum seeker clinging to capsized boat
Updated February 11, 2016 01:17:47
External Link: Turkish coastguard rescue stranded Syrian man
Turkey's coastguard has rescued a Syrian asylum seeker who was clinging alone to a sinking boat for his life, after it went down while seeking to cross the Aegean Sea to Greece.
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Updated February 11, 2016 01:17:47
External Link: Turkish coastguard rescue stranded Syrian man
Turkey's coastguard has rescued a Syrian asylum seeker who was clinging alone to a sinking boat for his life, after it went down while seeking to cross the Aegean Sea to Greece.
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Underpaid but close to home, refugees choose Turkey over Europe | Europe | DW.COM | 10.02.2016
Underpaid but close to home, refugees choose Turkey over Europe
Accepting a life of low-paid jobs and cramped apartments, some Syrian refugees choose Turkey over Europe to stay close to their Middle Eastern roots. Diego Cupolo reports from Izmir, Turkey.
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Accepting a life of low-paid jobs and cramped apartments, some Syrian refugees choose Turkey over Europe to stay close to their Middle Eastern roots. Diego Cupolo reports from Izmir, Turkey.
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Dutch tourists avoiding Turkey after attacks; Travel down 40 pct. - NL Times
Dutch tourists avoiding Turkey after attacks; Travel down 40 pct.
Posted on Feb 10, 2016 by Janene Pieters
Recent attacks in Turkey have been a blow to the countries tourism. Bookings to travel to Turkey is currently 40 percent lower than a year ago, tour operator TUI announced along with its quarterly figures.
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Posted on Feb 10, 2016 by Janene Pieters
Recent attacks in Turkey have been a blow to the countries tourism. Bookings to travel to Turkey is currently 40 percent lower than a year ago, tour operator TUI announced along with its quarterly figures.
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Nato to send warships to patrol the Aegean Sea in attempt to stop migrants crossing | Daily Mail Online
We'll send in the warships, says Nato: Vessels set to patrol the Aegean Sea in attempt to stop migrants crossing
German chancellor called allies to send vessels to patrol the Turkish coast
Defence ministers are considering military action to stop people smugglers
Decision could be seen as admission that EU has failed to tackle the influx
Downing Street refused to comment on whether British vessels are sent
For more on the EU refugee crisis visit www.dailymail.co.uk/refugeecrisis
By John Stevens In Brussels and Jason Groves In London For The Daily Mail
Warships will be deployed to stop migrants crossing the Aegean Sea to Europe, under a plan to be discussed by Nato defence chiefs today.
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German chancellor called allies to send vessels to patrol the Turkish coast
Defence ministers are considering military action to stop people smugglers
Decision could be seen as admission that EU has failed to tackle the influx
Downing Street refused to comment on whether British vessels are sent
For more on the EU refugee crisis visit www.dailymail.co.uk/refugeecrisis
By John Stevens In Brussels and Jason Groves In London For The Daily Mail
Warships will be deployed to stop migrants crossing the Aegean Sea to Europe, under a plan to be discussed by Nato defence chiefs today.
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Turkey detains 34 people with explosives, suicide vests at Syrian border - media | Reuters
Turkey detains 34 people with explosives, suicide vests at Syrian border - media
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The Turkish military detained 34 people and seized up to 15 kg of explosives and four suicide-bomber vests as they tried to enter Turkey from Syria, Turkish media reported the army as saying on Wednesday.
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The Turkish military detained 34 people and seized up to 15 kg of explosives and four suicide-bomber vests as they tried to enter Turkey from Syria, Turkish media reported the army as saying on Wednesday.
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Made in Turkey, stitched by Syrian children - BBC News
Made in Turkey, stitched by Syrian children
By Rengin Arslan BBC Turkish, Istanbul
9 February 2016
Bathed in a blue fluorescent light, industrial sewing machines clatter away while Turkish music plays and the heat from a stove fills the room. This is a sweatshop in Istanbul's textile manufacturing hub.
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By Rengin Arslan BBC Turkish, Istanbul
9 February 2016
Bathed in a blue fluorescent light, industrial sewing machines clatter away while Turkish music plays and the heat from a stove fills the room. This is a sweatshop in Istanbul's textile manufacturing hub.
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Will he, won't he? Turks ponder whether Erdogan will invade Syria - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Will he, won't he? Turks ponder whether Erdogan will invade Syria
Nowadays, when two or more Turks come together, the conversation inevitably moves into questioning the motives of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his plans for Turkey's role in the ever-worsening situation in Syria. The question is: Is he going to push the army into Syrian territory?
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Nowadays, when two or more Turks come together, the conversation inevitably moves into questioning the motives of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his plans for Turkey's role in the ever-worsening situation in Syria. The question is: Is he going to push the army into Syrian territory?
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Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Turkish PM’s visit to Netherlands postponed | Fulton News
Turkish PM’s visit to Netherlands postponed
By Selim ALTIN on February 9, 2016No Comment
ANKARA – Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s visit to Netherlands has been postponed to Wednesday.
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By Selim ALTIN on February 9, 2016No Comment
ANKARA – Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s visit to Netherlands has been postponed to Wednesday.
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Turkey to Become a True Energy Hub by 2025 | news.sys-con.com
Turkey to Become a True Energy Hub by 2025
Scholars believe despite the ongoing diplomatic crisis with Russia, current energy market conditions combined with structural reforms, will position Turkey to become a true energy hub.
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Scholars believe despite the ongoing diplomatic crisis with Russia, current energy market conditions combined with structural reforms, will position Turkey to become a true energy hub.
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Is the EU jesting with Turkey? - SEMİH İDİZ
Is the EU jesting with Turkey?
It’s almost like a bad joke. At the very moment when EU member states are doing their utmost to close their borders to Syrian refugees, the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Frederica Mogherini is calling on Ankara to admit the tens of thousands of refugees piled up on Turkey’s borders near the town of Kilis, following the recent advances near Aleppo by al-Assad regime forces supported by Russia and Iran.
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It’s almost like a bad joke. At the very moment when EU member states are doing their utmost to close their borders to Syrian refugees, the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Frederica Mogherini is calling on Ankara to admit the tens of thousands of refugees piled up on Turkey’s borders near the town of Kilis, following the recent advances near Aleppo by al-Assad regime forces supported by Russia and Iran.
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Will the EU really fence off one of its own members?
Will the EU really fence off one of its own members?
