Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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FDI inflow into Turkey drops to $8.3 bln in first 10 months of 2017
Turkey received almost $8.3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months of the year, a drop of nearly 17 percent year-on-year, the Economy Ministry said on Dec. 21.
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Germany hopes for improvement in Turkey ties after new prisoner release
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has said Turkey’s decision to release a sixth German citizen from jail on Dec. 21 gave hope that relations between the two NATO allies could improve after plumbing new lows following last year’s failed coup attempt.
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Turkey should immediately recall ambassador to UAE after FM’s remarks: CHP head
Ankara should immediately withdraw its ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until the country’s foreign minister apologizes for his remarks accusing Fahreddin Pasha, a Medina governor and commander of the Ottoman Empire during the First World War, of “ransacking” Medina in 1916, main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader ...
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UAE FM spoiled by oil money: Turkey’s Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Dec. 21 said United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al- Nahyan was “spoiled by oil money” after the minister accused Fahreddin Pasha, a Medina governor and commander of the Ottoman Empire during the First World War, of “ransacking” Medina in 1916.
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Turkey’s wind energy sector lures $12 billion in investments in 11 years
Turkey’s wind energy sector attracted $12.3 billion in investments over the past 11 years, data from the Turkish Wind Energy Association (TUREB) showed on Dec. 21.
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‘Salt Bae’ celebrates 10 million Instagram followers with special video
The co-partner of Turkey’s global Nusr-et chain of grill houses, Nusret Gökçe, who in early 2017 became a social media phenomenon for his meat-cutting and salt-drizzling skills, has reached 10 million followers on Instagram.
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Turkish man says US wife kidnapped their twin children, partner claims abuse
A Turkish national and former tour guide identified as Umut. S. has filed a lawsuit over child kidnapping after his wife Jessica Marie S., who is a U.S. citizen, abandoned their Istanbul residence to fly back to the U.S., taking the couple’s twin children with her, daily Habertürk reported on ...
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Turkey, UAE in row over Ottoman pasha
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has blasted United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan for accusing Fahreddin Pasha, a commander in the Ottoman Empire during the First World War, of “ransacking” Medina in 1916.
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Tender held to build in idyllic natural park in Turkey’s west amid protests
A tender has been held to allow construction on a natural park in the northwestern province of Bolu, amid protests over environmental concerns.
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Turkey-Moldova trade ties ‘soar in 15 years’
The volume of trade between Turkey and Moldova rose by nine times in the last 15 years, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Hakan Cavuşoğlu said on Dec. 19 in the Moldovan capital Chisinau.
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Turkey Regrets Voting Of UN Resolution On Jerusalem
Turkey regrets the vetoing by the United States of UN Security Council resolution that called for the US declaration of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital to be withdrawn, the Turkish foreign ministry said. The United States was further isolated over President Donald Trump’s decision when it blocked a United Nations Security ...
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European bank finances gold mine development in Turkey
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has said it is providing a 40 million euro loan to finance the construction, development and operation of two mines in northwestern Turkey - the Lapseki mine in the Çanakkale province and the Ivrindi mine in the Balıkesir province.
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Turkish, Austrian foreign ministers talk over phone
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu spoke to his Austrian counterpart Karin Kneissl over the phone on Dec. 18.
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Turkish conglomerate Kibar Holding seeks to grow abroad: CEO
Turkish conglomerate Kibar Holding hopes to make investments in the United States, Europe and Africa while it looks to exit or merge some parts of its business in Turkey, chief executive Tamer Saka told Reuters.
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Turkey says regrets to see veto of UN resolution on Jerusalem
Turkey regrets the vetoing by the United States on Dec. 18 of a U.N. Security Council resolution that called for the U.S. declaration of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital to be withdrawn, the Turkish Foreign Ministry has said.
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Turkey’s leading business group slams Austria’s EU call
The Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSIAD) stated on Dec. 18 that the new Austrian government’s approach to Turkey “harmed bilateral relations and European values.”
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Turkish, Iranian, Azerbaijani FMs to meet in Baku on Dec 20
The fifth trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran will be held on Dec. 20 in the Azerbaijani capital Baku, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Dec. 18.
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Turkey attracted 30 million tourists in first 11 months of 2017
More than 30 million foreign nationals entered Turkey in the first 11 months of 2017, according to data compiled from Turkey’s migration authority has said.
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Turkey attracts 30M tourists in first 11 months of 2017
More than 30 million foreign nationals entered Turkey in the first 11 months of 2017, state-run Anadolu agency reported, citing data compiled from Turkey's migration authority on Dec. 16.
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Turkey, Russia, Iran back Syria’s territorial integrity: Russian FM
Russia, Turkey and Iran have “full understanding” of countering terrorism and preserving Syria’s territorial integrity, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Dec. 15.
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Turkey vows to continue Jerusalem push until US steps back
The efforts of the Islamic world will continue until the United States steps back from its unilateral recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Dec. 14