Murat Sönmez

In the aftermath of the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes, the indomitable spirit of mine workers has played a pivotal role in search and rescue operations.

A southeastern Turkish city that has been for years overshadowed by terrorism, wants to become a tourist hub with its historical and cultural riches. 

Turkey is joining the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this year with a more positive outlook, the Turkish treasury and finance minister has said.

Turkey sees 2020 as an important year for foreign direct investment, Berat Albayrak said during the 50th WEF in Davos, on Jan. 22.

Three main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) members have been referred to the party's disciplinary committee after drinking alcohol during the "justice congress" in August at the historic site of the Battle of Gallipoli in the western province of Çanakkale. 

At the 47th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, I heard an interesting Turkey rumor.  It was said that the recently established Sovereign Wealth Fund (UVF) decided to have a strong representation at Davos this year. They arranged meetings and interviews beforehand, and it was rumored that Energy Minister Berat Albayrak was to head the delegation.