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Turkey welcomes S. Africa’s backing of Palestinian issue—Erdogan

(MENAFN) Türkiye expressed gratitude for South Africa’s support of the Palestinian issue, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated during a meeting with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Ankara. The discussion, held at the presidential...

Turkish Central Bank Reserves Surge to Historic High of USD189.7B

(MENAFN) The Turkish Central Bank's international reserves surged to an all-time high of $189.7 billion as of October 10, marking the third consecutive record-setting week and the fifth in the past two months, according to official data released...

Archaeologists in Turkey prepare ancient basilica for Pope Leo’s visit

(MENAFN) Authorities in northwestern Türkiye are readying a submerged basilica in Lake Iznik for the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV, commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, one of early Christianity’s most significant...

Turkey assigns coordinator to supervise Gaza relief efforts

(MENAFN) Türkiye has named Ambassador Mehmet Gulluoglu as the humanitarian aid coordinator for Palestine to ensure the effective delivery and management of the country’s assistance to Gaza, according to diplomatic sources on Thursday. Türkiye is...

Turkey, UK to ink free trade deal to replace existing one

(MENAFN) Türkiye and the United Kingdom are gearing up for a third round of discussions following their September meeting, aiming to establish a “next-generation” and all-encompassing free trade agreement (FTA) to supersede the one in place since...

Turkish, Syrian officials meet in Ankara for high-level discussions

(MENAFN) Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yasar Guler, and Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin, met on Sunday in Ankara with their Syrian counterparts for high-level discussions. According to diplomatic...

Turkish Airlines, Algerian Airlines ink memorandum of understanding

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s national airline, Turkish Airlines, and Algeria’s flag carrier, Air Algerie, formalized a memorandum of understanding on Friday to advance their strategic partnership. The deal creates a broader framework for collaboration,...

Turkish Competition Watchdog Fines Adidas with USD9.6M

(MENAFN) The Turkish Competition Board has hit sportswear giant Adidas with a hefty fine of 402.3 million Turkish lira (around $9.6 million), a statement released on Friday revealed. The regulatory authority initiated an investigation into claims...

Erdogan stresses Turkey’s efforts to ensure enforcement of Gaza deal

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for immediate action to support Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction, highlighting Türkiye’s active involvement in efforts to transform the temporary truce between Hamas and Israel into a...

Fidan says Turkey to presist giving humanitarian aid to Gaza

(MENAFN) Türkiye will persist in providing humanitarian assistance to Gaza and supporting the Palestinian people, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday. “Türkiye will continue to be a breath for Gaza and a hope for Palestine. We will...

Presidential Vote Kicks Off in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

(MENAFN) Polling opened Sunday at 8 a.m. (0500 GMT) across 777 stations in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), marking the start of the first round of the crucial presidential election. Voting will continue until 6 p.m. (1500 GMT) as...

World record in dive gets broken by Turkish diver, devoting it to Gaza

(MENAFN) Turkish national athlete and record-breaking freediver Sahika Ercumen has once again etched her name into the history books, setting a new world record on Friday with a powerful message of solidarity for the people of Gaza. During a dive...

Somali police trained in Turkey strengthen country’s security

(MENAFN) Somali police officers who have received training in Türkiye are increasingly contributing to their country’s security, drawing on decades of Turkish law enforcement expertise and institutional cooperation. “Transferring the experience...

Turkey defeats Bulgaria in their third Group E match

(MENAFN) Türkiye achieved a commanding 6-1 win over Bulgaria on Saturday during their third Group E encounter in the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, held in Sofia. The scoring began with Arda Guler netting a goal in the 11th minute,...

Sharm el-Sheikh deal marks ‘historic signature’ for Gaza—FM of Turkey

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday described the Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit agreement as a “historic signature,” highlighting its significance for Gaza, the wider Middle East, and Türkiye’s global diplomatic leadership....

Foreign Minister stresses Turkey’s devotion to supply relief to Gaza

(MENAFN) Türkiye has reaffirmed its commitment to providing humanitarian relief to Gaza and supporting the Palestinian cause, while also strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation with Germany and the European Union. Speaking alongside...

S. Africa, Turkey makes ‘ideal foundation’ for industrial revolution

(MENAFN) South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile emphasized on Friday that the collaboration between South Africa and Türkiye lays an “ideal foundation” for advancing the fourth industrial revolution. Speaking at the fifth Türkiye-Africa...

FM says Turkey is ready to be real guarantor for two-state solution

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that his country is willing to take on the role of a de facto guarantor if a two-state resolution for Palestine is successfully implemented. In a televised interview, Fidan explained that...

Turkish Armed Forces Stand Prepared for Gaza Task Force

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry announced Friday that the Turkish Armed Forces are prepared to carry out any mission assigned within the framework of the Gaza Task Force. When asked if Turkish forces would join the Gaza Task Force,...

Turkish Airlines, Air Algerie Sign MoU to Deepen Cooperation

(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines and Air Algerie have signed a wide-ranging memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening their strategic cooperation, the companies announced Friday. The agreement, formalized at Air Algerie’s headquarters in...