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Erdogan, Trump meet over dinner in French capital

- Leaders from across the world gathered in Paris to mark Nov. 11 Armistice Day

12.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

Turkish Airlines carries over 64M passengers in Jan-Oct

- Number of passengers carried by national flag carrier up 10 percent year-on-year in first 10 months, says airline

10.11.2018 Turkey , General

Turkey appoints new ambassadors, chief advisers

- Presidential decree published in Official Gazette on Friday

09.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

Turkey's current account to show surplus: Survey

- Economists' current account surplus estimates for September vary between $1.5-$2.5B, says Anadolu Agency survey

09.11.2018 Finance , Turkey

Investors' confidence in Turkey rises: Finance Min.

- International demand for Turkey's bond issuances over 3 times actual issue size, Berat Albayrak says

09.11.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish business body opens branch in Syria's north

- Independent Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association opens new branch in Azaz to support trade in country

09.11.2018 Finance , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkish president stresses on eco-friendly urbanism

- Erdogan says residential areas should have amenities like schools, parks, mosques

09.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

Turkey's top diplomat in Turkmenistan for talks

- Mevlut Cavusoglu in Central Asian country for two-day visit

09.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia

Algerian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on Sun. Nov. 11

- Vessel is sailing under flag of Bahamas

08.11.2018 Lng/Lpg , Turkey , General

By end of 2019 TurkStream will be operational: Gazprom

- Anadolu Agency visits Gazprom's facilities in Russian coastal city of Anapa

09.11.2018 Natural Gas , Turkey , Europe , Eurasia , General

Turkish firms seek bigger share of China's imports

- Turkey hopes to balance bilateral trade with China, says Turkish economic association

08.11.2018 Finance , Turkey , Asia

Turkish Airlines' net profit triples in 9-month

- Flag carrier's net profit reaches $755M during first three quarter, it announces

08.11.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish Treasury posts $1.46B cash deficit in October

- Treasury's interest payments amounted to $4.1 billion last month, Treasury announces

08.11.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish defense minister arrives in Somali capital

- Somali prime minister receives Turkish delegation led by Defense Minister Hulusi Akar

08.11.2018 International Relations , Turkey

Turkish firm to lay 750 km power line in Afghanistan

- $1.6 billion project to supply 1000 MW of electricity each to Afghanistan, Pakistan

08.11.2018 Electricity , Invesments , Turkey , Asia

Japanese envoy praises relations with Turkey

- Turkey, Japan important strategic partners in efforts of global, regional peace, prosperity, says Akio Miyajima

07.11.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia , General

Turkey sets ceiling price at $0.055/kWh in wind tender

- Turkey will hold 4 250 MW Renewable Energy Resources Zones wind tenders with deadline of March 7: Turkish official gazette

08.11.2018 Finance , Renewable , Turkey , General

Ukraine, Turkey to sign FTA by year-end: Poroshenko

- Ukrainian president welcomes Turkey’s 'clear position' in supporting Ukrainian sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence

07.11.2018 Finance , Turkey , Europe

Japan wants to enhance ties with Turkey: PM Abe

- Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo says Tokyo wants to enhance ties with Turkey in every field

06.11.2018 International Relations , Turkey

Turkey's EU bid a political process, not technical: VP

- Fuat Oktay says Turkey's stance regarding EU has been clear for 54 years

06.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

Turkey, Iran may trade in local currencies: Experts

- Iran sanctions could lead to trade in Turkish lira, say experts

06.11.2018 Finance , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

Ankara, Tokyo willing to enhance ties, says Turkish FM

- Mevlut Cavusoglu says he has had productive meetings with Japanese officials during current 3-day visit

06.11.2018 International Relations , Turkey , Asia

US: Turkey among 8 nations given Iran sanctions waivers

- China, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan also granted exemptions

06.11.2018 Oil , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkey's annual inflation at 25.24 pct in October

- Consumer price index up 0.72 percentage points from 24.52 percent in previous month, says TurkStat

05.11.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey warns against resources ‘extortion’ in E. Med.

- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey does not have eye on other countries' rights, laws, territories

05.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe , General

Jordan urged to reverse decision to halt Turkey deal

-Last year, Jordan cancelled a free trade deal with Turkey

04.11.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

Indian Ocean Rim Association accepts Turkey’s bid

- Turkey’s Dialogue Partnership in IORA will contribute to strengthen relations, says Foreign Ministry

03.11.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey's electricity import bill down in Jan-Sep '18

- Turkey's electricity import bill falls to $46.98 million in Jan-Sept of 2018 from $60.69 million in the same period of 2017

04.11.2018 Electricity , Turkey

US move to lift sanctions on Turkey 'important stage'

- Decision to lift sanctions on Turkish ministers came during Erdogan, Trump phone call, says Turkey's ruling party

03.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkey exempted from Iran sanctions: Turkish Minister

- Waivers from oil sanctions against Iran will contribute to regional peace and stability, energy minister says

04.11.2018 Oil , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkey's Erdogan, Trump talk bilateral, regional issues

- In phone call, presidents stress commitment to constructive steps to strengthen relations between the 2 countries

02.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

Turkish foreign minister hails ties with Qatar

- 'Relations between our 2 countries are excellent in all areas,' says Mevlut Cavusoglu

02.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkish Central Bank revises inflation forecasts

- Turkey's year-end inflation to reach 23.5 percent in 2018, 15.2 percent in 2019, Central Bank chief says

01.11.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey performs record number of reforms: World Bank

- Turkey advances to 43rd place in global ease of doing business ranking, bank says

01.11.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey to continue tax discounts till end of year

- Number of companies taking part in Turkey's anti-inflation program tops 2,500, says Treasury Minister Berat Albayrak

01.11.2018 Finance , Turkey

Istanbul Airport’s 1st int’l flight lands in N. Cyprus

- Boeing-737 aircraft of Turkish Airlines gets water salute at Ercan International Airport

01.11.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey draws world’s attention to financial problems

- Turkish parliament speaker speaks at G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in Argentina

01.11.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

Turkish FM to visit Qatar

- Mevlut Cavusoglu to discuss bilateral relations, latest regional developments with Qatari counterpart

01.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkey's energy import bill up 15.5 percent in Sept.

- Country's total imports cost nearly $16.3 billion, with energy accounting for 22 percent, TurkStat data reveals

01.11.2018 Finance , Turkey , General

Turkey kickstarts first deep drilling in offshore Med.

- Turkey aims to open two drilling wells on average a year with Fatih drilling vessel, energy minister says

31.10.2018 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

Istanbul Airport, 'world's new hub,' officially opened

- President Erdogan says Istanbul Airport to be model to world with its architecture, construction, operation, and financing

30.10.2018 Finance , Projects , Invesments , Turkey

Turkish, Georgian and Azerbaijani FMs meet in Istanbul

- 3 top diplomats stress importance of trilateral cooperation, hinting at further joint steps in the future

30.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Eurasia

Turkish Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines sign deal

- Hong Kong Airlines to add Istanbul, key European cities to its network via codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines

30.10.2018 Finance , Turkey , Asia

New Istanbul airport among largest in world

- Over 50 foreign dignitaries from at least 18 countries to attend opening ceremony

30.10.2018 Turkey

4-nation summit in Istanbul aims to end Syria bloodshed

- Turkish president along with his Russian, German, French counterparts discusses Syria solution in Istanbul summit

29.10.2018 Energy Security , International Relations , Turkey , Europe , Eurasia , Middle East-Africa

Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia to meet on Monday

- Trilateral meeting between foreign ministers to held in Istanbul, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry

29.10.2018 International Relations , Turkey , Eurasia

'Turkey will not allow any terror corridor near border'

- Ankara will never allow any step in region contrary to Turkey, says defense minister

29.10.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

Istanbul’s new airport ready to open

- Airport inauguration ceremony to take place on country’s national day, Turkish Republic’s 95th anniversary

29.10.2018 Turkey , General

Turkish state pipeline operator names new dept. heads

- Decision made on 14 out of 20 senior management appointments during board meeting of Turkish Petroleum Pipeline Corporation

28.10.2018 Natural Gas , Turkey , General

Turkey's gas imports fall by 24% in August

- Total natural gas consumption decreases by 18.4 percent in August compared to August 2017

