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Turkey’s TPAO Acquires Two Drillships from Eldorado
Turkey’s state oil company, TPAO, has made a significant acquisition, purchasing two drillships from Norway’s Eldorado Drilling. The newly acquired vessels, the West Draco (2014) and West Dorado (2015), are set to be deployed in Libya and southern...

Turkey Industrial Production Grows Most In 5 Months
Turkish industrial production logged its fastest growth in five months in May, the Turkish Statistical Institute reported Thursday. Industrial output expanded 4.9 percent on a yearly basis in May, following a 3.1 percent rise in April. This was...

Turkish power plant reborn as regional cultural hub
A century-old power plant in northern Turkey has been converted into a culture hub, part of a European Union-backed effort to bring contemporary art and other programmes to parts of the country long left off the modern culture map. Motorhane,...

Energy Minister Says Contract with BOTAS Will Cost Bulgaria Billions, Counter-Corruption Commission Investigates Case
Representatives of the Counter-Corruption Commission (CCC) arrived Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Ministry of Energy building. The CCC was provided with documents containing all information in the ministry related to the contract with the Turkish...

Turkey says gas exposure that killed 12 soldiers in Iraq's north was first of its kind
The National Defense Ministry has stated that last week’s fatal gas exposure that killed 12 soldiers during a cave search in northern Iraq was the first of its kind since the cross-border operations began in the region. In a press briefing today,...

Turkey Navigates an Escalating Israel–Iran Rivalry
The post–7 October realignment in the Middle East has recalibrated threat perceptions and strategic opportunities for both Turkey and Israel. The recent ‘12-Day War’ has further accelerated this shift. While both Turkey and Israel seek to maximise...

'Trusted Friends' Pakistan And Turkey Solidify Defence Partnership
(MENAFN- IANS) Islamabad, July 10 (IANS) Turkey and Pakistan have further solidified their longstanding, military-to-military relationship - including training programmes, arms and weapons sales as well as joint projects - during the recent...

Venezuela Looks To Turkey And Saudi Arabia To Boost Oil Industry
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Venezuela's top oil official, Delcy Rodríguez, met with leaders from Turkey and Saudi Arabia at a major OPEC event in Vienna. These talks aimed to build stronger business ties in oil and gas, as Venezuela searches for new...

Sport1 Medien sells Plazamedia to DMC Production
German media heavyweight Sport1 Medien has agreed a deal to sell production company Plazamedia to DMC Production. As part of the transaction, Sweden-based DMC Production, which specializes in modern remote production, has acquired 100% of the...

IFCO 2025 to focus on sustainable, innovative Turkish textile production
The eighth iteration of the The İstanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) trade fair is scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 August. The event will occupy 30,000m2 of space with expectations of hosting over 300 exhibitors and attracting more than 30,000...

Türkiye, Pakistan ink landmark energy deal as Turkish firms enter offshore exploration
By News Centre Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler visited Pakistan for diplomatic talks. Minister Fidan met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar in the capital, Islamabad, and then addressed a...

Belqasem Haftar signs agreement with Turkish company to develop University of Benghazi facilities
Director General of the Reconstruction and Development Fund, Belqasem Haftar, has signed a contract with the Turkish construction company Ankamina Joint Stock Company to renovate and develop the Medical Colleges Complex at the University of...

Türkiye’s new climate law prioritizes welfare, agriculture: Directorate
Türkiye’s newly enacted climate law places a strong emphasis on protecting social welfare while prioritizing key sectors like agriculture and animal husbandry, according to Halil Hasar, director of the Climate Change Directorate at the...

The Media Line: Wildfires Ravage Syria’s Northwest as Turkey and Jordan Join Firefighting Effort
Wildfires Ravage Syria’s Northwest as Turkey and Jordan Join Firefighting Effort By Rizik Alabi/The Media Line The mountainous coastal region in northwest Syria, particularly the northern rural areas of Latakia, is experiencing one of the worst...

Selah man's passion for turkey hunting led to 49 turkeys in 49 states
SELAH — Turkey hunting's often considered something of an afterthought in Washington state, especially compared with Southern states where officials take on a much more proactive role to protect the unique birds. Selah's Justin Door spent more...

ACIMIT Reaffirms ‘Made in Italy’ Amid Industry Slowdown
The Italian textile machinery industry experienced a mild downturn in 2024, prompting a renewed call to strengthen the global identity of “Made in Italy.” During ACIMIT’s General Assembly on 4 July at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, ACIMIT...

Turkish Student Wins in Portugal with AI Travel Guide
(MENAFN) A Turkish undergraduate specializing in computer engineering has secured the top award at a prestigious international technology gathering in Portugal, thanks to an artificial intelligence-based travel companion application inspired by...

Gozde Kural on Dark Fairytale ‘Cinema Jazireh,’ Rejected by Turkey’s Ministry of Culture – and the Power of ‘Titanic’
Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism withdrew its support for Gözde Kural’s drama “Cinema Jazireh” after watching it. “We fought this decision, but they rejected it. I couldn’t believe it. It’s not even about Turkey, but apparently there were...

Russian-Turkish trade and economic cooperation on the rise — Russian legislator
ANKARA, July 10. /TASS/. Trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Turkey is on the rise, with the construction of the republic's first nuclear power plant, Akkuyu, occupying a special place, Leonid Slutsky, head of the State Duma...

Redefining Industry Standards: Key Trends And Strategic Shifts In The Analog Cheese Market (20242033)
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Global Growth Insights Global Analog Cheese Market is projected to grow from USD 4.6 Billion in 2025 to USD 15.08 Billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 14.1%. Global Analog Cheese Market is projected to grow from USD 4.6 Billion...