Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Italian Trade Agency head praises Turkish economy
Despite the loss of confidence among some Italian companies due to political turmoil in the country, Turkey remains an attractive market for Italy, according to the head of the Italian Trade Agency
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Turkey’s trade deficit falls 17 pct in first eight months of 2016 thanks to oil slump
Turkey’s foreign trade gap declined 17.3 percent in the first eight months of the year to $37.5 billion compared to the same period of 2015, mainly thanks to the ongoing oil slump
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Turkey ready to cooperate with Russia on Syrian cease-fire, aid: Turkish FM
Turkey was “more than ready” to cooperate with Russia on a new Syrian cease-fire and the delivery of humanitarian assistance if Moscow was willing to do so, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Sept. 29
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Foreign arrivals to Turkey plunge 38 pct in August
The number of foreigners visiting Turkey fell 37.96 percent year-on-year to 3.1 million in August from 5.1 million a year earlier, with dramatic declines in arrivals from Western countries, Asian nations and Russia, temporary data from the Tourism Ministry showed on Sept. 29.
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German ministry says mother, baby escape from Syria to Turkey
A German woman who was kidnapped in war-torn Syria last year and gave birth while in captivity escaped with her baby to Turkey on Sept.28, the German foreign ministry said
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Putin may visit Turkey in October: Kremlin
The Kremlin said on Sept. 28 that preparations were under way for President Vladimir Putin to visit Turkey in October, a further sign that Moscow is keen to restore full political, trade and economic ties with Ankara
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Turkey to draw lessons from Moody’s cuts, reforms underway: Minister
Turkeish Finance Minister Ağbal vows structural measures after Moody’s downgrade. The minister sees growth below 4 percent this year before a better 2017. Strengthening rule of law is critical, he says
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Boris wins Turkish hearts and minds
The visit by British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to Ankara was bound to be one of the most difficult in his career.
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‘Cold of Kalandar’ is Turkey’s Oscar entry
Director Mustafa Kara’s “Kalandar Sogugu” (Cold of Kalandar) was selected Sept. 27 as Turkey’s nominee for the Foreign Language Academy Award entry.
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Iranian FM holds unscheduled talks with Turkish officials
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Ankara on Sept. 28, in an unscheduled trip to the capital on his way back to Tehran from a visit to New York for the U.N. General Assembly, and discussed the Syrian crisis with Turkish officials, diplomatic sources told Hürriyet Daily News
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Turkey, UK satellite companies sign partnership deal
U.K.-based satellite communications company Inmarsat and Turkey’s satellite operator TurkSat have signed a partnership agreement to collaborate in the satellite service, maritime communication, defense and aerospace sectors.
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UK’s Johnson voices hopes for ‘jumbo’ free trade deal with Turkey, praising Turkish-made products
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said he hoped for a “jumbo” new free trade deal with Turkey after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, praising the quality of Turkey-made products - including his washing machine at home.
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Turkey, Iran want ‘gradual’ free trade deal: Iranian official
A leading Iranian economy official in Ankara has said Turkey and Iran have been in talks to increase the number of items within the scope of their preferential trade deal and the two sides will sign a free trade deal if these items hit 265.
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Junking Turkey
Everyone agrees that if the coup attempt on July 15 had succeeded, Turkey’s economy would have gone into a tailspin.
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British FM Johnson opens Turkey visit in refugee town
British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson paid a visit to the southeastern province of Gaziantep on Sept. 26, holding a series of meetings with Turkish officials and Syrians taking refuge in government camps
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Turkish markets, lira seeking recovery after Moody’s rating cut
Turkey’s markets and currency were seeking recovery after shares tumbled 4 percent and bonds and the Turkish Lira weakened sharply on Sept. 26, the first trading day after Moody’s cut its credit rating to “junk,” raising risks of an outflow of foreign funds and a squeeze on external borrowing.
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Turkish markets slide after Moody’s cuts Turkey rating to ‘junk’
Turkish shares tumbled 4 percent while bonds and the lira also weakened sharply on Sept. 26 after ratings agency Moody’s cut Turkey’s sovereign rating to “junk,” triggering fears of an outflow of foreign funds
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British FM arrives in Gaziantep to visit Syrian refugees
British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson arrived in the southeastern province of Gaziantep on Sept. 26 as a part of his two-day trip to Turkey to visit Syrian refugees, state-run Anadolu Agency has reported
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British FM due to visit Ankara for solidarity after failed coup
British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson is to visit Ankara between Sept. 25-27 to express solidarity after the failed July 15 coup, according to a written statement issued by Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sept. 25.
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Turkey’s top business group lobbies in Germany to restore confidence
Turkey’s largest business group on Sept. 23 sought to assure German businesspeople on the political and economic stability in the country following the failed July 15 coup attempt
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Turkey condemns civilian deaths in Syrian airstrikes on Aleppo
Turkey has condemned the recent attacks carried out by the Syrian regime and “its supporters” against Aleppo, which killed over 300 civilians, injuring hundreds more, the country’s Foreign Ministry has said in a written statement.