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Turkish Intelligence Engages in Talks with Hamas
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of Turkish intelligence convened with a Hamas delegation on Sunday to deliberate on potential actions for implementing a ceasefire and facilitating the delivery of assistance to Gaza, according to security insiders. Sources...
Turkish Students Shine at Global MasterMinds Olympiad in US
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Three Turkish students residing in the United States earned top honors on Saturday in mathematics, science, research, and innovation at the Global MasterMinds Olympiad, an international contest for middle and high school participants. The...
Turkish Exporters Welcome Euro Surge
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish exporters regard the recent increase in the euro/US dollar exchange rate as a potentially favorable shift, while lingering doubts about the Federal Reserve's autonomy are raising apprehensions. US President Donald Trump is...
Sea Transport Leads Turkish Exports
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Sea transport represented a significant 56.2% of Turkish exports in the first five months of 2023, according to data gathered by Anadolu from Turkey’s statistical body, TurkStat. Turkey's total exports for January through May amounted to...
Turkish FM calls for lasting US-Iran agreement in NATO summit
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan underscored the importance of a lasting agreement between Iran and the United States, noting that both nations appear willing to engage in dialogue following a period of heightened tensions and...
Turkish Exporters Gain as Euro/USD Surge
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish exporters are optimistic about the recent rise in the euro/US dollar exchange rate, seeing it as an opportunity to boost their revenues, even as concerns mount over the Federal Reserve's future under President Donald Trump's...
Turkish Foreign Minister Urges Iran, US Talks
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday emphasized the importance of reaching an accord between Iran and the United States, stating that both nations demonstrate a readiness to enter into talks after a spell of aerial assaults and...
Four Get Detained in Istanbul Over Cartoon Depicting Prophet Muhammad
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Four people were apprehended by law enforcement authorities on Tuesday in Istanbul in connection with the release of a cartoon portraying the Prophet Muhammad. These arrests were part of a broader inquiry initiated independently by...
Next year’s NATO summit is to take place in Ankara
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye will serve as the host for the NATO leaders’ summit in 2026, with the event scheduled to take place in the capital city, Ankara, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on June 30. Speaking at a press conference after a...
Erdogan Marks 2024 as Historic Year for Turkish Economy
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked 2024 as a year of substantial progress for Türkiye, highlighting the country's export performance from the previous year during a speech at the Turkish Exporters Association (TIM) event on...
University in Istanbul Plans Hosting Global Law Conference
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Bogazici University is set to organize an international symposium on law in Istanbul from July 5 to 6, spotlighting justice and rebuilding efforts in societies that have experienced conflict. The two-day gathering, named the...
Three Turkish students in US earn top ranks in Global MasterMinds Olympiad
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Three Turkish students based in the United States achieved major success at the Global MasterMinds Olympiad on Saturday, securing top awards in mathematics, science, research, and innovation. The international competition, which brought...
Turkish space technology company sends off fresh satellites to space
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish space technology company Plan-S successfully sent four new satellites into orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket during the Transporter-14 mission. Founded in 2021, Plan-S specializes in developing advanced satellite and space...
Turkish FM phones Chinese counterpart to discuss regional issues
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation on Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss ongoing efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, as well as the worsening humanitarian...
Turkish, Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Conflicts
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in a conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, focusing on efforts to ease tensions between Israel and Iran, as well as addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza,...
Turkish, Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Israel-Iran Tensions, Gaza Aid
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday, during which they addressed the growing conflict between Israel and Iran and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza,...
New international truck transport system starts in Istanbul
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A new international truck transport system connecting Türkiye to Kuwait and Germany to Jordan officially launched on Friday during the “Global Transportation Corridors Forum” held in Istanbul. The announcement came from Türkiye’s...
Turkish Airlines Halts Gulf Flights
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s national airline, Turkish Airlines, declared on Monday that it has suspended all its services for the day to several Gulf cities, including Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat. Through a message shared on...
Turkish Airlines Cancel Flights to Several Gulf Destinations
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines, the national airline of Türkiye, announced on Monday the cancellation of all flights scheduled for June 23, 2025, to several key Gulf destinations including Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat....
Turkish, Somali Ministers Hold Meeting in Ankara
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Somali Ports and Marine Transport Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur convened on Monday in the capital city of Ankara, according to Türkiye's Foreign Ministry on X. Officials did not disclose any...