Press Releases

Deputy President Paul Mashatile undertakes a working visit to Turkey, 15 Oct

The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, will undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Türkiye to co-chair the inaugural Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and Türkiye,...

Turkey Innovation Week 2025 starts under theme of “Tomorrow: Now.”

(MENAFN) Türkiye Innovation Week 2025, the nation’s largest innovation gathering, officially began on Thursday at Istanbul’s Halic Congress Center under the theme “Tomorrow: Now,” according to reports. The three-day event is organized by the...

Turkey gets hit by 4.9 magnitude earthquake

(MENAFN) A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye’s western province of Kutahya early Thursday, according to reports. The tremor occurred at 2:54 a.m. local time (2354 GMT) at a depth of 12.1 kilometers (7.52 miles), the country’s Disaster and...

Turkey’s airports host close to two hundred million passengers

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s airports welcomed a total of 187.4 million passengers, including direct transit travelers, from January through September 2025, according to Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu. This marks a 7.6% increase...

PM of Turkey says Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones came in Kosovo

(MENAFN) Containers carrying thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones have been delivered to Kosovo ahead of schedule, the country’s prime minister announced on Wednesday. The shipment marks an early fulfillment of a contract with the...

Erdogan states Turkey is going to observe enforcement of Gaza’s deal

(MENAFN) Türkiye will participate in a task force to monitor the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement on the ground, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Thursday during the opening ceremony of the 2025-2026 academic year in Ankara....

Turkey emphasizes reaching regional peace by ending Israel’s attacks

(MENAFN) On Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan informed Trump during a phone call that the establishment of regional peace is dependent on Israel halting its attacks. Turkey’s Communications Directorate stated on NSosyal, the Turkish...

Turkey’s 5G network to transform nation’s mobile market

(MENAFN) The introduction of 5G network connectivity in Türkiye is expected to revolutionize the country’s mobile landscape and enable innovative service models, particularly in fields like augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), according to...

Ties between Turkey, Kyrgyzstan get strengthened through investments

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s ambassador to Bishkek, Mustafa Kemal Okem, announced Sunday that Turkish investments in Kyrgyzstan have gone beyond $1.4 billion, calling the growing partnership between the two countries a “special and honorable duty.” At a...

Two people get accused of spying for Mossad in Turkey

(MENAFN) Turkish security forces have detained two individuals accused of conducting espionage activities on behalf of Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, according to reports from national authorities. The arrests resulted from a coordinated...

Turkey Launches Probe into Detentions Aboard Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a formal inquiry as of Thursday into the apprehension of 24 Turkish nationals during an assault by Israeli naval forces on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was navigating through...

Turkey is ready to contribute in aid in Eastern Mediterranean

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Turkish National Defense Ministry stated that it is ready to help with aid operations in the Eastern Mediterranean, if needed. In an announcement on NSosyal stated that “Türkiye is closely monitoring the safe conduct of...

Turkey’s benchmark stock index opens slightly lower

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s main stock index, the BIST 100, opened Wednesday at 10,992.82 points, down 0.18% or 19.31 points, as traders reacted cautiously to a mix of domestic and international market developments, according to reports. On Tuesday, the...

Turkey’s benchmark stock index opens

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s main stock exchange began the week in negative territory on Monday, with the BIST 100 index opening at 11,112.30 points, down 0.35% or 38.89 points from the previous session. On Friday, the index had already slipped 1.99%,...

Turkey Accuses Israel of Destabilizing Region

(MENAFN) Turkey’s foreign affairs chief declared Friday that Israel has turned into a “rogue actor blinded by dreams of a ‘Greater Israel,’” cautioning that its conduct in Gaza, the West Bank, and Syria endangers the broader region’s security, as...

Turkey’s Innovation Week 2025 event kicks off addressing AI transformation

(MENAFN) Türkiye Innovation Week (TIW) 2025, the region’s largest innovation-focused gathering, is set to take place in Istanbul from October 9 to 11, highlighting the sweeping transformation driven by artificial intelligence. Organized for the...

Sumud Flotilla vessel malfunctions, Turkey steps in for rescue

(MENAFN) Early Monday morning, the World Sumud Flotilla vessel Johnny M, which was carrying humanitarian assistance for Gaza, broke down in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel issued a call asking for help, leading Turkey to step in and organize the...

Almost one hundred Roman-era coins get smuggled out of Turkey

(MENAFN) Türkiye has recovered 83 Roman-era coins that were illegally taken from the country and later seized in the United States, officials announced on Sunday. The coins, dating back to the rule of emperors Maximianus, Constantine I,...

TIW25 to advance Turkey’s goal to lead in innovation

(MENAFN) Türkiye Innovation Week (TIW25) is set to further the nation’s ambition to become a global leader in innovation, according to reports. The 12th edition of the event will take place at Istanbul’s Halic Congress Center from Oct. 9 11,...

MDC and National Wild Turkey Federation host youth outdoor skills day Oct. 11

Body KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Youth interested in hunting and fishing are invited to an outdoor skills session with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) on Oct. 11 at Union Ridge Conservation Area, parking lot E in Green Castle. This free...