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US envoy states Turkey’s importance to make new path for Mideast
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, has underlined Ankara’s strategic importance in the evolving political landscape of the Middle East, asserting that Türkiye is essential to creating a new path forward for peace in the...
British foreign security acknowledges Turkey’s role in pushing regional stability
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) British Foreign Secretary David Lammy acknowledged Türkiye's significant role in promoting regional stability and pushing for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a visit to Ankara on Monday. He emphasized Türkiye’s proactive...
Erdogan expresses optimism of Turkey’s momentum will continue next year
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Monday that the year 2024 marked a period of notable progress for the country, highlighting export performance as a key indicator of success during his remarks at an event organized by the...
Er-Kim Announces Exclusive Agreement with Immunocore to Distribute KIMMTRAK in Turkey, and the MENA, Caucasus and CIS Regions
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and ISTANBUL and OXFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Er-Kim, an international pharmaceutical company specializing in the commercialization of novel therapies, today announced that they have been...
New Turkey-Syria deal paves way for direct land transportation
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye and Syria have reached a new agreement to resume direct land transportation between the two countries, marking a significant step toward enhancing regional trade connectivity, according to statements made Saturday by Türkiye’s...
Turkey criticizes EU summit learders' conclusions
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye has sharply criticized the conclusions of the European Union leaders' summit held on June 26, 2025, accusing Greece and the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC) of persistently advancing what it described as...
Turkish authority detains journalists over controversial cartoon
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Turkey have arrested four staff members of a satirical publication following the release of a cartoon that appears to depict the Prophet Muhammad, a figure whose visual representation is prohibited in Islam. The country’s...
OIC is to be held in Turkey to discuss Iran-Israel conflict
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A special meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will be held Saturday evening in Istanbul, following a formal request by Iran, amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, diplomatic sources confirmed. The...
F&G’s Turkey Tracker is back. Here’s how to report turkey sightings
Idaho Fish and Game
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June 27, 2025
Idaho Fish and Game’s hugely successful project — dubbed Turkey Tracker — launched last summer and by the time the year was out had racked up over 1,400 turkey sightings across Idaho. Now, as we head into July and August, tracking turkeys is more...
Turkey’s defense industries Secretariat efforts earned recognition within NATO
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Haluk Gorgun, head of Türkiye’s Defense Industries Secretariat, emphasized on Tuesday that the Turkish defense sector’s rapid production capabilities and flexibility have earned significant recognition within NATO, including at the...
Banco Santander Chile: Second Quarter 2025 Analyst and Investor Webcast / Conference Call
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
SANTIAGO, Chile, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- You are cordially invited to participate in Banco Santander Chile's (NYSE: BSAC) conference call-webcast on Tuesday August 5, 2025, at 11.00 AM (ET time) where we will discuss 2Q 2025 financial...
NATO Secretary General praises Turkey defense industry
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commended Türkiye’s extensive defense industry on Tuesday and emphasized the importance of integrating it more closely with defense sectors in the UK, Norway, and the European Union. Speaking at the NATO...
Turkey promises to be Muslim world leading voice
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye pledged on Saturday to act as a leading voice for the Muslim world and a defender of global justice, while strongly condemning Israel's military actions in the region during the 51st Session of the Organization of Islamic...
Turkey increases security along its boarders due Iran-Israel conflict
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye has stepped up security measures along its borders in response to escalating regional tensions following recent clashes between Iran and Israel, Defense Minister Yasar Guler announced on Wednesday. During a visit to the eastern...
Turkey warns of global energy fallout due to Iran-Israel conflict
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) As hostilities between Iran and Israel intensify, Turkish analysts are voicing serious concerns about the potential global energy fallout. Experts caution that prolonged conflict in the region could severely disrupt key energy corridors,...
Turkey Describes Attack on Iranian Media as 'barbaric'
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Turkey’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun strongly criticized Israel’s assault on Iran’s state broadcaster, describing it as “barbaric.” Altun took to X to condemn what he referred to as "Israel's attack on the official...
Turkey, UK Discuss Israel, Iran War
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to address the intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran, according to information from the Turkish Foreign Ministry on...
Turkey states supporting Israel “is absolutely out of the question”
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye on Saturday firmly dismissed allegations that it had been providing intelligence to Israel through the Kurecik radar installation. In a statement published on social media, Türkiye’s Center for Combating Disinformation clarified...
Turkish envoy emphasizes boarder agenda cooperation between Turkey, EU
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Ambassador to the European Union, Faruk Kaymakci, emphasized on Friday that the relationship between Türkiye and the EU goes far beyond migration issues, pointing to a broader agenda of cooperation. His remarks came during the...
Turkish Foreign Minister Calls for Expanded Trade Ties with UK
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed strong approval of his country’s growing partnership with the United Kingdom on Monday, calling for an even deeper expansion of their trade relations. Speaking at a press conference alongside...