Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Turkey makes best use of soft power: Turkish FM
Turkey’s foreign minister on May 11 touted the nation’s benevolent and skillful use of soft power.
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Turkey expects ‘good amount’ from cash repatriation scheme: Finance minister
The Turkish economy will be mobilized with the new cash repatriation scheme which is expected to draw huge amount of money although the government does not target a specific amount, Finance Minister Naci Ağbal has said, according to a report by state-run Anadolu Agency.
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Senior ISIL officials captured after apprehension of leading member in Turkey: Foreign Ministry
A Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson has confirmed that a senior Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) member, who had been hiding in Turkey, was captured in a complex cross-border sting carried out by the Iraqi, Turkish and American intelligence agencies.
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Turkey ‘concerned’ over developments in Yemen’s Socotra, Foreign Ministry says
Ankara on May 10 expressed concerns over the recent developments on Yemen’s Socotra Island after the United Arab Emirates dispatched its military to the island last week.
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Foreign exchange rates to stabilize soon: Turkish minister
Foreign exchange rates will stabilize at a point where it should be and Turkey will ease the loss in its currency’s value, Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci has said.
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Turkey is ready for Euro 2024: Football Federation
As a candidate country to host the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, Turkey has completed all the necessary investments into new stadiums, transportation, hotels and infrastructure, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has said.
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Foreign Ministry slams UN statement questioning Turkey’s motives in snap polls
The Foreign Ministry has slammed the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for questioning the Turkish government’s motives in calling snap elections on June 24, rescheduled to be held under the state of emergency a year-and-a-half before the original date.
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Ankara plans to lure back capital deposited abroad by Turks in new scheme
Ankara is working on a new cash repatriation law to bring Turkish citizens’ assets abroad back to the country, Finance Minister Naci Ağbal has said.
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German firm may finish construction halted after Turkey’s coup attempt: Fund head
The state fund that manages seized companies is in advanced talks with a German firm about completing building projects halted after the 2016 coup attempt, the head of the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund of Turkey (TMSF) said on May 8.
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Turkey to receive first F-35 fighter from US next month
The United States will deliver the first F-35 joint strike fighter to Turkey on June 21 as part of a longstanding partnership between the two allies, despite attempts by the U.S. Congress to block the procurement of such weaponry to the Turkish government.
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Turkey will continue to trade with Iran: Minister
Turkey will continue to trade with Iran as much as possible and will not be answerable to anyone else, Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci vowed on May 8, as U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was withdrawing from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
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Turkey: US decision on Iran deal an ‘unfortunate step’
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry stated on May 8 that the United States’ decision to unilaterally withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal was an “unfortunate step.”
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Turkey’s EU minister Çelik meets German counterpart Roth
Turkey’s EU Minister Ömer Çelik met his German counterpart Michael Roth on May 8 at a working lunch, as Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu will pay a visit to Germany in the coming days.
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Turkey eyes $1B gaming exports in 2018: Minister
Turkey's game developing sector aims exports worth $1 billion this year after breaking consecutive records, state-run Anadolu Agency reported, quoting Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci.
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CEO of Turkey’s ‘indigenous car’ venture to be announced
The CEO of a joint venture founded by five local firms to produce Turkey’s first domestically-produced car will be announced on May 11, Science, Industry and Technology Minister Faruk Özlü has said.
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Greece: Turkey’s bid to legitimize territory claims is wrong
Turkey’s efforts to legitimize “illegal” claims on Greek sovereign territory are doomed to fail because they’re contrary to international law, Greece’s foreign minister said on May 7.
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Turkey says will retaliate if US halts weapons sales
Turkey will retaliate if the United States halts weapons sales to the country, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on May 6.
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U.S. lawmakers set $717 billion defense bill with eye on Turkey, Russia, China
U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers released details on May 4 of a $717 billion annual defense policy bill, including efforts to compete with Russia and China and a measure to temporarily halt weapons sales to Turkey.
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Turkish Deputy PM Bozdağ meets ministers of seven countries in Dhaka
Turkey’s deputy prime minister on May 5 met ministers of seven countries on the sidelines of the 45th Session of Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
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Iraqi foreign minister looks to boost ties in Ankara
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on May 4 met his Iraqi counterpart Ibrahim al-Jaafari in capital Ankara as part of his official visit to Turkey.
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Austrian minister thanks Turkey for resuming excavations
Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl on May 3 thanked Turkey for allowing Austrian archeologists to resume their excavations in the ancient city of Ephesus in western Turkey.