News archive of December 2014
Thousands stranded on highways due to snow
Snow dominated Turkey's agenda on the last day of the year, as thousands were stranded on roads that were blocked due to heavy snowfall while schools in some provinces were canceled for the day.
Erdoğan sets 2015 goals as Kurdish bid, Gülenists
Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄanâs New Yearâs address has mirrored his priorities for 2015, as he highlighted the utmost importance in fighting the movement of U.S.-based Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen, referred to by government officials as the âparallel state,â along with pursuing the peace process with the countryâs Kurds.
Electricity, gas markets to be liberalized
Electricity, gas markets to be liberalized
BELGRADE -- A full liberalization of the electricity market, allowing citizens to choose their suppliers in an open market, will begin from the New Year.
The liberalization of the gas market is set to start as well.
Moldovan Ship Blue Sky M Arrives in Italy
The Moldovan-flagged cargo ship Blue Sky M docked in the port of Gallipoli early on Wednesday after the Italian Navy undertook an operation to save some 700 migrants aboard, reports Deutsche Welle.
Ukrainian ballet dancers to perform in Belgrade
BELGRADE - At the very start of the new year in the spirit of the New Year and Christmas holidays, Sava Center and the Serbian National Theatre will organize a magnificent cultural event on January 16 - the ballet Nutcracker with guest stars of the Ukrainian ballet.
Cameroonian woman dies at İzmir repatriation center after being refused treatment
A Cameroonian refugee that recently gave birth in captivity died late Dec. 30 at a processing center in Ä°zmir after being forced to reside in difficult conditions despite serious health issues, according to lawyers.
Greek polling points to coalition as voters reject system
By Nikos Chrysoloras
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Morgan Stanley says hold onto your Greek bonds as election looms
By Eshe Nelson
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Eurozone no longer obliged to save Greece, Merkel ally says
Eurozone politicians are not obliged to rescue Greece as the country is no longer of systemic importance to the single currency bloc, a senior member of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party was quoted as saying.
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Loud and clear
The messages currently reaching Greece from all corners of Europe are absolutely crystal-clear.
European countries, even those in the south, are ready to demand that whichever government is elected following the snap general election on January 25 comply with and implement the pledges that Greece has already committed to as part of its international bailout program.