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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Elections Immigrants expect greener Ankara, more vibrant cultural life from new mayor Thousands of immigrants from diverse backgrounds will go to the ballot boxes in Turkey on March 31 to give their say on who will run the local administrations of the country's 81 provinces. In the capital Ankara, voters say they are looking at who has the most environment friendly policies and culturally diverse projects More
Health Measles kills 136 in Philippines as outbreaks sweep globe The Philippine health secretary said Monday that 136 people, mostly children, have died of measles and 8,400 others have fallen ill in an outbreak blamed partly on vaccination... More
Life Historical healing sites make Turkey a health hub Anatolia has been the health hub of its territory since antiquity. Thermal springs and historical healing sites are the traditional examples of health services Turkey known for. Turkish baths are must-to-visit sites for those caring for their health and wellness. More
Tech Protocol to develop space tech signed by Turkey’s leading research centers A cooperation protocol was signed Monday between Atatürk University Astrophysics Research and Application Center (ATASAM) and Space Technologies Research Center (UZAY), which... More
Europe 7 MPs split from Labour Party over Corbyn's leadership Seven lawmakers on Monday split from Britain's main opposition Labour Party because they are upset with leader Jeremy Corbyn's approach to Brexit and a row over anti-Semitism. The... More
Automotive Honda set to close UK car plant putting 3,500 jobs at risk Japanese carmaker Honda is set to announce the closure of its Swindon car plant putting 3,500 jobs at risk, Sky News reported on Monday. Sky News said that the announcement... More
Tech US sanctions force Russia to delay MC-21 plane, Rostec CEO says Production of the MC-21 plane, which Russia hoped could revive its civil aviation industry, has been delayed for a year due to U.S. sanctions, the head of the Rostec conglomerate... More
War On Terror 1 Turkish soldier killed during anti-terror op in n. Syria One Turkish soldier was killed during ongoing operational activities in the region of Turkey's Operation Olive Branch against terrorist groups in Syria's northwestern Afrin... More
Tech Facebook slammed for closing popular Russian page Facebook has blocked a popular page run by Russian state TV channel RT, the channel's editor said Monday, criticizing the move as an attack on media rights. "We had a subsidiary... More
Europe Visegrad Group meeting in Israel cancelled after Poland pulls out over anti-Semitism remarks Poland on Monday pulled out of a summit in Jerusalem, triggering the collapse of the entire meeting, after the acting Israeli foreign minister said that Poles "collaborated... More
Environment Elusive ermine caught on camera in northern Turkey A Turkish photographer captured rare photos of an ermine in its sleek white winter coat in the northern province of Gümüşhane. The ermine (Mustela erminea) is a northern... More
Tech Facebook 'intentionally' violated data privacy laws, UK lawmakers say British lawmakers issued a scathing report Monday that accused Facebook of intentionally violating privacy and anti-competition laws in the U.K., and called for greater oversight... More
MidEast 'Netanyahu had secret meeting with Moroccan FM' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a "secret meeting" with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita last September, according to Israeli media on Monday. The... More
Africa Kenya cuts off ties with Somalia over oil block row A row between Kenya and Somalia over a maritime territorial area escalated after Nairobi cut off diplomatic ties. Kenya on Sunday expelled Somali Ambassador Mohamed Nur... More
Asia Pacific India says culprits of Kashmir bombing killed in clash Indian security forces on Monday killed two suspected organizers of a deadly suicide bombing in the disputed region of Kashmir that has fueled tension between nuclear-armed... More
Football Saudi says crown prince doesn't plan to buy Man U Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman does not intend to buy Manchester United, the kingdom's government said, while confirming its sovereign wealth fund held sponsorship... More
Istanbul Vetbus offers stray animals chance to feel at home Mevlüde dropped off the feline at the veterinary clinic for street animals run by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, concerned for the health of a black cat roaming around... More

