Türkiye shipped its first cargo of natural gas to neighboring Bulgaria as part of a deal to diversify southeast Europe’s supply mix away from Russia and boost Ankara’s credentials as a hub for the fuel. About 55 million cubic meters was sent by pipeline across the border, sourced from a shipment of liquefied natural gas delivered by US exporter Cheniere Energy Inc., Türkiye’s state-run Anadolu Agency reported. Bulgaria has been trying to diversify away from Russian gas since the invasion of Ukraine, but is constrained by limited links to international markets. In January, Türkiye gave...
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Türkiye launched its first aircraft carrier on Monday, aiming to extend its drone capabilities from land-based to naval operations amid increased regional tensions as war rages in Ukraine on the other side of the Black Sea. The TCG Anadolu can handle only light aircraft, chiefly helicopters and jets that can take off from shorter runways. It is 232 meters long and 32 meters wide, and can carry some 1,400 personnel - one battalion of soldiers - combat vehicles and support units to operate overseas. "This vessel will allow us to conduct military and humanitarian operations in every corner of the world,...
The white version of Türkiye’s first indigenous electric automobile, known as "Togg," will be supplied to Turkmenistan. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu made the relevant statement. While visiting the Togg Exhibition in Antalya on Sunday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu announced that there was great interest in the Turkish-made Togg automobile from all over the world, particularly the Turkic states. Togg, Türkiye’s first electric automobile, was delivered to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan this week, on April 4. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said, “It will be delivered to...
Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Dönmez stated that the natural gas reserves discovered would meet the gas need of Türkiye for 35 years. “Our discovery has currently reached 710 billion cubic meters. These reserves will be sufficient for us to provide all residences with natural gas for a period of 35 years. With processing facilities included, the discovery will suffice to meet the need for 15-20 years”, said Dönmez. The Minister added that the cost of natural gas to be extracted from Turkish natural gas sites in the Black Sea would be lower than the cost of...
Turkish Foreign Minister Meclüt Çavuşoülu condemned the zionist regime’s attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and asked the regime to stop these attacks. In his statement, Çavuşoğlu said, “We condemn these attacks. Unfortunately, increasing Islamophobia and racism in Europe continues in Israel and other regions as well.” Noting that Israel needs to stop these attacks, Çavuşoğlu indicated that the regime has to keep its word not to attack Palestine during the Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan. Çavuşoğlu also emphasized, “Al-Aqsa Mosque is sacred to us. Entering into a dialogue with Israel...
The Turkish Naval Forces Command has received the NAZAR Laser Electronic Warfare System, the country's first laser weapon system. Laser weapon systems have recently grown in importance for intercepting third and fourth generation missiles. Meteksan Defense in Türkiye also launched the NAZAR project for this purpose. The system's full-scale prototype passed its initial tests in October 2012. The NAZAR system was carried on a frigate for testing. Exhibited at the International Defence Industry Fair in 2021, the system’s turret features 11 windows in two rows. Missiles approaching the area where the NAZAR system is deployed are illuminated with a laser...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan became the first owner of the country's domestically-produced electric car on Monday. "Today, we are witnessing together the realization of the 60-year dream of our nation," Erdogan said at a ceremony for the delivery of the Togg electric C-segment SUV in the Turkish capital of Ankara. "Togg was born as a symbol of the technological development, economic development and global reputation of our country," Erdogan said. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will be among the first owners of Togg as well, he added. The price of the standard range model T10X will start from 953,000...
Türkiye became the last member state to approve Finland's accession to NATO. The majority of lawmakers voted to allow the country to join the Alliance. Türkiye approved Finland's accession to NATO. The vast majority of the Turkish Parliament voted in favour of the northern European country joining the defence alliance shortly before midnight, according to the state news agency Anadolu Agency. All 30 NATO members approved Finland's membership. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg tweeted that Finland's NATO membership would "make the entire NATO family stronger and safer." Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland tweeted, "We will defend each other," after...
Togg, Türkiye’s electric SUV, was warmly welcomed, with pre-orders being taken from March 16 to 27. At least 177,467 pre-orders were received. In the first four hours of the campaign alone, more pre-orders were received than the total number of electric vehicles sold in Türkiye in 2022. Pre-orders for Türkiye are available through the Togg website or the Trumore application, which has already been downloaded millions of times. To handle the sudden surge of T10X (model name) bookings, the manufacturer staged a "digital draw" among registrants. As a result, 20,000 potential purchasers were identified. On March 29, 2023, the draw was live...