Turkish border crackdown imperils Syrian refugees
Turkish authorities have tightened controls, ending their open-door policy for Syrian refugees and making it more difficult for Syrians to
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Political strains drive wedge between Turkey, Russia
A few months ago, bilateral relations between Turkey and Russia were on the upswing, buoyed by a close bond between
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Turkey summons Bulgarian ambassador over parliamentary resolution on ‘mass killing’ of Armenians
Bulgaria’s ambassador in Ankara was summoned by the Turkish foreign ministry because of the resultion adopted by the National Assembly
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Bulgarian Parliament adopts resolution on ‘mass killing’ of Armenians – but not genocide
Bulgaria’s Parliament adopted a resolution recognising the 1915 “mass killing” of Armenians, refraining from using the term “genocide” after the
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Row in Bulgaria over proposal for Parliament to recognise Armenian Genocide
Bulgaria’s Parliament is embroiled in controversy over a proposal to formally recognise the Armenian Genocide – though it appears that
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Istanbul’s new airport to boost air traffic over Bulgaria – minister
Air traffic over Bulgaria is expected to increase by 50 per cent once the new international airport in Istanbul becomes
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Religious services held in Bulgaria to commemorate Armenian Genocide
Religious services were held in several churches in Bulgarian capital city Sofia on April 19 in memory of the victims
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Turkish PM rejects Pope’s comments on Armenian Genocide
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has strongly criticized the Pope for describing the 1915 mass killing of Armenians as genocide.
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Turkey’s political party lists become litmus test for power
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is continuing to wield influence ahead of the country’s June 7 general elections, despite a
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