An authoritative summary of 2014 in Turkey

January 02 2015 09:36:33

An authoritative summary of 2014 in Turkey

In this combination of three photographs, ruling AKP supporters celebrate Erdoğan's election as president on Aug 10 (Left - Anadolu Agency), 49 Turkish hostages held by extremist militants in Iraq for 101 days arrive in Ankara after they were released on Sept 20 (Bottom right - Anadolu Agency) and a man kisses his son who was rescued after an explosion hit a coal mine in Soma on May 13 (Top right - AFP Photo / Bülent Kılıç).

Parliament set to debate legislative omnibus bill

Former İYİ Party lawmaker launches new party

CHP leader criticizes government’s stance on Kurdish issue

İYİ Party leader slams Bahçeli over Öcalan remarks

MHP leader calls on PKK to surrender arms

Parliament set to address busy agenda this week

CHP leader to visit country’s southeast in key tour

WORLD

Harris, Trump clash over 'violent rhetoric'

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and election rival Donald Trump traded barbs across battleground states on Friday before converging on Wisconsin's biggest city for competing rallies, creating a dramatic split-screen image in the final days of a volatile presidential race.

ECONOMY

S&P raises Türkiye's rating to BB- with stable outlook

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek welcomed Standard & Poor's (S&P) decision to raise Türkiye's credit rating, highlighting the country's unique achievement of receiving two-notch upgrades from three major credit rating agencies this year.

SPORTS

Rodri wins men's Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid boycott

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, but Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony.