Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Türkiye, EU to work on visa facilitation for businessmen, students
Türkiye and the European Union have agreed to work on visa facilitation for Turkish businessmen and students, and on upgrading the customs union, the Turkish foreign minister has said, citing the mutual understanding between Ankara and Brussels to further develop ties.
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Russia and Turkey are close to making a digital natural gas trade deal
Russia and Turkey are close to making a digital natural gas trade deal. Vladimir Putin met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi to discuss it. Putin said the gas hub will improve regional energy stability. Russia wants to boost ties with Turkey as its relations with the EU worsen. Putin ...
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Authorities mull over new rules for Airbnb rentals
Authorities are working on new regulations for short-term rentals, which business associations say are severely impacting hotels in Antalya, one of Türkiye’s major tourist destinations.
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Manufacturing PMI declines in August
The growth of the Turkish manufacturing sector moderated in August as firms faced challenges in securing new business, according to a survey conducted jointly by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) and S&P Global.
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Türkiye-UAE agreement to create 125,000 jobs: Envoy
The economic partnership agreement signed between Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to create 125,000 jobs in Türkiye and the UAE, says Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, UAE ambassador to Ankara.
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Rising methamphetamine use in Istanbul sparks concern
The relentless rise in methamphetamine use across Türkiye, particularly in Istanbul, has presented an alarming challenge for law enforcement agencies in recent years, stoking worry among citizens.
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Greek top diplomat due in Ankara for talks on bilateral, regional issues
Türkiye has announced the visit by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to Ankara as ties between the two neighboring countries started to improve especially after the establishment of new governments in both nations.
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Ankara slams arson attack on mosque in Greek Cyprus
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the arson attack on a mosque in Limassol in Greek Cyprus, citing the incident as another example of the growing Islamophobia across Europe.
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Tourist arrivals in Antalya tops 10 million
More than 10 million foreign tourists have already arrived by air in the Turkish holiday hotspot Antalya this year.
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Taiwan man sentenced to 220 years for human trafficking
A foreign national arrested in the Mediterranean province of Antalya on charges of human trafficking has been handed a historic sentence of 220 years in prison, marking the highest penalty ever imposed for this crime, according to a statement from the governor's office.
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Baghdad, Erbil committed to clearing Iraq of PKK: Fidan
Both the central government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan regional government in Erbil are committed to clearing Iraq of the PKK terror, the Turkish foreign minister has said, pledging Ankara’s continued support in their fight against terrorism.
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12 foreign nationals arrested in ISIL op in Bursa
The northwestern province of Bursa's counterterrorism units apprehended 12 foreign nationals in a crackdown against ISIL.
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Danish envoy summoned over continued attacks on Quran
The charge d'affaires of Denmark's Ankara embassy on Aug. 22 was once again summoned to the Foreign Ministry by Turkish officials in response to the persistent acts of Quran burning near the Turkish embassy in Copenhagen.
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Local barbers revolt in southern city over foreign competition
Russians and Ukrainians fleeing the war and settling down in the southern province of Antalya have gravely impacted the commercial activities in the tourism hotspot, with especially local barbers complaining of growing competition between them and foreign barbers who charge six times the average fee.
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‘Aida’ opera to open Aspendos Festival
Verdi’s ‘Aida’ opera will open the 30th International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival will open in the historical Aspendos Theater in Antalya on Sept 4. This year no foreign countries participate in the festival but foreign soloists will take the stage during the performances that will continue through Sept 21.
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Russians, Ukrainians give boost to Antalya’s local economy
Russians and Ukrainians who have moved to the Mediterranean province of Antalya after the war broke out are giving a boost to the local economy, but there are also some downsides to this influx, according to a local business leader.
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Over 9 million foreign tourists visit Antalya
More than 9 million foreign tourists have arrived in Antalya by air between Jan. 1 and Aug. 10, bolstering expectations that the popular holiday destination will see more tourists this year than it did in 2019.
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Some 1,400 tons of pepper paste to be exported
Production facilities in the northwestern province of Bursa are expected to export 1,400 tons of pepper paste to the Netherlands to achieve an export revenue target of $1 million.
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Central bank gold demand in H1 2023 reaches record level
In the first half of 2023, central banks added a historic amount of gold to their reserves, despite significant sales by Turkey. The net gold purchases amounted to 387 tonnes, as per data from the World Gold Council, marking the highest half-year value since data collection began in 2000. In ...
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Enviornment minister unveils 4-stage quake plan for Istanbul
Within the scope of the efforts to prepare Istanbul for an impending earthquake that experts have long warned of, Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Mehmet Özhaseki has stated his ministry is working to formulate a four-stage plan, including a special earthquake law.
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Illegal renting, selling of properties to foreigners on radar
Antalya Governor Ersin Yazıcı has declared that unregistered rentals to foreign tourists will be subject to inspection, following the decision from the Culture and Tourism Ministry regarding the imposition of taxes on short-term rental services in the tourism industry.