RISING TURKEY

Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)

Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)
Holding a press conference following the 25th Anniversary Summit of the BSEC Heads of State and Government, hosted by Turkey, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey will continue to support the efforts aimed at ensuring peace and welfare in the Black Sea region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements on the summit at a press conference held…
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Fenerbahce Istanbul joins list of EuroLeague champions!

Fenerbahce Istanbul joins list of EuroLeague champions!
Fenerbahce Istanbul has joined the list of Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champions! Fenerbahce captured the 2017 crown by overpowering Olympiacos Piraeus 80-64 in the championship game at Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday. Fenerbahce became the first Turkish team to win the EuroLeague title, after losing against CSKA in overtime in the championship game…
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President Erdoğan Meets with U.S. President Trump

President Erdoğan Meets with U.S. President Trump
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Washington, D.C. for an official visit, met with President Donald Trump of the United States of America at the White House. Prior to the meeting, President Erdoğan was welcomed by President Trump by an official ceremony. President Erdoğan shook hands with President Trump and greeted reporters. Afterward, President…
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Turkish Airlines EuroLeague trophy lands in Istanbul!

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague trophy lands in Istanbul!
What promises to be a magical week in a special city got started with the promise of glory on Monday as the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champions trophy landed in Istanbul, where it will stay until being raised on Sunday night by the winner of the 2016-17 season! A bit of pomp and circumstance marked the…
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Tourism

Tourism
As the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world and well on its way to attracting more than 40 million tourists annually within the next couple of years, Turkey continues to present vast investment opportunities in both the established and newly-developing subsectors of the industry. With its favorable location, existing potential, mega projects, and…
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Excavated at Çatalhöyük to be continued in 2017

Excavated at Çatalhöyük to be continued in 2017
Yapı Kredi, which has been the main sponsor since 1997, will be excavated in Çatalhöyük in 2017. According to the statement made by Yapi Kredi, the bank was shared with the public since 2016, when it was the main sponsor of Çatalhöyük excavations since 1997. The excavation team in Çatalhöyük, one of the few prehistoric…
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Assos’ temporary list of ‘UNESCO World Heritage’

Assos’ temporary list of ‘UNESCO World Heritage’
The Assos Ruins within the borders of the village of Behramkale under the Ayvacık county of Çanakkale were accepted on the temporary list of "UNESCO World Heritage". Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism Kemal Dokuz told the journalists that the application for Assos Ören Yeri was transmitted to UNESCO by the Ministry of Culture and…
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Referendum Evaluations

Referendum Evaluations
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu evaluated the referendum results. Stating that a major source of uncertainty is behind us with the completion of the referendum process, Hisarcıklıoğlu said the following:​ “Once again democratic process has been implemented in Turkey; national will has manifested itself and the nation has made its choice. With the new system,…
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Automotive

Automotive
The foundations of Turkey’s automotive industry date back to the early 1960s, when the first efforts to develop and produce a Turkish-made passenger car were undertaken. During a period of rapid industrialization and progress, this key sector transformed itself from assembly-based partnerships to a full-fledged industry with design capability and massive production capacity. Between 2000…
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“Turkey Has Upheld Its Democracy”

“Turkey Has Upheld Its Democracy”
President Erdoğan said: “This constitutional change is no ordinary change. It is different and very meaningful. For the first time in its history, Turkey has decided such an important change by the will of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and people. For first time in the history of the Republic, we have changed our…
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