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Local Elections Repeated In Several Towns
Local elections were repeated in 30 districts after the Higher Electoral Board (YSK) cancelled elections due to several reasons.

Turkey passes controversial bill to clear mines on Syrian border
The Turkish Parliament approved early Thursday a controversial bill that might allow foreign companies to de-mine the country’s border with Syria in return for the right to farm the fertile land for up to 44 years.

Turkish Prime Minister Says Gvt Wants Terrorism To End
"We do not want to see young people to die and be buried from now on, and it is right to see that terrorism is a dead end and get away from this wrong path," Erdogan said during a meeting of his Justice & Development (AK) Party in the eastern province of Bingol.

Turkey's Premier Addresses Turkish Nation
In a televised address to the nation, Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the successful field exercises recently carried out by Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) was a proof of Turkey's power.

Masum Turker Becomes New Chairman Of DSP
Masum Turker was elected the new chairman of Democratic Left Party (DSP) on Sunday.

Cindoruk Becomes Chairman Of DP
Husamettin Cindoruk was elected as the chairman of Democrat Party (DP) in the 5th extraordinary convention on Saturday.

Turk suggests the Kosovo model
DTP leader Ahmet Kurt characterized President Abdullah Gul's statements regarding finding a solution to the Kurdish issue, as being “hopeful.”

I Am Not Satisfied With Elections Results So Far, Erdogan
The chairperson of the Justice and Development (AK) Party and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday "I am not satisfied with local elections results so far".

We Will Take Lessons From Results Of Local Elections, Erdogan
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday "following the counting of the ballots after the local elections, we will receive the message".

Election Results Indicate Confidence In Ak Party, Erdogan
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday the local elections results in Turkey indicate confidence of the Turkish people in the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party.

What Is The Number Of Businesses Shut Down And Individuals Who Lost Jobs In Past 5 Years, Asks C.H.P. Deputy
Akif Ekici, a deputy of main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) from Gaziantep, asked the number of businesses shut down and individuals who have lost jobs in the past five years.

National Security Council Meeting Ends
Turkey's National Security Council (MGK) said on Thursday that international community, mainly the countries in the region, has very important responsibilities to build peace and stability in the Middle East and to resolve Palestinian problem.

Turkish Finance Minister Recovers, Likely To Leave Hospital On Friday
Turkish Finance Minister Kemal Unakitan, who underwent a by-pass surgery last week in the United States, would possibly be discharged from hospital on Friday.

Discussions For Constitutional Amendments
Deputy Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP) Group, Hakki Suha Okay, said Monday "a compromise with the government on possible Constitutional amendments was out of their agenda".

No One Should Try To Hurt Turkey's Multi-dimensional Relations, PM Erdogan
Chairman of the Justice and Development (AK) Party and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday, "following what happened in Davos recently, certain circles are making comments that Turkey has lost its mediator role in the Middle East and is becoming ineffective and lonely".

Turkish Ambassador In Tbilisi Received By Georgian Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze of Georgia has received Turkish Ambassador in Tbilisi Ertan Tezgor.

We Do Not Expect EU To Say 'no' When Turkey Fulfills All Requirements, Parliament Speaker
Turkish Parliament Speaker Koksal Toptan said Tuesday that the Turkish government did not expect the European Union (EU) to say `no` when Turkey fulfilled all requirements.

Turkish Parliament Adopts Motion Extending Government's Mandate To Order Cross-border Operations
Turkish Parliament adopted Wednesday a Prime Ministry motion extending by one year the government`s mandate to order cross-border operations against terrorist activities targeting Turkey waged from the north of Iraq.

Turkish Parliament's Authorization Targets Only Terrorists, President Gul
Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Wednesday that, if the Turkish Parliament extended by one year the Turkish Government`s mandate to order military strikes against the PKK terrorist organization in northern Iraq, such an authorization would only target the terrorists.

 

 
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