Coal-heavy Bulgaria faces losing battle against EU Green Deal
Monday, May 6,2024,08:16
The European Union's plans of phasing out coal are facing resistance in Beli Bryag, a Bulgarian mining village that was already uprooted to make way for expanding an open-pit... .. read more..
Ship carrying over 5,000 tons of humanitarian aid for Gaza sets sail from Tür...
Sunday, May 5,2024,18:02
A ship carrying humanitarian aid destined for the Gaza Strip set sail from southern Türkiye on Sunday for the Palestinian enclave. A total of 5,066 tons of aid, including food, baby care products, sleeping... Click to continue .. read more..
'If we do not learn from this tragedy, this will not be last Gaza war': Turki...
Sunday, May 5,2024,17:23
"If we do not learn from this tragedy and pursue a two-state solution to the crisis, this will not be the last Gaza war. Other wars and more tears will await us," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish envoy appointed as OIC secretary-general's special representative on ...
Sunday, May 5,2024,15:57
Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Paçacı was appointed as the special representative of the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Islamophobia during the 15th OIC Summit held in Banjul... Click to continue .. read more..
In indirect jab at Trump, Yellen says threats to democracy risk US growth
Sunday, May 5,2024,11:58
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of the detrimental effects a fractured democracy can have on the economy, indirectly referencing former President Donald Trump. Yel... .. read more..
11th Yeşilay Bicycle Tour was organized across 81 provinces in Türkiye
Sunday, May 5,2024,11:16
In Türkiye, the 11th Yeşilay Bicycle Tour was held simultaneously in 81 provinces, including Istanbul, Trabzon, Erzurum, Ağrı, Ardahan, Adana and Kayseri. The event attracted aroun... .. read more..
S&P rating upgrade shows Türkiye on right track: Finance chief
Sunday, May 5,2024,10:30
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has attributed the S&P Global Ratings' upgrade of Türkiye's rating late Friday to the positive results of the government'... .. read more..
Foxconn expects Q2 revenue up, reports record April sales
Sunday, May 5,2024,09:54
The world's largest contract electronics maker and the biggest assembler of Apple's iPhone, Foxconn, reiterated on Sunday it anticipated a rise in second quarter revenue... .. read more..
Early rose harvest in Isparta's rose garden has started
Sunday, May 5,2024,09:37
The rose garden of Türkiye, Isparta, began its rose harvest early due to low rainfall and warm weather. With an expected yield of 12 thousand tons, the city also holds high expecta... .. read more..
Turkish-German forum spotlights opportunities for trade buildup
Sunday, May 5,2024,09:27
Business leaders and officials from Germany and Türkiye gathered for a major economic summit on Saturday, hailing the vitality of trade ties and illuminating the way toward enhanci... .. read more..
May snow in Türkiye's highlands starts
Sunday, May 5,2024,09:12
In Gümüşhane, the rain that started at night in Silve Plateau at an altitude of 2,300 meters (7545 feet) turned into snow as the morning cooled down. Families planning to spend the... .. read more..
'Türkiye top pick for investors with strategic location, strong climate'
Sunday, May 5,2024,08:44
Türkiye has became a prominent destination for investors owing its strategic location and favorable investment climate, a top official said Saturday, highlighting the country'... .. read more..
Buffett lauds Apple despite stake cut, confident in Berkshire's future
Sunday, May 5,2024,08:44
Warren Buffett set in a confident tone, assuring Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday that the executives that will succeed him are ready for the role, and praised Apple, al... .. read more..
Türkiye's beekeeping map has been updated
Sunday, May 5,2024,08:03
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumaklı announced that the Türkiye Beekeeping Map has been updated with data from 2023, stating: 'The Türkiye Beekeeping Map now includ... .. read more..
Penguin family grows at Bursa Zoo
Sunday, May 5,2024,07:57
Two new chicks have joined the penguin family, one of the cutest members of the Bursa Zoo. With the birth of these three new chicks, the number of penguins in the zoo has risen to... .. read more..
Turkish students hold pro-Gaza protests in solidarity with US unis
Saturday, May 4,2024,17:17
Turkish university students held demonstrations throughout the country to protest Israel's atrocities in the Gaza Strip, also pledging solidarity with their U.S. counterparts.... .. read more..
Türkiye jumps to 4th in Europe for international investment, tops investor pi...