By Tania Karas
February 9, 2016
IDOMENI, Greece — The European Union’s weakest link could become an open-air refugee camp if some European leaders get their way. Amid concerns that Greece is failing to protect Europe’s external frontier, calls have grown louder to quarantine it by helping Macedonia seal its southern border — which refugees must cross to continue their journeys north — and suspend Greece from the EU’s passport-free Schengen zone.
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By Tania Karas
February 9, 2016
IDOMENI, Greece — The European Union’s weakest link could become an open-air refugee camp if some European leaders get their way. Amid concerns that Greece is failing to protect Europe’s external frontier, calls have grown louder to quarantine it by helping Macedonia seal its southern border — which refugees must cross to continue their journeys north — and suspend Greece from the EU’s passport-free Schengen zone.
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30,000 Syrian refugees mass at Turkish border: Turkey PM | The Siasat Daily
30,000 Syrian refugees mass at Turkish border: Turkey PM
February 8, 2016
Around 30,000 Syrians are at the Turkish border after fleeing a Russia-backed regime offensive on the northern region of Aleppo, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said.
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February 8, 2016
Around 30,000 Syrians are at the Turkish border after fleeing a Russia-backed regime offensive on the northern region of Aleppo, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said.
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US Jewish leaders meet with Turkish president, PM - The Times of Israel
US Jewish leaders meet with Turkish president, PM
February 9, 2016, 3:58 pm
A month after signaling readiness to mend fences with Israel after a years-long disconnect, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Erdogan hosts a delegation of US Jewish leaders at his official Ankara residence.
Members of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations are present at the meeting with Turkey’s president, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and other senior officials, according to a Channel 2 report.
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February 9, 2016, 3:58 pm
A month after signaling readiness to mend fences with Israel after a years-long disconnect, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Erdogan hosts a delegation of US Jewish leaders at his official Ankara residence.
Members of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations are present at the meeting with Turkey’s president, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and other senior officials, according to a Channel 2 report.
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Kurdish protest against Turkey turns violent in Paris - World - NZ Herald News
Kurdish protest against Turkey turns violent in Paris
11:45 PM Tuesday Feb 9, 2016
PARIS (AP) " Clashes have erupted outside the Turkish Embassy in Paris after police moved in to disperse a demonstration by Kurdish political activists.
Dozens had gathered to protest the Turkish government's military campaign against Kurdish militants in the southeast of the country. Local Kurdish media report at least 60 members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, died in the most recent assault.
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11:45 PM Tuesday Feb 9, 2016
PARIS (AP) " Clashes have erupted outside the Turkish Embassy in Paris after police moved in to disperse a demonstration by Kurdish political activists.
Dozens had gathered to protest the Turkish government's military campaign against Kurdish militants in the southeast of the country. Local Kurdish media report at least 60 members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, died in the most recent assault.
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From Stalemate to Checkmate: What the Siege of Aleppo Means for Turkey | Wilson Center
From Stalemate to Checkmate: What the Siege of Aleppo Means for Turkey
Feb 9, 2016 By Amberin Zaman @amberinzaman
From Stalemate to Checkmate: What the siege of Aleppo means for Turkey
The siege of Aleppo by Russian-backed Syrian regime forces is in full swing. Tens of thousands of Syrians are stranded at the Bab al Salam (Oncupinar) border crossing with Turkey. The country is already home to some 2.5 million Syrian refugees and it says it cannot handle any more. Instead, Turkey’s Red Crescent and disaster relief agency, AFAD, are scrambling to provide them with food and shelter from across the border. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that the Syrians would be allowed in “only if necessary.”
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Feb 9, 2016 By Amberin Zaman @amberinzaman
From Stalemate to Checkmate: What the siege of Aleppo means for Turkey
The siege of Aleppo by Russian-backed Syrian regime forces is in full swing. Tens of thousands of Syrians are stranded at the Bab al Salam (Oncupinar) border crossing with Turkey. The country is already home to some 2.5 million Syrian refugees and it says it cannot handle any more. Instead, Turkey’s Red Crescent and disaster relief agency, AFAD, are scrambling to provide them with food and shelter from across the border. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that the Syrians would be allowed in “only if necessary.”
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Turkish aid groups deliver food and shelter across Syrian border - watch on - uatoday.tv
Turkish aid groups deliver food and shelter across Syrian border
Tens of thousands flee Aleppo following sharp escalation in assaults from Assad forces
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Tens of thousands flee Aleppo following sharp escalation in assaults from Assad forces
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Monday, February 08, 2016
Is this the end of Turkish miracle? - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Is this the end of Turkish miracle?
After its economic crisis in 2001, the country experienced an average annual growth rate of 6% during the decade that began in 2002. Not just that, but even as interest rates rapidly declined following the global economic crisis of 2008, foreign currency rates were brought under control, unemployment was kept below 8% and the inflation rate was acceptable at less than 4%. The only macro indicator of concern was the deficit, which reached 10% of the gross national product.
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After its economic crisis in 2001, the country experienced an average annual growth rate of 6% during the decade that began in 2002. Not just that, but even as interest rates rapidly declined following the global economic crisis of 2008, foreign currency rates were brought under control, unemployment was kept below 8% and the inflation rate was acceptable at less than 4%. The only macro indicator of concern was the deficit, which reached 10% of the gross national product.
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Merkel’s trip to Turkey highlights a major problem with Europe’s refugee policy | GlobalPost
Merkel’s trip to Turkey highlights a major problem with Europe’s refugee policy
Merkel in Turkey
Umit BektasReuters
GAZIANTEP, Turkey — She may have had the best intentions, but Angela Merkel’s visit to Turkey couldn’t have come at a more awkward time.
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Merkel in Turkey
Umit BektasReuters
GAZIANTEP, Turkey — She may have had the best intentions, but Angela Merkel’s visit to Turkey couldn’t have come at a more awkward time.
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Istanbul Atatürk, Sabiha Gökçen among Europe’s top airports: Association - BUSINESS
Istanbul Atatürk, Sabiha Gökçen among Europe’s top airports: Association
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According to statistics released by the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), Istanbul’s Atatürk has become the third busiest airport of Europe in 2015 with a 9.1 percent increase of passengers, bringing its total to nearly 62 million visitors. The statistics have also showed that amongst top European airports with the capacity of 10-25 million passengers, Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) recorded the fastest growth in passenger numbers, with a 19.7 percent of growth.
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ISTANBUL
According to statistics released by the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), Istanbul’s Atatürk has become the third busiest airport of Europe in 2015 with a 9.1 percent increase of passengers, bringing its total to nearly 62 million visitors. The statistics have also showed that amongst top European airports with the capacity of 10-25 million passengers, Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) recorded the fastest growth in passenger numbers, with a 19.7 percent of growth.
