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Turkey to continue buying Russian natural gas — Turkish Energy Minister Bayraktar
ISTANBUL, October 3. /TASS/. Turkey will continue purchasing natural gas from Russia, despite US calls to abandon the republic's imports of Russian energy resources, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar told CNN Turk television channel. "We...

Turkish Airlines agrees to buy 225 Boeing planes
Turkish Airlines said on Friday it would order 75 Boeing B787 aircraft and had completed negotiations on buying 150 737-8/10 MAX planes, subject to talks with engine manufacturer CFM International. The news came after President Tayyip Erdogan on...

Turkey may work jointly with US, S.Korea for its second nuclear power plant, minister says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkey may work with the United States and South Korea for its second planned nuclear power plant, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Thursday, adding this may be in the form of a trilateral model. Ankara has said it...

Komal Meer’s Turkey vacation outfit sparks online backlash
Popular Pakistani television actress Komal Meer, known for her roles in hit serials like Ehd-e-Wafa, Wehshi, and Ae Dil, is currently enjoying a holiday in Turkey. While sharing picturesque glimpses from her trip on social media, she...

For first time, US to help Ukraine target Russia’s energy sites
The United States has decided to supply Ukraine with intelligence that could help it hit Russian oil refineries and power facilities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The step signals a major shift in Washington’s support, as it...

Turkey Freezes Assets of Entities Linked to Iran’s Nuclear Program
Turkey has frozen assets of Iranian entities tied to Tehran’s nuclear program, aligning with UN sanctions and Western efforts to curb proliferation and increase pressure. Turkey has frozen the assets of numerous individuals and institutions tied...

Trump-Erdogan meeting focuses on fighter jet sales, trade and energy deals
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived at the White House on Thursday for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump. The two leaders, who share a long personal relationship, discussed bilateral ties, defense cooperation, trade,...

Türkiye expanding energy diversification, energy minister says
Türkiye has been pursuing a long-term strategy to diversify its energy supplies and reduce dependence on single sources, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Thursday. Bayraktar told a live broadcast that diversification...

Bangladesh as the battleground: How Pakistan and Turkey are reigniting jihad
The fall of authoritarian ruler Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 has transformed Bangladesh into a contested arena of foreign influence, with dangerous implications for regional security. What once appeared to be a domestic political upheaval is now...

Avian influenza confirmed in Calhoun County, Iowa turkey flock
News Avian influenza confirmed in Calhoun County, Iowa turkey flock A new detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Iowa. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the disease was found in a...

Turkey may increase imports of sunflower seeds and sunflower oil in October
Analysts at Oil World expect a sharp increase in imports of sunflower seeds and sunflower oil to Turkey in October due to insufficient supply on the domestic market. As specified, the government of the country reduced import duties on sunflower...

Energy Minister highlights regional green energy projects at Kazakhstan Energy Week
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, participated in the opening ceremony of the event titled “Accelerating Renewable Energy in Central Asia” held during Kazakhstan Energy Week, organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency...

Parviz Shahbazov: Trans-Caspian Corridor to ensure large-scale supplies of green energy from Azerbaijan, Central Asia Energy
14:24 En The integration of production and import hubs across a broad geography from Asia to Europe is a key element of Azerbaijanchr("39")s emerging green energy platform, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said at the 16th Kazenergy...

Turkish car sales jump again, newcomer Togg T10F shows strong entry
Auto sales in Türkiye remained strong in September, rising nearly 26% from the same month last year and pushing the market up more than 9% for the year so far, industry data showed Thursday. Passenger car and light commercial vehicle sales...

Turkish researcher develops injectable wound patch using human hair
A Turkish scientist has developed a medical product that may replace stitches and bandages. Dr. Rumeysa Tutar, assistant professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Engineering's Chemistry Department, has produced an injectable tissue...

Azerbaijan takes part in Kazakhstan Energy Week-2025 and KAZENERGY Forum
Astana, October 2, AZERTAC The Kazakh capital of Astana hosted the opening ceremony of Kazakhstan Energy Week-2025 (KEW-2025) and the 16th Eurasian KAZENERGY Forum. The event brought together more than 2,500 delegates from 50 countries and...

Androulakis criticizes government’s Turkey policy
POLITICS [Intime News] PASOK president Nikos Androulakis criticized the government’s foreign policy during the parliamentary debate on the procurement of the fourth Belharra frigate from France. Androulakis centered his criticism on Athens’ stance...

Azerbaijan's State Statistical Committee joins 14th session of OIC Statistical Commission in Ankara
Baku, October 2, AZERTAC Tahir Budagov, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Statistical Committee, is representing the country at the 14th session of the OIC Statistical Commission, taking place on October 1-3 at SESRIC Headquarters in Ankara, Türkiye....

Iraq Kurdistan oil flows to Turkey running at around 180,000 bpd
Flows resumed on Saturday, as eight oil companies operating in Iraqi Kurdistan reached agreements with Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government [Getty] Crude oil flows from Iraq's Kurdistan region to Turkey's Ceyhan port are running at around...

From battlefield to boardroom: Turkey’s grip on Libya
Over the past 14 years, Turkey’s involvement in Libya has shifted from a narrowly focused military intervention to a complex, multi-layered engagement that intertwines security, economic, mediation and political interests. Initially aimed at...