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Turkish team Eczac?ba?? VitrA has beaten the Russian side Dinamo Krasnodar 3-1 to win the final game of the FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship Zurich 2015.

According to a statement released at the championship's website May 10, this was the Turkish club Eczac?ba?? VitrA's maiden title win.

The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra (BIPO) will be on the stage in Istanbul with the participation of Grammy award-winning pianist and composer Michel Camilo on March 19.

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has proposed to designate an official "state emblem" for the Republic of Turkey, stating that such an emblem would contribute to the "institutional personality of the state."

Visa policies are causing Turkey to become a way station for refugees from around the world hoping to cross into Europe, a parliamentary report says Turkey has increasingly become a bridge for human trafficking, as citizens of developing countries exploit its visa exemption policies to use its territory as a stepping stone to reach Europe, according to a parliamentary report.

Oscar de la Renta, one of the most sought-after fashion designers of the last half century, died on Monday at the age of 82.

The New York Times said de la Renta died of complications from cancer.

VIENNA - Serbia's Victor Troicki defeated victor Estrella from the Dominican Republic 6-0 6-3 in the 1st round of an ATP tournament in Vienna on Tuesday.

His opponent in the 2nd round will be the winner of the match between Czech Lukas Rosol and Slovak Lukas Lacki.

Photo Tanjug, M. Jelesijevic (archive)

Turkey has advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIBA Basketball World Cup after seeing off the Dominican Republic 77-64 on Sept. 4 to finish second in Group C behind the unbeaten United States and set up a date with Australia on Sept. 7.

Turkey took second in Group C at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup after a 77-64 win over third placed Dominican Republic with Oğuz Savaş leading the way with 15 points. 

The Turkish national team will face Australia in the last 16, who were beaten by Angola 91-83 but gave a rest to two of their top players, Joe Ingles and Aron Baynes.        

Turkish national basketball team started the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in fussy style after beating New Zealand 76-73 in Group C game in the Spanish city of Bilbao on Aug. 30.
     
The “Tall Blacks” were the dominating side in the first half of the game, which saw the Oceanian side grasping a double-digit lead at the end of the second quarter: 38-28.
    

Host Spain and titleholder the United States are among the favorites for the 2014 Basketball World Cup title, while Turkey is also hopeful The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup starts on Aug. 30 with host Spain planning to dethrone the United States, and Turkey hoping to make a good impact away from home.