Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

SPECIAL REPORT: Hurdles mar Turkish energy firms eyeing Africa projects

By Ahmet Sait Akcay and Cansu Dikme

ANKARA - High financial costs, variable laws and political instability are some factors hampering efforts of Turkish firms in Africa

ISTANBUL - The 60th season of Turkish football league, Super Lig, to kick off with match between Medipol Basaksehir and Bursaspor.

GERMANY

BERLIN - UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and International Organisation for Migration Director General William Lacy Swing to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel for talks on refugee crisis and ways to address irregular migration flows.

UNITED KINGDOM

LONDON - The 16th World Athletics Championships continues in London. On the 8th day, Turkish athlete Ozkan Baltaci to compete in men's hammer throw final.