Turkey

Turkey's central government budget balance posted a surplus of 576 million Turkish Liras ($102 million) in August, the Treasury and Finance Ministry reported on Sept. 16.

Turkey's economy saw an annual hike in total turnover in July, the nation's statistics authority announced on Sept. 16.

Citrus producers in Turkey's south are expecting a 10 percent increase in exports this year.

The unemployment rate in Turkey stood at 13% in June, the country's statistical authority announced on Sept. 16.

Terror targets indiscriminately all humanity, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Sept. 15.

U.S. Air Forces Commander for Europe and African said on Sept. 13 that Turkey is an incredibly important NATO partner and the alliance remains committed to Ankara as an ally.

Turkey's aerospace and technology event Teknofest Istanbul will kick off on Sept. 17 at the Atatürk Airport.

Turkey will launch the prototype of the country's first indigenous electric car in December two years after a joint venture of five local industrial giants was established, Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank has said, describing the move "revolutionary" for Turkey's continued development efforts.

Turkey's Maarif Foundation, a public education body abroad, encourages its graduates across the world to attend universities in Turkey.

Turkey's total number of farm animals reached over 68 million as of June this year, the country's statistical authority reported on Sept. 12.