Israel poses greatest potential threat to Syria’s stability: Turkish foreign minister
ANKARA (AA) – Israel currently poses the greatest potential threat to Syria’s stability, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said this week during a visit to Damascus. As developments in Syria moves in a positive direction, Israel takes “destabilizing actions,” Fidan…
Türkiye’s airports welcome 167.5M passengers in 8 months
Turkish airports handled some 167.5 million passengers in the first eight months of the year, according to the State Airports Authority General Directorate (DHMI) on Wednesday. Abdulkadir Uraloglu, Turkish transport and infrastructure minister, stated that passenger traffic increased by 2.8%…
Türkiye to reduce foreign dependence in civilian sectors with defense industry’s tech gains
Türkiye plans to transfer technological expertise and capabilities gained in its booming defense industry to the civilian sector to help reduce foreign dependence on critical technologies, according to Ankara’s three-year Medium-Term Program (MTP). The economic plan covering 2027-2029 outlines that…
Turkish women’s volleyball leaves its mark on 2026
Türkiye’s women’s national volleyball team won its second consecutive European title in 2026, capping a year of major achievements for the country at both club and international levels. Türkiye claimed its first European crown in 2023 after defeating Serbia 3-2…
Turkish Airlines eyes to be 1st Turkish firm to rank among top 100 global brands
Turkish Airlines aims to make the cut into top 100 most valuable brands worldwide, making it the first Turkish firm and potentially the first airline to do so, the flag carrier’s CEO Ahmet Olmustur told Anadolu. Olmustur stated that Türkiye’s…
Cairo museum showcases Ottoman treasures from Egypt, Türkiye
In the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo stands a unique cultural landmark housing treasures that span centuries of Islamic history. The building’s significance extends beyond its striking architectural design, as it is home to what the museum describes as…
President Erdogan says Türkiye will deepen cooperation with Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Türkiye would seek to deepen cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which he described as a “rising star.” “We will strive to advance our cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which…
Mecca Defense Agreement launches new regional security architecture: Fidan
The Mecca Defense Agreement has launched a process to establish a “new security and cooperation architecture” in the region, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Monday. Speaking in Istanbul following the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee…
Dissolution of terror group YPG would be welcome if implemented on the ground: Turkish foreign minister
A statement by the terrorist group YPG announcing the dissolution of its so-called autonomous administration in neighboring Syria and all affiliated military and civilian structures will be a positive development if implemented in practice, said the Turkish foreign minister on…
Turkish president stresses determination to achieve Terror-Free Türkiye, terror-free region
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday underlined the country’s determination to achieve the goals of a Terror-Free Türkiye and a terror-free region. “We tied up our horse’s tail to achieve our goals of a Terror-Free Türkiye and a terror-free…
Those seeking to plunge our region into instability will lose: Turkish President Erdogan
Those who profit from terrorism and seek to plunge the region into instability will lose, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday. “The blood merchants will lose; the opportunists who profit from terrorism will lose. The genociders who seek to…
Türkiye boosts commercial integration with Islamic countries
Türkiye’s exports to Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries reached $41.5 billion in the first seven months of 2026, increasing by $345.7 million on a yearly basis, the Turkish Trade Ministry announced on Monday. The OIC was established in…
