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Turkish Diplomats Contact with Citizens Held on Sumud Flotilla
(MENAFN) Turkish diplomatic personnel have established their first face-to-face communication with Turkish nationals detained by Israeli forces aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was en route to Gaza carrying humanitarian supplies, a...

Borsa Istanbul Starts Week with Decline
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s primary equity index began the new week with a noticeable downturn, concluding Monday at 10,734.87 points — a decrease of 1.14% from the previous trading session. Opening at 10,884.87 points, the Borsa Istanbul BIST 100 index...

Turkish Central Bank’s International Reserves Soar to Historic USD183B
(MENAFN) The Turkish Central Bank’s official international reserves soared to a historic high of $183 billion as of September 26, marking a significant milestone, according to figures released on Thursday. This latest data underscores a continued...

Ilham Aliyev met with President of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Gabala
AZERBAIJAN, October 6 - 06 October 2025, 17:00 On October 6, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Ersin Tatar, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), in Gabala. President Ersin Tatar fondly recalled...

Zoo 55 Partners with Merzigo to Support Growth and Expand Reach
CANNES, France, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zoo 55, part of ITV Studios, has entered a landmark, multi-year partnership with digital distribution and monetisation leader Merzigo, in a deal that supports Zoo 55’s ambitious growth strategy and...

Smoxh Cutting Tools Launches Its Online Store, Revolutionizing and Propelling Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Smoxh Cutting Tools, has launched its dedicated ecommerce portal, www.smoxhshop.com, in a significant move toward its digitalization process KONYA, KONYA, TURKEY, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Smoxh Cutting Tools, a renowned name in the...

30 Years of Culture, 102 Years of History: Council Honors Turkish Heritage
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution honoring the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye and celebrating the 30th Annual Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival. The Republic of Türkiye,...

Turkish Foreign Minister, Italian Counterpart Hold Talks on Gaza
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone discussion with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani on Wednesday, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The conversation centered on advancing efforts to secure a ceasefire and...

Turkish filmmaker says his film got banned after Gaza’s rallies
(MENAFN) “Silence is complicity of the genocide right now,” said Turkish filmmaker Necmi Sancak, emphasizing that speaking out for justice outweighs remaining quiet for the sake of his career. Sancak, whose first feature film Ayse received...

Istanbul Hosts Global Marketing Summit 2025
(MENAFN) The Global Marketing Summit 2025 will bring together key figures in the marketing industry for its highly anticipated fifth edition, set to take place in Istanbul on October 15-16. Organized by KREA M.I.C.E., the event promises to...

Turkish Red Crescent Supports Sumud Flotilla
(MENAFN) The Turkish Red Crescent delivered crucial provisions, including food and medical supplies, on Monday to the Global Sumud Flotilla, a coalition currently navigating toward the Gaza Strip with the intention of distributing humanitarian...

Turkish, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Gaza Ceasefire
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, on Tuesday. According to Turkish diplomatic officials, the discussion focused on the attempts to establish a ceasefire and...

Turkish’s FM mentions his nation’s efforts to support Palestine’s meetings at UN
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Hakan Fidan, the Foreign Minister of Turkey, stated at the 80th meeting of the UN General Assembly that Turkey has spearheaded, organized, and backed all meetings concerning Palestine. Fidan told journalists in New York that...

Turkish Stock Exchange Opens Tuesday with Modest Gain
(MENAFN) Türkiye's benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, opened higher on Tuesday, beginning the day at 11,056.20 points. This marked a modest increase of 0.07%, or 8.07 points, as the market showed a slight positive movement at the start of...

Turkish fresh ultra-deepwater drilling vessel arrives at southern port
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s latest ultra-deepwater drilling vessel has arrived at the southern port of Tasucu in Mersin province, preparing for operations in the Mediterranean, according to government announcements on Tuesday. The first of two new ships in...

Turkish Furniture Exports Gain Momentum in Africa, Asortie Among Leading Contributors
Turkey strengthens its position in Africa’s growing furniture market, with Asortie delivering projects in over 15 countries across the continent. ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Furniture exports from Turkey...

Turkish Conglomerate Albayrak Leads Infrastructure in Somalia
(MENAFN) The Turkish conglomerate Albayrak is spearheading the modernization and daily management of Mogadishu Port, which serves as Somalia’s primary gateway for imports and its connection to international commerce. Ahmet Sami Isler, the...

Turkish Airlines Locks in 225-Plane Boeing Agreement
(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines, Türkiye’s flagship carrier, officially announced on Friday a landmark agreement to purchase 225 Boeing aircraft, comprising 75 units of the B787-9 and B787-10 models alongside 150 units of the 737-8 and 737-10 MAX...

A New Era in Hotel Management from Asortie Mobilya: The Power of Classical Elegance in Luxury Rooms
“We believe that a hotel room should not only offer accommodation but also leave an emotional impression." ISTANBUL, İSTANBUL, TURKEY, October 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As one of Turkey’s leading classical furniture brands, Asortie...

Moscow understands Ankara positions to potentially stop buying Russian’s oil
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was asked if US pressure might force Ankara to stop buying Russian gas and oil; in response, he stated that Moscow understand Turkey’s position. Following the 80th UN General Assembly's...