28.10.2018 Downstream , Turkey

Turkey, Germany agree to develop energy projects

- Turkish, German energy ministers sign letter of intent at Turkish-German Energy Forum in Ankara

28.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe , General

Algerian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on Sunday

- Vessel is sailing under flag of Bahamas

26.10.2018 Lng/Lpg , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey, Germany agree to develop energy projects

- Turkish, German energy ministers sign letter of intent at Turkish-German Energy Forum in Ankara

26.10.2018 International Relations , Turkey , Europe

Turkish, German energy ministers meet in Ankara

- Fatih Donmez, Peter Altmaier discuss bilateral cooperation, investment opportunities

27.10.2018 International Relations , Turkey , Europe

Ankara, Berlin ink joint economic, trade committee deal

- Agreement aims to boost bilateral trade, investments, and cooperation in the field of industry, energy and tourism.

26.10.2018 Finance , Invesments , Turkey , Europe , General

Turkish-Senegalese trade deal under fire

- Some of President Macky Sall's rivals in next year's polls urge cancellation of deal with Turkish firm

26.10.2018 Finance , Invesments , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey: Industrial capacity usage at 75.4 pct in Oct.

-Capacity of local units operating in manufacturing industry down 0.8 points month-on-month in Oct., says Central Bank data

26.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey's power generation falls 3.14 percent in August

- Installed electricity capacity increases 4.4 percent compared to August 2017

25.10.2018 Electricity , Turkey

Turkish Petroleum awards $15M contract to Schlumberger

- Schlumberger will coordinate multiple product lines and provide project management services for TP's drillship, Fatih

25.10.2018 Natural Gas , Turkey , Americas , General

Gazprom to build TurkStream's 2nd land section in 2019

- TurkStream gas pipeline is scheduled for operations in December 2019, company official says

25.10.2018 Turkey , Eurasia , General

Turkey's crude oil imports down 11 pct in August

- Crude oil imports drop by 11.08 percent and total oil products imports fall by 12.25 percent, according to market report

26.10.2018 Oil , Turkey

Turkey's LPG imports fall 5 pct year on year in August

- Production increases by 12.6 percent to nearly 95 thousand tons over same period last year, according to energy watchdog

26.10.2018 Lng/Lpg , LPG , Turkey , General

Turkish economy's financial assets hit $2.5T in Q2

- Central Bank says Turkey saw low levels of loan/GDP and debt securities/GDP ratios compared to other countries

24.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish, Russian, Iranian deputy FMs meet in Moscow

- Russian deputy foreign minister 'appreciates interactions in Astana format'

24.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Eurasia , General

Economic relations with Turkey vital for Germany: Amb.

- Germany and Europe view Turkey as production center and export base, German ambassador to Turkey says

24.10.2018 Renewable , Finance , Wind , Solar , Energy Diplomacy , International Relations , Turkey , Europe

Turkish Halkbank to open 1st digital branch in Serbia

- State-run lender to open 33rd branch in heart of Belgrade, increase personnel to 500 in country

23.10.2018 Finance , Turkey , Europe

Turkey scans potential areas for mineral resources

- On project completion, Turkey will be among top 8 countries globally in airborne geophysical survey sector: Energy minister

23.10.2018 Projects , Turkey

High technology stressed for export-based growth

- Exports are one of most important aspects in country's progress over last 16 years, says Turkish vice president

22.10.2018 Finance , Turkey , General

Turkey declares oil refinery as special industrial zone

- Turkey's biggest oil refinery STAR opened on Friday in western Izmir province

21.10.2018 Oil , Turkey

Turkey, China have forged strategic partnership: Envoy

- With leadership of President Erdogan, age-old bilateral relations strengthened, says Ambassador Yu

21.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia

Turkey's defense, aerospace industry exports to hit $2B

- Turkish defense, aerospace industry exports reach $1.5B in October, says defense industries chief

20.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Ankara, Baku boost strategic ties with STAR refinery

- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his Azerbaijani counterpart attend opening ceremony of STAR Refinery in Izmir

20.10.2018 Downstream , Refining/Petro Chemistry , Turkey

STAR Refinery officially opens in western Turkey

- Azerbaijani oil company SOCAR Turkey's biggest investment in country is located in Aegean coastal city of Izmir

22.10.2018 Turkey , Europe , Eurasia , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey to continue seismic exploration in Med: Energy min.

