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Erdogan meets representatives of US companies in Turkey

- Strategic cooperation with US will be further strengthened via investment, trade despite ups and downs, president says

10:08 Finance , Invesments , Turkey , Americas

UK thanks Turkey for its 'longstanding role' in Syria

- Minister for Middle East thanks Turkish people, government for their response to Syrian refuge crisis

08:51 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

- New locomotive will save 40 percent on fuel with hybrid technology

15:30 Electricity , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Turkey , Europe

Turkey aims for free trade deal with Japan in 2019

- Negotiations with Japanese side will be completed by first half of 2019, says Turkish industry minister

08:35 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia

Turkish FM discusses Syria with US counterpart on phone

- Mevlut Cavusoglu, Mike Pompeo discuss agreement between Turkey, Russia to establish demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib

19.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

Turkish Treasury borrows $347M through auction

- Treasury holds an auction for domestic markets to issue zero-coupon bonds with 12-month maturity

19.09.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey is capable of overcoming economic woes: BP Pres.

- We still have great belief in Turkey. Every economy has its short term problems and Turkey will get through this: BP Pres.

19.09.2018 Upstream , Downstream , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

Turkey: Industrial production grew 22 straight months

-Domestic industry maintains resilience in face of financial attacks, says Turkish technology and industry minister

17.09.2018 Turkey , General

Turkish economy: Total turnover up 26.9 pct in July

- Calendar-adjusted turnover index in industry surges 36.3 pct year-on-year, construction climbs 28.3 pct, says TurkStat

17.09.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey: Industrial production rises in July

- Index goes up 5.6 pct year-on-year, says TurkStat

17.09.2018 Turkey , General

Turkey's unemployment rate constant in June

- TurkStat says unemployment rate in June sees no annual change, standing at 10.2 pct in June

17.09.2018 Finance , Turkey

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi opens store in Istanbul

- Over 160 Xiaomi products including smartphones, accessories, computers and home devices are sold at store

17.09.2018 Invesments , Turkey , Asia

Turkish president to visit Russia's Sochi on Monday

- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart expected to discuss latest developments in Idlib

17.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia

Turkish packaging industry's exports up in Jan-June

- Packaging industry hit $539M foreign trade surplus in first 6 months of 2018, manufacturers association says

16.09.2018 Turkey

EBRD believes in long-term development of Turkey

- Turkish market is the ‘largest investment envelope,’ says banks's director in Turkey

15.09.2018 Finance , Turkey , Europe

Turkey's current account gap shrinks in July

- Nearly 63 pct year-on-year drop reduces deficit to $1.75B in July

14.09.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey needs more market space for renewables growth

- Turkey needs to retire inefficient power plants so renewables can have better market share, senior advisor says

15.09.2018 Renewable , Turkey

European Bank funds transport project in Turkey's Izmir

- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development extends €80M loan to Izmir Metropolitan Municipality

14.09.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish FM: US should reconsider its alliances in Syria

- In an opinion letter to The New York Times, Mevlut Cavusoglu warns that U.S.-backed YPG has forged an alliance with Assad

14.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkish Central Bank hikes interest rates by 625 bps

- Policy rate, also known as one-week repo rate, up at 24 pct from 17.75 pct

13.09.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey's Zorlu signs 50MW solar deal with Kazakhstan

- The company plans to develop a new solar plant project in Kazakhstan

14.09.2018 Solar , Turkey , Asia

Turkey, Kazakhstan target $10B trade volume

- Turkey, Kazakhstan's current bilateral trade volume exceeds $2B, says Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board

13.09.2018 Finance , Turkey , Asia

Turkey, Kazakhstan sign trade deals worth $1.7 bln.

- Turkey and Kazakhstan sign 22 bilateral agreements covering transportation, machinery, chemicals, energy and mining

13.09.2018 Turkey , Asia

Turkey, Sudan ink deals on oil exploration, agriculture

- Turkish Petroleum Corporation to make investments in Sudan worth $100 million, says agriculture and forestry minister

11.09.2018 Upstream , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

EBRD loans $102 million to Turkey’s Akfen Renewables

- The new financing demonstrates the EBRD’s commitment to the Turkish economy, the bank says

12.09.2018 Renewable , Finance , Invesments , Turkey

Turkish Ak-Ay Elektrik to supply power to 3M Nigerians

-Ak-Ay Elektrik via Lafiya Project will supply electricity infrastructure for about 3 million in Nigeria's Nasarawa province

