Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday formally inaugurated Turkey’s integrated air defense system known as the “Steel Dome,” which he described as a watershed moment for the country and …
Watch: How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire
Recent wildfires scorched vast areas across Turkey, but one orchard in the north-western province of Bursa stood untouched.
Doing Business for Turkey: Business environment improved in absolute …
In the new WBG Doing Business Ease of Doing Business ranking, Turkey is ranked 55 th in 2015, down from 51 st in 2014 showing that Competition is fierce 1 Washington, D.C., October 29, 2014—A new …
Turkey’s Business Leaders Tout Resilience – Global Finance Magazine
In Turkey, executive candidates are fast-learning, entrepreneurial and open to sharing.” None of these business leaders are ignorant of the turmoil surrounding them. “We have challenging neighbors,” …
Turkey deploys its ‘Steel Dome’ air defense system
NATO member Turkey has deployed its newly developed “Steel Dome” air defense system on Wednesday amid heightened regional conflicts using aerial warfare.
Transport minister gets speeding ticket after posting video of himself driving 140 mph on highway in Turkey
In several separate shots that inadvertently show the speedometer, Abdulkadir Uraloglu can be seen clocking up speeds between 118 and 140 miles per hour.
Climate Change Made Turkey, Greece Wildfires 10 Times More Likely
The wildfires in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus were 22% more intense and 10 times more likely due to climate change, according to scientists. The hot, dry and windy conditions that drove the fires would …
Climate Change Made Deadly Wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus More Fierce, Study Finds
A new study says climate change that has driven scorching temperatures and dwindling rainfall made massive wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus this summer burn much more fiercely …
In Turkey, your coffee comes with a side of destiny
Turkey’s tradition of coffee-making is so ingrained that it’s protected by UNESCO. But where did the practice of cooking coffee grounds in water come from – and why does buying a cup often mean you’ll …
Erdogan unveils Turkey’s new ‘Steel Dome’ integrated air defense system
Erdogan’s government announced in August of last year the start of development of the Steel Dome, which integrates sea-based and land-based air defense platforms and sensors into a network to protect …