JUN 22, 2021
Türkiye Unveils Foreign Direct Investment Strategy (2021-2023)
“Türkiye's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Strategy (2021-2023)" has been...
MAY 21, 2021
Türkiye Ranks 3rd Globally with 519 Spotless Blue Flag Beaches
Türkiye's rise to the top of the list of the world's cleanest beaches continues with...
DEC 07, 2020
First Export Freight Train to China Sets Off from Türkiye
On December 4, Türkiye sent its first cargo-laden freight train on its maiden...
SEP 14, 2020
Turkey’s Economy on a Steady Path, Show Industry Figures of July
Freeing itself from the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak, Turkey...
JUL 29, 2020
Türkiye’s New Solar Tenders Scheduled for October 2020
During 19-23 October 2020, Türkiye plans to make new tenders for 74 solar power...
JUN 22, 2020
President Erdoğan: Economic Momentum Expected in 2nd Half
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan participated via videoconference in the...
FEB 26, 2020
TESFED Becomes Founding Member of European Esports Federation
Representing over 100 million gamers and bringing together 23 national associations...
FEB 07, 2020
Türkiye Moves up the Rankings in Startups League
According to startups.watch’s Turkish Startup Ecosystem 2019 report, angel investing...
NOV 08, 2019
Türkiye’s “Middle Corridor” Integrates Asia and Europe
The first Europe-bound ex-China freight train traveling via Türkiye’s Middle Corridor...
OCT 24, 2019
Türkiye jumps up 10 places in World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report
Thanks to the reforms implemented, achievements in the macroeconomic field,...
SEP 24, 2019
President Erdoğan Attends UN General Assembly Meetings in New York
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the 74th session of the United Nations...
SEP 22, 2019
Türkiye’s Largest Aerial Event Takes Place for Second Time
The second edition of TEKNOFEST Istanbul Aerospace and Technology Festival, organized...
SEP 09, 2019
US Delegation Visits Türkiye
Headed by the US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, a US delegation visited Türkiye...
AUG 15, 2019
Türkiye Starts Tech-Driven Industry Initiative
Tech-Driven Industry Initiative, also known as the “end-to-end localization” plan,...
AUG 08, 2019
YOIKK Holds its Second Meeting in August
The second edition of the Coordination Council for the Improvement of the...
AUG 05, 2019
Türkiye Marks Completion of Istanbul-Izmir Highway and Bursa City Hospital
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently inaugurated the new mega-highway project...
AUG 01, 2019
DP World Yarimca Connects the Sea with the Silk Road
DP World Yarimca, one of Türkiye’s largest container terminals, joined the main...
JUL 16, 2019
The Turkish Nation Rallied in Ankara and İstanbul to Commemorate the 3rd Anniversary of July 15
On the occasion of July 15th Democracy and National Unity Day, the Turkish nation...
JUL 10, 2019
Türkiye Unveils the 11th Development Plan
The 11th Development Plan of Türkiye has been accepted at the Grand National Assembly...
JUL 05, 2019
NGN Group Opens Data Center in Istanbul
NGN Group commissioned the Star of Bosphorus Data Center, one of Türkiye’s largest...
JUN 21, 2019
“Future of the Automotive Industry” Workshops Convene in USA
Hosted by the Investment Office in collaboration with various stakeholders from the...
JUN 03, 2019
Türkiye Adds 1 GW to its Renewable Energy Capacity
Türkiye held the second wind power plant tender as part of its Renewable Energy...
MAY 24, 2019
Rebalancing and Rebounding Process Continue in The Turkish Economy
The Turkish economy is continuing its rebalancing, rebounding on the back of...
MAY 10, 2019
Reform Action Group Meets First Time Under Chairmanship of President Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan chaired the 6th meeting of the Reform Action Group...
MAY 01, 2019
YOIKK Holds its First Meeting with New Structure
The Coordination Council for the Improvement of the Investment Environment (YOIKK)...
APR 18, 2019
ATC Annual Conference Convenes in Washington D.C.
The 37th Annual Conference on U.S.-Türkiye Relations of the American Turkish Council...
