Türkiye takes part in UN tourism assembly in Saudi Arabia
Türkiye took part in the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the country represented by Nadir Alpaslan, the deputy culture and tourism minister. Held on Sunday and Monday under the theme “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future,”…
UK envoy praises Türkiye’s ‘critical’ role in Syria, urges cooperation on regional crises
Jill Morris, the United Kingdom’s envoy to Ankara, said Friday that Türkiye’s role in developments in Syria has been “absolutely critical,” adding that the UK “pays tribute to the role of Türkiye’s leadership.” Speaking at the Bosphorus Summit in Istanbul,…
Türkiye’s foreign minister starts visit to Finland
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday started a visit to Finland, where he will meet with his Finnish counterpart Elina Valtonen. During Fidan’s two-day visit to the Nordic country, he will hold a series of meetings, according to Turkish…
Islamic countries launched special program to support Syria, announces President Erdogan
Under the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC), a special program for supporting Syria was launched, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday, adding that support of the Islamic world…
Turkish aid agency donates computers for blind in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on Thursday donated a fully equipped computer lab for the blind to the Uganda National Association for the Blind (UNAB). The lab, equipped with assistive devices including software for visually impaired…
Turkish president arrives in Oman as part of 3-day Gulf tour
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday arrived in Muscat, the capital of Oman, the final stop of his three-day Gulf tour. At the Royal Private Airport, President Erdogan was welcomed by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, along with…
Türkiye prepares basilica in Iznik for Pope Leo’s first overseas visit
BURSA, Türkiye Archaeologists in northwestern Türkiye are preparing an ancient basilica submerged in Lake Iznik for a visit by Pope Leo XIV, expected later this year to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea — one of…
Trade between Türkiye, Africa tops $37B in 2024, eyes $40B target in 2025: trade minister
The trade volume between Türkiye and Africa exceeded $37 billion in 2024, with Ankara aiming to reach $40 billion in 2025, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Thursday. Speaking at the 5th Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum in Istanbul, Bolat said…
Peace activists traveling from Germany to Jerusalem by horse-drawn carriage reach Konya
KONYA, Türkiye / ISTANBUL Members of the Germany-based association Friedensglocken (Bells of Peace) have reached the Ilgin district of Konya in Türkiye on their 2,982-mile (4,800-kilometer) peace journey by horse-drawn carriage, launched to draw attention to global peace. Carrying a…
Türkiye’s 17th ‘Goodness Ship’ sets sail carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza
MERSIN, Türkiye / ISTANBUL The 17th “Goodness Ship,” loaded with around 900 tons of humanitarian aid materials aimed at meeting the basic needs of the people of Gaza, departed Tuesday from Türkiye’s southern Mersin International Port for Egypt’s Al Arish…
Lasting Gaza peace needs 2-state solution, Turkish president tells UK premier
A lasting peace in Gaza can only be achieved with a two-state solution, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday, calling for the international community’s efforts in this direction. The meeting came during Erdogan’s…
Türkiye to monitor Gaza agreement implementation on the ground, Erdogan says
Türkiye will take part in a task force to monitor the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement on the ground, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, addressing the opening ceremony of the 2025-2026 higher education academic year in Ankara….
