The Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail, which holds an important place in Türkiye's trail running calendar, is being organised for the 12th time this year. The event, to be held from October 17 to 19, 2025, will bring together thousands of athletes from all over the world in the captivating Cappadocia region, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The event is organised with the official support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), and the Turkish Athletics Federation. This support highlights the importance of the organisation both for the development of sports tourism...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan of Türkiye said that Türkiye was prepared to assume a de facto guarantor role if a two-state solution was implemented in Palestine. Speaking on a television programme, Fidan said Türkiye had so far acted as a mediator in efforts to bring the Gaza war to an end, promoting peace through its close ties and longstanding support for the Palestinian causes. Fidan said, "If an agreement acceptable to the Palestinians is reached, we are ready to do our part. Should a two-state solution be realised, Türkiye...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye announced that the world's second-largest rare earth element deposit was discovered in Türkiye's Eskişehir province, marking a historic turning point for the country's economy and industrial development. President Erdoğan emphasised the importance of rare earth elements in strategic areas such as battery production, smartphones, laser turbines, and the high-tech defence industry, and reiterated Türkiye's commitment to having a global presence in this sector. Erdoğan said, "Our goal is to be among the top five countries in the world in the production of rare earth elements." Stating that...
According to the Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Association (DKİB), Türkiye exported tea worth $22.28 million from January to September 2025, marking a 24% rise relative to the corresponding period in the previous year. During nine months, 4,057 tonnes of tea were exported from Türkiye to 112 countries. In the same period last year, exports totalled 3,628 tonnes. Primary markets for Turkish tea included Belgium, the United Kingdom, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Exports to Belgium totalled $7.85 million, to the United Kingdom, $3.65 million, and to the TRNC, $1.96 million. Approximately 48% of export revenue was generated from the Rize province. $2,670 tonnes of tea...
Türkiye on Tuesday dispatched a humanitarian aid vessel to Gaza, with Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announcing the departure of the ship "Akdeniz" from the southern Port of Mersin. "Our ship will arrive at El Arish Port to heal the wounds of our brothers and sisters in Gaza and bring hope to their tables," he said in a post on social media X. The vessel, coordinated by Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority with contributions from 17 non-governmental organizations, is transporting about 900 tons of humanitarian aid, including ready-to-eat meals, canned food, and baby formula. Yerlikaya noted that since July 27, following...
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye, Alparslan Bayraktar, discussed the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant Project with Alexey Likhachev, Head of Rosatom, in Moscow. In his social media post, Bayraktar stated: "We carefully assessed our strong collaboration and reviewed the current state of the Akkuyu Project, which is vital for securing Türkiye's energy independence." Bayraktar attended the Russian Energy Week (REW) International Forum. Bayraktar, who delivered a speech at the forum, indicated that the first reactor of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is scheduled to become operational in the upcoming year. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip must remain in effect permanently and that no party should violate this agreement. According to a report by Anadolu Agency, Erdoğan told reporters on the plane while returning to Türkiye after attending the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit, “Israel has a poor record when it comes to violating ceasefires.” This situation requires us to be more cautious and meticulous. If another genocide takes place (in Gaza), Israel must know that the consequences will be severe,” he said. President Erdoğan emphasised that the...
Türkiye's first humanitarian aid convoy since the latest ceasefire arrived in Gaza on Monday, including 17 trucks of food and three trucks of blankets and tents. The aid was organized by the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent and other non-governmental organizations, said the Turkish presidential office. The stuff was delivered to Gaza through Egypt's Karem Abu Salem border crossing after being transported from the Sinai Peninsula city of El Arish, the office said. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a speech on Sunday that aid deliveries to Gaza had been...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasised that the only way to achieve permanent peace in Gaza is the implementation of a two-state solution, and called on the international community to intensify efforts to realise this goal. Erdoğan made this statement during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Sharm el-Sheikh. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations as well as various regional and international issues. Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is exerting concentrated efforts to cease attacks in Gaza and to establish a ceasefire, and emphasised that efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire and to promote peace...