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Turkey's First National Car Joins Fleet of Security Forces as Deliveries to Citizens Begin
08 May 2023

Turkey's First National Car Joins Fleet of Security Forces as Deliveries to Citizens Begin

In a historic moment for Turkey, the country's first domestically developed automobile, the Togg T10X, has joined the fleet of security forces. The fully electric C-segment SUV was debuted by the General Directorate of Security (EGM) and added to the…

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New Metro Stations of Istanbul and Ankara Feature Luminous Designs
18 April 2023

New Metro Stations of Istanbul and Ankara Feature Luminous Designs

The two newest metro stations in Türkiye’s largest metropolis Istanbul and capital Ankara will welcome passengers and brighten their commute with their extraordinary artistic designs, historical symbols and icons. Başakşehir-Kayaşehir Metro Line…

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The Turkish economy grew by 3.9% in the third quarter.
05 December 2022

The Turkish economy grew by 3.9% in the third quarter.

The Turkish economy grew by 3.9% in the third quarter. According to data issued by the Turkish Statistical Institute, in the third quarter of 2022, Turkey's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 3.9% compared to the same quarter of the previous year,…

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Togg is the collective pride of 85 million individuals
07 December 2022

Togg is the collective pride of 85 million individuals

Togg is the collective pride of 85 million individuals. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fulfilled a long-held national ambition on October 29 during a ceremony held in the Gemlik district of Bursa's northern Bursa province to honor the 99th anniversary…

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Turkey and Qatar Sign Eleven Cooperation Enhancing Agreements
07 December 2022

Turkey and Qatar Sign Eleven Cooperation Enhancing Agreements

Turkey and Qatar Sign Eleven Cooperation Enhancing Agreements Qatar and Turkey's economic connections have prospered over the last two decades, with both FDI inflows and bilateral trade volume increasing dramatically. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited…

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Turkey discovers a $12 billion oil reserve onshore
14 December 2022

Turkey discovers a $12 billion oil reserve onshore

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with the presidents of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan during a trilateral summit on December 14, 2022, in Awaza, Turkmenistan. (Photo via AFP, Turkish Presidential Press Office)Erdogan requests that work begins on…

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AmCham Turkey Awards U.S. Companies Operating in Turkey
14 December 2022

AmCham Turkey Awards U.S. Companies Operating in Turkey

AmCham Turkey Awards American Business Forum in Turkey (AmCham Turkey) hosted the fourth "I AmChampion Awards" ceremony in Istanbul, which was attended by executives from U.S. and Turkish companies. As a member of the jury, Investment Office President…

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Retirement Age Requirement Dropped in Türkiye, Providing Relief for Millions
30 December 2022

Retirement Age Requirement Dropped in Türkiye, Providing Relief for Millions

Turkey has abolished the retirement age requirement, allowing over 2 million workers to retire immediately. This change will apply to workers who began working before September 1999 and have completed 20-25 years of social security-registered careers. The…

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Turkey Increases Minimum Wage by More than 50% for 2023
30 December 2022

Turkey Increases Minimum Wage by More than 50% for 2023

Turkey will raise its minimum wage by 54.5% starting January 1, 2023, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Thursday. The move is aimed at protecting citizens from the negative effects of inflation, which has reached its highest level in over two decades.…

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Turkey Launches Initiative for Affordable Housing for Middle-Income Citizens
06 January 2023

Turkey Launches Initiative for Affordable Housing for Middle-Income Citizens

Turkey has announced a new campaign aimed at providing affordable housing options for middle-income citizens. The campaign, called the "My New Home Program," will offer mortgage loans with lower interest rates and longer maturities for amounts up…

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Improved Relations Between Turkey and Saudi Arabia Bring a Surge of Saudi Tourists to Turkey
13 January 2023

Improved Relations Between Turkey and Saudi Arabia Bring a Surge of Saudi Tourists to Turkey