- Greek frigate trying to interfere with Turkish research vessel in Mediterranean blocked by Turkish navy on Thursday

21.10.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe , General

Turk Eximbank's support reaches over $30B in Jan-Sept

- Head of bank says total amount of export support expected to reach $43-44B by end of year

19.10.2018 Finance , Turkey , General

'Turkey gives about as much in foreign aid as the US'

- Mevlut Cavusoglu says in 2017 Turkey spent $8B on humanitarian aid while world's richest country US spent $6-7B

19.10.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

Azeri oil firm to open refinery in Aegean Turkey on Friday

- Attending opening ceremony for SOCAR's Star Refinery will be Turkish, Azerbaijani presidents and other top officials

19.10.2018 Oil , Refining/Petro Chemistry , Turkey

Turkey warns Greece against inflaming tensions in Med

- Greek frigate trying to interfere with Turkish research vessel in Mediterranean blocked by Turkish navy earlier Thursday

19.10.2018 Natural Gas , Energy Projects , Turkey , Europe , General

Decision to come soon on Turkey sanctions: Pompeo

- ‘We'll have a decision on that shortly,’ Pompeo tells reporters

18.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

'Strong demand for bonds proves confidence in Turkey'

- Ministry gets demand for more than 3 times actual issue size of dollar-denominated Turkish bonds

17.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey: Short-term external debt stock reaches $114.3B

- August figure drops 3.6 pct since end of 2017, official data reveals

17.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

President Erdogan, Pompeo meeting begins in Ankara

- Ahead of official visit to Moldova, Turkish president receives Mike Pompeo at Ankara Esenboga Airport

17.10.2018 International Relations , Turkey , Americas

Turkish state energy companies to invest $1.5B in 2019

- Eight energy companies will make investments totaling 8.40 billion Turkish liras

18.10.2018 Invesments , Turkey , General

'Turkey, UK should sign free trade agreement'

- If countries do not sign FTA, their trade will be affected, business association representative says

17.10.2018 Turkey , Europe

Turkey to continue gas drilling work around Cyprus

- Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey to not allow violation of Turkish Cypriots’ rights in Eastern Mediterranean

17.10.2018 Natural Gas , International Relations , Turkey

Turkish private sector's loans from abroad down in Aug.

- Central Bank says long-term loans down to $219.4B while short-term loans totaled $17B as of August compared to end of 2017

16.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey's industrial output up in August

- Index rises 1.7 percent on a yearly basis, according to official data

16.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish, US army chiefs meet in Washington

- Yasar Guler and Joseph Dunford discuss regional security, fight against terrorism, says Turkish General Staff

16.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

Turkey's budget sees $12.3B deficit in Jan.-Sept.

- Tax revenues total $459.4B while interest payments amount to over $60B in first 9 months of 2018

15.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey's unemployment rate at 10.8 pct in July

- Number of unemployed persons aged 15 years and over amounts to 3.5 million in July, says TurkStat

16.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Erdogan: Turkey to remain in Idlib, help people in need

- Turkey carries burden, saves honor of international community by hosting over 4M refugees, says Turkish president

14.10.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

Turkish firm produces smallest home heating unit

- World's smallest home heating unit Minerwa to be exported to UK, Denmark and Italy

13.10.2018 Projects , Turkey

Turkey to reopen its Basra and Mosul consulates in Iraq

- Turkish FM says consulates were previously closed due to security reasons

12.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkish, Kosovar central banks agree to deepen ties

- Central banks sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen exchange of information and cooperation

12.10.2018 Finance , Turkey , Europe

Erdogan announces Turkey's new investment program

- Turkey to implement new economic program to preserve macroeconomic stability, raise production, welfare, says Erdogan

11.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkey opens up 7 coalfields to private investors

- Production area of 203 million tons of coal will generate $3.5 billion in public revenue, says Turkish Energy Minister

12.10.2018 Coal , Invesments , Turkey

Turkey's current account posts surplus after 3 years

- In August, current account balance shows $2.59 billion surplus, improving from $923 million deficit in same month last year

