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TRNC gears up for presidential election as campaign bans begin
Sabah
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August 25, 2025
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is gearing up for a presidential election scheduled for Oct. 19, as campaign bans took effect on Monday. The Supreme Election Council (YSK) confirmed that restrictions, which prohibit government...
InterviewNo surrender, no negotiations: Al Aqsa's longest serving Imam defies Israeli ban
The National News
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In a climate of fear deepened by the Gaza war, an 86-year-old Muslim cleric has emerged as Israel's most outspoken critic in Jerusalem. The longest-serving imam of Al Aqsa Mosque and the former mufti of Jerusalem, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, has been...
Turkish Airlines moves to acquire minority stake in Air Europa after rivals drop out
Malay Mail
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August 20, 2025
ISTANBUL, Aug 20 —Turkish Airlines yesterday said Air Europa had accepted its 300-million-euro ($350 million) offer to purchase a minority stake in the indebted Spanish airline. In a statement to the Istanbul Stock Exchange regulator (KAP), the...
Turkey Creek Sewer Hopeful For Enchanted Hills Funding
Ink Free News - Indiana
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August 19, 2025
New Trustee Rick Paloian, right, was officially sworn in at Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District’s Monday, Aug. 18 meeting. The board discussed the future of funding for the Enchanted Hills water utility, which will be discussed with the State...
Turkish Airlines to acquire minority stake in Spain's Air Europa
BGNES
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August 19, 2025
Turkish Airlines announced that Air Europa has accepted its €300 million ($350 million) offer to purchase a minority stake in the indebted Spanish airline. In a statement to the Istanbul Stock Exchange regulator (KAP), the Turkish national carrier...
Japan, Turkey talk defense and drones
GCN
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August 21, 2025
Japan’s historic defense engagement with Turkey marks a pivotal shift in Tokyo’s military procurement strategy, as Defense Minister Gen Nakatani becomes the first Japanese defense chief to officially visit Ankara for comprehensive defense...
Enerjisa Enerji to rebuild grid, install solar in earthquake-hit region in Turkey
Balkan Green Energy News
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August 21, 2025
The Toroslar region accounts for about one-third of Enerjisa Enerji’s total operations. It was heavily affected by the earthquakes of February 2023, which caused widespread damage and more than 55,000 fatalities, the EBRD noted. The 2023...
Bodrum’s quiet apology: Closing season with cleanup
Sabah
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August 25, 2025
As summer in Bodrum slowly loosens its grip, something curious happens. The beaches grow quieter, the music softens and suddenly the sea begins to breathe again. Trash bags fill with what the waves have carried, volunteers pull plastic from the...
Experts warn rising pollution threatens marine life in Izmir Bay
Sabah
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August 21, 2025
Residents of Izmir Bay, located along Türkiye’s western coast, are once again confronted with the foul odor that occasionally plagues the area, as environmental experts warn that pollution is causing recurring ecological problems in the bay. Dr....
NASA develops incredible tech that can help save people trapped under rubble of natural disasters: 'We can separate those motions out'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 17, 2025
"Your body moves a millimeter when your heart beats." by Leslie SattlerAugust 17, 2025 Photo Credit: NASA via Facebook Space technology is saving lives on Earth. Rescue teams are deploying radar equipment that locates survivors buried beneath...
Türk Eximbank supports exporters with $25.4B in funding in H1
Sabah
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August 25, 2025
Türkiye's state export agency has provided $25.4 billion in support to the country's exports in the first six months of this year, according to its head on Monday. Of this, $12.5 billion was provided as loans, and $12.9 billion in insurance, Türk...
Wood to provide project management consultancy services on Turkey's largest polypropylene plant
DigitalRefining
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August 21, 2025
21-08-2025 Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, is providing project management consultancy (PMC) services to develop Turkey's largest polypropylene plant and associated terminal facility as part of the Ceyhan project. Wood is...
Pashinyan expresses optimism that the border between Armenia and Turkey will eventually open
ARKA
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NEWS » Politics » Pashinyan expresses optimism that the border between Armenia and Turkey will eventually open The Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, is hopeful and believes that the Armenia-Turkey border will one day be opened. YEREVAN,...
Wood wins $18 million Turkish polypropylene plant contract
Insider.co.uk
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August 21, 2025
Wood is providing project management consultancy services to develop Turkey’s largest polypropylene plant and associated terminal facility. The Aberdeen-headquartered group is deploying more than 70 staff to support the engineering, procurement...
‘Proxy war’ – Turkish TikTok makeup row exposes tensions with German diaspora
The Guardian
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August 21, 2025
It all began when Meri, a TikTok influencer from Turkey, mocked the makeup of Turkish women living in Germany. They were, she claimed, instantly recognisable by their bronzer, thick blush, false eyelashes and plumped lips. And the look favoured by...
Japanese Defense Minister visits Baykar as Tokyo eyes Turkish drone acquisitions
Hurriyet Daily News
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ANKARA ANKARA – Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and his delegation toured Türkiye's leading unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) producer Baykar on Wednesday, amid growing interest in potential drone purchases and expanded defense ties between the...
The geothermal sector in Türkiye needs a better pricing mechanism to attract investment
ThinkGeoEnergy
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August 25, 2025
Geothermal Energy Association (JED) Chairman of the Board Ali Kindap (Source: JED) The current pricing mechanism for geothermal power plants in Türkiye needs to be improved to draw more investment, according to JED Chairman Ali Kindap. Domestic...
Jakarta partners with Ankara to boost clean water, wastewater systems
Antara
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August 21, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta and Ankara have agreed to cooperate in clean water and wastewater services. The collaboration was marked by the signing of a letter of intent (LoI) between Jakarta-owned water company PAM Jaya and Ankara Su ve...
New basalt facility in Ganja combines sustainability with economic growth potential
AzerNews
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August 21, 2025
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva’s participation in the groundbreaking of a new basalt products manufacturing facility in Ganja signals not only the government’s continued emphasis on industrial diversification but also its...
Military coups and their impact on voter behavior in Turkey
Meer
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August 21, 2025
Military coups are carried out by the military establishment to seize control of the existing power. This action itself is a direct blow to the democratic order, the regime, and the will of the people. However, not all coups are carried out in the...