As a G20 economy and a vital geopolitical actor in the region, Turkey can show leadership in boosting the benefits of a digital revolution, said the founder of the World Economic Forum on Jan. 27. 

Talks between Turkey and Greece, which resumed Monday after five years of hiatus, were held in a very positive atmosphere, according to the Turkish foreign minister on Jan. 27.

The year 2020 was difficult for relations between Turkey and the European Union, but now a window of opportunity appeared for a renewed dialogue between Ankara and Brussels, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Jan. 2

The residence permit applications of foreign nationals who want to reside in Istanbul’s Esenyurt, a district on the far western side of the city, and Fatih, also known as “historical peninsula,” have been restricted.

“Peace at home, peace in the world” – Mustafa Kemal Atatürk This seemingly straightforward and powerful maxim still constitutes the main pillar of Turkish foreign policy, which has always been peaceful, realistic and consistent. Why such an emphasis on peace? Well the Turkish Republic was born out of war. There were ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Jan. 25 that it expects Turkey's economy to expand by around 6% in 2021 with the country’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout and recovery in trading partner growth.  

Foreign investors who remained aloof from Turkey for a few years are edging back in, drawn by a promise of some of the biggest returns in emerging markets and a pledge of economic and legal reforms, according to money managers.

Confidence in Turkey's service sectors bettered while construction and retail trade slipped on a monthly basis in January, the country's statistical authority revealed on Jan. 25. 

On January 22, 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with his German counterpart Heiko Maas. The topics on the agenda included the preparation of the GAC of January 25 and EU-Turkey relations.    

Turkey's buoyant furniture sector managed to maintain its strong export performance in 2020 despite the coronavirus, according to industry experts.

Suffering from the fallout caused by the coronavirus-related restrictions, restaurant and café owners in Turkey are now seeking ways to reopen, putting forward proposals that may help them get back to business.

An internationally valid "health certificate" is prepared for Van cats, visited by local and foreign tourists, within a project to protect their generations and increasing their numbers. (AA Photo)

Turkey will show outstanding success in its economy in the year 2021, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, recalling that the budget performance and public investments in 2020 were pretty well despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Russia has decided to increase its quota imposed on tomato imports from Turkey, the Turkish trade minister said on Jan. 21.

Turkey and Belgium are aiming to increase their bilateral trade volume from $7.3 billion to up to $10 billion annually, the Turkish trade minister said on Jan. 20. 

Turkey’s winter wonderland ski resort offers a different experience to domestic and foreign tourists with night skiing. (Source: AA)

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will pay a two-day visit to Brussels to discuss the future of Turkey-EU relations with senior EU officials, including matters concerning visa waiver to Turkish nationals, updating customs union and renewing of migrant deal.

Safranbolu, a typical Ottoman town in northern Turkey that has protected its historical architectural character, attracted both local and foreign tourists nine times of its population in 2020, despite coronavirus restrictions. (Source: AA)

Turkey’s preparations regarding reform steps in the economy and law are at the stage of presenting to the public, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, vowing his government will roll out “radical” reforms “when the day comes.”

Torna ad Istanbul la rassegna Visioni sarde, che, nata nel 2014, si pone l’obiettivo di valorizzare il cinema e i giovani sardi in Italia e all’estero e punta a diffondere le opere in vari continenti. "Visioni Sarde" propone quest’anno una serie di cortometraggi che affrontano, con un tocco...