Euthenics
Vocational Schooling Decline Causes Romania Skills Shortage
Only 1.4 per cent of Romanian pupils are currently enrolled in vocational schools, which is not enough to supply the labour market with skilled workers, human resources experts and company representatives have warned.
Turkish PM to be guest of honor at leading int'l halal tourism conference
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu will be the guest of honor to inaugurate the world's biggest international halal tourism conference, the organizers of the conference said in a written statement on April 28.
Health Ministry writes off provider's debt to state hospitals
Over 3 billion euros of debts owed by state healthcare provider EOPYY to Greek public hospitals will be written off, following an amendment submitted in Parliament on Monday by the Health Ministry and aimed at putting the beleaguered organization's finances in order.
At least 415 Turks died in work accidents in first three months of year: Report
At least 415 workers have died in the first three months of 2016, according to a monthly report recently released by a non-governmental organization dealing with worker health and safety issues, with at least 157 worker deaths in March alone.
Sewage discharged in Aegean at touristic resort town of Ayval?k
Sewage from Turkey's popular tourism resort town of Ayval?k has been discharged into the Aegean since Dec. 17, allegedly due to a debt of 4.4 million Turkish Liras owed by the municipalities of Ayval?k and Bal?kesir to a wastewater treatment facility.
Greek Parliament Legalizes Same-Sex Civil Unions
The Greek parliament has passed a bill legalizing same-sex civil partnerships.
The law adopted on Tuesday night seeks to address omissions in 2008 legislation that recognized cohabitation for unmarried, but not same-sex couples. In 2013, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that excluding same-sex couples from the cohabitation legislation was discriminatory.
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Turkey's Changemakers: Daddy, tell me a story
Nurten Akku? became the third Changemaker of the seventh season of the Sabanc? Foundation Turkey's Changemakers Program, which shares "the extraordinary stories of unique people" who contribute to social development.
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Government decided three VAT rates for private education
The government decided to impose VAT on private education at different rates ranging from 0% for kindergartens to 13% for private primary and secondary schools.
The decision was made during a joint session of the Government Council for Economic Policy and the Government Council for Social Policy with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attending and chairing.
VIDEO: Controversial Istanbul creek begins to flow black again
The water of a controversial creek on Istanbul's Asian side, which had seen an improvement in quality following a recent cleaning project spurred by a local protest, has quickly returned to its original polluted state.
Kurba?al?dere Creek in Istanbul's central Kad?köy district has once again started to emit a foul odor and turned black after heavy rainfalls increased its flow rate.
Veran Matic: HEALTH AND EDUCATION PRESENT OUR PRIORITIES
B92 Fund was recognized again in 2015 as one of the most important initiatives when it comes to CSR activities.