APR 12, 2019
Türkiye Inaugurates New Structural Reforms
The Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak announced an economic reform...
APR 02, 2019
Investment Office Holds Roadshows in Austria and Italy
In April, the Investment Office organized a roadshow in Austria and Italy and held...
MAR 15, 2019
AmCham Türkiye / ABFT Holds 15th General Assembly Meeting
American Business Forum in Türkiye - AmCham Türkiye held its 15th General Assembly...
MAR 14, 2019
Real Estate Giants Gather at MIPIM 2019 in Nice
The world's largest real estate fair, MIPIM 2019, brought together Turkish real...
FEB 14, 2019
FDI Inflows to Türkiye Surged in 2018
FDI inflow into Türkiye totaled USD 13.2 billion in 2018, up 14 percent year-on-year...
FEB 12, 2019
Japanese Secom Enters into Turkish Market
Japanese technology giant Secom and Turkish financial technology company Aktif Bank,...
FEB 08, 2019
President Erdoğan Receives a Delegation of US Businesspeople
A delegation of 52 US businesspeople visited Türkiye to meet with their Turkish...
FEB 01, 2019
Hybrid Version of Iconic Corolla Makes Global Debut as First Batch Rolls Off Line
Japanese automotive giant Toyota marked the commencement of its new Corolla hybrid’s...
JAN 07, 2019
PepsiCo Commissions Sixth Factory in Türkiye
US-based food and beverage giant PepsiCo commissioned its sixth production facility...
DEC 14, 2018
President Erdoğan Unveils Second 100-Day Action Plan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched the second 100-day action plan at an event at...
NOV 21, 2018
Türkiye and Russia Mark Completion of Offshore Section of Turkstream
President Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin marked the completion of...
NOV 18, 2018
GE to Develop Manufacturing Tech for Aviation in Turkish Lab
General Electric Aviation opened the Additive Manufacturing Technologies R&D...
NOV 16, 2018
Toyota Begins Mass Production of New Corolla Hybrid in Türkiye
Starting next year, Japanese automotive giant Toyota will begin mass production of...
NOV 13, 2018
Pirelli’s Licensed Manufacturer Prometeon Invests in Türkiye
Italian-based tire producer Pirelli’s licensed manufacturer Prometeon will be...
NOV 05, 2018
Türkiye Earns Spot Among Top 10 Global Improvers According to World Bank
The World Bank recently published ‘’Doing Business 2019 Report’’. Türkiye, having...
OCT 30, 2018
Istanbul Airport, 'World's New Hub', Officially Opened
Istanbul Airport, which is set to become the world's largest airport and an example...
OCT 19, 2018
Oyak Renault Breaks Ground for its New Plant in Türkiye’s Bursa
Turkish-French joint-venture Oyak Renault broke ground for its new aluminum injection...
OCT 11, 2018
Wabco Opens Distribution Center in Istanbul
US-based WABCO, a leading global supplier of vehicle control systems that improve the...
OCT 08, 2018
Lohmann Engages Manufacturing Facility in Gebze
German Lohmann, one of the top adhesive solution providers globally, opened its first...
SEP 27, 2018
President Erdoğan Addresses at 9th Türkiye Investment Conference in New York
President Erdoğan was the guest of honor at the 9th Türkiye Investment Conference...
Zehnder Inaugurates New Plant in Türkiye’s Manisa
Swiss heating and ventilation solutions company Zehnder’s new EUR 20 million facility...
SEP 24, 2018
Teknofest Istanbul Firms Up Türkiye’s National Technology Initiative
TEKNOFEST, Türkiye’s first aerospace and technology festival, took place at the...
SEP 22, 2018
New Turkish Citizenship Rules Encourage Foreign Investment
As per the new regulations published in the Official Gazette on September 18, 2018,...
SEP 21, 2018
New Economic Program Stands on Balance, Discipline, And Transformation
Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak announced the New Economic Program -...
SEP 10, 2018
Türkiye Records Robust Growth Rate in Q2 2018
The Turkish economy expanded by 5.2 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of...
AUG 18, 2018
Arda Ermut Appointed as the Head of Presidential Investment Office
The Prime Ministry Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Türkiye (ISPAT) has...
