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Turkey completes construction of air defence system

October 9, 2013October 9, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Turkey

Turkey is continuing its efforts to domestically produce weapons systems. The country’s defence ministry has announced launches of domestic short-range

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Bulgaria 

Dispute disrupts truck traffic at Turkish – Bulgarian border

October 9, 2013October 9, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff Turkey

A 25km-long queue of lorries formed at the Bulgarian – Turkish border checkpoint at Kapitan Andreevo on October 9 because

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Presenter’s cleavage stirs reactions in Turkey

October 9, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Turkey

The neckline of a female TV presenter during a show became the number one story in Turkey! Godze Cansu presented

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World 

Turkey lifts longtime ban on head scarves

October 9, 2013 VOANews Turkey

Turkey has lifted a decades-old ban on head scarves for female workers in state offices, ending a longstanding restriction that

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Europe 

Turkey under pressure over likely purchase of Chinese missiles

October 8, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Ankara is facing mounting pressure from its NATO allies over its announcement that a Chinese company is favored to win

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Europe 

Turks do not believe EU accession will happen – poll

October 7, 2013October 7, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Turkey

Turks have lost their hopes of joining the EU. This is the conclusion, at least, of a poll published by

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Perspectives 

Syrian intervention renewal an Ankara balancing act

October 6, 2013October 6, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Turkey’s parliament voted Thursday to extend a mandate authorizing deployment of troops in Syria if necessary for another year. Passing

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Europe 

Erdogan reduces military service; reveals plans for Presidency

October 4, 2013October 4, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Turkey

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed the reduction of military service in an interview with TV networks A Haber

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Europe 

Turkey unveils democratisation plan

September 30, 2013September 30, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced a package of reforms aimed at strengthening democracy and keeping on track

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