Saturday, May 4,2024,08:59
"Türkiye has become a prominent destination for investors with its strategic location and strong investment environment. The $10.6 billion in international direct investment we attracted in 2023 is the... Click to continue .. read more..
S&P upgrades Türkiye's credit rating from B to B+
Friday, May 3,2024,21:16
,US-based credit rating agency Standard amp;amp; Poor's (Samp;amp;P) upgraded Türkiye's credit rating from B to B+ on economic rebalancing, keeping its outlook positive. According to a press release from... Click to continue .. read more..
S&P upgrades Türkiye's credit rating, keeps outlook positive
Friday, May 3,2024,20:33
The credit rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) upgraded Türkiye's credit rating from B to B+ and kept its outlook positive. According to a press release from the agenc... .. read more..
Tesla vs Tesla: US carmaker sues Indian namesake for copying trademark
Friday, May 3,2024,13:14
Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla has sued an Indian battery maker for infringing its trademark by using the brand name "Tesla Power" to promote its products, seeking damages and a permanent injunction against... Click to continue .. read more..
US hiring slows in April, unemployment rate ticks up to 3.9%
Friday, May 3,2024,12:59
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in April than analysts expected, and annual wage gains slowed while unemployment edged up, the official data showed on Friday sending signals that... .. read more..
Istanbul's traffic congestion causes yearly loss of $10 billion
Friday, May 3,2024,12:28
Adil Karaismailoğlu, the chairperson of Parliament's Public Works, Reconstruction, Transport and Tourism Committee, stated that the annual per capita traffic congestion in Ist... .. read more..
Türkiye, Germany to explore economic potential at special event
Friday, May 3,2024,11:36
Major trading partners, Türkiye and Germany are set to explore economic ventures between the two countries at an event set to be held in the German western city of Dusseldorf on Ma... .. read more..
Çamlıca Mosque, Istanbul symbol embodies Türkiye's modernity
Friday, May 3,2024,11:21
The Grand Çamlıca Mosque, which draws attention with its magnificent architecture, carries the distinction of being Türkiye's most modern mosque complex, not only as a grand p... .. read more..
Türkiye's exports inch up to $19.3 billion in April
Friday, May 3,2024,10:22
Türkiye's exports in April increased marginally compared to the same month last year, the country's trade minister announced on Friday, citing preliminary data. The impo... .. read more..
Israeli organ trafficking network busted in Adana during transplants
Friday, May 3,2024,09:26
Police teams in Adana detained 11 suspects, five Israeli and two Syrian, on allegations of organ trafficking. The Provincial Directorate of Security's Anti-Smuggling and Bord... .. read more..
Alper Gezeravcı's space objects boosted interest in Yörük culture
Friday, May 3,2024,09:25
Mersin University (MEU) Director of the Yörük Culture Application and Research Center, associate professor Imran Gündüz Alptürker, stated that the interest in Yörük culture has inc... .. read more..
South Korea targets 'shrinkflation' with fines on food suppliers
Friday, May 3,2024,09:24
Food makers and suppliers in South Korea will be required to alert consumers if they cut the size of their products or risk fines of up to 10 million won ($7,300), the antitrust re... .. read more..
Tourism activity continues in Kızkalesi
Friday, May 3,2024,09:24
The beach of Kızkalesi in the Erdemli district of Mersin welcomes local and foreign tourists. Visitors to Kızkalesi, which is part of the ancient city of Korykos, are staying in lo... .. read more..
World food prices up in April for second month - FAO
Friday, May 3,2024,09:11
The global price index for the United Nations food agency increased in April for the second month in a row. The rise was driven by higher meat prices and slight increases in vegetable oils and cereals,... Click to continue .. read more..
Global food prices jump in April for 2nd month: UN agency
Friday, May 3,2024,08:50
World food prices rose for a second consecutive month in April as higher meat prices and small increases in vegetable oils and cereals outweighed declines in sugar and dairy produc... .. read more..
Germany, Türkiye to explore economic opportunities
Friday, May 3,2024,08:37
On Saturday, May 4, the annual Turkish-German Economic Day will take place in Dusseldorf. This event provides a valuable platform for exploring potential economic ventures between the two countries. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's annual inflation rate at 69.8% in April - TurkStat
Friday, May 3,2024,07:50
According to recent data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), Turkey's inflation rate for April rose to 69.8%, surpassing the rates of both March (68.5%) and the same month last year... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's annual inflation accelerates to 69.8% in April
Friday, May 3,2024,07:02
Annual inflation in Türkiye rose below expectations in April but still reached the highest level since late 2022, official figures showed Friday, amid strong rises in education, re... .. read more..
