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Turkey joins nuclear power club with Akkuyu plant: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey has joined the club of nuclear power countries with the nuclear fuel delivery into the first power unit of the Akkuyu power plant, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. “With the…
- Middle East
Turkey: Erdogan falls ill on TV, cancels election rallies
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly suspended election campaigning after falling unwell during a live TV interview, which was unexpectedly cut short. He returned after a 20-minute break to declare he had…
- Middle East
Turkish Prez honours Israeli rescue workers who saved lives after quakes
Tel Aviv: A certificate of appreciation from the President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey was presented on Tuesday to the commander of the INDIA’s National Rescue Unit, Col (Ret) Golan Vach, who…
- Middle East
Turkey’s post-quake constructions face labour shortage challenge
Ankara: After the massive February 6 earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria killing 59,259 people and damaging millions of buildings, the government in Ankara is building tens of thousands of housing and…
- Middle East
Turkey’s tourism sector sees rebound after massive earthquakes
Ankara: Turkey’s tourism industry is recovering from a major setback caused by the February 6 devastating earthquakes, business insiders said. The number of tourism bookings rose by nearly 40 per cent in…
- Middle East
Turkey greatly reduces defence industry’s foreign dependency: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey has reduced its foreign dependency in the defence industry from around 80 per cent to some 20 per cent in the past two decades, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.…
- Middle East
Natural gas reserves worth $1 bn found in Turkey: President
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the country has discovered natural gas reserves valued at $1 billion in Gabar Mountain in southeastern Sirnak province. Erdogan made the remarks at the…
- Middle East
Turkey starts delivery of natural gas from Black Sea field
Ankara: Turkey has started the delivery of natural gas from its Black Sea field, as part of its flagship project aiming at reducing the country’s dependence on energy imports. The gas, shipped…
- Middle East
Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan’s warring parties as violence rages
Ankara: In a bid to end the ongoing violence in Sudan which has claimed over 300 lives in less than a week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to mediate between…
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Turkish FM says holding talks with both sides in Sudan for truce
Ankara: As the violent unrest continues to rage in Sudan, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that negotiations are on with the two warring parties in a bid to reach an ultimate…
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Deadly superbug found in 40% of supermarket meat samples
London: In an alarming find, researchers have discovered multi drug-resistant E. coli in 40 per cent of supermarket meat samples. The team analysed 100 meat products (25 each of chicken, turkey, beef…
- Middle East
Turkey President Erdogan calls for new constitution
Ankara: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that his country should make a new constitution to embrace the dreams of all its people, local media reported. “Let’s make a new, civil,…
- Middle East
Turkey summons Danish ambassador over burning of Quran, Turkish flag
Ankara: Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Denmark’s ambassador Danny Annan over the burning of the Muslim holy book of the Quran and a Turkish flag at a public demonstration in Denmark’s capital…
- Middle East
Turkey expects thriving tourism season despite earthquake
Ankara: Turkey’s Mediterranean coast is expected to see a large number of tourists flowing in this summer despite the devastating earthquakes in February, industry professionals have said. As temperatures rise, “Turkish Riviera”,…
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Land sales in Istanbul area on rise after February earthquake
Istanbul: Turkey has seen a booming real estate market since the massive February 6 earthquakes, which was pushed by a souring demand for so-called earthquake-resistant new homes in major cities in western…