AUG 13, 2018
Türkiye Reveals New Economic Model
Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak unveiled Türkiye’s new economic model...
AUG 06, 2018
New Incentives from Ministry of Industry and Technology
Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank introduced a project-based incentive...
AUG 03, 2018
President Erdoğan Announces Initial 100-Day Action Plan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared the first 100-Day Goal of the Presidential...
JUL 24, 2018
China’s Alibaba Invests in Turkish E-Commerce Company
China-based internet giant Alibaba Group declared that it has decided to invest in...
JUL 10, 2018
President Erdoğan Sworn in as Türkiye’s First Executive President
After taking the majority of the votes in the presidential elections held on June...
JUN 25, 2018
Türkiye Chooses Stability in Historic Elections
Türkiye held historic presidential and parliamentary elections on June 24, 2018 and...
APR 14, 2018
Swiss journalists get first-hand insight into turkey’s investment climate
As part of its global efforts to showcase Türkiye’s business climate and to reinforce...
APR 11, 2018
Türkiye unveils super incentives for high-impact investments
Türkiye recently introduced one of the most competitive investment incentive packages...
MAR 26, 2018
Türkiye introduces amendment laws for improvement of investment environment
The Turkish government continues its efforts to move up in the ease of doing business...
MAR 19, 2018
Türkiye on display: opportunities for French investors
March 2018 saw ISPAT engage with potential investors in France. ISPAT hosted a...
MAR 12, 2018
Türkiye-China relations: growing and delivering benefits for both countries
ISPAT and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) held a...
MAR 06, 2018
Ispat holds investment seminars in Japan
ISPAT held a series of seminars in Japan in March this year. The first of the series,...
FEB 22, 2018
Türkiye looks to secure additional FDI from Italy
Following a visit to Rome earlier in the month, Terni and Milan were the focus of...
FEB 10, 2018
Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric commissions new plant in Türkiye
The inauguration of a new air-conditioner production facility backed by Japanese...
FEB 08, 2018
Ispat offers UK investors insight into Türkiye’s investment environment
The “Recap of the 3rd Annual Executive Briefing on Private Equity in Türkiye and...
FEB 07, 2018
President Erdoğan meets Italian investors, calls for more investment
In the first week of February, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed a delegation...
JAN 12, 2018
German media gets first-hand insight into Türkiye’s business climate
DEC 11, 2017
Türkiye - fastest growing G20 country
The Turkish economy grew at a larger-than-expected 11.1 percent in the third quarter...
DEC 06, 2017
Türkiye expands investment ties with South Korea
On the occasion of his visit to South Korea in the first week of December, Prime...
NOV 28, 2017
Sustainability high on Waipa agenda
The 22nd Annual WAIPA (World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies) World...
NOV 25, 2017
Swiss companies’ interest in Türkiye growing
ISPAT did not step off the gas as 2017 drew to an end. The team undertook a very...
NOV 22, 2017
Boeing sets up tech center in Istanbul as part of Türkiye National Aerospace Initiative
Operating in Türkiye for 70 years with full confidence in the country's economy and...
NOV 15, 2017
Kuwait and Türkiye forge MoU to boost bilateral investments
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit in Kuwait to hold talks with Kuwait’s...
NOV 11, 2017
Prime Minister Yıldırım heralds new chapter in US-Türkiye relations
On the occasion of his official visit in the US, Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım and...
OCT 11, 2017
US-Based A. Schulman Commissions Factory in Northwestern Türkiye
A. Schulman, a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds...
SEP 13, 2017
Austrian Hamburger Containerboard invests EUR 300 million in greenfield paper mill
Austria’s Hamburger Containerboard GmbH will invest EUR 300 million in a new...
AUG 08, 2017
Turkish-German consortium to build Türkiye’s largest combined wind power plants
The second of the Renewable Energy Resource Zones (YEKA) auctions in Türkiye convened...
AUG 05, 2017
Abraaj Group invests in Turkish Netlog Logistics
The Abraaj Group, a private equity firm operating in growing markets in Africa, Latin...
