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King’s Cross Station closes amid pro-Kurdish protests
World
March 11, 2018
King’s Cross Station closes amid pro-Kurdish protests
King’s Cross in London has been closed amid a pro-Kurdish demonstration at the station. The demonstration in London comes hours…
‘Security threat’ forces closing of US Embassy in Turkey
Turkey
March 5, 2018
‘Security threat’ forces closing of US Embassy in Turkey
The US Embassy in Turkey told American citizens it is closed to the public Monday because of a “security threat,”…
Courts Approve Bans of LGBTI Events
Turkey
February 23, 2018
Courts Approve Bans of LGBTI Events
Courts have issued decision of refusal in lawsuits brought by Kaos GL and Pink Life Association, the LGBTI organizations in…
No permit yet for Gazprom’s TurkStream land pipeline – Reuters
Economy
February 22, 2018
No permit yet for Gazprom’s TurkStream land pipeline – Reuters
Turkey has yet to issue a permit for Russia’s Gazprom (GAZP.MM) to start building the land-based part of the TurkStream…
Erdoğan: Turkey foiled Syrian move into Afrin after Putin talks
Turkey
February 21, 2018
Erdoğan: Turkey foiled Syrian move into Afrin after Putin talks
Turkey thwarted a possible deployment of Syrian government troops into the northwest Afrin region after talks with Russian President Vladimir…
Prosecutor confirms ‘tax-haven money traffic’ of Erdoğan’s close circle
Business
February 18, 2018
Prosecutor confirms ‘tax-haven money traffic’ of Erdoğan’s close circle
Documents which allegedly reveal that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s close circle received about $15 million from an offshore company called…
Reuters: Turkey detains 42 journalists in crackdown as Europe sounds alarm
Media Freedom
July 25, 2016
Reuters: Turkey detains 42 journalists in crackdown as Europe sounds alarm
Turkey ordered the detention of 42 journalists on Monday, broadcaster NTV reported, under a crackdown following a failed coup that…
Ukraine Faces Allegations of Denying Services to Turkish Nationals Linked to Gülen Movement
World
December 14, 0205
Ukraine Faces Allegations of Denying Services to Turkish Nationals Linked to Gülen Movement
New allegations have emerged claiming that Ukrainian authorities have been refusing administrative services, residency extensions, and financial access to Turkish…