Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Digital violence threatens women in Turkey more, says expert
Women in Turkey have been experiencing violence on yet another front, social media, and those aged between 18 and 24 are more exposed to this form of abuse, an information technology law expert has said.
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Sectoral confidence recovers in July
Confidence in Turkey's services, retail trade and construction sectors advanced considerably in July as coronavirus restrictions were eased, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced on July 27.
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Russian travel companies start selling tours to Turkey
Russian travel companies started on July 24 sales of tour packages to Turkey, following a decision to resume flights between the two countries.
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Ankara condemns statements by Greek officials and burning of Turkish flag
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on July 25 condemned statements by Greek officials and the burning of the Turkish flag in Greece after the first Islamic prayers in nine decades were held at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia.
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Turkey, Spain agree to deepen economic, trade ti
Top officials of Turkey and Spain on July 23 agreed to enhance bilateral trade and investment.
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Turkey, Spain agree to deepen economic, trade ties
Top officials of Turkey and Spain on July 23 agreed to enhance bilateral trade and investment.
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Digital security for social media should be on G20 agenda: Minister
Turkey is urging the G20 digital economy ministers tontackle the issue of digital security for social media platforms.
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4.5 mln foreign tourists visit Turkey in H1 amid pandemic
Turkey saw 4.5 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2020, the peak period of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country's Culture and Tourism Ministry said on July 24.
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Turkey slams France’s sanction threats about East Med
Turkey cannot be threatened through sanctions, a Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman said on July 23 as he slammed a statement by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Turkey officially opens embassy in Equatorial Guinea
Turkey’s foreign minister on July 22 officially opened Ankara’s first embassy in Equatorial Guinea’s capital Malabo.
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Resort city Antalya to host German tour operators
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry, and Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) will host tourism professionals from Germany in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya this week.
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Turkish FM pays visit to Equatorial Guinea
Turkey attaches importance to the development of economic relations between itself and Equatorial Guinea, according to Ankara’s foreign minister on July 21.
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Turkey absolutely against Libya partition: Spokesperson
Turkey is adamantly opposed to Libya's partition, be it in principle or by law, Turkey's presidential spokesman has said.
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Ankara rejects assertions of Greece for NAVTEX area issued by Turkey: Foreign Ministry
The area subject to a Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) that seismic vessel Oruç Reis will start research in the eastern Mediterranean as of July 21 falls under the continental shelf of Turkey and was notified to the United Nations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hami Aksoy has said.
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Turkey, Russia hold talks on truce parameters in Libya
A Russian delegation chaired by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin was set to hold talks in Ankara on July 21 to discuss ways to achieve a truce in Libya.
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Turkey invites foreign leaders for prayers at Hagia Sophia
As the first Friday prayers are set to be held in Hagia Sophia this week, the Turkish government has invited numerous foreign leaders to attend the opening.
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IFC loans $150 mln to Turkish carmaker
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has provided a $150 million loan to Ford Otosan to support the further development and modernization of Turkey’s automotive industry, helping create jobs and boost the country’s competitiveness, the IFC announced on July 20.
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Turkey resolved to strengthen its ties with Africa: FM
Turkey is determined to strengthen its cooperation with African countries and regional organizations on the continent, said the Turkish foreign minister on July 20, visiting the West African country of Togo.
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Private sector foreign debt down in May
The outstanding short- and long-term debts of Turkey’s private sector fell last May, the Turkish Central Bank said on July 17.
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Lives Lost: A doctor dubbed Turkey's medical 'Robin Hood'
Dr. Murat Dilmener sometimes bent hospital rules in Istanbul to ensure patients without health insurance got the treatment they needed. He frequently saw poor Turks for free at his private clinic and persuaded more affluent ones to sponsor medical student scholarships.
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Turkey posts $16 bln gap in budget balance in 1st half
The Turkish central government registered a budget deficit of 109.5 billion Turkish liras (some $16 billion) in January-June, the country's Treasury and Finance Ministry reported on July 16.