12.09.2018 Electricity , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Algeria's Sonatrach, Turkey's BOTAS renew gas deal

- Renewed deal will see volume of natural gas exports to Turkey increase to 5.4 billion cubic meters per year

12.09.2018 Natural Gas , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkish foreign minister meets Japanese princess

- Princess Akiko of Mikasa visits various sites in central Anatolia

11.09.2018 Turkey , Asia

Erdogan urges global community to avert Idlib assault

- Turkish president writes article for U.S. daily, where he evaluates latest developments in Syria's Idlib

11.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Survey shows interest rates to rise in Turkey

- All economists surveyed by Anadolu Agency expect a rise in one-week repo rate this week with a median of 425 base points

11.09.2018 Finance , Turkey

New contractor joins for Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear plant

- Titan-2 Concern company will act as construction contractor for Rosatom's engineering division company, Atomstroyexport

11.09.2018 Nuclear , Turkey , Eurasia

Turkish economy grows 5.2 pct in Q2

- Gross domestic product at current prices totaled some $204B in April-June period, says TurkStat

10.09.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish minister warns of mass migration from Idlib

- Interior minister says his country will not be responsible for migration wave following possible attacks on Syria’s Idlib

10.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

Turkey’s trade minister to visit UK, Argentina

- Ruhsar Pekcan to visit London on Sept. 11, Argentina on Sept. 14

10.09.2018 Finance , International Relations , Turkey , Europe , Americas

Qatar trusts ‘strong’ fundamentals of Turkish economy

- Turkey has mature and well developed private sector, Qatar economy minister says

10.09.2018 Finance , Turkey

'Cyberattacks in Turkey rises 3 pct in first half'

- Consumers usually do not have any kind of protection on their devices, official of Kaspersky Lab says

08.09.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

Turkish economy to grow 5.2 pct in Q2: Survey

- Economists' growth forecasts vary between 4.5 pct and 6.3 pct for April-June period

09.09.2018 Finance , Turkey , General

US attack on Turkish economy exemplary for global risks

- ‘Washington’s brazen use of economic weapons serve as a wakeup call for many countries and investors around the world’

09.09.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

Free rides for people who recycle in Istanbul

- Passengers to receive free credit on their train/bus cards in exchange of plastic bottles, cans

09.09.2018 Projects , Turkey

'Don't let people die,' Erdogan tells Tehran summit

- Trilateral summit on Syria by Turkish, Russian, Iranian leaders held in Tehran

07.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Eurasia , Middle East-Africa , General

OMV closes divestment of Samsun power plant

- Turkey's Bilgin Enerji buys OMV Samsun Electricity Production natural gas combined cycle plant

06.09.2018 Electricity , Turkey , Europe , General

Turkey to drill in Med. before winter: Energy Min.

- Turkey will start its first drilling in Mediterranean before the winter, says Turkish Energy Minister

07.09.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Upstream , Upstream , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

TurkStream gas pipeline project on schedule: Gazprom

- Gazprom management reviews TurkStream progress at board meeting on Wednesday

07.09.2018 Natural Gas , Turkey , General

Turkey, Germany have strong will to boost ties: FM Maas

- German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas names Turkey as big neighbor, significant partner

06.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe

Turkey's chemical exports reach over $11B in 8 months

- Exports of chemical products rose 6.6 percent in Jan.-Aug. period, exporters' association says

06.09.2018 Turkey , General

Turkey working to expand coal sector workforce

- "Our goal is to reduce imported coal, if possible, to zero," Energy Minister says

06.09.2018 Coal , Turkey

Turkish FM discusses Syria with US counterpart on phone

- Mevlut Cavusoglu, Mike Pompeo discuss bilateral issues, Syria's Idlib and Manbij, Turkish diplomatic sources say

05.09.2018 International Relations , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkey, Qatar sign economic partnership agreement

- Trade ministers of two countries meet in Turkey’s capital Ankara

05.09.2018 Finance , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

US ‘repeating Churchill’s bungles’

- Washington’s decision to deny Turkey F-35s echoes move by former British prime minister during World War I, says US expert

04.09.2018 Turkey , Americas

Turkey’s central bank to support price stability

- Central Bank to take necessary actions to support price stability, bank announces