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Turkey: We're at end of "capacity to absorb" refugees - News 12 Now
Turkey: We’re at end of “capacity to absorb” refugees
KILIS, Turkey — Turkey has reached the end of its “capacity to absorb” refugees but will continue to take them in, the deputy premier said Sunday, as his country faced mounting pressure to open its border to tens of thousands of Syrians who have fled a government onslaught.
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KILIS, Turkey — Turkey has reached the end of its “capacity to absorb” refugees but will continue to take them in, the deputy premier said Sunday, as his country faced mounting pressure to open its border to tens of thousands of Syrians who have fled a government onslaught.
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Sunday, February 07, 2016
Rush from Anatolia to Istanbul reflected in official figures - LOCAL
Rush from Anatolia to Istanbul reflected in official figures
ANKARA
The number of people from eight Turkish provinces currently residing in Istanbul has exceeded the local population in those provinces, according to a new report by the official Turkish Statistics Institute (TÜİK).
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ANKARA
The number of people from eight Turkish provinces currently residing in Istanbul has exceeded the local population in those provinces, according to a new report by the official Turkish Statistics Institute (TÜİK).
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Syrian Civil War | Erdogan signals Turkey won’t stay out of Syria if asked to join | MACAU DAILY TIMES
Syrian Civil War | Erdogan signals Turkey won’t stay out of Syria if asked to join
- Monday, February 8, 2016 - 5 hours ago No Comments 390 Views
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country should not repeat in Syria the same mistake it made in Iraq when it turned down a U.S. request to be part of the coalition that toppled Saddam Hussein.
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- Monday, February 8, 2016 - 5 hours ago No Comments 390 Views
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country should not repeat in Syria the same mistake it made in Iraq when it turned down a U.S. request to be part of the coalition that toppled Saddam Hussein.
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Turkey Says It Won't 'Abandon Syrian Refugees To Death'
Turkey Says It Won't 'Abandon Syrian Refugees To Death'
February 07, 2016
Turkey says it will continue to let in Syrian refugees, despite reaching "the limit of its capacity to absorb the refugees."
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February 07, 2016
Turkey says it will continue to let in Syrian refugees, despite reaching "the limit of its capacity to absorb the refugees."
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Refugee crisis: Turkey 'can take no more' as Syrian refugees fleeing Russian-backed offensive build up on border | Europe | News | The Independent
Refugee crisis: Turkey 'can take no more' as Syrian refugees fleeing Russian-backed offensive build up on border
Turkey has warned that it has exhausted its “capacity to absorb” refugees amid mounting pressure to accept a wave of Syrians driven from their homes by a major Russian-backed offensive.
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Turkey has warned that it has exhausted its “capacity to absorb” refugees amid mounting pressure to accept a wave of Syrians driven from their homes by a major Russian-backed offensive.
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Merkel Returns to Turkey as Syria Offensive Brings More Refugees - Bloomberg Business
Merkel Returns to Turkey as Syria Offensive Brings More Refugees
Chancellor Angela Merkel returns her focus to Turkey this week as a fresh offensive in neighboring Syria spurs another wave of refugees that threatens to force her to back down and close German borders.
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Chancellor Angela Merkel returns her focus to Turkey this week as a fresh offensive in neighboring Syria spurs another wave of refugees that threatens to force her to back down and close German borders.
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Turkish Airlines receives 100 aircrafts in less than 3 years
Turkish Airlines receives 100 aircrafts in less than 3 years
Sunday, 07 February 2016 17:33
Published by Ozgur Tore
Europe’s Leading Airline and flag carrier of Turkey, Turkish Airlines received its 300th aircraft. With the addition of its 300th aircraft, Turkish Airlines wishes to serve its customers with Europe’s youngest and most modern fleet.
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Sunday, 07 February 2016 17:33
Published by Ozgur Tore
Europe’s Leading Airline and flag carrier of Turkey, Turkish Airlines received its 300th aircraft. With the addition of its 300th aircraft, Turkish Airlines wishes to serve its customers with Europe’s youngest and most modern fleet.
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Turkey contains many different views, says British consul-general - DIPLOMACY
Turkey contains many different views, says British consul-general
İzzet Çapa – ISTANBUL
Turkey shelters many different views, British Consul-General Istanbul Leigh Turner has said in an interview with Hürriyet, while noting on-going changes in society and touching lightly on the country’s latest developments.
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İzzet Çapa – ISTANBUL
Turkey shelters many different views, British Consul-General Istanbul Leigh Turner has said in an interview with Hürriyet, while noting on-going changes in society and touching lightly on the country’s latest developments.
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Turkey ready to let in Syrian refugees 'if necessary' | Daily Mail Online
Turkey ready to let in Syrian refugees 'if necessary'
By Afp
Published: 06:41 EST, 7 February 2016 | Updated: 06:41 EST, 7 February 2016
Turkey said it was ready "if necessary" to let in tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing a major Russian-backed regime offensive, as aid agencies warned Sunday of a "desperate" situation.
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By Afp
Published: 06:41 EST, 7 February 2016 | Updated: 06:41 EST, 7 February 2016
Turkey said it was ready "if necessary" to let in tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing a major Russian-backed regime offensive, as aid agencies warned Sunday of a "desperate" situation.
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Saturday, February 06, 2016
Turkey's triple disaster | European Council on Foreign Relations
Turkey's triple disaster
Commentary
Asli Aydintasbas
06th February, 2016
As if the housing of 2.5 million Syrian refugees, a dangerous escalation with Russia, and jitters over a string of Kurdish victories on its southern border were not enough, Turkey woke to another nightmare this week as thousands of Syrians massed at the Turkish border.
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Commentary
Asli Aydintasbas
06th February, 2016
As if the housing of 2.5 million Syrian refugees, a dangerous escalation with Russia, and jitters over a string of Kurdish victories on its southern border were not enough, Turkey woke to another nightmare this week as thousands of Syrians massed at the Turkish border.
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Turkey tightens visa rules for Iraqi citizens 'to fight illegal immigration' - Istanbul - Muscat Daily
Turkey tightens visa rules for Iraqi citizens 'to fight illegal immigration'
February 06, 2016
Istanbul -
Turkey has tightened its visa rules for Iraqi citizens as a sign of its "determination to fight illegal immigration," the foreign ministry said Saturday.
Under previous rules, Iraqi citizens were able to enter Turkey by obtaining sticker type visas at Turkish borders, valid for 30 days.
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February 06, 2016
Istanbul -
Turkey has tightened its visa rules for Iraqi citizens as a sign of its "determination to fight illegal immigration," the foreign ministry said Saturday.