JUN 21, 2017
World Investment Report: Türkiye most active country in promoting investments
According to the World Investment Report 2017, prepared by the United Nations...
JUN 13, 2017
Türkiye in play again with robust growth rate
The Turkish economy grew at a largerthan-expected 5 percent year-onyear during the...
MAY 17, 2017
President Erdoğan addresses key US investors at ISPAT’s executive meeting in Washington D.C.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan came together with around 40 US top executives and...
MAY 08, 2017
Kale Group & Rolls Royce partner to produce engines for Türkiye’s first national fighter jet: TF-X
Rolls Royce, the British automotive and aviation giant, and Kale Group, one of...
APR 27, 2017
Saudi, Egyptian Al Aboud Holding acquires Burdur solar plant in Türkiye
Türkiye-based Tekno Ray Solar, a JV between Italy’s Enerray SPA and Türkiye’s Tekno...
APR 26, 2017
France’s Sephora acquires Türkiye’s Tekin Acar Cosmetics
Subject to approval by the Turkish Competition Authority, 19 stores of Türkiye’s...
APR 25, 2017
M&A investments by foreigners triple in 2016
Having proven quite resilient in recent years, Türkiye’s lure for mergers and...
APR 24, 2017
Türkiye’s economy rebounds in Q4 2016
Türkiye’s economy has performed remarkably well with its steady growth over the past...
APR 17, 2017
Türkiye votes “yes” for constitutional referendum; dawn of a “new era”
Türkiye held a long-awaited referendum on April 16, with majority of Turkish citizens...
JAN 10, 2017
Brazilian BRF and Qatar Investment Authority to acquire Türkiye’s Banvit
Reuters - Brazilian food processor BRF SA and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, Qatar...
DEC 26, 2016
Ilgaz July 15 Independence Tunnel opens
The Ilgaz July 15 Independence Tunnel, a project that began in 2012, was officially...
DEC 19, 2016
Bunge acquires Türkiye’s Ana Gida
US-based agricultural products trader Bunge, operating in more than 40 countries...
DEC 14, 2016
Black Sea Port of Filyos culmination of 150-year-old dream
Envisioned nearly 150 years ago by Sultan Abdulhamid II, the groundbreaking ceremony...
DEC 12, 2016
EBRD announces new financing for energy projects
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced a new EUR 400...
DEC 09, 2016
New support mechanisms announced to boost economic activity
Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım announced at a meeting of the Economic Coordination...
DEC 08, 2016
IFC to invest in healthcare facilities in Türkiye
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group,...
DEC 07, 2016
Türkiye's Mado inks deals with Venture Capital Bank and Al Sraiya Holding
Anadolu Agency - Turkish deserts-and-food franchise Mado signed a strategic...
DEC 06, 2016
Pepsi to establish sixth factory in Türkiye
USA based food and drinking giant PepsiCo announced that it would build a sixth...
NOV 22, 2016
Germany’s auto parts maker ElringKlinger commisions new plant in Türkiye
Germany-based original auto parts manufacturer ElringKlinger commissioned its new...
NOV 16, 2016
Japan’s Mitsui buys stake in Koç Holding’s Inventram
Hurriyet Daily News – Mitsui & Co., one of Japan’s largest general trading...
NOV 01, 2016
Global investors confident on Türkiye’s economy
Anadolu Agency - The 9th Investment Advisory Council (IAC) meeting, aimed at...
OCT 24, 2016
World’s largest photovoltaic solar plant to be established in Konya by 2018
Daily Sabah – Türkiye’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Berat Albayrak...
OCT 21, 2016
Türkiye on healthy footing with financing of city hospital project
Daily Sabah - The signing ceremony for the financing agreement of Türkiye’s two new...
OCT 19, 2016
Turkish automotive sector poised to set new record
Hurriyet Daily News – Export and production records will likely be broken by the...
OCT 17, 2016
Türkiye signs Turkish Stream deal, establishes joint investment fund with Russia
Daily Sabah – Türkiye and Russia on October 10th signed an intergovernmental...