03.09.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey's electricity tariff customers fall in August

- Number of eligible consumers down 3.44 percent on a monthly basis, according to official figures

04.09.2018 Electricity , Turkey , General

Turkey's exports up 5.3 pct in Jan-Aug

- From January to August, country's overall exports totaled $108.7 billion, says exporters' assembly

01.09.2018 Finance , Turkey , General

Turkey launches spot natural gas trade system

- Turkey's goal to become energy trade hub will be supported by new system

03.09.2018 Natural Gas , Finance , Turkey , General

Turkey to start natural gas trade system

- New spot natural gas market system will determine natural gas prices for the day-ahead market

01.09.2018 Natural Gas , Turkey

Turkey-US alliance should not be 'black and white'

- Two allies should 'come back to the table and find ways to repair their relationship,' says foreign policy director

31.08.2018 Turkey , Americas

80 percent of TurkStream project complete: Gazprom

-Around 1,500 kilometers of gas pipeline laid across both lines so far, according to head of Russian energy giant

31.08.2018 Natural Gas , Turkey , Europe , General

Stable, democratic Turkey in Germany's interest: Merkel's spokeswoman

-Berlin neither denies nor confirms media reports of possible financial assistance to Turkey to prevent financial crisis

30.08.2018 Turkey , Europe , General

'Turkey's economy strong enough,' Erdogan says

-Necessary measures are being taken to fix structural problems, says president

30.08.2018 Turkey , General

Turkey wishes for no setbacks in EU talks: Minister

-'We want to receive something in return for our efforts, including visa-free regime,' Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says

30.08.2018 Turkey , General

Turkey's energy import bill up 41 percent in July

- Country's total imports cost nearly $20.6 billion, with energy accounting for 20.4 percent, TurkStat data reveals

30.08.2018 Turkey , General

Turkish Central Bank reserves total $100.7B in July

- Total reserve assets climb 2.4 pct compared to previous month, official data show

29.08.2018 Stock Market , Turkey , General

Germany: EU for stable economic development in Turkey

- Foreign Minister Heiko Maas criticizes US economic pressure on Turkey

28.08.2018 Finance , Turkey , Europe , General

Pioneering Spirit sets offshore pipe-laying world record

- The vessel, which belongs to Allseas company, is currently laying second line of TurkStream natural gas pipeline project

29.08.2018 Natural Gas , Projects , Turkey , Europe , Eurasia , General

Iran foreign minister hails relations with Turkey

- Zarif says Turkey is a leading country among which Iran has good relations with

27.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Ties with Russia crucial for region: Turkish FM

- Turkey-Russia relations very important for region's security, welfare and stability, says Mevlut Cavusoglu

25.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Eurasia

Turkish minister promotes digital economy

- Turkish technology minister delivered speech at G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting in Argentina

25.08.2018 Finance , Turkey

'Turkey should push infrastructure for economic growth'

- Turkey's dynamic structure, young population, well-educated workforce can draw in investment, says Chinese ZTE executive

24.08.2018 Finance , Turkey , Asia

Turkey aims to boost clean energy deployment

- After hitting 31% renewable electricity production in August 2018, Turkey's authorities revise renewable target for 2023

25.08.2018 Renewable , Turkey

'UK committed to reaching free trade deal with Turkey'

- British business body welcomes aim to strengthen trade, economic ties with UK as part of Turkey's 100-day action plan

23.08.2018 Finance , Turkey

King of Morocco appoints new envoy to Turkey

- King Mohammed VI issues raft of fresh diplomatic appointments

21.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

TurkStream completes 12 social projects in Kiyikoy

- The project company plans to implement 20 more projects for the small community

22.08.2018 Natural Gas , Energy Projects , Turkey , General

German government aide hails Turkish economy

- We have always expressed our interest in good relations with Turkey: Steffen Seibert

21.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe , General

Turkish stocks rise over 1.6 pct at close

- BIST 100 index surpasses 90,000 points before going into four-and-a-half-day break

20.08.2018 Stock Market , Turkey , General

Russia to lead underground gas capacity increase by 2022

- Turkey is expected to be top spender on new-build gas storage projects between 2018 and 022

20.08.2018 Natural Gas , Lng/Lpg , Turkey , Eurasia , General

Erdogan vows to fight economic attacks in Eid message

- ‘Attacks against our economy is no different than attacking our adhan and flag,’ says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