Under previous rules, Iraqi citizens were able to enter Turkey by obtaining sticker type visas at Turkish borders, valid for 30 days.
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INSIGHT: The changing face of Turkey’s PP import market
INSIGHT: The changing face of Turkey’s PP import market
05 February 2016 15:41 Source:ICIS News
By Matt Tudball
LONDON (ICIS)--Anyone who has visited Turkey and spent time in Istanbul, shopping in the Grand Bazaar, gorging on baklava and sipping tar-black Turkish coffee, will also no doubt have noticed one of the two imposing bridges spanning the Bosphorus, linking the Asian and European sides of the city.
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05 February 2016 15:41 Source:ICIS News
By Matt Tudball
LONDON (ICIS)--Anyone who has visited Turkey and spent time in Istanbul, shopping in the Grand Bazaar, gorging on baklava and sipping tar-black Turkish coffee, will also no doubt have noticed one of the two imposing bridges spanning the Bosphorus, linking the Asian and European sides of the city.
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Turkish PM: no talks with PKK before it lays down arms | Fox News
Turkish PM: no talks with PKK before it lays down arms
Published February 05, 2016 Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has vowed not to negotiate peace with Kurdish rebels until the group lays down its arms.
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Published February 05, 2016 Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has vowed not to negotiate peace with Kurdish rebels until the group lays down its arms.
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EU urges Turkey to open its borders to Syrians fleeing war-torn Aleppo | World news | The Guardian
EU urges Turkey to open its borders to Syrians fleeing war-torn Aleppo
Oncupinar border remained closed despite an estimated 70,000 people expected to head there in coming days
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Oncupinar border remained closed despite an estimated 70,000 people expected to head there in coming days
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Ecuador Slams Erdogan Guards for Attack on Pro-Kurdish Protest | News | teleSUR English
Ecuador Slams Erdogan Guards for Attack on Pro-Kurdish Protest
Ecuador's foreign minister said the attack by the Turkish president’s security guards on the protest was irresponsible and against free speech.
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Ecuador's foreign minister said the attack by the Turkish president’s security guards on the protest was irresponsible and against free speech.
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Friday, February 05, 2016
Academia in Turkey ‘reminds me of Ceauşescu’s Romania’, says exiled scholar | Times Higher Education (THE)
Academia in Turkey ‘reminds me of Ceauşescu’s Romania’, says exiled scholar
Political theorist Andrei Stavilă explains how a comment on a friend’s Facebook page led to exit from Turkish university
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Political theorist Andrei Stavilă explains how a comment on a friend’s Facebook page led to exit from Turkish university
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France, Germany pile pressure on Turkey to stem migrant tide | Dutch News | Expatica the Netherlands
France, Germany pile pressure on Turkey to stem migrant tide
5th February 2016, Comments 0 comments
The massive flow of migrants into Europe must be slowed with the help of Turkey and better screening of asylum applicants on arrival on the continent, the interior ministers of France and Germany said Friday.
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The massive flow of migrants into Europe must be slowed with the help of Turkey and better screening of asylum applicants on arrival on the continent, the interior ministers of France and Germany said Friday.
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Erdogan’s Foreign Policy Is in Ruins | Foreign Policy
Erdogan’s Foreign Policy Is in Ruins
Just a few short years ago, Turkey was heralded as one of the region's rising powers. What happened?
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Just a few short years ago, Turkey was heralded as one of the region's rising powers. What happened?
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Germany’s Merkel to travel to Turkey as Ankara braces new migrant exodus
Germany’s Merkel to travel to Turkey as Ankara braces new migrant exodus
The German government says Chancellor Angela Merkel will travel to Ankara on Monday to meet with Turkey's prime minister as she tries to reduce the migrant influx to Europe.
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The German government says Chancellor Angela Merkel will travel to Ankara on Monday to meet with Turkey's prime minister as she tries to reduce the migrant influx to Europe.
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Syrians mass on Turkish border as regime advances | Daily Mail Online
Syrians mass on Turkish border as regime advances
By Afp
Published: 10:11 EST, 5 February 2016 | Updated: 10:11 EST, 5 February 2016
Thousands of Syrians were stranded on the Turkish border Friday after fleeing a major Russian-backed regime offensive near Aleppo where a new humanitarian disaster appeared to be unfolding.
Tens of thousands of civilians are reported to have joined the exodus after fierce fighting involving government forces who severed the rebels' main supply route into Syria's second city.
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By Afp
Published: 10:11 EST, 5 February 2016 | Updated: 10:11 EST, 5 February 2016
Thousands of Syrians were stranded on the Turkish border Friday after fleeing a major Russian-backed regime offensive near Aleppo where a new humanitarian disaster appeared to be unfolding.
Tens of thousands of civilians are reported to have joined the exodus after fierce fighting involving government forces who severed the rebels' main supply route into Syria's second city.
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Bread, meat and a blame game: food prices fuel Turkish inflation | Reuters
Bread, meat and a blame game: food prices fuel Turkish inflation
* Red meat and bread costs leap
* Economists see structural problems
* Inefficient supply chain and farming blamed
By Asli Kandemir
ISTANBUL, Feb 5 Standing amid a jumble of food stalls in an Istanbul market, 61-year-old Gulsen Yuce wonders how she can stretch an already tight budget to make ends meet as food prices rise week after week.
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* Red meat and bread costs leap
* Economists see structural problems
* Inefficient supply chain and farming blamed
By Asli Kandemir
ISTANBUL, Feb 5 Standing amid a jumble of food stalls in an Istanbul market, 61-year-old Gulsen Yuce wonders how she can stretch an already tight budget to make ends meet as food prices rise week after week.
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Istanbul expo brings thousands of gamers to Turkey
Istanbul expo brings thousands of gamers to Turkey
Over 300 software companies, game developers and leading businesses from the 'digital world' meet for four-day summit
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Over 300 software companies, game developers and leading businesses from the 'digital world' meet for four-day summit
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Europe’s increasing importance for Turkey - The Journal of Turkish Weekly
Europe’s increasing importance for Turkey
February 5, 2016
After a long period of silence and apathy, Turkey-EU relations have entered a new phase following the bilateral summit on November 29. For Europe, Turkey’s importance has made a strong come back as an outcome of unprecedented number of refugees flocked into the European countries. The EU is now trying to take new measures to stem flow of migrants and Turkey has a particular place in this regard. On the other side of the coin, Europe’s importance for Turkey is on the rise for economic and geopolitical reasons as well.
