Yıldırım Municipality of Bursa reported that the abandoned Armenian church was being restored. Following the renovations, the old Armenian church will be converted into a two-storey cultural centre. According to reports, the church was used as a place of worship prior to the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye, and then as a tobacco warehouse. The ground floor of the building will be equipped with a multi-purpose hall and two rooms that can be utilised as exhibition, presentation, and seminar spaces, in line with the project developed by Yıldırım Municipality. Speaking about the...
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Head of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, Burhanettin Duran, stated regarding President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to the United States that significant progress was achieved on many issues during the meeting in Washington between the Presidents of Türkiye and the United States, Tayyip Erdoğan and Donald Trump. In his post on X, Duran said, ''President Erdoğan's historic meeting with US President Trump at the White House took place in a cordial atmosphere. The meeting addressed a wide array of topics, including the defence industry, trade, energy, and regional...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye met with representatives of American think tanks at a meeting organised under the coordination of the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) in New York, where he was attending the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. Based in Ankara and İstanbul, SETA is one of Türkiye's most prestigious and influential think tanks, specialising in high-quality research and policy analysis across political, economic, and social areas. SETA, recognised for its publications and expert insights, is a premier source of information and analysis both in Türkiye and internationally. The...
Erdoğan: We have increased the share of renewable energy in our total installed capacity to over 60 per cent. Speaking at the "Special High-Level Event on Climate Action" held in tandem with the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye said: "As we ramp up energy efficiency and the share of renewable energy, we also promote low-carbon technologies in industry. As of this year, we have increased the share of renewable energy in our total installed capacity to over 60 per cent." President Erdoğan addressed the "Special High-Level Event on Climate...
During his visit to New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly, President RecepTayyip Erdoğan met with representatives of American think tanks at a meeting organised in collaboration with the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA). SETA, one of Türkiye’s most respected and influential think tanks, based in Ankara and İstanbul, stands out as a key point of reference both nationally and internationally through its research and analysis on political, economic, and social issues. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Family and Social Services...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye met with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres during the 80th UN General Assembly yesterday. According to the Directorate of Communications, the two sides spoke about "regional and global issues, particularly Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip." Erdoğan emphasised that Israel's aggression threatens not only Palestinians but also regional and global peace and urged the international community to put pressure on Israel to provide continuous humanitarian aid to Gaza. Erdoğan, who also commented on the war...
A news report from Anadolu Agency stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye described the meeting between Muslim leaders and US President Donald Trump on Tuesday regarding the Gaza Strip as "very productive and successful." Following the meeting, Erdoğan made statements to journalists in New York, remarking that a joint declaration would be issued from the meeting and that he was "satisfied" with the outcome, but did not provide details. The President of Türkiye urged other nations to recognise the state of Palestine and to promptly implement ...
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on Tuesday for other countries to recognise a Palestinian state after such moves by Western powers, calling for a ceasefire as soon as possible in Gaza. "A genocide is continuing in Gaza, even as we meet here innocent people are dying," Erdogan said in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.
Turkish Airlines (THY) has been ranked first in the category of “Best Airline in Europe” for 2025 by the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards. According to the published ranking, THY outperformed leading airlines such as Air France, British Airways, and Lufthansa of Germany. THY's CEO Bilal Ekşi said in a social media post, “We are the champions of Europe. The Best Airline in Europe is Turkish Airlines." This achievement has also strengthened Türkiye's position in the aviation sector. Türkiyeranks sixth in Europe for overall air traffic volume with an average of 4,200...