Recent thaw in relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia has led to a significant increase in the number of Saudi tourists visiting Turkey. According to official data from the Culture and Tourism Ministry, over 460,450 Saudis have visited Turkey in the first…

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Turkey is planning to connect Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen airports via a high-speed train line
19 January 2023

Turkey is planning to connect Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen airports via a high-speed train line

Istanbul, Turkey – In a press conference held on Wednesday, the country's Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Adil Karaismailoğlu, announced that Turkey is looking to connect a high-speed train line between Istanbul and Ankara to the two airports…

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Cruise Tourism in Turkey Makes a Complete Rebound with Over 1 Million Passengers Arriving in 2022
19 January 2023

Cruise Tourism in Turkey Makes a Complete Rebound with Over 1 Million Passengers Arriving in 2022

In a statement released on Thursday, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoğlu announced that the number of cruise passengers arriving in Turkey exceeded the 1 million mark in 2022, marking a complete rebound for the crucial industry from…

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President Erdogan Inaugurates High-Speed Metro Line Connecting Istanbul City Center to Europe's Busiest Airport
23 January 2023

President Erdogan Inaugurates High-Speed Metro Line Connecting Istanbul City Center to Europe's Busiest Airport

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurated Istanbul's new high-speed metro line on Sunday, connecting the city center to the Istanbul Airport, which is set to be Europe's busiest airport in 2022. The 34-kilometer metro link is the first railway connection…

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Free Meal Program for 5 Million Students to be Implemented in Turkey
07 February 2023

Free Meal Program for 5 Million Students to be Implemented in Turkey

On Tuesday, National Education Minister Mahmut Özer announced that the Ministry of National Education has completed preparations to implement a free meals program for 5 million students in Turkey as of February 6th, the start of the second semester of…

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Aydos Castle and Sultan Grove Reopen After 12 Years of Restoration in Istanbul's Sultanbeyli District
09 February 2023

Aydos Castle and Sultan Grove Reopen After 12 Years of Restoration in Istanbul's Sultanbeyli District

Istanbul's Sultanbeyli district is set to unveil two major tourist attractions, Aydos Castle and Sultan Grove, after 12 years of restoration. The castle, also known as Keçi Castle, is a significant historical site located on Aydos Hill and is considered…

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Leading Mobility App in Turkey Announces Plan to Build Scooter Parking Lots with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
09 February 2023

Leading Mobility App in Turkey Announces Plan to Build Scooter Parking Lots with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality

Martı, one of Turkey's leading mobility apps, has announced its plan to build dedicated scooter parking lots in coordination with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB). The company has been working with IBB's Transportation Department Head…

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Otokar Expands Presence in UAE Defense Industry with New Versions of Rabdan Vehicles
24 February 2023

Otokar Expands Presence in UAE Defense Industry with New Versions of Rabdan Vehicles

Turkey's leading defense manufacturer Otokar is making strides in expanding its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with its latest offerings of Rabdan 8x8 vehicles, which play a crucial role in ground troop operations. The company showcased six…

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Istanbul Airport Becomes Europe's Busiest Airport in 2022: EUROCONTROL Report
16 March 2023

Istanbul Airport Becomes Europe's Busiest Airport in 2022: EUROCONTROL Report

Istanbul Airport has been named the busiest airport in Europe for the year 2022, according to research recently issued by the European Air Navigation Safety Organization (EUROCONTROL). Istanbul Airport was the only airport in Europe to surpass pre-pandemic…

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Türkiye Launches First National Car Brand Togg with $50K Price Tag
16 March 2023

Türkiye Launches First National Car Brand Togg with $50K Price Tag

Türkiye has announced the price tag for its first domestically made car brand, the Togg T10X, with pre-orders starting on Thursday. The C-segment SUV will be sold for a price range of TL 953,000 ($50,230) to TL 1.22 million. The fully electric T10X will…

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Tourism in Turkey Rebounds as Germans Choose the Country for their Vacations
21 March 2023

