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Turkish Chief of General Staff hosts French counterpart in Ankara
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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...
Turkey, Georgia to boost bilateral trade volume to five billion dollars
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye and Georgia aim to boost their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said on Wednesday, noting that current trade has already exceeded $3.5 billion. Speaking at the Türkiye-Georgia Business Forum...
Turkish ports host hundreds of cruise vessels first half of 2025
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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
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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...
Turkey’s air defense network is fully domestic
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s new multi-layered air defense network, known as the "Steel Dome," is constructed entirely from homegrown technologies and platforms, featuring an integrated design and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making and...
Erdogan hosts UAE counterpart in Ankara
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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,...
Two freight trains depart from China to Turkey
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Two freight trains departed from China to Türkiye on July 9, marking the beginning of a new regular rail service connecting the cities of Chongqing and Chengdu with Europe through the Middle Corridor, Türkiye’s Transport and...
Emperor Marcus Aurelius statue is planned to be given back to Turkey
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A bronze statue of the renowned Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, which was looted from Türkiye in the 1960s, is scheduled to be returned to its country of origin in the coming days. The statue, dating from approximately AD 50 to 250 and...
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...
Turkey calls for stop of violence in Syria
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye has called for a rapid end to the escalating violence in southern Syria and emphasized the importance of resolving the conflict through local dialogue led by the Syrian government, according to a statement released by its Foreign...
Turkey commemorates ninth year of attempted coup by FETO terrorist group
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye is observing the ninth year since the attempted coup of July 15, 2016, which was carried out by the FETO terrorist group, according to officials. To mark the occasion, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to participate in...
Turkey starts its fifth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye has officially commenced its fifth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition, featuring a team of 12 scientists working on 19 different projects in the Arctic Ocean as part of its expanding polar research program. Organized...
Turkish, Somali Leaders Hold High-Level Talks
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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
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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
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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 Prosecutors Investigate AI App Grok
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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 authorities investigate Grok over inappropriate posts
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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 Student Wins in Portugal with AI Travel Guide
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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
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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...