Fidan: The End of the PKK and Syrian Kurdish Forces is Near "Türkiye does not aim to occupy any part of Syrian territory and has no hidden agenda," Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in a televised press conference on TRT in Istanbul. Fidan said, "The end of the separatist organisation and its extensions in Syria is now in sight," in reference to the Syrian Kurdish forces YPG, and PKK, which Ankara considers terrorist organisations.
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According to statistics shared by Türkiye's General Directorate of State Airports Authority, airline transportation in Türkiye increased significantly in 2024, despite a period of ongoing international tensions. The data indicates that airports in Türkiye received a total of 2.3 billion passengers last year, a 7.5 percent increase from the previous year. Total cargo transportation increased by 11.1 percent this year, reaching more than 4.94 million tonnes. 2.29 million domestic and international flights were conducted from airports across the country. It is worth noting that even during the low period of the winter tourism season, airports in Türkiye continued to grow rapidly. The...
Türkiye has established a new Cybersecurity Directorate to strengthen defense against cyber threats, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday. The newly-formed body will be responsible for implementing decisions made by the Cybersecurity Board, which will be chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The board will also include key ministries such as interior, justice, defense, transport and infrastructure, along with industry and technology. In a post on the social media platform X, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said that the directorate will determine policies, strategies, and objectives to ensure cybersecurity, prepare action plans,...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Masrour Barzani, prime minister of Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), on Tuesday in Ankara to discuss relations and regional issues. According to a statement from the Turkish presidency, the meeting touched on Türkiye's commitment to preserving the stability and security of Iraq, particularly in light of developments in Syria. Erdogan emphasized Türkiye's efforts to prevent further instability in the region and expressed his stance that Syria's future should be free of terrorist organizations and their affiliates, according to the statement. Erdogan also highlighted the necessity of implementing projects to enhance stability and...
Türkiye will not permit the unity of Syria to be disrupted and Syria to be divided, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a statement on the situation in Syria. Erdoğan highlighted Türkiye's commitment to the presence and security of Syria, asserting that they will respond promptly when the situation demands it. Erdoğan emphasised that terrorism would not be allowed to find a haven in the region.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that Türkiye's exports hit a record high of $262 billion in 2024. During his address in İstanbul, Erdoğan mentioned that exports rose 2.5% over 2023. Erdoğan noted that, as part of its economic development strategy, the Turkish government adopted a number of export-promoting policies in 2024, noting that the trade deficit was $82.2 billion, down about $24.1 billion from the year prior. Pointing out that resources totalling roughly $699 million have been made available to promote exports, Erdoğan revealed that the fund designated for export promotion will be raised to $933 million in 2025.
Celebrating the upcoming year, 2025, for Turkish citizens, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that the country would persist in its efforts to establish peace and stability in Syria, cease the 15-month-long massacres in Gaza and other Palestinian territories, and prioritise the establishment of a fair peace between the Russian Federation and Ukraine. In his New Year address, Erdoğan stated, "Today, we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with new hopes, expectations, and dreams. First and foremost, I implore Allah to bless our country, our nation, our souls, and all of humanity with the arrival of the new...
Türkiye, which has gained international attention in the field of archaeology in recent years for groundbreaking discoveries, continues to unearth traces of life from thousands of years ago through year-round excavations. The number of archaeological excavations had risen to 720 in 2023, which increased to 765 in 2024 and is expected to reach 800 by 2026. While 2024 became known as the "Golden Age of Archaeology," it also garnered attention for significant discoveries from various parts of Anatolia. Here is a list of some of the most amazing archaeological discoveries of the year: 4,000-year-old seal in Kütahya: A 4,000-year-old cylinder seal made of faience from...
Expressing his hope that the Ukraine conflict will be resolved in 2025, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye noted that Ankara prioritises the establishment of a fair peace. This statement was made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the video message released on the occasion of the New Year. The Turkish President said, "Our priority is to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, our Black Sea riparian neighbours, with a fair peace. We hope a new era will commence in the north of our country in 2025."