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Opposition HDP MP’s corruption remarks stir brawl in Turkish Parliament
A criticism by Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Istanbul deputy Garo Paylan to the government based on main opposition Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) accusations of the government’s alleged involvement in a multi-million dollar traffic through an off-shore company in the tax haven Isle of Man has prompted a fresh brawl to erupt in parliament.
Fiscal transparency to put an end to Switzerland’s banking secrecy practices and tax evasion by the wealthy
Switzerland has long been at the center of debates concerning black money stashed in its banks by foreign nationals who take advantage of the country’s strong banking secrecy policies.
Political turmoil over off-shore article amendment
All opposition parties have expressed their frustration over the new amendment made by SYRIZA-ANEL government regarding the article 178 of the omnibus bill passed in Greek parliament a few days ago.
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Cyclist Cavendish has 'no political agenda in Turkey'
British cyclist Mark Cavendish has said he had ?no agenda? when he left the stage during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an?s speech at an award ceremony in Istanbul on May 3.
Cavendish was called back to the stage by Erdo?an?s bodyguards as the Turkish president was giving a speech at the conclusion of the 51st Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey.
Russia ordered to pay Yukos shareholders $50 billion
The arbitration court in The Hague has ordered Russia to pay shareholders of Yukos $50 billion in compensation over its seizure of the one-time oil giant, main shareholder GML Ltd said in London on Monday.