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Representatives from Ankara warn the UN and seek military intervention of the NATO member countries. But there are those who suspect that the bombs were thrown by anti-Assad rebels to provoke war in the region.

A bomb attack on an armored military vehicle and exchange of fire between PKK militants and soldiers. A dozen dead, and many wounded. The Kurdish question becomes increasingly violent in its clash with Ankara, but also inside its own ranks.

A child and passersby victims of blast. PKK attacks usually target armed forces. Area of explosion close to Turkish-Syrian boarder, a collection point for refugees fleeing from war in Syria.

The Ecumenical Patriarch is opposed to the proposal of the Vice-President Bulent Arinc because there is "no need" for worship. Bartholomew is also supported by the head of the Muslim community, who points out the many mosques, which remain largely empty. Regarding minorities, the government is Turkish makes "one step forward, one step back." Anti-conformist sentiments on the up.

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople is concerned about the situation in the country and the fate of the Syrian Christian community. Pain for the rest of the Middle East, Nigeria and Sudan. Need to combat religious fundamentalism manipulated for political purposes. "A crime committed in the name of religion is a crime against religion."

As Assad's regime crumbles, an autonomous Kurdish region is emerging in northern Syria on good terms with the PKK. Having turned against Assad, Erdogan now fears the birth of a "terrorist-friendly" Kurdish state. For Turkey, the time has come to meet the needs of its minorities.

In his Easter message, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople denounces the reckless search for material goods and material well-being, which hides fear of death, killing others. The real "fountain of immortality" already exists and is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians follow the risen Christ and do his work in charity.

The school is located in Istanbul's historic neighbourhood of Pera, once inhabited by the city's Christians. The ecumenical patriarch wants the return of three churches confiscated by Ataturk's government, and the legal recognition of the Orthodox Church as well as the right to use the title of 'ecumenical patriarch', something the government in Ankara does not allow.

The Turkish foreign minister visits the Fanar: Turkey wants to show a change and more respect towards non-Muslim minorities. Discussions will focus on the situation of Christians in Syria, where fear for the future dominates. Turkey is among countries pushing for the fall of Assad.

It 's the first time ever. The Commission in charge of the reform has listened to the Ecumenical Patriarch. Bartholomew spoke of the sufferings of those who, although a citizen of this country, suffer discrimination and seek equality, even in funding previously granted only to the Muslim majority.

The accusation of coup d’État against Ilker Basbug, much disliked by the Kurdish community, comes soon after the air force bomb Kurdish smugglers, killing 35.

In his Christmas message the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, makes a powerful statement that only by accepting the Child Jesus, can the world return to its original beauty and peace. A world that rejects God makes war or prepares for war.