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TPF Announces the Establishment of the Istanbul Fund

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Turkish Philanthropy Funds is devastated and deeply saddened by yesterday's terrorist attack in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul is an embodiment of freedom and peace, and represents the timeless values of human progress. Yet, today these values were taken over by fear. We know that these ideals are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism and fear will be replaced by calm, bravery and life as Istanbul knew it. Until then, as Turkish Philanthropy Funds, we'd like to give a hand to Istanbul by establishing the #IstanbulFund to support the victims, their loved ones and our community at large.

June 29, 2016
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Hillary Clinton Statement on Istanbul Terrorist Attack

Following today’s terrorist attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, the third-largest airport in Europe, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement: "Terrorists have struck again in the heart of one of our NATO allies—and all Americans stand united with the people of Turkey against this campaign of hatred and violence. Already, stories of heroism on the part of Turkish police are emerging, as their quick actions to confront the suspects may have prevented an even worse tragedy.

June 29, 2016
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Israel and Turkey End Six-year Stand-off with Deal on Gaza Flotilla Killings

The Mavi Marmara arriving in Istanbul in 2010 Credit: Mustafa Ozer/AFP

Israel and Turkey have finalised a deal to end the six-year diplomatic rift that began when Israeli commandos killed nine Turkish activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla in 2010. The agreement, which came after months of negotiations and encouragement by the US, restores full diplomatic ties between the two countries and opens the path for a major natural gas deal. Israel agreed to pay $20 million (£14.8 million) in compensation to the families of the dead and wounded activists and in return the families agreed to drop any future claims against the Israeli military.

June 27, 2016
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Chobani Makes Its First Move Out Of The Dairy Aisle

Chobani is a name that has become synonymous with Greek yogurt. But the New York based company is hoping to soon be known for its snack dips as well. To promote its new line of Meze dips, Chobani rented a $12 million townhouse in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan and then transformed the luxury home into a lush habitat of indoor gardens, walls and chandeliers covered in vegetation, and of course, a full stock of Chobani products.