OCT 11, 2016
Japan’s IHI to make greenfield investment in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News – The Tokyo-based heavy industry group IHI will establish a...
OCT 07, 2016
Prime Minister Yıldırım announces new three-year medium-term program
Türkiye’s new medium-term program (MTP) for 2017-2019 period, involving reasonable...
SEP 30, 2016
New energy investments and projects in pipeline
Hurriyet Daily News - Energy and Natural Resources Minister Berat Albayrak said...
SEP 29, 2016
Türkiye to continue with economic reforms; more structural changes underway
Anadolu Agency - Following Moody’s recent announcement downgrading Türkiye’s credit...
SEP 22, 2016
President Erdogan meets with top US executives and investors
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on the occasion of his official visit in New York for...
SEP 08, 2016
Türkiye to grant new incentives for eligible investments on a project basis
The Law on Supporting Investments on Project Basis and Amending Certain Laws and...
SEP 06, 2016
Prime Minister Yıldırım announces new investment package for eastern Türkiye
Hurriyet - Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım announced an incentive package worth TRY...
SEP 05, 2016
President Erdoğan attends G20 Summit, boosts economic ties
Anadolu Agency - President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the G20 Summit in Hangzou,...
AUG 13, 2016
A new tax law to improve Türkiye’s investment climate enters into force
A law that seeks to improve the investment climate in Türkiye by amending certain...
JUL 14, 2016
Balance of payments and industrial production index for May announced
According to data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat),...
JUL 01, 2016
TurkStat releases May 2016 foreign trade statistics
TurkStat - According to provisional data provided by the Turkish Statistical...
JUN 28, 2016
Turkish government prepares new investment reform package
Vatan – Government Spokesman and Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş yesterday...
JUN 20, 2016
World Bank: Türkiye global leader in attracting private infrastructure investments
As global private infrastructure investment in 2015 mostly remained steady...
JUN 10, 2016
Türkiye among fastest growing OECD members
The Turkish economy grew at a larger-than-expected 4.8 percent in the first quarter...
MAY 05, 2016
Bank of China gets green light in Türkiye
Anadolu Agency - Bank of China, one of the world’s largest financial institutions,...
APR 04, 2016
Ford’s Turkish JV commences production of new truck engine
Akşam – Ford Otosan, the joint venture between the Ford Motor Company and Turkey’s...
MAR 08, 2016
Railway giants line up for Türkiye’s high-speed rail projects
Sabah - Global rail engineering companies are eying Türkiye’s USD 40-billion-worth of...
JAN 29, 2016
Investments in Turkish properties by foreigners doubled in 3 years
TRT Haber – Real estate investments made by foreigners in Türkiye reached USD 5...
OCT 15, 2015
Sumitomo tire plant officially inaugurated by President Erdogan
Milliyet - Sumitomo Rubber’s tire factory in Türkiye’s Central Anatolian province of...
AUG 25, 2015
Over 12,000 properties sold to foreign buyers over seven months
Yeni Safak - According to latest official data, purchases by foreign nationals in...
AUG 18, 2015
Türkiye’s ‘Mega Projects’ propel the country towards 2023 targets
Star – Large scale infrastructure, energy, and transportation projects throughout...
AUG 13, 2015
FDI into Türkiye lights up the energy sector in the first half
Dünya – The majority of the foreign direct investments (FDI) that Türkiye attracted...
JUL 28, 2015
Türkiye has the best-performing property market in Europe
Sabah – Residential properties in Türkiye continue to gain value, with prices rising...
JUL 22, 2015
One-fifth of world’s diesel injectors “Made in Türkiye”
Milliyet – Bosch Türkiye’s automotive division accounts for the production of...
JUL 20, 2015
Türkiye to play central role in 3M’s regional plans
Dünya – US-based innovative products maker 3M relies on Türkiye for further expansion...
JUN 26, 2015
Sumitomo plant in Türkiye reaches operational stage
Star – Sumitomo Rubber’s newly completed tire factory in Türkiye’s Central Anatolian...
JUN 23, 2015
Property purchases by foreign buyers hit historic high
Milliyet – Property purchases by foreign buyers in Türkiye reached a new record in...
