ARCHIVE - 16 July 2016

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President: Stability, Peace in Turkey Are of Primary Importance for Bulgaria

In a press statement released in connection with the unsuccessful attempt for coup carried out by a group within the Turkish military overnight, President Rosen Plevneliev said that Turkey is a good neighbour and strategic partner of Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 09:30

Bulgaria Has Deployed 230 Troops to Border with Turkey

Bulgaria has deployed 230 troops to reinforce border police patrolling along the border with Turkey as pressure on the border could be expected to increase in view of the unsuccessful attempt for coup carried out by a group within the Turkish military ove

Politics » Defense | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 16:04

World

Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Nice Bastille Day Attack

Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the attack in the French coastal city of Nice, which claimed the lives of at least 84 people and left around fifty other critically injured on Thursday evening.

World | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 11:59

More Than 2800 Arrested, 2700 Judges Dismissed after Turkey Coup Attempt

Some 2839 Turkish Armed Forces officers have been arrested as of Saturday evening, less than 24 hours after an attempted coup d'etat in Turkey was thwarted, officials say.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 23:01

Large-Scale Arrests of Soldiers, Purge of Judges Take Place in Turkey After Failed Coup

Large-scale arrests of soldiers and purge of judges have taken place in Turkey after the unsuccessful attempt for a coup carried out by a group within the Turkish military overnight.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 17:23

Heads of Turkish Air Force, Fleet Reportedly Held Hostage by Coup Plotters

Turkey's commander of the air force, General Abidin Unal as well as Fleet Commander Veysel Kosele have reportedly been held hostage by participants in the unsuccessful attempt for coup carried out by a group within the Turkish military overnight.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 15:06

Eight Participants in Turkey's Military Coup Seek Asylum in Greece

Eight suspected participants in the unsuccessful attempt for coup carried out by a group within the Turkish military overnight, have sought political asylum in Greece.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 14:24

Airspace Over Turkey's Marmara Region Reportedly Closed to Civilian Flights

The airspace over Turkey's northwestern region of Marmara has reportedly been closed to civilian flights.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 13:40

Turkey Reopens Checkpoints Along Border with Bulgaria

Turkey has reopened checkpoints along the border with Bulgaria, which had been closed during the unsuccessful attempt for coup carried out by a group within the Turkish military overnight.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 12:36

Clashes During Attempted Coup in Turkey Leave Over 100 Military, 47 Civilians Dead

The number of people killed in the unsuccessful attempt for coup carried out by a group within the Turkish military overnight has increased to 150.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 10:52

Officials Have No Information on Bulgarians Injured During Attempted Coup in Turkey

Following an extraordinary meeting with the heads of the security agencies early on Saturday, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said that there is no information on any Bulgarian citizens injured during the unsuccessful attempt for coup carried out by group wi

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 10:15

Erdogan: Military Not Governing Country after Coup Attempt

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said it is the elected government, and not the Turkish military, that is governing the country.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 06:41

Turkey Coup Death Toll Rises to 60 - President's Office

At least 60 people have been killed in Turkish capital Ankara, officians in the country say.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 05:47

Hundreds of Armed Forces' Members Detained over Turkey Coup Attempt

At least 754 members of Turkey's armed forces have been detained across the country amid an attempted coup d'etat in the country, state-run Anadoly agency has said.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 05:15

Bulgaria Following Turkey Coup Attempt with Anxiety

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said his country is following closely the developments in Turkey.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 04:50

Turkey Coup Attempt Foiled, PM Says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the situation in Turkey is under control afrer an attempt to stage a coup d'etat by a military group.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 04:27

Bulgarian Authorities Closely Monitor Situation in Turkey – PM Borisov

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov assured early on Saturday that Bulgarian authorities are closely monitoring the situation in neighbouring Turkey where a group within the military is reported as attempting a coup.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 01:24

Group Within Turkish Military Attempts Coup

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim informed late on Friday that a group within the Turkish military had attempted a coup.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 00:31

Novinite Insider

Zeynep Kandur: In Some Ways Coup Did Turkey a Favour

Novinite is asking Turkish journalists and scholars to comment on the develomnents in the aftermath of a coup attempt in the night of Friday into Saturday that authorities say has been largely thwarted.

Novinite Insider | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 12:55

Sezin ?ney: Turkey Coup Attempt Was Question of Time

Novinite is asking Turkish journalists and scholars to comment on the develomnents in the aftermath of a coup attempt in the night of Friday into Saturday that authorities say has been largely thwarted.

Novinite Insider | July 16, 2016, Saturday // 12:55
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