Resuming the İstanbul process to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, as per a source from the Presidency of Türkiye who spoke to our agency, could potentially facilitate the establishment of a ceasefire. In any case, Ankara is willing to act as a mediator. The source revealed, "The parties came very close to a ceasefire during the talks in İstanbul, as our President (Recep Tayyip Erdoğan) has reiterated. Per our President's suggestion, the revival of the İstanbul process has the potential to foster a sustainable ceasefire amidst a global conflict that impacts the whole world including our region. On...
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Türkiye has so far delivered roughly 40,000 tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, with plans underway to send another shipment of aid this month, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported Sunday. The aid has been transported to Gaza via 13 planes and eight ships in collaboration with the Turkish Red Crescent, the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, and several non-governmental organizations, according to the TRT. The report added that a 3,000-ton aid ship, which will carry urgent relief aid including food, clothing, hygiene products, baby supplies, and medical supplies, is scheduled to set sail immediately after Eid al-Fitr. Fatma...
President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, signed a decree approving the Intergovernmental Agreement on Commercial and Economic Cooperation among Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Turkmenistan. According to the Official Gazette, the three countries agreed to develop long-term cooperation in a variety of fields, including trade in goods and services, energy, agriculture, food and livestock, construction, machinery, equipment, and material production, engineering and automotive industries, chemical and textile industries, transportation and logistics, finance and investment. The agreement also calls for long-term collaboration in medical services and technology, the pharmaceutical industry, tourism, the development of small and medium-sized...
The President of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), Serkan Kayalar, expressed their willingness to enhance cooperation with Turkmenistan during his visit to Anau, which was recently elected as the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World. According to TRT Avaz, TIKA wants to strengthen cooperation in Turkmenistan's Merv and Konye-Urgench cities, as well as Anau, the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World. The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), which works to preserve common historical and cultural artefacts in over 170 countries, also helps countries develop through projects ranging from health to agriculture. TIKA, which contributes to the development of...
The adoption of the “Zero Waste” resolution, put forth by Türkiye at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly as part of the sustainable development plan, has prompted the international community to commemorate 30 March International Zero Waste Day for the second time. Bringing attention to this issue, the annual International Zero Waste Day (March 30) represents a collective endeavour to ensure that future generations inherit a clean and habitable planet through waste management governed by the principles of sustainable development. The Zero Waste Movement, which raises international awareness of Türkiye’s initiatives, proposes preventing waste,...
Fair, transparent, and regular elections are the most fundamental components of modern democracies. In democratic systems, it is fundamental that the authority and power of those in power be derived from the electorate or the governed. These powers are renewed through regular elections. Through elections, the governed vote on the governors’ policies and performance, evaluating them positively or negatively. Since transitioning to a multi-party system in 1946, Türkiye has been a leader in holding regular, fair, and transparent elections. Utilizing institutions such as the Supreme Election Council (YSK), elections in Türkiye are conducted with the oversight of independent judges....
Istanbul has been unanimously chosen as the host for the fourth European Games in 2027, the European Olympic Committees (EOC) said on Monday. The multi-sport event, first staged in 2015, was the fifth continental Games to be established after the Asian Games, Pan American Games, Pacific Games and African Games. "Istanbul and Türkiye have long been good friends of international sport," EOC president Spyros Capralos said in a statement. "We know it will be the perfect place for Europe's best athletes to shine in 2027." Istanbul will not build any new venues for the Games, relying on existing infrastructure. The executive committee's...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday mentioned the recent economic challenges of the country and vowed to place Türkiye among the 10 biggest economies of the World in the upcoming years. Erdogan, also chairman of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), has been holding rallies across Türkiye ahead of the March 31 local elections. "We tripled the size of our country's economy in 21 years, and in the coming period, we will double it again, propelling Türkiye into the top 10 largest economies in the world," he said when addressing a rally in northern Tokat province. The Turkish president...
Türkiye is the fastest growing country in terms of TV series exports. Türkiye ranks second in the world after the US in terms of TV series exports. Turkish TV series are popular in many regions, especially in the Middle East, Latin America, and the Balkans. A television series broadcast in Türkiye is simultaneously broadcast in Georgia. The fate of the female lead in this modern drama, Georgia's most watched production in recent years, has a profound impact on the audience. Turkish dramas about historical romances and war are also popular in the Middle East, the Balkans, and...