Tourism in Turkey Rebounds as Germans Choose the Country for their Vacations

Tourism worldwide was seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the good news is that the sector is now gradually recovering. Türkiye, in particular, is once again one of the top choices for many foreigners, including Germans. Norbert Fiebig,…

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Cere: Türkiye's First AI-Powered Mobile Chatbot with Virtual Character Capabilities
27 March 2023

Cere: Türkiye's First AI-Powered Mobile Chatbot with Virtual Character Capabilities

Cerebrum Tech, a technology company based in Turkey, has launched a mobile chatbot application named "Cere," which is the first virtual character with AI capabilities to chat with users both in writing and orally. The deep learning-based language…

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Central Bank of Türkiye Reports TL 72 Billion Net Profit for 2022
27 March 2023

Central Bank of Türkiye Reports TL 72 Billion Net Profit for 2022

The Official Gazette reported on Friday that the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) generated a net profit of TL 72.02 billion ($3.78 billion) in 2022, an increase from its TL 57.5 billion profit in 2021. The CBRT's tax liabilities for…

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Maiden's Tower Restoration Completed: Iconic Symbol of Bosporus Strait Set to Reopen as Tower Museum
05 April 2023

Maiden's Tower Restoration Completed: Iconic Symbol of Bosporus Strait Set to Reopen as Tower Museum

After a comprehensive restoration process, the Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi), an iconic symbol of the Bosporus Strait in Istanbul, is set to open to visitors in the first week of May. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy oversaw each stage of…

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President Erdoğan becomes first owner of Türkiye's Togg electric car as shipments start
05 April 2023

President Erdoğan becomes first owner of Türkiye's Togg electric car as shipments start

On Monday, Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan officially became the first owner of the country's indigenous electric vehicle (EV) produced by Türkiye'nin Otomobili Girişim Grubu (TOGG), also known as Togg. The fully electric C-segment…

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Sakura Trees: A Symbol of Japanese-Turkish Friendship Blossom in Istanbul
08 April 2023

Sakura Trees: A Symbol of Japanese-Turkish Friendship Blossom in Istanbul

Japanese Sakura trees, which symbolize love, passion, and renewal in Japanese culture and Japanese-Turkish friendship, have started to bloom in a park in Istanbul's Ataşehir district. These cherry trees were planted in Nezahat Gökyiğit Botanical…

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International students observe Ramadan away from home in Turkey
11 April 2023

International students observe Ramadan away from home in Turkey

International students in Ankara, Turkey are experiencing and observing Ramadan away from the traditions and conveniences of their homelands. Ramadan is a holy month where Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, and it is a time for charity and spiritual reflection.…

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Archaeologists Uncover 1,500-Year-Old Secret Underground Passageway in Istanbul's Saraçhane Archaeological Park
11 April 2023

Archaeologists Uncover 1,500-Year-Old Secret Underground Passageway in Istanbul's Saraçhane Archaeological Park

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,500-year-old secret underground passageway in Istanbul's Saraçhane Archaeological Park. The underground tunnel was found during excavations of the St. Polyeuktos Church complex and is located about 20 meters from…

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Oji, Istanbul's Famous Commuter Dog, Finds New Home
18 April 2023

Oji, Istanbul's Famous Commuter Dog, Finds New Home

After capturing the hearts of Istanbul locals as the beloved "commuter dog," Oji has finally found a new home. The Chairman of Koç Holding, Ömer Koç, has officially adopted the famous pup, according to an announcement made by…

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President Erdoğan Announces Istanbul's 5-Year Urban Transformation Plan
24 April 2023

President Erdoğan Announces Istanbul's 5-Year Urban Transformation Plan

Erdoğan Reveals Plans for Istanbul's 5-Year Urban Transformation President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced on Saturday that Istanbul will complete its urban transformation within five years, with the aim of clearing all earthquake-risky structures. Erdoğan…

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