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Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Turkey urges Canada to review defense embargo
Turkey’s foreign minister on April 12 pushed back on Canada's defense industry embargo, urging it to review the policy, according to Turkish diplomatic sources.
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Bodrum expects threefold Russian, Ukrainian tourists
Turkey’s vacationing hotspot Bodrum is set to host foreign tourists as the town's mayor expects three times more international arrivals than in 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
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Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers speak by phone
The foreign ministers of Turkey and Egypt spoke by phone on April 10, the Turkish foreign ministry said, their first direct contact since a push by Ankara to improve strained ties between the regional powerhouses.
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Foreign envoys praise Turkey's efforts to fight virus
Turkey’s Communications Directorate on April 8 posted online interviews on Turkey’s fight against coronavirus, with the ambassadors of five different countries praising Turkey’s efforts.
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Pinterest to appoint representative to Turkey
Pinterest agreed to a requirement to appoint a local representative in Turkey as part of a new social media law that took effect in October 2020, according to a top Turkish official.
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Turkey's electricity trade volume up 53.3 pct in March
The trade volume of Turkey's day-ahead spot electricity market increased by 53.3 percent in March compared to the same month of 2020, according to data provided by Turkey's Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST).
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Turkey summons Italian envoy over remarks on Erdoğan
Turkey's Foreign Ministry on April 8 summoned the Italian ambassador to condemn the Italian premier's remarks on the country's president.
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Two US warships to sail in Black Sea until early May: Turkish ministry
Two U.S. warships will sail in the Black Sea, a Turkish Foreign Ministry official said on April 9, stressing that Washington notified Ankara 15 days ago through diplomatic channels in line with the Montreux Convention.
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Changes made to controversial ‘Code-29’ in labor law
Turkey’s Social Security Institution (SGK) has made changes in a controversial article in the labor law, widely known as Code-29, after complaints that some firms were using it to dodge a government decision that bans layoffs.
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Turkey, Uzbekistan aim to enhance trade volume to $5 bln
Turkey and Uzbekistan aim to enhance their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion, the Turkish trade minister said on April 8.
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Relations with EU in better shape: FM Çavuşoğlu
Relations between Turkey and the EU are better in the wake of a bloc summit last December and the visit of two top EU officials to the capital Ankara this week, said Turkey’s foreign minister on April 8.
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Turkish foreign minister receives Greek ambassador
Ahead of a visit next week by his Greek counterpart, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on April 7 received the Greek ambassador to Ankara.
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Turkey summons Chinese envoy over embassy's remarks
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 6 summoned the Chinese ambassador to Ankara over the Chinese Embassy’s social media posts that caused discomfort.
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Ski season in Turkish provinces continues despite warming of weather
Ski resorts in provinces across Turkey continue to attract domestic and foreign visitors despite the arrival of spring and the gradual warming of the weather.
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Turkey's e-commerce volume jumps 66 pct in 2020
The volume of e-commerce in Turkey jumped 66 percent year-on-year to 226.2 billion Turkish liras ($32 billion) in 2020, the country's trade minister announced on April 6.
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D-8 preferential trade deal key to boost ties: Turkey
The D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement can be instrumental in enhancing trade relations between the member nations and achieving a $500 billion trade target, the Turkish trade minister said on April 5.
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Corporate tax to be raised to 25 percent this year
A group of parliamentarians from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) submitted a draft law to the parliament on April 2 that proposes raising the corporate tax in Turkey from current 20 percent to 25 percent this year and then to 23 percent next year.
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Turkey committed to implementing economic reforms: Elvan
Turkey is committed to implementing economic reforms, the country’s treasury and finance minister told EU envoys on April 2.
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Turkey appoints new ambassadors to 13 countries
Turkey has appointed 13 ambassadors to foreign posts, according to the Official Gazette early on April 3.
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Turkish auto market grows 60% in Q1
Turkey's car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales grew 60% year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, an industry group announced on April 1.
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Turkey fines 10 foreign firms for illegal short selling
Turkey's capital markets watchdog imposed fines totaling 26.4 million Turkish liras ($3.25 million) on 10 foreign financial firms for unlawful short-selling transactions.