Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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The money doctors
IN MARCH 1868 a prospectus appeared for a new kind of money-market scheme. The Foreign & Colonial Government Trust would invest £1m ($5m at the time) in a selection of bonds. For £85 an investor could buy one of 11,765 certificates giving an equal share. The trust promised a 7% ...
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Moda & Accessori
Modest Fashion: la Moda cavalca l’onda della Halal Revolution
Nella religione islamica, che fonda il suo culto più sull’ortoprassi che sulla dottrina, anche la moda deve rispettare alcune caratteristiche per essere halal, cioè lecita. Per rispondere alle esigenze delle donne musulmane, infatti, nasce la cosiddetta “modest fashion”. Un mercato del valore di miliardi di dollari che permette alle donne ...
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CHP proposes 4-leg strategy for strong economy
Turkey has to adopt a four-leg strategy for a strong economy, the leader of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has suggested, citing life and property security, a production-based economy, a strong social state, and sustainability as the main pillars of the must-have strategy.
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Turkey eases swap limits with foreign lenders
Turkey's banking watchdog on Nov. 11 raised currency limits for swap, forward, option, and other derivative transactions that Turkish lenders execute with non-residents.
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New finance minister vows market-friendly transformation
Turkey's economy management will focus on a market-friendly transformation program with micro reforms, while enhancing macroeconomic stability, the country's new treasury and finance minister said on Nov. 10.
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Turkey continuing talks on how to monitor Karabakh ceasefire: FM
Turkey is continuing discussions on how to observe and monitor a ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Nov. 10, after the warring sides signed a Russia-brokered deal to end fighting.
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CHP leader criticizes government policies on economy
Main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu on Nov. 10 criticized the government over Turkey’s economic troubles and listed 13 measures to fix the economy.
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Turkey would be front line if not strong in Syria: FM Çavuşoğlu
Turkey would be turned into a front line if the country was not strong in the field and at the negotiation table in Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Nov. 9.
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Turkey appoints Lütfi Elvan as new finance minister following Albayrak's resignation
Turkey appointed Lütfi Elvan as the country’s new treasury and finance minister early on Nov. 10, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette.
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European, Turkish banks loan wet wipes producer
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB) on Nov. 9 jointly extended a loan of €21 million ($25 million) to Turkey’s leading wet wipes producer Sapro to support business growth and improve sustainability.
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Turkish defense firm Aselsan inks $140 mln export deal
Turkey's pioneering defense electronics company Aselsan has announced a €118 million ($140 million) export deal with one of its international clients for the supply of a defense system solution.
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Turkey’s Finance Minister Resigns Amid Pressures of Sliding Economy
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s son-in-law, who is known for his ties to the Trump White House, said he was quitting as Turkey’s lira tumbles and its economy worsens.
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Turkey dismisses central bank governor
Turkey dismissed Murat Uysal as central bank governor early on Nov. 7 and replaced him with former finance minister Naci Ağbal, who was until now the head of the Strategy and Budget Presidency.
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Negative trends eroding EU values: Top Turkish diplomat
A number of malignant rising trends in Europe erode the values represented by the EU, Turkey’s foreign minister said on Nov. 6.
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12th Ambassadors Conference to convene in Ankara
The Foreign Ministry will convene the 12th Ambassadors Conference on Nov. 9-10, organized annually with the participation of ambassadors serving both at home and abroad.
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Turkey has helped exporters with $260 mln in 2020: Minister
The government in 2020 so far has provided 1.78 billion Turkish liras ($260 million) to support exporters struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic, the country's trade minister said on Nov. 5.
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Turkey attracts $3.9 bln foreign investment in Jan-Aug
This January-August Turkey saw $3.9 billion in foreign direct investment, data from the country's Trade Ministry showed.
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Firms prefer minivans for faster cross-border trade
As tractor-trailers often get stuck in traffic for long hours near the border gates between Turkey and European Un-ion members Greece and Bulgaria, some companies prefer light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to carry on cross-border trade.
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Ankara lambasts French ban on 'Grey Wolves' group
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Nov. 4 criticized France's controversial move to ban a Turkish nationalist group, saying: "Turkey will react to this decision in the harshest way."
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Turkey fines Facebook, others over new social media law
Turkey on Nov. 4 fined Facebook, Twitter and three other social media companies for failing to appoint a country representative under a controversial law which came into force last month.
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Automotive exports hit $2.9 bln in October
Turkey's automotive industry exports rose 3.7% to $2.9 billion this October, hitting the highest monthly export figures for October in two years, according to industry figures released on Nov. 4.