Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Turkey’s economy to grow by 4.8 pct in next five years: Fitch
Turkey’s economy is expected to grow by 4.8 percent annually on average in the next five years, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Jan. 5, citing global ratings agency Fitch Ratings.
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Turkish FM calls for ‘fresh start’ in Turkey-Germany relationship
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu called on Jan. 5 for a “fresh start” in Turkey’s relationship with Germany, holding out the prospect of closer economic cooperation, particularly in transport and energy, if ties are improved.
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Turkey, US joint working group on legal affairs to meet Jan 23
A joint Turkey-U.S. working group composed of interior, justice and foreign ministry officials will hold their first meeting on Jan. 23 in Ankara to discuss the row over ongoing court cases in both countries that strained bilateral ties at the end of 2017.
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Only Trump and Netanyahu support Iran protests: Turkey
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has singled out United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as two sole leaders expressing support to the Iranian protestors while rejecting any foreign intervention in Iran’s internal affairs.
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Foreign Oscar nominees screened at Istanbul Modern
Istanbul Modern Cinema will present a program of films nominated for the “Best Foreign Language Film” category at the 90th Oscars ceremony between Jan. 11 and 21.
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Tender held for construction in natural park in Turkey’s Bolu cancelled, mayor says
A tender held on Dec. 19 for construction projects in a natural park in the northwestern province of Bolu has been cancelled after protests over environmental concerns, Bolu Mayor Aladdin Yılmaz has said.
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Turkey’s trade deficit widens 38 percent to $77 billion in 2017: Ministry
Turkey’s trade deficit widened by 37.5 percent last year to $77.1 billion, data from the Customs and Trade Ministry showed on Jan. 2.
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Two suitcases filled with khat drug seized at Istanbul Atatürk Airport
Law enforcement officials seized more than 34 kilograms of khat, a traditional African herbal stimulant, in Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport on Jan. 2.
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Turkey expresses concerns over violent protests in Iran
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry expressed concerns on Jan. 2 over violence that erupted on Dec. 28 in Iran, stressing that violence and provocations must be avoided in Iran.
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Turkey eyes better ties with Germany in 2018: Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu
Turkey believes ties with Germany will improve in 2018 after a year of strained relations in 2017, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said, calling on European countries to stop what he called “Turkey-bashing trends.” and stop attacking President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.”
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Turkey will continue ‘active and bold’ foreign policy in 2018: Erdoğan
Turkey will not be fully secure if it fails to help resolve conflicts in its region, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, vowing to continue pursuing a “more active and bold” foreign policy in 2018.
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Turkey saved $11 billion through infrastructure projects in 2016: Ministry
Turkey saved $11 billion in 2016 through public-private partnership in infrastructural investments made between 2003 and 2016, Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications Minister Ahmet Arslan said on Dec. 29.
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ISIL’s so-called “Raqqa prosecutor” caught in Turkey’s southeast
Law enforcement officials caught a key figure, the so-called “Raqqa prosecutor,” of the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) in the southern province of Şanlıurfa on Dec. 30.
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Turkey’s former President Gül responds to criticism from AKP
Former President Abdullah Gül responded to criticism from within the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) against his views on a controversial recent state of emergency decree law, saying it is his duty to comment on important matters.
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Over 30 mln foreigners visited Turkey in first 11 months of 2017
Turkey attracted 30.7 million foreign visitors in the first 11 months of 2017, amid a skyrocketing rise in the number of Russian arrivals in the country, the Culture and Tourism Ministry announced on Dec. 29.
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Myanmar frees journalists working for Turkish state broadcaster
Myanmar on Dec. 29 freed two journalists working for Turkey’s state broadcaster, their local interpreter and a driver after they completed a two-month jail sentence for violating an aircraft law by filming with a drone, a prison official said.
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Turkey, China vow to boost trade, tourism relations
Turkish and Chinese officials vowed to increase relations between the two countries, especially on trade and tourism, during a meeting in the Turkish capital Ankara on Dec. 28.
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Private equity firm launches healthcare fund, eyeing various markets including Turkey
TVM Capital Healthcare Partners, a Dubai-based private equity business, has launched a $250 million fund to invest in areas ranging from cancer to pharmaceuticals in markets including the Gulf, Turkey, Egypt, India and Singapore, a senior executive told Reuters.
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Euro bank supports Turkish renewable projects with $85 million loan to TSKB
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has said in response to growing demand for green energy it is providing an $85 million loan to the Industry Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB) to finance private mid-cap companies investing in renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Turkey.
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Turkish trade with Tunisia must be balanced: Minister
Tunisia makes $200 million of the $1.1 billion trade between Turkey and Tunisia, while Turkey makes $900 million, but this imbalance can be fixed by raising the total, Turkey’s Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci said late on Dec. 27.
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Japanese foreign minister visits Turkey
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Dec. 28 paid an official visit to Turkey