Geography of Asia

Greek-Turkish relations were precarious in 2020 and the fact that an "accident" or military engagement was avoided is important. The new year may bring big developments in Greek-Turkish relations but also on the Cyprus issue.

The news reports describe how the human remains originated from the port of Mudania on the Sea of Marmara in Turkey

Turkey's national flag carrier Turkish Airlines announced on Jan. 2 that flights from the U.K. to Turkey were suspended under travel restrictions due to the pandemic.

Meanwhile, the flights from Turkey to the U.K., and from the U.K. to other countries, including the transit flights, continue as planned, it noted.

The 19-year-old model is from Israel

Azerbaijan has started commercial natural gas supplies to Europe via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the energy ministry said on Thursday, beginning its push into the lucrative energy market dominated by Russia.

The Cyprus tourism sector saw an 85.1% drop in revenue over the first 10 months of the year, data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) on Wednesday showed.

Between January and October 2020, revenue from tourism is estimated at 376.3 million euros compared to €2.53 billion in the corresponding period of 2019, recording a decrease of 85.1%.

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has extended quarantine restrictions for those entering the country until Jan. 31 next year as part of measures against the coronavirus, officials said on Dec. 30. 

 The move was among the additional COVID-19 measures implemented by the Health Ministry.

The free trade agreement signed by Turkey and the United Kingdom on Dec. 29 will make the two countries' bilateral trade target of $20 billion reachable, a top Turkish official said on Dec. 30. 

A large explosion struck the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Dec. 30, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed Cabinet landed there, security officials said. At least 16 people were killed and 60 were wounded in the blast.

The source of the blast was not immediately clear and no group claimed responsibility for attacking the airport.

Qatari Ambassador to Turkey Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi said on Dec. 29 that relations between Qatar and Turkey are "exceptional, permanent, and enduring," setting an "example to be emulated" on relations based on solid foundations.