Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on The Ankara Tribune.
Istanbul witnesses drinking water shortages
MENAFN
·
August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Several of Türkiye’s largest cities, including Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir, are facing dwindling drinking water reserves due to extreme heat and ongoing drought, according to reports. In Istanbul, dam levels fell to 48.1 percent in...
Turkish, Ukrainian Foreign Ministers Discuss Peace Progress
MENAFN
·
August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in a phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. According to diplomatic sources from Türkiye, the discussion focused on the recent Alaska summit between the...
Turkey delivers domestically developed air defense vehicles worth over four hundred $M
MENAFN
·
August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye delivered 47 domestically produced Gokkubbe air defense vehicles to its military on Wednesday, with a total value of 460 million U.S. dollars, at the Ogulbey Technology Base operated by Turkish defense company Aselsan near Ankara....
Turkish new social media app aims to attract local, global users
MENAFN
·
August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Next Sosyal, a new social media platform developed by the Turkish Technology Team (T3), aims to attract users both in Türkiye and internationally, the T3 Foundation Board chair told Anadolu. Elvan Kuzucu Hidir explained that the platform...
Turkish Social Platform Aims for Global Reach
MENAFN
·
August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The newly introduced social networking site Next Sosyal, created by the Turkish Technology Team (T3), is expected to gain widespread popularity both within Türkiye and internationally, according to the chair of the T3 Foundation Board in...
SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Lockheed Martin
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
·
August 28, 2025
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Lockheed Martin To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $75,000 in...
Turkish, African Businesses Unite at WCI Forum
MENAFN
·
August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The two-day World Cooperation Industries (WCI) Forum commenced on Wednesday, assembling Turkish and African business representatives in Istanbul. Utku Bengisu, the forum's president, stated during his opening speech that “investing in...
Turkish Central Bank Reserves Soar to Unprecedented USD174.4B
MENAFN
·
August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Central Bank announced on Thursday that its official international reserves reached a historic peak of $174.4 billion as of August 8. This marks a 3.2% increase, or $5.38 billion, from the previous week's $168.99 billion,...
Turkish FM states progress with African continent
MENAFN
·
August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Wednesday that the country has strengthened its ties with Africa based on “mutual respect and the win-win principle.” Fidan made the remarks at a joint press conference with Botswana’s Minister...
Turkish press reports Zelensky’s inner circle funneled millions to Middle East
MENAFN
·
August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish media outlet Aydınlık reported that members of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle allegedly transfer $50 million each month to two companies based in the United Arab Emirates, reportedly obtained through corrupt...
Turkish Stock Market Declines
MENAFN
·
August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkey’s primary stock market benchmark ended Tuesday with a noticeable dip, settling at 10,954.50 points, a decrease of 0.76% compared to its previous closing figure. The BIST 100 index opened the session at 11,041.82 but gradually...
Turkish Airlines Set to Ramp Up China Flights
MENAFN
·
August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, is set to significantly increase its flight operations to China beginning this October, CEO Bilal Eksi announced on Tuesday. Currently, the airline operates 21 weekly flights to...
Turkish Straits Traffic Soars with Nearly 41,000 Ships
MENAFN
·
August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish Straits saw a massive influx of maritime traffic during the first half of 2025, with a total of 40,988 ships navigating these crucial waterways, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu revealed to media. “In...
Turkey, Syria to start free one-day transit trade
MENAFN
·
August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye and Syria are set to begin free 24-hour transit trade at two border customs gates starting Thursday, as announced by Turkish officials. "Starting tomorrow, 24-hour transit trade will be free at two customs gates, Türkiye's...
MedArt Hair Expands Global Presence with New Suadiye, İstanbul Clinic
EIN Presswire
·
August 14, 2025
ISTANBUL, TURKEY, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MedArt Hair is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new clinic in Suadiye, İstanbul. Following the success of its flagship location on Harley Street in London, the expansion marks...
AirBooking Named Turkish Airlines NDC Partner Through TKCONNECT
EIN Presswire
·
August 14, 2025
Unified platform delivers Turkish Airlines’ exclusive NDC content with GDS inventory, cutting fees and distribution costs for agents and corporates. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AirBooking, the...
Turkish Airlines Report 51.2M Passengers in 2025
MENAFN
·
August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines carried 51.2 million passengers in the first seven months of 2025, the carrier announced Thursday, marking a 4.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The airline also maintained a robust 82.1% load factor...
Turkish deputy minister states country in 'white list' related to US tariff
MENAFN
·
August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye is considered a low-risk trade partner by the U.S. and is included on its "white list" regarding tariffs, Turkish Deputy Trade Minister Murat Tuzcu said on Wednesday. Speaking at the “Towards the $100 Billion Trade Volume Target:...
Turkish Republic reiterates demand for 2-state solution for island
MENAFN
·
August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) reiterated his firm stance on a two-state solution for the island of Cyprus on Tuesday, citing the Greek Cypriot side’s continued unwillingness to reach a lasting...
Turkish long-range air defense missile concludes serial production acceptance examinations
MENAFN
·
August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s domestically developed long-range air defense missile system, Siper, has successfully completed its serial production acceptance tests, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s defense capabilities, according to...