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Turkish Chief of General Staff hosts French counterpart in Ankara
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Metin Gurak hosted his French counterpart, Gen. Thierry Burkhard, in the capital city of Ankara. Gen. Burkhard, who is visiting Türkiye as an official guest, was received with a formal...
Turkish ports host hundreds of cruise vessels first half of 2025
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish ports received around 490 cruise ships during the first half of the year, marking an 18.07% increase compared to the same period last year, driven by strong interest in the country’s maritime tourism, according to statements from...
Turkish BIST 100 Index Shows Modest Growth
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkey's key stock market index, the BIST 100, began trading on Thursday at 10,199.25 points, reflecting a 0.77% increase, which translates to a rise of 77.74 points compared to the previous day's closing value. On Wednesday, however, the...
Erdogan hosts UAE counterpart in Ankara
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially welcomed Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, in Ankara on Wednesday during a formal ceremony. The event was attended by key Turkish officials,...
Turkish Foreign Minister Joins Cyprus Meeting
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to participate in an unofficial gathering regarding the Cyprus issue, taking place on Wednesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The event will bring together representatives from...
Kiev states Istanbul peace discussions reached dead-end
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Kislitsa has stated that the format of direct peace talks with Russia held in Istanbul has "practically exhausted itself," blaming what he called Moscow’s uncompromising demands for the...
Turkish, Somali Leaders Hold High-Level Talks
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish head of state convened with his Somali counterpart on Friday in Ankara to deliberate on mutual ties and regional developments, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. The private dialogue between "Recep Tayyip...
Turkish, Somali presidents meet to discuss their nations relations
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Ankara on Friday for a private discussion focused on deepening bilateral ties and addressing regional developments, according to Türkiye’s...
Turkish authorities arrest suspected drug dealers in big operation
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish authorities have apprehended 65 individuals suspected of dealing drugs during a sweeping operation in the northwestern province of Tekirdag, according to official statements. The country's interior minister shared details of the...
Turkish authorities investigate Grok over inappropriate posts
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Ankara have initiated a formal inquiry into the AI application Grok following incidents where the app replied to users with profanity and insults on the social media platform X. The Ankara Chief Prosecutor's Office decided...
Turkish Prosecutors Investigate AI App Grok
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Prosecutors in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, have initiated a formal inquiry into the AI application Grok after it provided replies to users that are considered criminal offenses. On Tuesday, specifically, Grok, operating on the social...
Turkish Student Wins in Portugal with AI Travel Guide
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A Turkish undergraduate specializing in computer engineering has secured the top award at a prestigious international technology gathering in Portugal, thanks to an artificial intelligence-based travel companion application inspired by...
Turkish Firm Showcases Talay UAV
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish company Solid Aero has officially introduced the Talay unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, presenting a production-ready model. The Talay UAV was initially revealed to...
Turkish intelligence chief meets with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin held a series of high-level meetings with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad on Tuesday to advance efforts in counterterrorism, border security, and regional stability, according to security...
Turkish Finance Minister states benefits of disarming PKK on economy
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has stated that the disarmament of the terrorist PKK will lead to “massive economic gains” for the region. Speaking at the UK-Türkiye Islamic Finance Forum in London, Simsek also...
Special Announcement: AX CAPITAL Forms Strategic Partnership with GFS Developments to Lead Global Sales Strategy
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July 18, 2025
AX CAPITAL Forms Strategic Partnership with GFS Developments to Lead Global Sales Strategy DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AX CAPITAL and GFS Developments have announced a strategic partnership to lead the...
Turkish technology company is set to showcase new innovation
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish technology firm Radio Teknoloji is set to showcase its latest innovation in wireless connectivity, known as Astradrive, at the upcoming International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), which will be held from July 22 to 27 at the...
Istanbul ISG continues to maintain competitive edge
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (ISG) International Airport was recognized as the fastest-growing airport in Europe for the month of May, according to an announcement from the airport’s management authority. Passenger traffic at ISG reached...
Turkish Defense Firms Launch Mine-Detecting Robot
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Two Turkish defense manufacturers, Mesan Electronics and Esetron, have collaboratively introduced a new unmanned robotic system designed to identify landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). This cutting-edge machine made its...
Turkish FM talks with Russian counterpart in BRICS summit
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to diplomatic sources, their discussions focused on bilateral political and...