JUN 19, 2015
Turkish Airlines wins ‘Best Airline in Europe’ award for the fifth time
Dünya – Türkiye’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), has received its...
MAY 05, 2015
Arda Ermut appointed ISPAT President
Arda Ermut, the Vice President of the Investment Support and Promotion Agency of...
APR 28, 2015
G20-WAIPA Conference on FDI held in Istanbul
Dünya – Having assumed the position of presidency in two leading international...
APR 21, 2015
Intesa Sanpaolo opens its first branch in Türkiye
Aksam – The Italian lender Intesa Sanpaolo has opened its first branch in Istanbul,...
MAR 26, 2015
Istanbul to host G20-WAIPA conference
The G20-WAIPA Conference on Foreign Direct Investment is to be held at Conrad Hotel...
MAR 24, 2015
3M launches innovation center in Istanbul
Star – 3M has opened a Customer Innovation Center in Istanbul, Türkiye, as a part of...
MAR 16, 2015
Weber commissions new manufacturing plant in Türkiye
Sabah – Weber, a subsidiary of the French conglomerate Saint-Gobain, has commissioned...
MAR 11, 2015
Türkiye’s urban transformation at MIPIM 2015
One of the most promising real estate markets in Europe, Türkiye has garnered...
FEB 16, 2015
Istanbul to take center stage at MIPIM 2015
Türkiye’s continent-spanning metropolis will be represented in all its glory at...
FEB 02, 2015
ISPAT & WAIPA President Ayci awarded ‘Public Executive of the Year’
Hürriyet – Ilker Ayci, the President of Investment Support and Promotion Agency of...
JAN 27, 2015
Foreign real estate buyers flock to Antalya, Istanbul
Dünya – Property investors from all over the world are fast to acquire housings in...
JAN 05, 2015
Türkiye’s exports reach record high in 2014
Milliyet – According to data recently released by the Turkish Exporters Assembly...
NOV 19, 2014
Foreign realty investors flood into Türkiye
Offering competitively priced properties in one of the most promising emerging...
NOV 03, 2014
Türkiye’s exports hit record high in October
Dünya – Raising by 6.7 percent in October year on year, Türkiye’s exports reached an...
OCT 27, 2014
Türkiye draws USD 8.6 billion of FDI in 8 months
Dünya - Foreign direct investments (FDI) into Türkiye in the January-August period...
SEP 09, 2014
Dutch Rabobank granted operating license in Türkiye
Milliyet - The Banking Regulatory and Supervision Agency (BDDK) granted Rabobank, the...
AUG 18, 2014
FDI inflow into Türkiye in the first half up 28 percent
Türkiye attracted USD 6.8 billion worth of foreign direct investments (FDI) in the...
JUN 30, 2014
Property purchases by foreign buyers up 42 percent in Jan-April
Dünya - Türkiye’s property sector has registered a record increase in real estate...
JUN 26, 2014
Türkiye’s FDI inflow up 46 percent in Jan-April
Türkiye received USD 5.1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first...
JUN 13, 2014
Turkish Airlines ups passenger numbers & routes
Aksam – Türkiye’s national air carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), carried 21.3 million...
JUN 12, 2014
SOCAR’s investments in Türkiye to hit USD 5 billion by year end
Azernews - The volume of investment by Azerbaijan's energy giant SOCAR in Türkiye's...
MAY 14, 2014
ISPAT hosting WAIPA World Investment Conference
Holding the Presidency of World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA),...
MAY 09, 2014
Türkiye to become Japanese Uniqlo’s production hub
Vatan - The world’s textiles giant, Japan-based Uniqlo Group, has disclosed its...
APR 04, 2014
Countdown begins for Türkiye’s first Apple store
Milliyet - Türkiye's first Apple store will soon open its doors to the public in...
JAN 22, 2014
Foreign investors in line for Türkiye’s massive coal projects
Sabah – Concentrating efforts on utilizing domestic resources to meet the soaring...
JAN 02, 2014
Japanese-led NPP project to pass Turkish parliament by June – Energy Minister
Hurriyet – Türkiye’s second nuclear power plant (NPP) project to be built by a...
