Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Turkey runs $6.7 bln budget deficit
Turkey ran a budget deficit of 24.3 billion Turkish liras (nearly $6.7 billion) in the first seven months of 2017, Finance Minister Naci Ağbal said on Aug. 15.
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Over half of export group chiefs to change
The Constitutional Court has reversed an application by Turkey’s exporter unions to cancel a decision, which stipulates that any union chief cannot keep a presidency position more than two terms.
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Economic pressure on Turkey ‘working,’ German FM Gabriel says
Economic pressure on Turkey “is working,” German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has said, commenting on ongoing tensions between Berlin and Ankara.
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Customs officials seize excess cash from Maltese man on way to Kiev
Customs officials stationed at the airport this morning seized cash in excess of €10,000 found on a Maltese man travelling to Kiev via Istanbul. In a statement, the Customs Department said the passenger had €13,650 which he said was travelling money. The police Economic Crimes Unit was informed and the man ...
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Malta listed as one of 20 EU countries where risk of modern slavery is rising
A report on modern slavery published last Thursday has listed Malta as one of the 20 countries within the European Union were the risk of modern slavery has risen over the last year, seeing an accumulated rise in modern slavery throughout Europe. The report, titled ‘Modern Slavery Index 2017’ is ...
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Cash in excess of €10,000 seized by Customs officials at airport
Customs officials stationed at Malta International Airport this morning seized cash in of €10,000 found on a Maltese man traveling to Kiev via Istanbul.The passenger had a total of €13,650 which he claimed to be traveling money. The police’s Economic Crimes Unit was informed and the man was allowed to ...
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Hotel investments in Turkey’s Black Sea soar as Arab tourists flock to region
Hotel investments across Turkey accelerated in the first half of the year after a tough period for the tourism industry, with the country’s Black Sea region seeing a number of new hotels amid a flock of tourists from Middle Eastern markets.
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In Turkey, country-wide vaccinations help Syrian refugee children stay healthy
Source: UN Children's Fund Country: Syrian Arab Republic, TurkeyThe Ministry of Health led a team of 5,000 people, supported by UNICEF and WHO, to vaccinate more than 120,000 refugee and migrant children under the age of five.By Donatella Lorch Gaziantep, Turkey, 9 August 2017 – A crowd of mothers gathered early, parking ...
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Antalya farmer organizations protest Russia’s import restrictions by eating tomatoes
Farmer organizations in öAntalya on Aug. 14 protested Russian officials over their decision to not import fresh fruits and vegetables from Turkey, by eating tomatoes
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One Turkish citizen among 18 killed in gun attack on restaurant in Burkina Faso
A Turkish national was among at least 18 people killed in an attack in Burkina Faso by suspected jihadists, Turkey’s foreign ministry said on Aug. 14
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Customs officers seize undeclared cash from passenger travelling to Egypt
Customs officers stationed at the airport last night seized cash in excess of €10,000 found on a Libyan National traveling to Cairo.During routine cash control checks at the MIA Departure lounge, Customs Officials found cash in several currencies in the hand luggage of a Libyan national waiting to board a flight to ...
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Turkey urges US, North Korea to 'act reasonably'
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on Aug. 11 called on the U.S. and North Korea to act with reason after both countries issued mutual threats of attack, prompting fears of possible nuclear warfare.
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European bank provides $55 mln to QNB Finansbank for female entrepreneurs in Turkey
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has said it is increasing financing for its popular Women in Business program with a new $55 million loan to QNB Finansbank, a Turkish commercial bank, which will on-lend the funds to businesses either owned or run by women.
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Turkey says it is against EU sanctions on Russia
Turkey does not approve sanctions imposed on Russia by the EU over its annexation of Crimea, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said
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Arda Turan ready for return to Turkish national team
Turkey and Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan on Aug. 11 said he was ready to return to national team duty, two months after announcing his retirement from international football following a bust-up with former coach Fatih Terim.
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EBRD and Turkish bank co-finance kitchen fittings producer Ukinox
In a new joint transaction, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB) are providing 0.9 million euros of working capital to Ukinox, a dynamic manufacturer of kitchen sinks and built-in kitchen appliances in Turkey, the EBRD said in a statement on ...
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Turkey plays critical role in global energy security: Minister
Turkey is a regional power with a “critical” role in establishing energy security, Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci said on Aug. 10.
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Istanbul prosecutor seeks up to five years in jail for man who sold banned stomach pill as ‘abortion pill’
The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office has demanded up to five years in jail for a man on charges of marketing banned medicine as an “abortion pill” on various Internet sites, daily Habertürk reported on Aug. 10
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Turkish Foreign Ministry says German delegation will visit Konya air base on Sept 8
Turkey's Foreign Ministy on Aug. 10 stated that a German delegation will visit German troops stationed at the NATO air base in the Central Anatolian province of Konya on Sept. 8, accompanied by a high-level NATO official.
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Turkey slams ‘baseless’ Greek allegations on Cyprus commemoration
Turkey on Aug. 9 criticized “baseless” allegations from the Greek Foreign Ministry regarding commemoration events in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on Aug. 8, marking the 53rd anniversary of the Erenköy Resistance.
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AKP accuses Kılıçdaroğlu of becoming ‘mouthpiece of anti-Turkey lobbies’
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has intensified its criticism of main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu by accusing him of acting as “the mouthpiece of foreign lobbies operating against Turkey.”