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In Turkey’s Kurdish heartland, a battle for homes and votes

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) – Kurdish electrician Sukru Gunduz was out on a job when a friend came running to tell him his house was being knocked down, with five members of his family inside. Angry and alarmed, he rushed home. By the time he got there, a mec... More »

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Croatia’s deputy PM survives no-confidence vote over Agrokor

ZAGREB (Reuters) – Croatia’s deputy prime minister, Martina Dalic, who is also the economy minister, on Friday survived a no-confidence vote prompted by discontent in the opposition over her handling of the debt crisis in the largest Balkan firm Agrokor. [AGRO... More »

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‘The cat of the match’ gets Besiktas in trouble with UEFA

(Reuters) – Turkish soccer club Besiktas ended up in trouble with European soccer’s governing body, UEFA, on Thursday, a day after a cat sneaked on to the pitch during their Champions League match against Bayern Munich. UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings aga... More »

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Slovenia claims world’s first blockchain monument

KRANJ, Slovenia (Reuters) – The first monument to the blockchain technology that underpins crypto-currencies took center stage on Tuesday on a roundabout in Slovenia, authorities in the country’s fourth largest city said. Weighing three tonnes and with a diame... More »

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Venezuela cryptocurrency to draw investment from Turkey,…

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s new “petro” cryptocurrency will attract investments from Turkey, Qatar, the United States and Europe, the country’s cryptocurrency regulator said on Friday. The government of President Nicolas Maduro, which says the petro will h... More »

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Scientists, fishermen in Macedonia team up to save rare trout

A hydrobiologist from the Hydrobiological Institute of Ohrid visually checks a trout during a method of artificial spawning, in Ohrid, Macedonia February 9, 2018. Picture taken February 9, 2018. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski OHRID, Macedonia (Reuters) – Macedonian... More »

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Voting to survive: Romanians elect mayors despite graft record

A horse-drawn carriage is pictured on a street in Dragomiresti, Dambovita county, Romania, January 23, 2018. Picture taken January 23, 2018. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS DRAGOMIRESTI, Romania (Reuters) – Romanian mayor Dragos Vladulescu has a criminal... More »

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Handball: Vintage Spain win maiden European title

Handball – Men’s EHF European Handball Championship – Final – Spain v Sweden – Arena Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia – January 28, 2018. Spain’s team reacts after winning the match. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic ZAGREB (Reuters) – A rampant Spain lifted their first European ... More »

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Scientists reconstruct face of 9,000 year-old Greek teenager

ATHENS (Reuters) – The last time anyone looked on Dawn’s face was 9,000 years ago. Now the teenager can be seen again, after scientists reconstructed her face to show what people looked like in the Mesolithic period, around 7,000 BC. But she doesn’t look happy... More »

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Erdogan says Turkey will crush ‘terror army’ in northern Syria

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, January 10, 2018. Yasin Bulbul/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday the United States was try... More »

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Turkey says local court to evaluate ruling on jailed journalists

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey on Friday said the case of two journalists held for more than a year over alleged ties to a failed coup would be decided by a local court, after the Constitutional Court ruled they be freed, a turnaround likely to deepen concerns fo... More »

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Greek police fire teargas at protesters after Athens march

Protesters flee tear gas as they clash with riot police during a demonstration outside the parliament building against planned government reforms in Athens, Greece January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek police fired teargas at ... More »

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Factbox: EU Commission proposals on euro zone reform

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a package of legislative and non-binding measures to reform the euro zone and make it more resilient to future crises. Below are the main proposals: EUROPEAN MONETARY FUND The euro zone bailout... More »

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Turkish police detain academic in Kurdish militant probe: agency

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish counter-terror police detained 10 people including academic Fikret Baskaya early on Monday in an operation targeting members of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, state-run Anadolu news agency reported. Baris Yarkada... More »

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Polish street artists out to revive sleepy Bulgarian village

Local villager Lazar, walks past murals on the wall of his house, depicting him and Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May, in the village of Staro Zhelezare, Bulgaria, July 28, 2017. A group of young Polish artists are bringing a splash of colorful street art t... More »

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Merkel may win election, but lose her finance minister

German Chancellor and leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union party CDU Angela Merkel and German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble (R) attend the CDU party convention in Essen, Germany, December 7, 2016. Wolfgang Schaeuble has won his parliamen... More »