DEC 23, 2013
Turkish-South Korean pharma companies join forces for the EU market
Sabah – South Korean biotech company Genexine and Turkish generics maker Ilko Ilac...
DEC 11, 2013
Türkiye posts 4.4 pct Q3 growth, likely to surpass year-end target
Star – The Turkish economy has recorded 4.4 percent growth in the third quarter of...
DEC 05, 2013
Türkiye’s auto market in high gear
Haberturk – The rise in passenger and light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales in Türkiye...
NOV 28, 2013
‘More Japanese companies considering investing in Türkiye’
Star – Enjoying warm relations on every level, Türkiye and Japan are set to advance...
NOV 20, 2013
Vodafone Türkiye to expand operations and introduce locally-produced smartphones
Yeni Safak – British telecommunications company Vodafone’s Turkish unit will offer...
NOV 14, 2013
Türkiye among top 5 fastest growers in G20 – Moody’s report
Yeni Safak – Türkiye’s forecasted economic growth in the coming years is among the...
OCT 04, 2013
Japanese Hitachi invests USD 10 million in Tuzla
Sabah – The Japan-based broadcast, video and communications equipment manufacturer...
SEP 26, 2013
Free land allocation in OIZs extended for 2 more years
Hürriyet - Investment projects in the majority of Türkiye’sorganized industrial zones...
SEP 23, 2013
Japanese investor sentiment strong towards Türkiye
Yeni Şafak – The surge of interest from Japanese companies towards Türkiye is...
SEP 19, 2013
Sumitomo Rubber breaks ground for Türkiye tire factory
Yeni Safak – Sumitomo Rubber Industries, the tire and rubber products production unit...
SEP 04, 2013
ISPAT hosts WAIPA meeting in Istanbul
Dünya – Holding the Vice Presidency of World Association of Investment Promotion...
SEP 02, 2013
More Japanese companies eye Türkiye – ISPAT President
Aksam – Having staged seminars and meetings on Türkiye’s investment opportunities for...
AUG 16, 2013
TANAP to bring in USD 8 billion of investments
Hürriyet Daily News - At least an investment of USD 8 billion will be made in Türkiye...
AUG 14, 2013
Türkiye railway liberalization draws industry giants
Aksam – Ending years of state monopoly on railway operations, Türkiye is set to...
AUG 05, 2013
Rabobank to carry out deposit banking in Türkiye
Hürriyet – Rabobank, the largest retail bank in the Netherlands, has received the...
JUL 18, 2013
Türkiye to see second highest GDP growth among OECD members
Dünya – Türkiye will post the second highest GDP growth rate in 2014 among the...
JUL 02, 2013
Toyota Türkiye rolls out the new Corolla
Hürriyet – The 11th generation of the Japanese car maker’s most popular sedan has...
JUN 26, 2013
Tourist arrivals in Türkiye up 17 percent in May
Dünya – Travelers and vacationers attracted by Türkiye’s clear blue sky and sandy...
JUN 20, 2013
Turkish Airlines awarded “Best Airline” for the third time
Hürriyet - Türkiye’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), has received yet...
MAY 24, 2013
Türkiye’s largest PV module manufacturing plant commissioned
Yeni Safak – China Sunergy Co. (CSUN), in partnership with Turkish Seul Enerji, has...
Türkiye receives ‘investment grade’ rating from JCR
Sabah – Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded Türkiye’s credit rating by two...
MAY 22, 2013
Azeri oil giant signs USD 5 billion Türkiye refinery deal
Star – Azerbaijan’s state-run oil company SOCAR, owner of Türkiye’s largest...
MAY 17, 2013
Moody`s upgrades Türkiye to ‘investment grade’
Sabah – Moody's Investors Service has upgraded Türkiye's government-bond ratings to...
MAY 14, 2013
Italian Intesa Sanpaolo granted Turkish banking license
Dünya - Intesa Sanpaolo, an Italian banking group with operations in Europe, the...
MAY 06, 2013
Turkish M&A activity jumps 40 percent in first quarter
Hurriyet – The number of merger and acquisition (M&A) operations in Türkiye...
