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Turkish press reports Zelensky’s inner circle funneled millions to Middle East
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish media outlet Aydınlık reported that members of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle allegedly transfer $50 million each month to two companies based in the United Arab Emirates, reportedly obtained through corrupt...
Turkish Stock Market Declines
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkey’s primary stock market benchmark ended Tuesday with a noticeable dip, settling at 10,954.50 points, a decrease of 0.76% compared to its previous closing figure. The BIST 100 index opened the session at 11,041.82 but gradually...
Turkish Airlines Set to Ramp Up China Flights
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, is set to significantly increase its flight operations to China beginning this October, CEO Bilal Eksi announced on Tuesday. Currently, the airline operates 21 weekly flights to...
MedArt Hair Expands Global Presence with New Suadiye, İstanbul Clinic
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August 14, 2025
ISTANBUL, TURKEY, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MedArt Hair is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new clinic in Suadiye, İstanbul. Following the success of its flagship location on Harley Street in London, the expansion marks...
Turkish Straits Traffic Soars with Nearly 41,000 Ships
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish Straits saw a massive influx of maritime traffic during the first half of 2025, with a total of 40,988 ships navigating these crucial waterways, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu revealed to media. “In...
AirBooking Named Turkish Airlines NDC Partner Through TKCONNECT
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August 14, 2025
Unified platform delivers Turkish Airlines’ exclusive NDC content with GDS inventory, cutting fees and distribution costs for agents and corporates. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AirBooking, the...
Turkish Airlines Report 51.2M Passengers in 2025
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines carried 51.2 million passengers in the first seven months of 2025, the carrier announced Thursday, marking a 4.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The airline also maintained a robust 82.1% load factor...
Turkish deputy minister states country in 'white list' related to US tariff
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye is considered a low-risk trade partner by the U.S. and is included on its "white list" regarding tariffs, Turkish Deputy Trade Minister Murat Tuzcu said on Wednesday. Speaking at the “Towards the $100 Billion Trade Volume Target:...
Turkish Republic reiterates demand for 2-state solution for island
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) reiterated his firm stance on a two-state solution for the island of Cyprus on Tuesday, citing the Greek Cypriot side’s continued unwillingness to reach a lasting...
Turkish long-range air defense missile concludes serial production acceptance examinations
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s domestically developed long-range air defense missile system, Siper, has successfully completed its serial production acceptance tests, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s defense capabilities, according to...
Team of Turkish Scientists Study Arctic Climate
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) During Türkiye’s fifth scientific mission to the Arctic, researchers conducted extensive atmospheric and oceanographic studies. For the first time, an automatic meteorological observation station was set up on the interpolar line,...
Turkish stock exchange starts week up
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s main stock index, the BIST 100, opened Monday at 10,807.25 points, marking a 0.56% increase (60.27 points) from the previous session's close. On Friday, the index had edged up by 0.04%, finishing the day at 10,746.98 points with...
Turkish, Egyptian Ministers Discuss Gaza Crisis
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in a telephone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, on Sunday to deliberate on joint initiatives aimed at facilitating humanitarian assistance to Gaza and pursuing a...
Pro-Palestine Protesters Gather in Istanbul
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators assembled in Istanbul’s Beyazit Square on Saturday evening, following evening prayers, to denounce Israel’s ongoing “genocide” and “starvation” in Gaza. The protest, which involved various...
Turkish Energy Minister states Turkey to begin supplying natural gas to Syria
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye is set to begin supplying natural gas to Syria starting Saturday through a pipeline running via the southern Kilis province, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar. This effort is part of a collaborative project...
Turkish deputy trade minister states Turkey isn’t at risk for US in trade field
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish deputy trade minister stated that Türkiye is considered low risk by the United States in trade matters, placing the country on the US tariff “white list.” Speaking at an event focused on expanding Turkish-American economic...
Turkish, Brazilian Defense Firms Ink Deal
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish enterprise Repkon has finalized an agreement with the Brazilian defense manufacturer SIATT to co-develop the “MANSUP-ER” extended-range anti-ship missile, utilizing its expertise in advanced metal shaping technologies. SIATT, a...
Istanbul, Antalya airports witness surge in daily passenger counts
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Istanbul Airport and Antalya Airport, a key gateway to the Turkish Riviera, both recorded their highest daily passenger numbers ever during the weekend of July 26-27, as reported by the Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Ministry. On...
Turkish Airlines, Dubai Islamic Bank Ink Deal
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Flagship airline Turkish Airlines on Monday finalized a pivotal financial arrangement with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) to acquire Airbus A350 aircraft. During a ceremonial event at Turkish Airlines' main office in Istanbul, the airline's...
Turkey keeps close eye on developments in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah province
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye announced on Friday that it is keeping a close watch on recent developments in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah province, located within the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), with a focus on maintaining peace in the region and ensuring the...