Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Ankara slams PKK propaganda at ECHR
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has condemned the actions of PKK supporters who forcefully entered the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) premises in Strasbourg in an attempt to disseminate propaganda.
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Earthquake law being prepared for Istanbul: Minister
Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Mehmet Özhaseki has announced that his ministry is working on an earthquake law for Istanbul, which is expected to suffer major damage in a possible large-scale quake, citing that they will call an extraordinary meeting to the parliament, which is currently on summer recess.
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Municipality to promote tropical fruit production
In a bid to promote agricultural development and increase tropical fruit diversity, a project named "Hobby Garden and Tropical Fruit Promotion Center" has been initiated in the southern province of Antalya’s Alanya district.
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Ankara welcomes UN resolution on violence against Holy Books
Türkiye has welcomed a resolution adopted by the U.N. General Assembly that considers all acts of violence against Holy Books as violation of international law, in a move that comes after multiple Quran burning incidents in Sweden and Denmark that caused outrage in the Muslim world.
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Int'l defense fair IDEF kicks off in Istanbul
Türkiye's 16th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) commenced on July 25, drawing significant attention from local and foreign officials.
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Ankara condemns attack against Quran in Denmark
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the burning of a Quran in Denmark and urged the Danish authorities to take action to stop these attacks against the Muslims’ holy book.
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Türkiye working for Russia's return to grain deal negotiations
Ankara is diligently working to maintain the grain corridor to avert a potential global food crisis, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized, making an appeal for Russia to rejoin the discussions.
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Law enforcement inspect foreigners in Bursa
Following the commencement of evening inspections in Istanbul at the start of this month aimed at detecting illegal migrants, law enforcement officers have widened their scope to include nearby Bursa province.
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Over 7 million foreign tourists visit Antalya
More than 7 million foreign tourists have arrived in Antalya by air between Jan. 1 and July 18, marking a 24 percent increase from the same period of last year.
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Georgian gang lord apprehended in Istanbul
Guram Chikhladze, a Georgian national suspected of being a prominent figure within an international crime syndicate, was captured during an operation by law enforcement in Istanbul on July 17.
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Family struggles to prove child's survival after quake mix-up
A family hailing from a foreign country and residing in Mersin province is embroiled in a battle to prove that their child, Bakri Abouras, who was mistakenly registered as deceased during the February earthquakes, is indeed alive.
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Ankara criticizes UN statement on Cyprus
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized the recent statement by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which proposed a federal solution to the long-standing Cyprus problem.
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Akkuyu nuclear power plant boosts local economy
The Akkuyu nuclear power plant that is being built in the southern province of Mersin, is giving a strong boost to the local economy, according to experts and a local business leader.
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Ankara, Athens to resume confidence-building talks
Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias, have agreed in a phone call on July 5 to resume confidence-building meetings halted last year, the Turkish Foreign Ministry has announced.
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People throng historical sites of Istanbul during Eid al-Adha
Locals, as well as foreign tourists, are thronging Istanbul’s historical sites to make the most out of the long Eid al-Adha holiday, with particularly Eminönü, Hagia Sophia and Eyüpsultan witnessing a huge influx of visitors enjoying their time exploring the places and trying out traditional delicacies.
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Istanbul welcomes more than 6 mln foreign tourists
The number of foreign tourists visiting Istanbul increased by 19 percent from a year ago in the first five months of 2023 to around 6.3 million.
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UAE delegation visits Ankara to discuss investments
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently held talks in the Turkish capital to discuss investment opportunities ahead of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s expected visit to the Gulf nation.
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Anxiety levels among children on the rise: Study
An alarming 90 percent of children have expressed concerns about the welfare of their family members, 62 percent expressed fear of parental unemployment, and 57 percent expressed worries about the state of the economy, according to a recent study by Istanbul Bilgi University.
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Some 100,000 foreign tourists arrive in Antalya each day: Minister
Around 100,000 foreign tourists are arriving by air in Antalya each day, according to Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, while the number of international holidaymakers visiting the Mediterranean resort reached 5 million.
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Ankara condemns attack on Quran by Jewish settlers
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the recent attack on Islam’s holy book of Quran in the city of Urif, located in the Palestinian territories under Israeli occupation.
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Ankara condemns Israel’s new settlement plan in West Bank
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has condemned Israeli authorities for their decision to speed up illegal settlement activities and plan new constructions in West Bank.