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Turkey ink four deals with Kuwait
(MENAFN) Türkiye and Kuwait formalized four agreements on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The signing took place after bilateral discussions and...
Turkish defense companies to take part in SIDEC 2025 fair in Slovenia
(MENAFN) Turkish defense companies will take part in the International Defense Fair and Conference (SIDEC) in Slovenia, running from Oct. 22-24, the SAHA Istanbul defense and aerospace cluster announced Monday. The Turkish Pavilion, led by the...
Turkish Defense Industry Prepare Showcase at SIDEC
(MENAFN) Turkish defense companies are set to participate in the International Defense Fair and Conference (SIDEC) in Slovenia, as announced by the defense and aerospace cluster SAHA Istanbul on Monday. The event will begin on Tuesday and run...
ITF-Released Report Shows a Growing Number of Countries Are Implementing Cabotage Laws
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Maritime Partnership announces today that a newly released study by Seafarers' Rights International (SRI) finds that cabotage laws now exist on 85% of the world’s coastlines, are growing...
A Landmark Partnership: HAVIT Partners with Three Top International Esports Teams to Expand Global Presence
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HAVIT, a leading global consumer tech brand, today officially announces strategic partnerships with three internationally renowned esports teams: Brazil’s Vivo Keyd Stars, Turkiye’s Galatasaray Esports,...
The first international defence, security, protection, and rescue fair in Celje
SLOVENIA, October 21 - The fair includes a conference with five extensive panel discussions and the 5th “V službi domovine” event, which presents professions and career paths in the Slovenian Armed Forces. At the official opening of the SIDEC...
FM of Turkey to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council summit in Luxembourg
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Luxembourg for two days starting Sunday to participate in the EU Foreign Affairs Council’s ministerial session on cross-regional security and connectivity, according to Turkish diplomatic...
Hakan Fidan Attends EU Ministerial Meeting
(MENAFN) On Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan participated in a ministerial gathering focused on cross-regional security and connectivity, which was part of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, according to a statement from the Turkish...
Archaeologists in Turkey prepare ancient basilica for Pope Leo’s visit
(MENAFN) Authorities in northwestern Türkiye are readying a submerged basilica in Lake Iznik for the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV, commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, one of early Christianity’s most significant...
Turkey, Syria hold talks on defense, security problems in Damascus
(MENAFN) A delegation from Türkiye's Ministry of National Defense made an official trip to Damascus on Friday for talks focused on security and defense coordination with Syria’s new administration. The Turkish delegation, led by Lt. Gen. Ilkay...
Turkish Defense Officials Hold High-Level Talks in Damascus
(MENAFN) A group representing the Turkish National Defense Ministry conducted a formal trip to Damascus, the capital of Syria, on Friday. This official mission marked a significant moment in the diplomatic interactions between the two neighboring...
Turkish Technic, LOT Polish Airlines Forge Strategic Partnership
(MENAFN) Turkish Technic, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul division of the national airline Turkish Airlines, revealed on Friday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s flagship carrier, LOT Polish Airlines,...
Turkish Diver Sets New World Record in Support of Gaza
(MENAFN) Turkish national athlete Sahika Ercumen achieved a new milestone on Friday by surpassing her own world record during a symbolic dive in the Mediterranean Sea. The act was intended to express unity with the enduringly afflicted people of...
International Zero Waste Form discusses achieving zero waste in cities
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that the “International Zero Waste Forum,” held Friday in Istanbul, focused on strategies and partnerships needed to achieve zero waste in cities, which produce the bulk of the world’s refuse. The event, organized in...
Turkish intelligence plays key role in Pakistan-Afghanistan truce talk
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s intelligence agency was instrumental in facilitating the Doha talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which resulted in an agreement for an immediate ceasefire, according to Turkish security sources on Sunday. The sources said...
Turkish-trained Somali police enhance their nation’s security ability
(MENAFN) Somali police officers who received training in Türkiye are increasingly contributing to their country’s internal stability, drawing on the extensive experience and institutional expertise of Turkish law enforcement agencies. According to...
Turkey denounces Israel’s attack on Lebanon
(MENAFN) Türkiye strongly condemned Israel’s overnight airstrikes in southern Lebanon, calling the attacks “absolutely unacceptable,” and reaffirmed its support for the Lebanese people amid rising regional tensions. “Israel’s aggression last night...
Turkey denounces Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon
(MENAFN) On Friday, Türkiye denounced Israel’s overnight attacks in southern Lebanon, calling the strikes “absolutely unacceptable” and reaffirming solidarity with the Lebanese population amid heightened regional tensions. “Israel’s aggression...
Turkey hails Afghanistan-Pakistan truce agreement
(MENAFN) Türkiye expressed support on Sunday for the ceasefire reached between Afghanistan and Pakistan during talks in Doha, which were mediated by both Türkiye and Qatar, according to official statements. In a statement, the Turkish Foreign...