Türkiye climbs to 4th spot in Europe for FDI projects in 2023: EY
Friday, May 3,2024,06:27
Türkiye emerged as the fourth country in Europe in terms of the number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2023, which increased 17% year-over-year, according to a repor... .. read more..
Bayraktar TB3 reaches record altitude with its domestic engine
Thursday, May 2,2024,22:59
Developed domestically and independently by Baykar, the Bayraktar TB3 UAV successfully completed the High Altitude System Performance Test by reaching an altitude of 33,000 feet during its 34th and 35th... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's Ministry of Trade: Export and import with Israel completely halted
Thursday, May 2,2024,20:33
Turkish Trade Ministry has announced that all export and import transactions related to Israel have been suspended, covering all products. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye stops all trade activities with Israel over Gaza atrocities
Thursday, May 2,2024,18:58
Türkiye halted all trade activity with Israel as of Thursday over the country's non-stop violence against Palestinians in Gaza, according to a report, which cited Turkish sour... .. read more..
Türkiye ceases all trade with Israel over Gaza atrocities
Thursday, May 2,2024,18:58
Türkiye has announced it is suspending all trade activities with Israel over its relentless military campaign against Palestinians in Gaza until a permanent cease-fire is secured a... .. read more..
Finland, Sweden express full support for Türkiye's fight against terrorism
Thursday, May 2,2024,17:43
Finland and Sweden expressed on Thursday full support for Türkiye's fight against terrorism, as delegations from the three countries met in Helsinki for the sixth meeting of a permanent joint mechanism... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish parliament condemns French resolution on Assyrians and Chaldeans
Thursday, May 2,2024,17:11
"We regret and strongly condemn the resolution regarding Assyrians and Chaldeans, adopted by the French National Assembly on April 29, 2024, which lacks legal and historical basis and is based on prejudices,"... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish parliament official holds talks in U.S.
Thursday, May 2,2024,15:31
Fuat Oktay, chair of the Turkish parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has held talks with officials at the U.S. Congress in Washington. Oktay met House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael... Click to continue .. read more..
Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv to demand hostage deal with Hamas
Thursday, May 2,2024,11:48
c"It's either Rafah or the hostages - choose life," reads a banner waved by protesters as they blocked Tel Aviv's Ayalon Highway in both directions, the public broadcaster KAN reported. Two people,... Click to continue .. read more..
$28 vs. $28,000: Mexican claims victory in Cartier earrings battle
Thursday, May 2,2024,10:48
A Mexican man has made headlines as he recently claimed a victory over French luxury brand Cartier, saying an error made it possible for him to purchase two pairs of earrings for $... .. read more..
Türkiye rescues 241 migrants pushed back by Greece in April
Thursday, May 2,2024,10:36
Turkish Coast Guard Command teams in western Türkiye's Aydın province rescued 241 irregular migrants, including 63 children, pushed back by Greece in the Aegean in April. Pus... .. read more..
Russian court cancels seizure of some JPMorgan funds in VTB dispute
Thursday, May 2,2024,10:24
A Russian court has cancelled the seizure of part of JPMorgan's funds in Russia in a lawsuit brought by state lender VTB, court documents show. However, the ruling only applies to funds held by JPMorgan... Click to continue .. read more..
Invisible pandemic: Air pollution's toll on lives in Istanbul
Thursday, May 2,2024,10:12
There were almost no cities with clean air in Türkiye between 2020 and 2022, according to Turkish Thoracic Society research on harmful airborne substances conducted in line with Wo... .. read more..
OECD hikes Türkiye's growth outlook to 3.4% in 2024
Thursday, May 2,2024,10:03
Türkiye's economy is forecasted to grow at 3.4% this year and 3.2% in 2025, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in its report on Thursday, l... .. read more..
Adana's Kozan mountains turn pink with oleander blossoms
Thursday, May 2,2024,09:52
Oleander flowers, which start to bloom every year in April and May in the Kozan district of Adana in southern Türkiye create a visual feast in the mountains. In the Memi neighborh... .. read more..
42 suspects captured in 'Mahzen-36' anti-gang operation
Thursday, May 2,2024,09:36
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Thursday that an organized crime syndicate led by Semed Ötünç has been dismantled in the 'Mahzen-36' operations conducted acr... .. read more..