President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye has announced plans to inaugurate three additional boron processing plants in Eskişehir. Erdoğan said the pilot facility inaugurated in Eskişehir would begin processing 1,200 metric tons of ore per year, followed by the establishment of another facility that will increase annual production to 570,000 metric tons. Speaking at the opening ceremony held in Eskişehir, Erdoğan stated, "Three new boron processing plants will be constructed in Eskişehir this year, with a total investment of 501 million Turkish liras." Türkiye is the world's largest boron producer, accounting for approximately 73% of...
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The "Trend" news agency, referring to the NTV Turkish news website, reported that Türkiye plans to sell 40 billion cubic metres of natural gas annually via the gas hub. Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Dönmez provided information on the matter, saying, "We have the capacity to import 100 billion cubic metres of natural gas, but we only consume 55–60 billion of it. The remaining 40 billion cubic meters can be sold to Europe. " The Minister added that Türkiye is currently negotiating gas trade deals with major European clients.
In his speech at the “International Symposium on the Fight Against FETO”, Presidency’s Director of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye, Fahrettin Altun stated that, the Fethullahist Terrorist Organisation (FETO) is one of the bloodiest and most dangerous terrorist organizations Türkiye and the world have ever witnessed. Emphasising that FETO is, without a doubt, principally a terrorist group that is the primary enemy of the Turkish nation and state, which flourished by exploiting the values and sentiments of the nation such as religion, education, civil society, and cooperation and is a shady gang that has insidiously...
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...
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...