Latest News from Turkey
New Turkish envoy to Kosovo officially takes post
Turkey's new ambassador to Pristina began official duties after presenting his credentials to Kosovo's president on Feb. 12.
Syria regime and rebels swap prisoners: Turkish gov't
The Syrian government and rebels swapped prisoners on Feb. 12 as part of a peace process brokered by Russia, Iran and Turkey, the Turkish government said.
Pavilion of Turkey to present 'We, elsewhere' in Venice
"We, Elsewhere," a new work by İnci Eviner, will be presented in Turkey's pavilion at the 58th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia to be held from May 11 to Nov. 24.
Turkish police detain Greek national at border
A Greek national who illegally crossed into Turkey was detained on Feb. 12 in a restricted military area on the border with Greece, according to police sources.
Datça promoted with new slogan promising peace, tranquility
Datça isn't a place for hasty travelers, as a new slogan to promote the resort town in Turkey's Aegean region promises tranquility and a stay that will give you a peace of mind. "If you are in a hurry, what are you doing in Datça?" its new slogan says.
Turkey's oldest snooker fan says she 'loves' Selby
"Grandma Fatma," an 86-year-old from the Black Sea province of Trabzon, is the oldest snooker fan in Turkey and an uncompromising Mark Selby fan.
Fenerbahçe beat Zenit 1-0 in Europa League round of 32
Turkey's Fenerbahçe beat Russia's Zenit 1-0 in the first leg game of the round of 32 in UEFA Europa League on Feb. 12.
Turkey, Serbia should target $2 bln trade volume: Minister
Turkey and Serbia should aim to increase their bilateral trade volume to $2 billion in the near future, Turkish Minister of Youth and Sports Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu said on Feb. 12.
Apostolakis, Akar to discuss confidence-building measures
The defense ministers of Greece and Turkey meet Wednesday in the context of NATO's ministerial summit in Brussels tasked with finding practical ways to reduce tensions between the two neighbors.
Italian companies to focus on five industrial zones in Turkey
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) has concluded a research on logistical and economic opportunities for Italian companies investing in Turkey.
Poor 2018 for Bulgarian Exports, Close to BGN 8 Billion Negative Balance
In 2018 Bulgaria were exported goods worth BGN 55 275.7 million, which is 1.2% more than in the previous year. In December alone, total exports amounted to BGN 4 154.7 million and decreased by 2.4% compared to the same month of the previous year, preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute show.
Turkey goes full throttle in 5G technology tests
Turkey has permitted mobile network operators to test 5G technology this year.
Turkey's machinery exports reach over $1.3 bln in January
Turkey's machinery exports totaled over $1.3 billion in the first month of 2019, an exporters' association said on Feb. 12.
Turkish police seize 2 tons of marijuana in Turkey's west
Istanbul police seized 2 tons of marijuana during an anti-narcotics operation on Feb. 12, Turkey's interior minister said.
Cold and Dry Weather in Bulgaria until February 20th
Colder, but relatively dry weather awaits us in the next ten days. At least until February 20th, temperatures will stay around the usual for this period of the year - the daily to 4, 7 degrees, and the morning - below zero in many places, reports Darik.