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Turkey's population increases to 80 million due to refugees

Turkey's population increases to 80 million due to refugees

The director of the Migration Service under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkey, Atilla Toros, said that the country's population, taking into account the refugees from the Middle East, has exceeded 80 million …

Netherlands takes presidency of EU Council

Netherlands takes presidency of EU Council

Today the EU presidency moved to the Netherlands from Luxembourg. The President's program in the Netherlands includes such priorities as migration and international security. "Instability on the borders of Europe is reflected …

Has Ankara achieved visa-free regime from Brussels?

Has Ankara achieved visa-free regime from Brussels?

The EU may introduce a visa-free regime with Turkey in autumn 2016, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said. "We attach great importance to the process of the visa liberalization. If all conditions are met, I …

Brussels doubts in Ankara’s conscientiousness

Brussels doubts in Ankara’s conscientiousness

Today the newspaper London Guardian published an article, which sets out the views of the European officials regarding the upcoming EU-Turkey summit, dedicated to addressing the migration issues. The European politicians have expressed doubts …

European Commission criticizes Turkish rule of law

European Commission criticizes Turkish rule of law

A new report by the European Commission on Turkey's progress towards accession to the EU has stated that the country has "negative trends" in relation to compliance with the rule of law, freedom of expression and assembly by the ...

Russia approves state migration policy concept

Russia approves state migration policy concept

Russia has approved the second phase of the state migration policy concept, which is to be implemented from 2016 to 2020, the official website of the government said. "The plan provides the implementation of programs within …

Did Berlin and Ankara agree?

Did Berlin and Ankara agree?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to Turkey for talks with Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may be characterized as an emergency measure, which Germany …

Will refugees force Europe to make peace with Russia?

Will refugees force Europe to make peace with Russia?

The Western media are writing more and more about the impact of the flow of the refugees from the Middle East on the minds of those in power in the European Union in terms of relations with Russia. From the point of view of European …

Main carrier of illegal immigrants to Europe eliminated

Main carrier of illegal immigrants to Europe eliminated

Libyan media reported today about the elimination of Salah al-Mascoutah, the leader of a criminal gang engaged in transporting the illegal immigrants to Europe. Al-Mascoutah along with his guard was attacked near a medical center in Tripoli. …