Romania anti-government protests grow over corruption decree
Romanian capital, Bucharest, has seen one of its largest ever anti-governmental protests after a decree was passed…
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Erdogan vows to forge ahead with contested Gezi Park project
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that a controversial redevelopment of an Istanbul park that…
Unofficial numbers: Around 240 arrested over Monday protests in Egypt
An Egyptian activist group tracking protester arrests has said that 239 people were arrested around Egypt on…
Activist Mohamed Sultan sentenced to Life in Prison
An Egyptian criminal court sentenced a dual U.S.-Egyptian citizen on a monthslong hunger strike to life in prison…
Bomb Explodes at Upper Egypt Railway Station, No Casualties
A bomb exploded early Thursday morning in Upper Egypt's Kom Ombo railway station, Al-Ahram Arabic news website…
Egypt Banks Prepare for June 30 Nationwide Protest Rallies
Demand for the dollar stops and stock rises amidst continued tight liquidity.A state of caution and anticipation…
HSBC Bank Limits Cash Withdrawals As Protests Take Off
A major bank in Egypt, HSBC limits daily cash withdrawals and deposits as pro- and anti-government protests grip…
Turkish Union Federation to Call General Strike after Police Raid
One of Turkey's main public sector labor unions said it would call a general strike for Monday after riot police…
Erdogan makes conciliatory move to end Turkish protests
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan told protesters on Friday he would put redevelopment plans for an Istanbul…
Events May Affect Turkish Financial Markets
Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Thursday. The lira firmed to 2.1892…
