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For the record, “Turkish economy shrinks for first time since 2009
Turkish economy shrinks for first time since 2009 Hurriyet Daily News Turkey’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by a bigger than expected 1.8 percent in the third quarter of... Read more
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Buddies again. Putin meets Erdoğan in Istanbul Energy Summit…
Putin in Turkey to push energy deals EurActiv.com by Georgi Gotev Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Turkey today (10 October) for talks with counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, pushing forward ambitious joint... Read more
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Neo-Ottomanism doesn’t help; Topkapı Palace kiosk in danger… Istanbul news roundup…
Large cracks detected in Topkapı Palace basement, prompting evacuation Parts of Istanbul’s Topkapı Palace are slated to undergo a major restoration worth around 10 million Turkish Liras after deep crevices were... Read more
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“International organisations condemn crackdown on freedom of expression in Turkey…
International organisations condemn crackdown on freedom of expression in Turkey A delegation of international civil society organisations visited Istanbul to demonstrate solidarity with writers, journalists and media outlets in Turkey. The... Read more
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Even Erdoğan complains about labelling people as Gülenists…
Erdoğan warns media to avoid labelling people as Gülenists President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned media to be more sensitive regarding the probes into the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ), saying the... Read more
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After 9 years, new footage that proves some state officials’ involvement in Hrant Dink Assassination leaked…
The day Hrant Dink was assassinated, this blog turned to be a critical one, we always knew state was involved in one way or another, but only after the political... Read more
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Turkish PM rejects a re-launch of PKK peace process but…
…but you never know. Things seem bleak now but what I have gradually learnt that statements like these maybe reversed in near future. Think of Turkey’s relations with Israel, Egypt... Read more
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Efkan Ala abruptly Resigns, Süleyman Soylu, who was claimed to be the boss of Aktrolls once, becomes the Minister of Interior…
But I don’t believe he is the boss now- if there was ever one… Minister of Interior Efkan Ala Resigns Bianet :: English The Minister of Interior Ala has resigned, Minister... Read more
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As Turkey’s @EuphratesShield continues, “Turkey’s cabinet, businesspeople to launch international PR campaign in bid to improve country’s image…
Turkey’s cabinet, businesspeople to launch international PR campaign in bid to improve country’s image Turkey’s economy ministries and a number of top businesspeople have decided to launch a comprehensive PR campaign... Read more
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Istanbul’s Third Bosphorus Bridge- Construction over a year by the Sentinel-2A satellite… Istanbul news roundup…
Istanbul’s Third Bosphorus Bridge opens today! Construction over a year by the Sentinel-2A satelliteNon-Political (esa.int) Third bridge over Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait opens A third bridge over the Bosphorus Strait in... Read more
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Facetime, Whatsapp… Not much encryption in Turkey’s coup games
Erdoğan initially used Facetime in last night coup attempt to talk to media. Erdogan resorts to iPhone’s FaceTime after coup attempt Aljazeera.com–10 hours ago Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s first... Read more
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“Significant Digits For The Istanbul Attacks
Significant Digits For The Istanbul Attacks FiveThirtyEight » Features by Walt Hickey You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the telling numbers tucked inside the news. Turkey Did Nothing About... Read more
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EU was ‘unsure’ what Davutoğlu exit means for Turkey migrant deal BUT Erdoğan was CLEAR: “We Go Our Way, You Go Yours
Erdoğan to EU: We Go Our Way, You Go Yours Bianet :: English In his speech held in Eyüp, President Erdoğan has made statements as to EU visa liberalisation, Prime Minister... Read more
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Suggestion of Turkey’s PM to lift all immunities for Deputies MEANS abrogating the Parliament…
Turkish PM suggests lifting all immunities The immunities of all parliamentarians subject to criminal summaries of proceedings should be lifted regardless of their party, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has said... Read more
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EU- Turkey Summit- Turkey [of course] Makes [more] Demands
EU to lift visa regime by June, double financial aid to Turkey: Draft agreement Turkey and the European Union apparently reach a deal on refugees under which Ankara will receive 3... Read more
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