Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Turkey's total economic turnover surges in February
The total turnover of Turkey's economy jumped 22.2 percent year-on-year in February, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced on April 13.
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Turkey's watchdog puts new limits on forex swaps
Turkish banks' foreign currency swap transactions cannot exceed over 1 percent of their equities, the country's regulatory authority said on April 12.
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Turkey asks China to clarify aid packages to Armenia
Turkey asked China for clarification about aid packages sent to Armenia that bore a reference to Ağrı Mountain in eastern Turkey in English that borders Armenia, said Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hami Aksoy.
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Worries ‘sidelined’ despite plunge in exports: Turkish foreign trade body
Despite the resolution among the companies to continue business, Turkey’s export is expected to shrink by 30 percent in April, said Nail Olpak, the head of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK).
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Turkey’s Justice Ministry readies plan for prisoners’ release
The Justice Ministry has prepared a plan that is designed to oversee the release of some 90,000 inmates from the country’s prisons under a bill, which seeks making amendments in the criminal execution law.
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Turkish man hosts 7 foreign nationals amid virus spread
After seven travelers from abroad got stuck in Turkey due to coronavirus restrictions, a local came to their rescue and took them into his home.
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Ankara hails Yemen cease-fire
Turkey welcomed the cease-fire announced by the Saudi-led Arab coalition in Yemen, the Foreign Ministry said on April 9.
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Turkey to ban layoffs for three months to ease COVID-19 impact
The Turkish government is planning to ban layoffs for three months in a bid to protect those lacking job security and to ease damages to the economy due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a draft legislation.
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Treasury sees $6.1 bln cash deficit in March
Turkey's Treasury and Finance Ministry announced on April 7 that the Treasury's cash balance last month saw a deficit of 40.4 billion Turkish liras ($6.1 billion).
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We will support workers taking unpaid leave: Finance minister
Turkey announced on April 7 financial support for employees forced to take unpaid leave amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Turkish FM, counterparts discuss virus via video link
Turkey’s foreign minister discussed on April 7 the fight against coronavirus pandemic with 11 of his counterparts.
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Turkey subjects lemon to export control amid COVID-19
Turkey has subjected lemons to export control amid a rising domestic demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, an official notification said on April 7.
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Turkish economy to keep growing post-COVID-19: Fitch
Turkey's economy will catch up with its sustainable trend of growth next year, a Fitch Ratings’ sovereign team director said on April 6.
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Turkey hopes Guinean elections to give positive results
Turkey hopes that the elections and constitutional referendum held simultaneously in Guinea will yield positive results for the peace and prosperity in the country, the Foreign Ministry said on April 4.
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Turkey authorizes transfer of ventilators to Spain
Turkish foreign minister on April 4 said the government authorized the transfer of ventilators to Spain, and dismissed reports claiming that the Turkish administration sought to confiscate medical equipment amid COVID-19 outbreak.
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Hazelnut exports reap $1.65 bln in Sept-March
Turkey, the world's biggest hazelnut supplier, yielded revenues of $1.65 billion from the nuts exports between September 2019 and this March, according to a regional trade group on April 2.
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Foreign trade volume up 3.6 pct in Q1
Turkey's foreign trade volume grew 3.6 percent year-on-year to $98.4 billion in the first quarter of 2020, according to a preliminary Trade Ministry data released on April 2.
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NATO should strengthen its political role: Turkish FM
NATO’s political dimension should be strengthened, and a group of 10 experts has been formed for this purpose, Turkey’s foreign minister said on April 2.
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Turkey proves to be a valuable and key partner for Italy in this crisis: Ambassador
Italy’s Ambassador to Ankara Massimo Gaiani has expressed gratitude for Turkey’s support amid the novel coronavirus that is devastating his country, as Turkey delivered medical aid to the Mediterranean country this week.
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Turkey’s domestic car venture appoints CMO
The joint venture which will produce Turkey’s first locally made car has appointed a former employee of France’s Groupe Renault as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
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Turkish PMI falls to 48.1 due to virus outbreak
Turkey’s business circles have come out in strong support for the national solidarity campaign President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched on March 31 against the coronavirus.