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14 May 13

Bosnia, Serbia and Turkey Sign Trade Agreement

Economy and trade ministers from Ankara, Belgrade and Sarajevo formally agreed to improve economic ties in an attempt to boost mutual trade.

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01 May 13

Turks Bewitch The Balkans With Their Addictive Soaps

Turkish soaps have replaced Latin American shows as must-sees for many TV viewers in the Balkans - tapping into nostalgia for a system of family values that people in the region have lost, and lament. 

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10 Apr 13

‘Mother Turkey’ Stays Shy of Investing in Bosnia

Beyond the florid talk of Turkish-Bosniak brotherhood, there is little sign that Turkey is taking much economic interest in Bosnia, or developing into a diplomatic force there.

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18 Mar 13

Turks Sound Wary Over KEK Upgrades

While Kosovo’s power company expects the new Turkish grid owner to underwrite more than 400,000 euro in recently agreed upgrades, the consortium is making no commitments.

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18 Sep 12

Turkish TV Inspires Croats to Rebuild Old Bridge

A Turkish soap opera has inspired locals in the Croatian city of Osijek to mull rebuilding the wooden Ottoman-era bridge that once spanned the river Drava.

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17 Jul 12

Macedonia’s Tallest Towers Arise in Skopje

Construction of four 42-storey skyscrapers, set to be the tallest buildings in Macedonia, started on Monday in Skopje.

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21 May 12

Turkish Support for Macedonia's NATO Bid Riles Greece

As Turkey contemplates raising Macedonia’s NATO accession bid at the alliance's Chicago summit, Greek remains adamant that it will block any attempt to force its hand.

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09 Apr 12

Albania's Berisha Courts Turkish Alliance

As the government of Sali Berisha continues to be shunned by the EU for its poor rule of law record and pervasive corruption, Tirana turns to its former imperial ruler for support.

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13 Mar 12

Turks to Build Underground Boulevard in Skopje

Turkey's Limak group is to start building a kilometre-long underground street in Macedonia's capital, aimed at easing traffic.

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27 Dec 11

Turkish Soaps Drive Macedonians To Istanbul

Turkish soap operas lure increasing numbers of Macedonian tourists to Istanbul, where they hope to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars.

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17 Oct 11

Turkey Mediates Between Serbia's Battling Muslims

Ankara is getting involved in a fresh bid to end the four-year schism between Serbia's two Islamic communities.

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30 Sep 11

Turkey's Erdogan Cements Ties to Macedonia

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan is paying an official visit to Skopje, aimed at closening the already warm political and economic links between the two countries.

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18 Jul 11

Bulgarian, Turkish PMs Urge Launch of Nabucco

The prime ministers of Bulgaria and Turkey have expressed a mutual desire to fast-track construction of the Nabucco pipeline.

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10 Jun 11

Bulgaria, Turkey Agree to Speed Up Gas Grid Connection

Bulgaria and Turkey have agreed to speed up the construction of a gas grid interconnection between the two countries, their energy ministers said on Thursday.

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10 May 11

Turkish Health Sector Eyes Balkan Market

Turkey has emerged as a key health tourist destination for Balkan citizens unable to access, or pay for, medical treatment at home.