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Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Top Turkish diplomat welcomes new envoys to Ankara
Turkey's foreign minister on Jan. 4 welcomed the new ambassadors of China, Bangladesh, Sweden, Japan, and Sudan.
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Turkey's exports top $169.5 bln in 2020
Turkey's exports reached $169.5 billion in 2020, the trade minister announced on Jan. 5, citing preliminary data.
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2021 could be year of IPOs for BİST, says official
As 700,000 domestic investors opened accounts at Borsa Istanbul (BİST) in 2020 and foreign investor flows returned since early November 2020, well over 20 initial public offerings (IPOs) can take place this year, according to the Turkish Capital Markets Association (TSPB) head Tevfik Eraslan.
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Volkswagen's decision politically motivated: Minister
Turkey's industry minister said on Jan. 3 that the decision by Volkswagen to pull out investments from the country was politically motivated.
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Turkey condemns deadly terror attack in Niger
Turkey condemned a deadly terror attack in Niger that killed at least 56 people, the Foreign Ministry said on Jan. 3.
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COVID-19 fighters enter 2021 on duty
Filiation teams at the forefront of the fight against the novel coronavirus in Turkey were on duty as they greeted the new year.
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Turkey's foreign trade gap at $5 bln in November
Turkey's foreign trade deficit stood at $5 billion in November, said the country's statistical authority on Dec. 31.
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FTA supports Turkey-UK trade target of $20 bln
The free trade agreement signed by Turkey and the United Kingdom on Dec. 29 will make the two countries’ bilateral trade target of $20 billion reachable, a top Turkish official said on Dec. 30.
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Turkey eyes predictable ties with new US administration
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has underlined that the Turkish government wants “predictable” bilateral ties and a good dialogue with the new U.S. administration despite existing problems between the two allies, including Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 systems from Russia and continued American support to the YPG in eastern Syria.
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New Year ban on some areas to cover foreign tourists
Turkey will close certain streets and squares during the upcoming four-day weekend curfew as part of measures against the spread of coronavirus during the New Year’s Eve celebrations, with the ban also covering foreign tourists, authorities announced on Dec. 30.
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Turkey, Russia continue cooperation on South Caucasus
Turkey and Russia are continuing to cooperate on issues regarding the South Caucasus after a ceasefire reached between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Dec. 29 after a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov.
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Free trade deal to usher in new era in Turkey-UK ties, Ankara says
The landmark Turkey-UK free trade agreement set to be signed on Dec. 29 will usher a new era in bilateral economic and trade ties starting Jan. 1, Turkey’s trade minister said on Dec. 28.
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Turkey, protector of least developed countries: Turkish FM
Turkey places itself as a protector of the least developed countries in international platforms, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Dec. 28, recalling that the country has been active in several platforms of the United Nations as part of this approach.
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Turkey begins electricity export to Iraq
Turkey, through its Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), begins electricity exports on Dec. 28 to Iraq through the Silopi-Zakho transmission line.
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Britain says it will sign free trade deal with Turkey this week
Britain and Turkey are set to sign a free trade deal on Dec. 29, the U.K. trade ministry said on Dec. 27, the first since Prime Minister Boris Johnson secured a new trade agreement with the European Union.
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UK and Turkey to sign free trade deal this week
London and Ankara race to get agreement into force before Britain leaves the EU single market
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Battered Turkish Economy Puts a Powerful Erdogan to the Test
Turkey’s veteran leader played an aggressive hand abroad, but as the country’s economy plummets, he is feeling ire at home as many Turks struggle to buy food.
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Turkish parliament adopts law on prevention of financing of proliferation of WMDs
The parliament adopted a law early Dec. 7, banning commercial activities of organizations and individuals facing sanctions by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Accordingly, collecting or providing funds to such individuals and organizations also stands banned in Turkey.
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Turkey's exports exceed 2020 target: Minister
Turkey's annual exports exceeded the 2020 target of $165.9 billion as of Dec. 25 by reaching $166 billion, the country's trade minister said on Dec. 26.
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Turkey's service sector export up to $65 bln as of 2019
Turkey's service sector exports amounted to $65 billion as of 2019, the chairman of Turkish Airlines said on Dec. 25.
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Turkey Announces CoronaVac’s Efficacy Against Covid is 91.25%
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - São Paulo Health Secretary says the CoronaVac vaccine, developed in partnership with the Butantan Institute, has not reached 90% efficacy, and that this was expected, but does not have full data due to confidentiality requirements. Turkey announced that the CoronaVac vaccine was over 90% effective ...