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February 5, 2016
After a long period of silence and apathy, Turkey-EU relations have entered a new phase following the bilateral summit on November 29. For Europe, Turkey’s importance has made a strong come back as an outcome of unprecedented number of refugees flocked into the European countries. The EU is now trying to take new measures to stem flow of migrants and Turkey has a particular place in this regard. On the other side of the coin, Europe’s importance for Turkey is on the rise for economic and geopolitical reasons as well.
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Why I as a Muslim Woman Don't Wear a Headscarf
The German Islam Scholar Lamya Kaddor
Why I as a Muslim Woman Don't Wear a Headscarf
Does the Koran really demand that women wear headscarves? Or is it mainly older men who claim they can decide how women should dress – with no theological foundation whatsoever? For the Islam scholar Lamya Kaddor, there is no question about it: the headscarf is obsolete
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Why I as a Muslim Woman Don't Wear a Headscarf
Does the Koran really demand that women wear headscarves? Or is it mainly older men who claim they can decide how women should dress – with no theological foundation whatsoever? For the Islam scholar Lamya Kaddor, there is no question about it: the headscarf is obsolete
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Turkey′s campaign against the PKK-Siege tactics
Turkey′s campaign against the PKK
Siege tactics
Hundreds dead, whole districts reduced to rubble. That’s the outcome of Turkey′s military campaign in its south-east. For two months now, the predominantly Kurdish region has been under a curfew imposed by the Turkish army. Tom Stevenson reports from Diyarbakir
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Siege tactics
Hundreds dead, whole districts reduced to rubble. That’s the outcome of Turkey′s military campaign in its south-east. For two months now, the predominantly Kurdish region has been under a curfew imposed by the Turkish army. Tom Stevenson reports from Diyarbakir
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Thursday, February 04, 2016
Erdogan is on the brink of ultimate power, but Turkey is falling apart | Voices | The Independent
Erdogan is on the brink of ultimate power, but Turkey is falling apart
The biggest losers are the Turkish people, as critics and political opponents of the President's regime are labelled ‘traitors’ and ‘terrorists’
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The biggest losers are the Turkish people, as critics and political opponents of the President's regime are labelled ‘traitors’ and ‘terrorists’
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Turkey: The proxy problem | Business Standard News
Turkey: The proxy problem
One of the largest economies in West Asia is in trouble - and it's not because of oil
Avijit Goel | Mumbai February 4, 2016 Last Updated at 10:06 IST
In the geopolitically volatile region of the West Asia, the dominant economic model is that of hydrocarbon exporting while the non-oil dependant/free market models are in a relative minority. Saudi, Oman & Kuwait are examples of the former, while countries like Bahrain & Turkey are relatively lesser dependant on oil and gas as an economic lifeline.
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One of the largest economies in West Asia is in trouble - and it's not because of oil
Avijit Goel | Mumbai February 4, 2016 Last Updated at 10:06 IST
In the geopolitically volatile region of the West Asia, the dominant economic model is that of hydrocarbon exporting while the non-oil dependant/free market models are in a relative minority. Saudi, Oman & Kuwait are examples of the former, while countries like Bahrain & Turkey are relatively lesser dependant on oil and gas as an economic lifeline.
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Istanbul's 'Little Syria' Provides a Home Away from Home for Syrian Refugees | VICE News
Istanbul's 'Little Syria' Provides a Home Away from Home for Syrian Refugees
By Benjamin Gilbert
February 4, 2016 | 5:30 am
In August 2011, as the Syrian army violently suppressed an armed rebellion that had begun as a mostly peaceful uprising against Bashar al-Assad's government, Lieutenant Adnan Halit decided he'd seen enough.
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By Benjamin Gilbert
February 4, 2016 | 5:30 am
In August 2011, as the Syrian army violently suppressed an armed rebellion that had begun as a mostly peaceful uprising against Bashar al-Assad's government, Lieutenant Adnan Halit decided he'd seen enough.
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Erdogan’s new sultanate | The Economist
Erdogan’s new sultanate
Under Recep Tayip Erdogan and his AK party, Turkey has become richer and more confident. But the party’s iron grip is becoming counterproductive, says Max Rodenbeck
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Under Recep Tayip Erdogan and his AK party, Turkey has become richer and more confident. But the party’s iron grip is becoming counterproductive, says Max Rodenbeck
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Turkey clears the way for Syrian refugees to get jobs
Turkey clears the way for Syrian refugees to get jobs
Shira Rubin, Special for USA TODAY 12:22 p.m. EST February 4, 2016
ISTANBUL — When Syrian war refugee Abu Muamen got an offer from a friend to relocate to Istanbul’s “little Damascus,” where Arabic is spoken more than Turkish, he jumped at the chance to start over.
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Shira Rubin, Special for USA TODAY 12:22 p.m. EST February 4, 2016
ISTANBUL — When Syrian war refugee Abu Muamen got an offer from a friend to relocate to Istanbul’s “little Damascus,” where Arabic is spoken more than Turkish, he jumped at the chance to start over.
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Wednesday, February 03, 2016
Turkish lecturer found not guilty over exam question on Kurdish leader | World news | The Guardian
Turkish lecturer found not guilty over exam question on Kurdish leader
Paper mentioned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan’s writings, leading to ‘terrorist propaganda’ and ‘praising crime’ charges against Resat Baris Unlu
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Paper mentioned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan’s writings, leading to ‘terrorist propaganda’ and ‘praising crime’ charges against Resat Baris Unlu
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Goodbye Schengen - GWYNNE DYER
Goodbye Schengen
“Europe has forgotten that history is fundamentally tragic,” said Manuel Valls, the French prime minister. “If Europe can’t protect its own borders, it’s the very idea of Europe that could be thrown into doubt. It could disappear – not Europe itself, not our values, but the European project, the concept we have of Europe, that the founding fathers had of Europe.”
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“Europe has forgotten that history is fundamentally tragic,” said Manuel Valls, the French prime minister. “If Europe can’t protect its own borders, it’s the very idea of Europe that could be thrown into doubt. It could disappear – not Europe itself, not our values, but the European project, the concept we have of Europe, that the founding fathers had of Europe.”
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Police nab human smuggling ring in Istanbul, seize blank passports - Daily Sabah
Police nab human smuggling ring in Istanbul, seize blank passports
DAILY SABAH WITH WIRES
Police have revealed a human smuggling ring operating out of Istanbul after months of surveillance. Eight suspects, including one Syrian, accused of running the ring were arrested in simultaneous operations in the city's Fatih, Bakırköy, Büyükçekmece, Bağcılar, Arnavutköy, Küçükçekmece, Esenyurt and Zeytinburnu districts a few days ago.
