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Turkish Central Bank’s International Reserves Soar to Historic USD183B

(MENAFN) The Turkish Central Bank’s official international reserves soared to a historic high of $183 billion as of September 26, marking a significant milestone, according to figures released on Thursday. This latest data underscores a continued...

Turkey Launches Probe into Detentions Aboard Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a formal inquiry as of Thursday into the apprehension of 24 Turkish nationals during an assault by Israeli naval forces on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was navigating through...

Turkey is ready to contribute in aid in Eastern Mediterranean

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Turkish National Defense Ministry stated that it is ready to help with aid operations in the Eastern Mediterranean, if needed. In an announcement on NSosyal stated that “Türkiye is closely monitoring the safe conduct of...

Turkish Foreign Minister, Italian Counterpart Hold Talks on Gaza

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone discussion with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani on Wednesday, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The conversation centered on advancing efforts to secure a ceasefire and...

Turkey’s benchmark stock index opens slightly lower

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s main stock index, the BIST 100, opened Wednesday at 10,992.82 points, down 0.18% or 19.31 points, as traders reacted cautiously to a mix of domestic and international market developments, according to reports. On Tuesday, the...

Turkish filmmaker says his film got banned after Gaza’s rallies

(MENAFN) “Silence is complicity of the genocide right now,” said Turkish filmmaker Necmi Sancak, emphasizing that speaking out for justice outweighs remaining quiet for the sake of his career. Sancak, whose first feature film Ayse received...

Turkish’s FM mentions his nation’s efforts to support Palestine’s meetings at UN

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Hakan Fidan, the Foreign Minister of Turkey, stated at the 80th meeting of the UN General Assembly that Turkey has spearheaded, organized, and backed all meetings concerning Palestine. Fidan told journalists in New York that...

Turkish Stock Exchange Opens Tuesday with Modest Gain

(MENAFN) Türkiye's benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, opened higher on Tuesday, beginning the day at 11,056.20 points. This marked a modest increase of 0.07%, or 8.07 points, as the market showed a slight positive movement at the start of...

Turkish fresh ultra-deepwater drilling vessel arrives at southern port

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s latest ultra-deepwater drilling vessel has arrived at the southern port of Tasucu in Mersin province, preparing for operations in the Mediterranean, according to government announcements on Tuesday. The first of two new ships in...

Turkish, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, on Tuesday. According to Turkish diplomatic officials, the discussion focused on the attempts to establish a ceasefire and...

Pasinex Provides Corporate Update: Completion of Sarıkaya Acquisition, AGM, New Board Member and Financing

TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pasinex Resources Limited (CSE: PSE; FSE: PNX) (“Pasinex” or the “Company”) today announced a number of important corporate developments, including the closing of the Sarıkaya zinc project acquisition, a...

Turkish Furniture Exports Gain Momentum in Africa, Asortie Among Leading Contributors

Turkey strengthens its position in Africa’s growing furniture market, with Asortie delivering projects in over 15 countries across the continent. ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, September 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Furniture exports from Turkey...

Moscow understands Ankara positions to potentially stop buying Russian’s oil

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was asked if US pressure might force Ankara to stop buying Russian gas and oil; in response, he stated that Moscow understand Turkey’s position. Following the 80th UN General Assembly's...

Sumud Flotilla vessel malfunctions, Turkey steps in for rescue

(MENAFN) Early Monday morning, the World Sumud Flotilla vessel Johnny M, which was carrying humanitarian assistance for Gaza, broke down in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel issued a call asking for help, leading Turkey to step in and organize the...

Almost one hundred Roman-era coins get smuggled out of Turkey

(MENAFN) Türkiye has recovered 83 Roman-era coins that were illegally taken from the country and later seized in the United States, officials announced on Sunday. The coins, dating back to the rule of emperors Maximianus, Constantine I,...

TIW25 to advance Turkey’s goal to lead in innovation

(MENAFN) Türkiye Innovation Week (TIW25) is set to further the nation’s ambition to become a global leader in innovation, according to reports. The 12th edition of the event will take place at Istanbul’s Halic Congress Center from Oct. 9 11,...

US federal appeals court review case of Turkish detained student

(MENAFN) A U.S. federal appeals court heard arguments on Tuesday regarding the detention of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was taken into custody in March after co-authoring an opinion piece in a student newspaper criticizing Israel’s actions...

US Court Hears Case of Turkish Student Allegedly Detained

(MENAFN) A United States federal appeals court convened on Tuesday to examine the case of Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk, a student who was reportedly detained by immigration authorities in March. The arrest followed her co-authorship of a...

Turkey’s benchmark stock index opens

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s main stock exchange began the week in negative territory on Monday, with the BIST 100 index opening at 11,112.30 points, down 0.35% or 38.89 points from the previous session. On Friday, the index had already slipped 1.99%,...

Turkish Conglomerate Albayrak Leads Infrastructure in Somalia

(MENAFN) The Turkish conglomerate Albayrak is spearheading the modernization and daily management of Mogadishu Port, which serves as Somalia’s primary gateway for imports and its connection to international commerce. Ahmet Sami Isler, the...