Istanbulites always need some… “Ancient antidepressants found in excavations in Istanbul… Istanbul news roundup…

Ancient antidepressants found in excavations in Istanbul Excavations that have been conducted on Bathonea on the coasts of Küçükçekmece Lake in Istanbul’s Avcılar district have unearthed nearly 700 small ceramic or glass bottles containing antidepressant pills and heart disease drugs. Projects from three countries in top three at Startup Istanbul Three projects from three countries were chosen … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: “‘Luxleaks’ whistleblowers convicted

‘Luxleaks’ whistleblowers convicted BBC News | Europe | World Edition Two whistleblowers in “Luxleaks” tax scandal get suspended jail terms as journalist on trial is acquitted Brexit’s long shadow falls on French presidential campaign  EurActiv.com by Cécile Barbière The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the EU has catapulted the question of EU membership to the forefront of … Read more

New economic sanctions on Turkey by Russia as she also halts visa-free regime for Turks from Jan 1…

Putin approves sanctions on Turkey after jet downing Putin signs document that introduces sharp economic sanctions on Turkey, which include banning Turkish employment in the country, according to a statement by the Kremlin press service. Erdogan expresses ‘sadness’ over Russian jet shot down AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Turkey’s president voices “sadness” over downing of Russian jet … Read more

AKP leadership attacking Supreme Court as 4 former ministers’ corruption case to be determined today…

Supreme Court plotted against AKP, health minister claims Hurriyet Daily News Mehmet Müezzinoğlu diagnosed the Supreme Court as ‘the main element which plotted against the ruling party’ Inquiry panel to vote on fate of former ministers A parliamentary inquiry commission is expected to decide whether to send four former ministers to the Supreme Council for trial on … Read more