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Huge crowd rallies in Istanbul against Turkey`s post-coup crackdown

People shout slogans as Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu (not pictured) walks on the final stage of his 25-day long protest, dubbed “Justice March”, against the detention of the party’s lawmaker Enis Berberoglu... More »

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IMF says Ukraine land reform will be key for next review

The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas Overhauling land legislation will be key for Ukraine’s next review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and shou... More »

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Before Putin talks, Trump plays down interference in U.S. election

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a news conference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on January 17, 2017 and U.S. President Donald Trump seen at a reception ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 20, 2017, as seen in this combination phot... More »

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Trump to visit Slovenia, country of wife Melania`s birth

U.S. President Donald Trump holds First Lady Melania Trump before Trump’s public speech in front of the Warsaw Uprising Monument at Krasinski Square, in Warsaw, Poland July 6, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel Slovenian President Borut Pahor, attending a meeting of ... More »

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Turkey protests Berlin art installation targeting Erdogan

Turkey on Tuesday condemned as incitement to violence an art installation in front of the German Chancellery that portrayed President Tayyip Erdogan as a dictator, a few days before he is due to attend a G20 summit in Germany. More »

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Slovenian comic`s parody has Merkel dancing with `zombie` refugees

Actor Klemen Slakonja plays the German chancellor Angela Merkel in Ljubljana, Slovenia, April 23, 2017. Picture taken April 23, 2017. Jani Ugrin/Handout via REUTERS A Slovenian comic who has attracted millions of online hits with extravagant musical parodies o... More »

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Turkish exports to Qatar triple during Gulf crisis: trade minister

Buildings are seen on a coast line in Doha, Qatar, June 15, 2017. REUTERS/Naseem Zeitoon Turkish exports to Qatar have tripled from their normal levels to $32.5 million since four Arab countries began boycotting the Gulf state on June 5, Turkey’s Customs and T... More »

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Greek PM hopeful that deal will be reached at Eurogroup meeting

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attends a cabinet meeting at the parliament in Athens, Greece June 13, 2017. REUTERS/Costas Baltas Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has said he is optimistic that a deal paving the way for new loans for Greece will be rea... More »

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South Korea to fine Novartis unit over unfair drug promotions

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG is seen at its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, January 25, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo South Korea’s antitrust regulator said it would fine Novartis’ local unit 500 million won ($444,089) for a... More »

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In sickness, Greek islanders rely on volunteers – and God

An Orthodox priest reads the gospel during the baptism of the first baby born on the islet of Thymaina after six years, with the financial support of the Aegean Team doctors, on the islet of Ayios Minas, Greece, May 12, 2017. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis When ... More »

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Greece needs fiscal room for investments: Germany`s Gabriel

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel address the media after a private meeting in Mexico City, Mexico, May 19, 2017. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Monday urged euro zone finance ministers and the International Monetary Fund... More »

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Romanian museum celebrates the creativity of kitsch

A reconstructed apartment interior is pictured inside the newly opened kitsch museum in Bucharest, Romania May 4, 2017. Picture taken on May 4, 2017. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS Visitors to Romania who yearn for a taste of communist era kitsch now ha... More »

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Romanian museum celebrates the creativity of kitsch

A reconstructed apartment interior is pictured inside the newly opened kitsch museum in Bucharest, Romania May 4, 2017. Picture taken on May 4, 2017. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS Visitors to Romania who yearn for a taste of communist era kitsch now ha... More »

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Turkish referendum polls put `yes` vote slightly ahead

People walk past by campaign tents for the constitutional referendum in Istanbul, Turkey, April 11, 2017. REUTERS/Murad Sezer Two Turkish opinion polls on Wednesday showed a narrow majority of Turks, between 51-52 percent, would vote ‘yes’ in Sunday’s referend... More »

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In a first, German art exhibition documenta opens in Athens

Adam Szymczyk, director of the ‘Documenta 14’ art exhibition, speaks during a news conference at the Athens Concert Hall in Athens, Greece, April 6, 2017. REUTERS/Michalis Karagiannis Documenta, one of Europe’s most important modern art exhibitions, opens in A... More »

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Textile company places rare bet on Turkey`s Kurdish southeast

