Kosovo praises role of Türkiye, NATO in regional peace and stability
Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla-Schwarz on Tuesday underscored the pivotal role of Türkiye and NATO in maintaining peace and stability in the Balkans during a press conference in Pristina. Speaking alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan,…
Türkiye, Egypt call for greater international recognition of Palestinian statehood
Türkiye and Egypt on Wednesday called for greater international recognition of Palestinian statehood. In a joint declaration following the first Türkiye-Egypt High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, Ankara and Cairo reaffirmed their steadfast support for ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories…
Istanbul airports see over 2M tons of cargo in Jan-July period
The two airports in Istanbul handled over 2 million tons of cargo in the first seven months of the year, a 15% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data compiled by the General Directorate of State…
Türkiye’s manufacturing activity shows modest improvement in August
Türkiye’s manufacturing sector showed a slight improvement in August, with the contraction easing compared to the previous month, according to Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released on Monday. The manufacturing PMI rose to 47.8 in August, up from 47.2 in…
Political process, territorial integrity key to resolving Syria’s 13-year conflict: Türkiye
The only path to resolving Syria’s 13-year conflict is through a governance system that represents all Syrians while preserving the country’s territorial integrity, Türkiye’s Ambassador to the UN Ahmet Yildiz said on Wednesday. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting…
Turkish traveler completes epic journey from Türkiye to Nepal in converted school bus
A Turkish software developer and paragliding instructor, Kadir Mert, has completed an extraordinary 25,000-kilometer (15,500-mile) journey from Türkiye to Nepal and back to Türkiye in a converted school bus, fulfilling a “childhood dream” and reviving interest in the historic Silk…
Türkiye calls Israeli attack on TRT journalists ‘attempt to conceal the truth’
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said early Tuesday that an Israeli attack on journalists from Turkish public broadcaster TRT is an “an effort by bloodstained Israel to conceal the truth.” “We stand in solidarity with all journalists who are tirelessly working…
Guterres appoints Türkiye’s Yesim Oruc as UN Resident Coordinator in Moldova
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Türkiye’s Yesim Oruc as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Moldova on Thursday. “She starts today,” spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters. Oruc brings more than 25 years of experience in development. Oruc previously served as…
Restoration completed on 2,800-year-old Urartu water cistern in Türkiye
The restoration of a nearly 2,800-year-old water cistern from the Urartu period that was discovered in Harput Castle in the eastern Anatolia region of Türkiye has been completed. Located in Elazig province, Harput Castle, which has hosted numerous civilizations over…
Turkish foreign minister, US counterpart discuss cease-fire talks between Hamas, Israel
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his US counterpart Antony Blinken on Wednesday discussed the latest status of the cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. In a phone call requested from the US side, Fidan and Blinken also discussed developments…
Turkish, Malaysian defense chiefs meet as part of official visit to bolster bilateral ties
Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler continued his official visit to Malaysia on Tuesday with a meeting with Malaysian Defense Minister Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Upon arrival at the Malaysian Ministry of Defense, Guler was greeted with a military…
At exhibit opening, Anadolu’s CEO stresses media’s role in promoting environmental awareness
Serdar Karagoz, the president and CEO of Anadolu, stressed the media’s critical role in fostering an environmentally conscious society at the launch of Anadolu’s “Our Green Line: Environment” photo exhibit in Ankara. Speaking to Turkish news channel NTV, where he…
