Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ISTANBUL - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party's Provincial Consultation and Assessment Meeting in Istanbul as well as a Youth Council 2023 meeting .

ISTANBUL - Galatasaray to host Fenerbahce in Istanbul football derby in Week 9 of Super Lig.

SPECIAL REPORT: Turkey: Gateway to hope for the oppressed

By Seyit Ahmet Aytac

ANKARA (AA) – Millions have been become refugees after being forcibly subjected to displacement worldwide due to conflicts, terrorism, hunger, crimes and violence.

SPAIN

MADRID - Latest developments after Madrid's move to activate measures to take control of Catalonia's semi-autonomous powers to be followed.

SLOVENIA

LJUBLJANA - Incumbent President Borut Pahor expected to win a second five-year term in Sunday's election; run-off is possible.

ITALY

ROME - Lombardy region and Venice to vote in non-binding referendums on new autonomy powers.

KOSOVO

PRISTINA - Kosovars to vote for mayors, councilors in 38 municipalities.