A worker makes a regular check on machines in a textile factory in Diyarbakir March 21, 2017. REUTERS/Umit Bektas In Turkey’s mainly Kurdish southeast, deeply scarred by conflict between state forces and militants, a textile firm that supplies companies across... More »

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Muir leads British medal harvest as Spanovic shines

Athletics – European Athletics Indoor Championship – Women’s 3000m Final – Kombank Arena, Belgrade, Serbia – 05/03/17 – Laura Muir of Britain celebrates winning. REUTERS/Marko Djurica Laura Muir led an impressive final day for Britain at the European indoor at... More »

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Athletics wants clean Russia back, says Europe chief Hansen

A technician holds a test tube with a blood sample at the Russian anti-doping laboratory in Moscow. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin The track and field circuit wants Russia to eradicate doping so the country’s athletes can return to action in full force, the head of ... More »

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Philippines` Duterte signs Paris pact on climate change

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends the Asian Development Bank 50th anniversary celebration in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines February 21, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the Paris Agreement on Cli... More »

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For White Helmets leader, Oscar win a victory for Syrian people

89th Academy Awards – Oscars Backstage – Hollywood, California, U.S. – 26/02/17 – Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Natasegara hold their Oscars for Best Documentary Short Subject for ‘The White Helmets’. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson For Raed Saleh, the leader of the ... More »

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Half of Germans against debt relief for Greece, survey shows

Greek flags are displayed for sale for one Euro at a shop in central in Athens, Greece July 26, 2015. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou Around half of Germans are against granting debt relief to Greece and around three in 10 want the debt-laden country to quit the eu... More »

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Cyprus reunification stalled in row over 1950 vote

Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci (R) and Greek Cypriot leader, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, drink coffee in old Nicosia May 23, 2015. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou Cyprus reunification talks were in disarray on Wednesday after reports the Turkish Cy... More »

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South Korea sues Nissan over mileage claims, probes BMW, Porsche

The logo of Nissan is seen through a window of a bus passing by its dealership in Seoul, South Korea, May 16, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo South Korea has sued Nissan Motor’s (7201.T) South Korean unit alleging that the Japanese car maker manipulated t... More »

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Very old, charming – er – thing goes on display in Athens

A 7000-year old Neolithic statuette is temporarily displayed at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece, February 10, 2017. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis A bird-like statuette dating back 7,000 years has mystified archaeologists in Greece who still... More »

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Croatian leaders tread softly in face of World War Two revisionism

A man cleans a street next to a plaque containing a pro-nazi salute honoring Croatian fighters killed during the 1990s’ war in Jasenovac, Croatia, February 8, 2017. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic An international exhibition about Anne Frank had already toured over 20 ... More »

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Turkish wealth fund more akin to national development bank: S&P

FILE PHOTO: Turkish lira banknotes are seen in this photo illustration shot January 7, 2014. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/Illustration/File Photo Turkey’s new sovereign wealth fund is more akin to a national development bank, with its design suggesting an effort to cre... More »

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Survivors, Dutch soldiers reflect on Srebrenica in new exhibition

Boudewijn Kok, former member of Dutch batallion serving with the U.N. peacekeepers, walks through Memorial Centre in Potocari near Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina February 9, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic Former Dutch peacekeepers and bereaved Bosnian Muslims co... More »

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Turkish-led rebels attack IS posts inside al-Bab city: rebels

Rebel fighters stand with their weapons on the outskirts of the northern Syrian town of al-Bab, Syria February 8, 2017. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi Turkish-backed Syrian opposition fighters resumed a major offensive inside the Islamic State-held city of al-Bab on Th... More »

Del Potro beats Cilic to send Davis Cup final to the wire

Tennis – Croatia v Argentina – Davis Cup Final – Arena Zagreb, Croatia – 27/11/16 Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro reacts after winning against Croatia’s Marin Cilic. REUTERS/Marko Djurica Argentina were level at 2-2 with hosts Croatia in an epic Davis Cup fi... More »

Turkey closes Syrian border gate after clashes: governor

A wall along the border between Turkey and Syria is pictured near the southeastern town of Deliosman in Kilis province, Turkey, August 29, 2016. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo Turkey temporarily closed a border gate with Syria on Monday near its southeastern p... More »

Turkey`s Erdogan says Germany has become `haven for terrorists`

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during his meeting with mukhtars at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 19, 2016. Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday Germa... More »