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DAILY SABAH WITH WIRES
Police have revealed a human smuggling ring operating out of Istanbul after months of surveillance. Eight suspects, including one Syrian, accused of running the ring were arrested in simultaneous operations in the city's Fatih, Bakırköy, Büyükçekmece, Bağcılar, Arnavutköy, Küçükçekmece, Esenyurt and Zeytinburnu districts a few days ago.
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UPDATE 2-Fire at Turkey's Tupras refinery under control, eight injured | Energy & Oil | Reuters
UPDATE 2-Fire at Turkey's Tupras refinery under control, eight injured
Wed Feb 3, 2016 8:07pm GMT
ISTANBUL Feb 3 (Reuters) - The fire at Turkish oil refiner Tupras' refinery in the northwestern province of Kocaeli has been brought under control, the company said in a statement on Wednesday, adding that production had not been halted.
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Wed Feb 3, 2016 8:07pm GMT
ISTANBUL Feb 3 (Reuters) - The fire at Turkish oil refiner Tupras' refinery in the northwestern province of Kocaeli has been brought under control, the company said in a statement on Wednesday, adding that production had not been halted.
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Turkey and Peru reach deal, pave way for $1 billion trade volume - Daily Sabah
Turkey and Peru reach deal, pave way for $1 billion trade volume
HASAN AY
Turkish President Erdoğan (L) and Peruvian President Humala (R) held a joint conference in Lima during Erdoğans official visit to three Latin American countries. Turkish President Erdoğan (L) and Peruvian President Humala (R) held a joint conference in Lima during Erdoğan's official visit to three Latin American countries.
President Erdoğan's visit to Peru resulted in strengthening of economic ties with Peru. As the outcome of meetings, five agreements were penned to bring bilateral trade above $1 billion, from $260 million
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HASAN AY
Turkish President Erdoğan (L) and Peruvian President Humala (R) held a joint conference in Lima during Erdoğans official visit to three Latin American countries. Turkish President Erdoğan (L) and Peruvian President Humala (R) held a joint conference in Lima during Erdoğan's official visit to three Latin American countries.
President Erdoğan's visit to Peru resulted in strengthening of economic ties with Peru. As the outcome of meetings, five agreements were penned to bring bilateral trade above $1 billion, from $260 million
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Will new Turkish fact-checking site be able to hold politicians accountable? - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Will new Turkish fact-checking site be able to hold politicians accountable?
Every year since 2009, the prominent Sabanci Foundation has been naming “Turkey’s Change Makers” winners. The foundation then releases “the extraordinary stories of unique people” who contribute to social development. The awards are given in categories of civic participation, economic development, education, environment, health and social justice. On Dec. 15, Dogruluk Payi (“Share of Truth”), Turkey’s first and only political fact-checking website, was announced as the fourth Change Maker of the seventh season.
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Every year since 2009, the prominent Sabanci Foundation has been naming “Turkey’s Change Makers” winners. The foundation then releases “the extraordinary stories of unique people” who contribute to social development. The awards are given in categories of civic participation, economic development, education, environment, health and social justice. On Dec. 15, Dogruluk Payi (“Share of Truth”), Turkey’s first and only political fact-checking website, was announced as the fourth Change Maker of the seventh season.
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Civilians Flee Southeast Turkey as Curfew Lifted | Al Jazeera America
Civilians flee violence in southeast Turkey as curfew lifted
Hundreds have been killed since military operations against Kurdish fighters began in July after a ceasefire collapsed
February 3, 2016 11:23AM ET
Hundreds of people fled a conflict-hit area of southeast Turkey's largest city of Diyarbakir on Wednesday, taking advantage of the lifting of a curfew to escape any further clashes between security forces and Kurdish fighters.
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Hundreds have been killed since military operations against Kurdish fighters began in July after a ceasefire collapsed
February 3, 2016 11:23AM ET
Hundreds of people fled a conflict-hit area of southeast Turkey's largest city of Diyarbakir on Wednesday, taking advantage of the lifting of a curfew to escape any further clashes between security forces and Kurdish fighters.
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U.S. military officials and Turkish media reports say an American Predator drone has crashed in a field near Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey
U.S. military officials and Turkish media reports say an American Predator drone has crashed in a field near Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
February 03, 2016 - 7:27 am EST
ANKARA, Turkey — U.S. military officials have confirmed Turkish media reports that an American Predator drone has crashed in a field near Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey.
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
February 03, 2016 - 7:27 am EST
ANKARA, Turkey — U.S. military officials have confirmed Turkish media reports that an American Predator drone has crashed in a field near Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey.
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An Explosive Situation Is Brewing in Turkey - WhoWhatWhy
An Explosive Situation Is Brewing in Turkey
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Buildings are riddled with bullet holes, the sound of explosions can be heard day and night, and many residents have already packed up their belongings and fled. It sounds like war-torn Syria, but the actual location is a surprise: inside the supposedly secure borders of Turkey.
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ISTANBUL, Turkey — Buildings are riddled with bullet holes, the sound of explosions can be heard day and night, and many residents have already packed up their belongings and fled. It sounds like war-torn Syria, but the actual location is a surprise: inside the supposedly secure borders of Turkey.
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Debt-laden Turkish soccer clubs pay the price of ambition - Cyprus Mail Cyprus Mail
Debt-laden Turkish soccer clubs pay the price of ambition
February 3rd, 2016 Newswire Football, Sport 0 Comments
Ambitions to secure a place at international soccer’s top table have come at a high cost for Turkey’s leading clubs, which are now struggling to navigate a sea of debt after years of heavy spending.
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February 3rd, 2016 Newswire Football, Sport 0 Comments
Ambitions to secure a place at international soccer’s top table have come at a high cost for Turkey’s leading clubs, which are now struggling to navigate a sea of debt after years of heavy spending.
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Turkey Inflation Edging Toward Level Basci Wants to Avoid - Bloomberg Business
Turkey Inflation Edging Toward Level Basci Wants to Avoid
Onur Ant
Turkey’s consumer price inflation climbed more than estimated in January, edging toward the 10 percent level central bank Governor Erdem Basci doesn’t want to exceed.
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Onur Ant
Turkey’s consumer price inflation climbed more than estimated in January, edging toward the 10 percent level central bank Governor Erdem Basci doesn’t want to exceed.