20.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

Turkey's gas imports fall by 19% in June

- Total natural gas consumption decreases by 10.57 percent in June compared to June 2017

21.08.2018 Natural Gas , Natural Gas , Turkey , General

Lithuania enjoys LNG terminal with lower gas prices

- Russia shaves natural gas prices by 50 percent since Lithuania's LNG terminal became operational, says envoy

21.08.2018 Natural Gas , Energy Projects , Turkey , Europe , Eurasia , General

Turkish-made helicopter prototype ready for flight test

- Flight test of T625 helicopter to be launched later this year

20.08.2018 Turkey

Turkish, Qatari central banks ink currency swap deal

- Deal aims to enhance cooperation between two banks through setting a two-way currency exchange line

20.08.2018 Stock Market , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkish Airlines breaks daily passenger record

- Turkish Airlines CEO says 253,000 passengers traveled via 1,547 flights on Saturday, setting a new record

19.08.2018 Turkey , General

Turkey's LPG imports up 10.8% year on year in June

- Production decreases by 7.3 percent to nearly 86 thousand tons over same period, according to energy watchdog

20.08.2018 Lng/Lpg , LPG , Turkey , General

China reiterates support for Turkey's economy

- Chinese, Turkish foreign ministers talk over phone

20.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia , General

Turkey's power generation rises 3.3% in June

- Installed electricity capacity increases 4.5 percent compared to June 2017

20.08.2018 Electricity , Turkey , General

US growing isolated in international system under Trump

- Credibility of US government with a president as 'erratic' as Trump is greatly diminished, says expert

19.08.2018 Finance , Turkey , Americas , General

Turkey's crude oil imports down in June

- Turkish crude oil imports drop by 8.8% and total oil products imports fall by 3.6% in June, according to EMRA report

19.08.2018 Oil , Turkey , General

Turkish lira should return to fair value: Expert

- "At this point, lira is sentiment driven in the market, it is not fundamentally driven," Inst. of Int. Finance expert says

18.08.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish finance min. addresses foreign investors

- Turkey not in talks with IMF, will continue to ensure funding from international markets, says Berat Albayrak

16.08.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish, French presidents discuss economic ties

- Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Emmanuel Macron agree to have their economy ministers to meet at earliest opportunity

16.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe

Turkey: Industrial output rises in June

- Index goes up 3.2 pct year-on-year, says TurkStat

16.08.2018 Turkey

Trade dispute with Turkey puts pressure on US stocks

- Major indexes loss about 1 percent

16.08.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

Turkish lira under fair value: Global association

- Lira depreciation expected to narrow current account deficit due to import decline, boost in exports, association says

16.08.2018 Finance , Turkey

Qatar to make direct investment of $15B in Turkey

- Word of investment comes after Turkish president meets with Qatari emir in capital Ankara

16.08.2018 Finance , International Relations , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkish housing sales up in July

- Foreigners buy over 2,800 houses, marking 65.6 percent rise, year-on-year, according to TurkStat

15.08.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey's budget records $237 million surplus in July

- Excluding interest payments, central government's budget balance saw surplus of nearly $1.95B last month

15.08.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey: Banking watchdog puts new limits on FX swaps

- Foreign currency swap transactions cannot pass over 25 percent of bank equities, agency says

15.08.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish private sector's foreign long-term loans drop

- Loans received from abroad decrease in long-term and increase in short-term as of June 2018, says Turkey’s Central Bank

15.08.2018 Finance , Turkey , General

Turkey: Unemployment slips to 9.7 pct in May

- Unemployment in May goes down 0.5 percentage points from the same month last year, according to official data

15.08.2018 Finance , Turkey , General

Turkey raises tariffs on US-origin products

- Products include cars, rice, some alcohol and tobacco products, cosmetic products like sun creams

15.08.2018 Finance , Turkey , Americas

Azerbaijanis rally in support of Turkish lira, products

- Demonstrators waving Turkish and Azerbaijani flags gather in front of Turkey's Embassy in Baku

15.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

Turkey to boycott US-made electronic products: Erdogan

- Economy is being used as a weapon against Turkey, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan

15.08.2018 Turkey , General

Turkish business world backs government

- Turkey will overcome its financial difficulties in solidarity, say two major Turkish business groups