Tourism Turkey tops 33 European countries in tourism growth With a 22 percent increase in the number of tourists in 2018, Turkey registered the highest increase in the number of foreign arrivals among 33 European countries, according to a report by the European Travel Commission More
War On Terror UK government feigns ignorance over PKK meeting in the country's parliament The U.K. Parliament's House of Lords hosted a meeting on Friday where the participants conveyed support for the PKK terrorist group's leader Abdullah Öcalan and praised him.... More
War On Terror Europe wary of Trump's call to take Daesh captives back Europe did not welcome Washington's call to take back their nationals who fought for Daesh. Underlining that it would be extremely hard to implement, European leaders expressed their indifference on taking action on the matter More
Turkey Students strive to change public perception on Africa A group of students from African countries who study at Turkish universities launched a campaign to end the public misconception about their continent. The "Red Card for Negative... More
Arts Looking to understand a 'mad' painter's passion for nature Turkish theater halls have began screening Julian Schnabel's ‘At Eternity's Gate,' depicting the life of painter Vincent Van Gogh, as well as the long-awaited ‘Alita: Battle Angel,' by Robert Rodriguez More
Asia Pacific Violence engenders more violence in Kashmir The controversial area of Kashmir witnessed a deadly attack last week, resulting in the deaths of at least 44 Indian soldiers. A vehicle loaded with 200 kilograms of explosives... More
Life What your sleep position says about you One day you may wake up and find yourself all over the bed or stuck on one side, barely having moved from the position you first fell asleep in. As your body language tells... More
Business Overcome fear of flying with THY's program Even though most people enjoy flying, it may also make many feel uneasy. According to statistical information, fear of flying (aviophobia) is quite a frequently encountered... More
Turkey Turkish women make veggie-based paints for children A group of women volunteers has been producing and distributing chemical-free paints made from fruits and vegetables to children with sicknesses or sensitivities in towns... More
Science Great white sharks have key cancer-resistant genes in their genetic code, scientists claim The great white shark, one of the most fearsome predators in the world's oceans in both fact and fiction, is a formidable creature -- right down to its genes. Scientists... More
Elections AK Party’s Istanbul mayor candidate resigns as Parliament speaker The Justice and Development Party's (AK Party) Istanbul mayor candidate Binali Yıldırım resigned Monday as Parliament speaker after officially filing his nomination papers. Parliament... More
Life 'Kissing sailor' in famous NY photograph dies at 95 The sailor pictured kissing a woman in Times Square as people celebrated the end of World War II has died at age 95, his daughter told the Providence Journal. George Mendonsa... More
Europe UK-Spain naval dispute raises tensions over Gibraltar In a major standoff between Spain and the U.K., a Spanish warship with its guns manned ordered commercial ships to leave British Gibraltar waters Sunday, but was challenged... More
Americas 24 dead, 12 injured after bus hits dump truck in Bolivia A passenger bus crashed head-on with a dump truck in southern Bolivia on Monday, killing at least 24 people and injuring 12 more, police said. The accident occurred in... More
Health Scientists on path to universal flu vaccine with 'killer T cells' discovery Scientists said Monday they had discovered immune cells that can fight all known flu viruses in what was hailed as an "extraordinary breakthrough" that could lead to a universal,... More
War On Terror PKK-linked YPG abducted more than 100 civilians in Syria this year, watchdog says A rights watchdog reported Monday that PKK-linked People's Protection Units (YPG) terrorists had abducted more than 100 people in northeastern Syria for "security reasons." According... More

Columns

Do Trump's claims of European fighters in Daesh ring true? Beril Dedeoğlu U.S. President Donald Trump called on European countries to take back over 800 Daesh fighters that they captured... More

Resurrecting anti-Semitism Emre Gönen It is an undeniable fact, supported by dependable data: anti-Semitism is growing and becoming a real threat in... More

US an EU ally; Russia, China enemies? Ozan Ceyhun Like every year, last week during the Munich Security Summit that was held in Germany, we once again witnessed... More

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Opinion

Turkey-EU relations: A lengthy engagement with no marriage in sight Reyhan Canavar The Westernization process of Turkey started long before the European Union was even a thing and goes a long way... More

Chinese aim for Somalia's shores Abdiqadar Abdigani Mohamed Fishing is one of the most highly profitable sectors across the globe and, the tuna industry alone is worth about... More

Loss of consensus among European elites Klaus Jurgens Europe's institutions have lost touch with ordinary citizens and the whole continent is now suffering from a lack... More

Russian-Turkish cooperation a long-term win for both parties Ivan Starodubtsev There is still a long way to go, but the meeting between Turkey, Russia and Iran in Sochi has accomplished a significant... More

From amity to enmity: How the alliance between Saudi Arabia and Morocco collapsed İsmail Numan Telci If the aggressive foreign policy of the Riyadh administration continues, Saudi Arabia will become more isolated... More

Collaboration between Ankara and Beijing on the Uighur issue Muhammet Ali Güler As the two countries deepen their already significant partnership, Turkey and China are supposed to work together... More

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