Türkiye in International Media

According to the latest reports from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, the tourism industry of the country demonstrated stable growth in the first three months of 2026. According to official statistics, the number of foreign visitors in the first quarter increased by 4.2% to 9.2 million, relative to the corresponding period in the previous year. Total industry revenue grew at a similar rate, reaching $9.9 billion. The analysis by the Ministry shows that, despite geopolitical instability and regional tensions, the tourism model of Türkiye demonstrates a high degree of resilience. While the country welcomed 64 million tourists...

Türkiye has unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile, Yildirim Han, at a major defense exhibition in Istanbul. The announcement marks a significant step in the country‘s defense development. Therefore, officials highlighted the system as part of Türkiye's growing military capabilities. Moreover, the missile was presented during the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition. According to Turkish media, it was developed by the Defense Ministry's research and development center. As a result, the project reflects increasing investment in advanced military technologies. In addition, reports say the Yildirim Han missile can reach speeds up to Mach 25. It can strike...

Ankara, the capital city of the Republic of Türkiye, has been the political, diplomatic, and cultural hub of the country for many years. This dynamic city blends a rich history with modern development, encompassing modern institutions and a thriving diplomatic life, as well as antiquities and museums that have witnessed a millennia-old civilisation. As the Turkish state's hallmark, Ankara is an ideal place for hosting high-level meetings that shape the future of international cooperation.  In this distinctive milieu, the Hayat TV delegation, led by Director-General Elvir Å vrakić, conducted an official visit to the Republic...

On May 4, following a Cabinet meeting, President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan announced record foreign trade figures for the country. ErdoÄŸan stated that the rolling 12-month volume of Turkish exports reached 275.8 billion USD for the first time in the country's history, with growth recorded across all sectors and in trade with 166 countries and regions.  Referring to relations with the European Union, ErdoÄŸan emphasised that the EU cannot effectively position itself as a global player or a centre of attraction without Türkiye’s full membership. The President emphasised that Europe needs TÃ...

Addressing the Muslim Impact Forum 2026 in İstanbul, one of the historic centres of Islamic civilisation, Prof. Burhanettin Duran, the Presidency's Head of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye, said, "If we fail to tell our own story, others will continue to tell it for us. And if others tell it for us, they will also define our place in the world." Pointing out that the world is currently undergoing a "profound transformation", Duran said, "Twenty years ago, this could have been seen as a normal shift in the international system. But today, it is far more serious. Wars, genocides,...

On Friday, the Presidency of Türkiye and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced that the Türkiye Grand Prix will return to the Formula One World Championship calendar for a five-year period beginning in 2027.  The Türkiye Grand Prix will take place at Ä°stanbul Park, which hosted F1 nine times from 2005 to 2011, as well as in 2020 and 2021.  The Presidency of Türkiye stated, "Türkiye is returning to the track with a five-year contract."  In the afternoon, the opening ceremony was held at Dolmabahçe Palace in Ä°stanbul, attended by Turkish President Recep...

The Turkish government says Formula 1 is to return to the country next season for the first time since 2021, on a five-year agreement. The government said the agreement was due to be announced Friday at an event featuring Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Erdoğan said the deal would be for "at least five years". The Istanbul Park circuit first hosted F1 from 2005 through 2011, and next year's race would be the first since Türkiye returned to the calendar in 2020 and 2021 during disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Valtteri...

Türkiye is making efforts to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and bring together the leaders of the warring sides, Turkish President Tayyip ErdoÄŸan told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in a meeting in Ankara, the Turkish presidency said on Wednesday. In a readout of the meeting, the presidency added that ErdoÄŸan said Ankara expected European allies in NATO to take more responsibility for transatlantic security.

Türkiye’s Directorate of Communications has launched a study to review technical standards for public websites in order to increase the reliability of official information and combat disinformation in the digital sphere.  According to a statement released on Tuesday, the circular signed by Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran marks the beginning of a framework that will enable artificial intelligence systems to identify and prioritise state digital content more accurately.  The statement warned that large-scale language models and generative artificial intelligence technologies are transforming access to information and...