14.08.2018 Finance , International Relations , Turkey

Turkish economy is solid, strong: President Erdogan

- Despite economic 'siege' on Turkish economy, it boasts strong dynamics, says Turkish president

14.08.2018 Turkey

Turkish participation banks' net profit up 55 pct in H1

- Banks' total assets reach over $45 billion as of June

14.08.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey, Iraq to discuss opening of new border crossing

- Delegations from both sides to meet within next few weeks, Turkish ambassador to Iraq tells Anadolu Agency

14.08.2018 Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Petkim becomes Industrial Liaison Program member of MIT

- The program will help Petkim to develop its R&D activities and strategic research globally

14.08.2018 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Turkey

China aims to become nuclear energy leader

US' oldest nuclear power plant to retire on Monday: EIA

Russia to build nuclear reactors for China & Egypt

US, Saudi energy ministers discuss civil nuclear tech.

Asian Dev. Bank to loan $500M to Bangladesh power plant

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

Turkey's electricity consumption grows 6% in October

Spot market electricity prices for week ending August 20

Ten new cities join Powering Past Coal Alliance

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

China's crude oil imports up 6.5 pct in Jan-Aug

Engie should close, not sell its 3 German coal plants

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

Egypt inks $1B exploration deal with Shell, Petronas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

No refund for Total until South Pars completion: Iran

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

UK announces new measures to back shale gas exploration

Support for shale fracking drops in UK

UK's 1st shale gas drilling rig arrives on site

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

US: Florence begins slow assault on Carolinas

Hurricane Florence continues path to US east coast

Power of Siberia gas pipeline almost complete

Russian piped gas is critical for Europe's supply needs

US LNG is coming to Germany, says US dep. energy sec.

Qatargas, PetroChina sign 22-year LNG supply deal

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

US crude oil production rises 30th time in 36 weeks

Turkey is capable of overcoming economic woes: BP Pres.

Egypt inks $1B exploration deal with Shell, Petronas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

EU: Passenger car demand surges 6.1 pct in Jan-Aug

Turkey is capable of overcoming economic woes: BP Pres.

US: Florence begins slow assault on Carolinas

Hurricane Florence continues path to US east coast

Energy incentives prioritized for Turkish economy plan

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

Iran launches three major petchem projects in south

Total sells its polystyrene business in China

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

26 city mayors commit to procure zero-emission buses

Gaza hospitals to stop services over fuel crisis

Ford recalls 2 million pickups due to fire risk

Turkey's Akfen receives $363 million loan from 6 banks

Siemens Gamesa ranks as top wind turbine vendor in 2017

Orsted divests 50% of Hornsea 1 Offshore Wind Farm

Vestas secures 202 MW order from Canada’s Capital Power

Turkey's Akfen receives $363 million loan from 6 banks

Turkey's Zorlu signs 50MW solar deal with Kazakhstan

ABB connects Sweden's largest solar park to grid

Norway's Eolus buys US solar, battery storage project

Statkraft acquires Tidong hydropower project in India

Ethiopia: PM blames contractor for delay in dam

Hydro produces 94.7% of Norway's electricity in June

Bosnia: Explosion in hydroelectric plant kills 3

Turkerler to invest up to $1B. in Manisa's geothermal

US funds $4.45M for geothermal zonal isolation research

Finnish Neste's profit increases to €277 mln. in 2Q18

US to invest $3.6M in geothermal energy technology

Novatek reveals big hydrocarbon find in Utrenneye field

World's 1st hydrogen-powered train launches in Germany

Free rides for people who recycle in Istanbul

Pioneering Spirit sets offshore pipe-laying world record

Ronesans Holding inks deal for Ceyhan industrial zone

Global poverty falls to record low: World Bank

Erdogan meets representatives of US companies in Turkey

OMW joins Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Turkish Central Bank reserves total $100.7B in July

Turkish stocks rise over 1.6 pct at close

Turkish, Qatari central banks ink currency swap deal

Tesla shares halted after CEO suggest taking it private

Turkey’s energy watchdog imposes $1.2 million fine

Turkey's EMRA ups max-limit of gas distribution regions

Border tax would make US less competitive: Chevron CEO

Volkswagen pleads guilty in emissions scandal

UK regulator offers price cap on gas, electricity bills

EU light bulb rules will allow household energy savings

$23B for Turkey's elec. privatization in past 10 yrs

Spot market electricity prices for Monday, April 30