11.10.2018 Finance , Turkey , General

Turkish parliament ratifies bill on Development Bank

- Bill aims to restructure country’s development bank

11.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Erdogan calls on Africa to trade in local currencies

- Turkish economy faced speculative attacks recently, Turkish president says

11.10.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkey's gas consumption to decrease by 3.7% in 2018

- Turkey's consumption will be around 52 billion cubic meters by the end of this year, official says

11.10.2018 Natural Gas , Energy Projects , Turkey , General

Northern Cyprus to launch natural gas exploration

- Greek Cypriot administration’s opening of tenders for gas exploration at 7th block in island's south draws criticism

10.10.2018 Natural Gas , Turkey , Europe

Turkey's current account to post surplus in Aug: survey

- Anadolu Agency survey shows economists' current account surplus estimates vary between $1.88B and $2.80B

10.10.2018 Finance , Turkey

Turkish, Greek Cypriot leaders likely to meet soon

- Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci says meeting with Greek Cypriot leader ‘possible’ after release of UN report on Cyprus

10.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe

Erdogan hails Turkey-Hungary cooperation

- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan describes Turkey’s cooperation with Hungary as ‘exemplary’

10.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe

TurkStream to supply natural gas from Jan. 1 2020

- The pipeline construction is progressing on schedule, Russian minister says

10.10.2018 Natural Gas , Turkey , Asia

Saudi prince launches country's 1st nuke plant project

Russia suggests dialogue within NATO on nuclear treaty

Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant breaks ground

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

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

EBRD completely closes door on coal financing

China: 22 workers trapped in coal mine explosion

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

Russian Severstal reports 8.7% drop in 3Q18 results

Eni, Total, Sonatrach partner to explore oil in Algeria

Shell adds new, deep-water production in Brazil

Total, Sonatrach sign gas, petrochemical deals

Total announces major gas find offshore UK

Total, ADNOC to explore gas in Abu Dhabi

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

Turkey's gas imports fall by 24% in August

EU, Iran to establish mechanism to ease trade: Rouhani

Turkey's LPG imports fall 5.1% year on year in July

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

Saudi Aramco, ADNOC sign gas, LNG cooperation deal

Saudi Aramco aims to buy Arctic LNG-2 stake

Poland's PGNiG signs 24-year LNG contract with Cheniere

Algerian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on Sun. Nov. 11

Eni, Total, Sonatrach partner to explore oil in Algeria

Eni makes new oil discovery in offshore Norway

Shell adds new, deep-water production in Brazil

Eni acquires new oil exploration rights in Mozambique

Brent oil rises above $71 for week beginning Nov. 12

Brent falls to $69 due to uptick in US crude stock

Ankara, Baku boost strategic ties with STAR refinery

Dropouts mount for Saudi prince's investment conference

S. Arabia's Yanbu chosen for crude to chemicals complex

TechnipFMC inks $1 bln. deal to expand Egypt's refinery

Saudi Aramco signs 15 agreements worth over $34 billion

Ankara, Baku boost strategic ties with STAR refinery

Israel bans fuel shipments into Gaza

More Qatari fuel allowed into Gaza for sole power plant

Norway mandates 0.5 percent biofuel for airlines

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

GE Renewable Energy's LM wind unit opens tech center

Poland commits to boost onshore, offshore wind energy

Orsted’s profit up 14 percent in first nine months of 2018

Vestas awarded 148 MW wind project in South Africa

Lightsource BP signs 25 MW solar contracts in US

Hyundai, Kia reveal solar charging system for vehicles

Enel starts construction of 127 MW solar plants in Spain

US to provide up to $53 million for advance solar tech.

Egypt says seeks ‘non-fragile’ deal on Ethiopia dam

Hydro produces majority of Norway's electricity in Aug.

No deal in 3-party Nile dam negotiations

Statkraft to invest $1.2 bln in renewables until 2025

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

Istanbul Airport, 'world's new hub,' officially opened

Turkey scans potential areas for mineral resources

India's renewables to supply 13% of power in 5 years

Turkish firm produces smallest home heating unit

Turkish firm to lay 750 km power line in Afghanistan

South Africa joins International Energy Agency family

Pakistan, China agree to trade in yuan

EBRD completely closes door on coal financing

Brent oil rises to over $81 for week beginning Oct. 15

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

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

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