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Preventing a Middle Eastern Gordian Knot
Preventing a Middle Eastern Gordian Knot
Jim Jeffrey and Soner Cagaptay
February 3, 2016
The crescendo of ever more shocking and destabilizing events from the Middle East, taken individually, can hide the underlying trends that are pushing this region into a potential cataclysm. The longer we ignore the Middle East, the more frequently regional actors will take matters into their own hands, confront each other in conflictual situations, and become committed enemies. This makes it almost impossible for us to build meaningful working alliances and find partners without an ax to grind against each other when the time comes for Washington to engage in the Middle East.
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Jim Jeffrey and Soner Cagaptay
February 3, 2016
The crescendo of ever more shocking and destabilizing events from the Middle East, taken individually, can hide the underlying trends that are pushing this region into a potential cataclysm. The longer we ignore the Middle East, the more frequently regional actors will take matters into their own hands, confront each other in conflictual situations, and become committed enemies. This makes it almost impossible for us to build meaningful working alliances and find partners without an ax to grind against each other when the time comes for Washington to engage in the Middle East.
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Sliding lira increases the pain for Turkey’s central bank - FT.com
Sliding lira increases the pain for Turkey’s central bank
Mehul Srivastava in Istanbul
Many economists see political pressure from Erdogan as reason for inaction
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Mehul Srivastava in Istanbul
Many economists see political pressure from Erdogan as reason for inaction
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Turkey’s Erdogan woos Latin America | World | Malay Mail Online
Turkey’s Erdogan woos Latin America
Tuesday February 2, 2016
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) headquarters in Santiago, Chile, February 1, 2016. — Reuters picTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) headquarters in Santiago, Chile, February 1, 2016. — Reuters picANKARA, Feb 2 — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday he was in Latin America to pursue a “strategy of opening” as he kicked off a three-country regional tour in Chile.
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Tuesday February 2, 2016
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) headquarters in Santiago, Chile, February 1, 2016. — Reuters picTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) headquarters in Santiago, Chile, February 1, 2016. — Reuters picANKARA, Feb 2 — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday he was in Latin America to pursue a “strategy of opening” as he kicked off a three-country regional tour in Chile.
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Turkey plans shiny new HQ for shadowy intelligence operations - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Turkey plans shiny new HQ for shadowy intelligence operations
Turkey is transforming its National Intelligence Agency (MIT), expanding not only its headquarters, but its operations and reach.
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Turkey is transforming its National Intelligence Agency (MIT), expanding not only its headquarters, but its operations and reach.
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Will Turkey risk military confrontation with Russia? - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Will Turkey risk military confrontation with Russia?
Tensions between Russia and Turkey continue to escalate following the downing in November of a Russian Su-24 fighter jet that strayed into Turkish airspace.
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Tensions between Russia and Turkey continue to escalate following the downing in November of a Russian Su-24 fighter jet that strayed into Turkish airspace.
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Tuesday, February 02, 2016
Turkey to unveil security, economy plans for Kurdish southeast - Yahoo7
Turkey to unveil security, economy plans for Kurdish southeast
Ankara (AFP) - Turkey will unveil a new economic and security plan for the Kurdish-dominated southeast, the prime minister said Tuesday, unveiling a bid to revitalise a region battered by renewed fighting between rebels and government forces.
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Ankara (AFP) - Turkey will unveil a new economic and security plan for the Kurdish-dominated southeast, the prime minister said Tuesday, unveiling a bid to revitalise a region battered by renewed fighting between rebels and government forces.
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Erdogan's Kurdish gamble - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Erdogan's Kurdish gamble
Turkey’s strongman President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appears to have launched a campaign for a new constitution so he can shape the kind of presidential role he wants for himself.
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Turkey’s strongman President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appears to have launched a campaign for a new constitution so he can shape the kind of presidential role he wants for himself.
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Does the EU want Turkey to be its gatekeeper? - CONTRIBUTOR
Does the EU want Turkey to be its gatekeeper?
HANSJÖRG HABER
Is it a “dirty deal” or an alliance against unscrupulous smugglers? Is it a bribe or a partnership to face an unprecedented refugee crisis? The EU-Turkey Joint Action Plan to assist Syrıan refugees and manage migration has been described by some commentators and even senior government officials in terms that have little to do with reality.
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HANSJÖRG HABER
Is it a “dirty deal” or an alliance against unscrupulous smugglers? Is it a bribe or a partnership to face an unprecedented refugee crisis? The EU-Turkey Joint Action Plan to assist Syrıan refugees and manage migration has been described by some commentators and even senior government officials in terms that have little to do with reality.
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Turkey: Marine species around Istanbul islands at risk
Turkey: Marine species around Istanbul islands at risk
Fishes, corals and several other marine species living under part of the Marmara Sea that surrounds Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands are under severe threat due to the large amount of seine nets abandoned by Turkish fishermen.
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Fishes, corals and several other marine species living under part of the Marmara Sea that surrounds Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands are under severe threat due to the large amount of seine nets abandoned by Turkish fishermen.
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U.S. Republicans and Erdogan: The Dangerous Lure of Take-No-Prisoners Politics - The Globalist
U.S. Republicans and Erdogan: The Dangerous Lure of Take-No-Prisoners Politics
John Boehner’s resignation foreshadows the United States’ turn towards completely dysfunctional politics at home, à la Turkey.
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John Boehner’s resignation foreshadows the United States’ turn towards completely dysfunctional politics at home, à la Turkey.
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Monday, February 01, 2016
Turkey tourism in wait-and-see mode after attack in Istanbul: Travel Weekly
Turkey tourism in wait-and-see mode after attack in Istanbul
By Michelle Baran / February 01, 2016
In the wake of last month’s deadly suicide attack in the heart of Istanbul, tour operators and the country’s tourism representatives remained hopeful for a quick recovery despite the impact from several cruise lines pulling back their Turkey port calls.
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By Michelle Baran / February 01, 2016
In the wake of last month’s deadly suicide attack in the heart of Istanbul, tour operators and the country’s tourism representatives remained hopeful for a quick recovery despite the impact from several cruise lines pulling back their Turkey port calls.
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The Chobani effect in the refugee crisis - GİLA BENMAYOR
The Chobani effect in the refugee crisis
If you asked who one of the heroes at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos was, I would say Hamdi Ulukaya, who was able to make the yogurt brand “Chobani,” which he founded in the U.S. in 2007 and became the fastest growing company in history.
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If you asked who one of the heroes at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos was, I would say Hamdi Ulukaya, who was able to make the yogurt brand “Chobani,” which he founded in the U.S. in 2007 and became the fastest growing company in history.
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Putin’s fury with Erdogan takes its toll on Tatarstan’s trading links - FT.com
Putin’s fury with Erdogan takes its toll on Tatarstan’s trading links
Kathrin Hille in Kazan
TATARSTAN, RUSSIA - JULY 11, 2015: city Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia.©iStock
Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, located at the bend where the Volga turns south for the Caspian Sea
In Nizhnekamsk, a gritty town in the Russian republic of Tatarstan, Almaz Khaivatov sells dresses, skirts and coats made in Turkey. But he expects to lose his job any day now.
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Kathrin Hille in Kazan
TATARSTAN, RUSSIA - JULY 11, 2015: city Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia.©iStock
Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, located at the bend where the Volga turns south for the Caspian Sea
In Nizhnekamsk, a gritty town in the Russian republic of Tatarstan, Almaz Khaivatov sells dresses, skirts and coats made in Turkey. But he expects to lose his job any day now.
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Turkish authorities say Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, will undergo restoration work
Turkish authorities say Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, will undergo restoration work
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ISTANBUL — Turkish authorities say Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, will undergo restoration work.
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ISTANBUL — Turkish authorities say Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, will undergo restoration work.
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United Nations News Centre - Turkey: UN rights chief concerned by actions of security forces and clampdown on media
Turkey: UN rights chief concerned by actions of security forces and clampdown on media
1 February 2016 – The United Nations human rights chief today called on the Turkish authorities to respect the fundamental rights of civilians in its security operations and to promptly investigate the alleged shooting of a group of unarmed people after “shocking” video footage of the event.
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1 February 2016 – The United Nations human rights chief today called on the Turkish authorities to respect the fundamental rights of civilians in its security operations and to promptly investigate the alleged shooting of a group of unarmed people after “shocking” video footage of the event.
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Unexpected Consequences of German Dependence on Turkey - SPIEGEL ONLINE
Unintended Consequences: Merkel's Reliance on Turkey Makes Life Worse for Refugees
By Peter Müller, Maximilian Popp and Christoph Schult
The construction of a security wall along the border between Turkey and Syria: Increased controls mean that many trying to escape Assad's barrel bombs are unable to get out of the country.
Chancellor Angela Merkel asked Turkey to help reduce the number of refugees coming to Europe. But instead of closing its Aegean coast to migrant smugglers, Ankara shut its border with Syria, making it difficult for those threatened by the war to leave.
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By Peter Müller, Maximilian Popp and Christoph Schult
The construction of a security wall along the border between Turkey and Syria: Increased controls mean that many trying to escape Assad's barrel bombs are unable to get out of the country.
Chancellor Angela Merkel asked Turkey to help reduce the number of refugees coming to Europe. But instead of closing its Aegean coast to migrant smugglers, Ankara shut its border with Syria, making it difficult for those threatened by the war to leave.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey Back Syria Opposition in Possible Peace Talks - WSJ
Saudi Arabia, Turkey Back Syria Opposition in Possible Peace Talks
But both play down their role in setting the negotiations agenda
By Ahmed Al Omran in Riyadh and
Sam Dagher in Geneva
Jan. 31, 2016 4:38 p.m. ET
Saudi Arabia and Turkey on Sunday came out in support of Syria’s opposition members, in Geneva for possible U.N.-sponsored peace talks with the Syrian regime, but played down their roles in setting the agenda for the negotiations.
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But both play down their role in setting the negotiations agenda
By Ahmed Al Omran in Riyadh and
Sam Dagher in Geneva
Jan. 31, 2016 4:38 p.m. ET
Saudi Arabia and Turkey on Sunday came out in support of Syria’s opposition members, in Geneva for possible U.N.-sponsored peace talks with the Syrian regime, but played down their roles in setting the agenda for the negotiations.
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Italy's Renzi drops objection to EU migration funds to Turkey - World | The Star Online
Italy's Renzi drops objection to EU migration funds to Turkey
ROME (Reuters) - Italy will contribute to a 3 billion euro (2.27 billion pound) fund to help Turkey tackle the European migration crisis, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Monday, dropping objections which had been blocking implementation of the plan.
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ROME (Reuters) - Italy will contribute to a 3 billion euro (2.27 billion pound) fund to help Turkey tackle the European migration crisis, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Monday, dropping objections which had been blocking implementation of the plan.
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Russian ruble, Turkish lira decline as tensions escalate - MarketWatch
Russian ruble, Turkish lira decline as tensions escalate
Published: Feb 1, 2016 12:00 p.m. ET
Investors are worried about a possible conflict between the two countries
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Published: Feb 1, 2016 12:00 p.m. ET
Investors are worried about a possible conflict between the two countries
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Istanbul is hectic and often overwhelming, but it is home
Istanbul is hectic and often overwhelming, but it is home
Some people are beaten by the sheer energy of the Turkish city, and some people thrive on it
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Some people are beaten by the sheer energy of the Turkish city, and some people thrive on it
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Democracy in Turkey is under threat | Left Foot Forward
Democracy in Turkey is under threat
Natalie Bennett
But a congress in Ankara was testament to the power of the democratic ideal, says Natalie Bennett
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Natalie Bennett
But a congress in Ankara was testament to the power of the democratic ideal, says Natalie Bennett
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Turkey refuses entry to Russian trucks amid sour relations - The Washington Post
Turkey refuses entry to Russian trucks amid sour relations
By Katherine Jacobsen | AP February 1 at 10:17 AM
MOSCOW — Russia’s long-haul trucks are no longer allowed into Turkey, a Russian trucking union and lobby group said on Monday.
The Association of International Truckers said in a statement on its website that Turkey refused to renew an agreement allowing Russian truckers to bring goods into Turkey.
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By Katherine Jacobsen | AP February 1 at 10:17 AM
MOSCOW — Russia’s long-haul trucks are no longer allowed into Turkey, a Russian trucking union and lobby group said on Monday.
The Association of International Truckers said in a statement on its website that Turkey refused to renew an agreement allowing Russian truckers to bring goods into Turkey.
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Turkey In: The Storm’s Eye | European Public Affairs
Turkey In: The Storm’s Eye
1 February 2016 | by Ed Gavaghan
A chorus of international condemnation is growing around Turkey’s increasingly authoritarian state. Yet, the EU finds that the country remains on track to join the union. A closer look reveals the slow meltdown of this candidate member and its hidden fatal flaws threatening the EU itself.
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1 February 2016 | by Ed Gavaghan
A chorus of international condemnation is growing around Turkey’s increasingly authoritarian state. Yet, the EU finds that the country remains on track to join the union. A closer look reveals the slow meltdown of this candidate member and its hidden fatal flaws threatening the EU itself.
More:Turkey In: The Storm’s Eye | European Public Affairs
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