MAY 02, 2013
Chinese Texhong investing USD 180 million in Türkiye
Sabah – Chinese textile producer Texhong will invest USD 180 million in Türkiye’s...
APR 29, 2013
Canadian producer strikes gold in Türkiye, investing USD 1.5 billion
Star – Canadian gold producer Alamos Gold will invest USD 1.5 billion in Türkiye...
APR 09, 2013
Türkiye’s coal reserves to fire more power plants
Star - Türkiye’s power generation sector is embracing the use of domestic energy...
MAR 21, 2013
Türkiye to become Europe’s manufacturing hub
Hurriyet - Deloitte has published the “Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index...
MAR 07, 2013
Railway privatization draft before Turkish parliament
Hurriyet- The draft bill formulated to open Türkiye’s state-controlled rail network...
FEB 27, 2013
Türkiye leader again in regional M&A activity
Hürriyet – The continuing momentum in Türkiye’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A)...
FEB 25, 2013
Microsoft eager to take part in Fatih Project, eyes R&D center in Türkiye
Sabah – World’s largest software company vies to be a part of Türkiye’s high-tech...
FEB 20, 2013
Türkiye’s shale gas reserves draw foreign interest
Star - Türkiye’s search for alternative sources of energy to feed its growing economy...
FEB 18, 2013
Automotive investments given ‘high priority’ status in Türkiye’s incentive system
Dünya – Global car makers assessing Türkiye’s investment environment for...
FEB 15, 2013
Türkiye’s TPAO, Shell to explore for oil in Black Sea
Milliyet – Türkiye’s state-owned oil and gas company TPAO and oil giant Royal Dutch...
FEB 13, 2013
Multinationals pick Türkiye for managing regional markets
Dünya – Türkiye with its key strategic location and having a quality talent pool that...
FEB 12, 2013
Türkiye elected as Vice President of WAIPA
Dünya - Türkiye will be the second-in-command of the World Association of Investment...
FEB 11, 2013
Tofas to introduce two new models, eyes exports to North America
Milliyet – Tofas of Türkiye, a joint venture between Koc Holding and Italy’s Fiat, is...
FEB 08, 2013
TANAP construction to start in 2013
Yeni Safak – The construction work on the strategic Trans-Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP)...
FEB 06, 2013
Istanbul’s second airport leads in growth
Dünya – Istanbul’s second airport, Sabiha Gokcen International, has claimed the...
FEB 05, 2013
Türkiye’s steel output climbs to global 8th
Dünya – Türkiye’s steel output has grown strongly last year, securing the country the...
FEB 04, 2013
Kuwaiti Burgan Bank to start operations in Türkiye
Sabah – Kuwaiti lender Burgan Bank Group, has announced the start of operations in...
FEB 01, 2013
Samsung to build Turkish-Saudi JV power plant in Türkiye
The Saudi energy company ACWA, in partnership with Türkiye’s Eser Holding, is set on...
JAN 30, 2013
Toshiba Medical expands in Türkiye
The Japan Times - Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. said on Monday that it would acquire...
JAN 29, 2013
Dredge Yard opens new production facility in Türkiye
The Dutch company Dredge Yard has opened a new production facility in Türkiye as part...
French GDF Suez to invest in coal-fired plant in Türkiye
Milliyet – French utility company GDF Suez, with operations in electricity...
JAN 28, 2013
Ford’s Turkish designed heavy truck unveiled
Habertürk – The first vehicle of the US automotive company Ford in the extra heavy...
JAN 24, 2013
Türkiye to build world’s largest airport
Sabah – Türkiye has unveiled plans to build the world’s largest airport in Istanbul,...
JAN 23, 2013
Daikin to make Türkiye a manufacturing hub
Sabah - Japanese air conditioner manufacturer Daikin is planning to expand in Türkiye...
JAN 22, 2013
Istanbul to host BrandFinance Banking Forum
Milliyet – A global financial center in the making, Türkiye’s Istanbul will host a...
JAN 21, 2013
Türkiye’s exports to reach USD 170 billion by 2014, OECD forecasts
Vatan – Having reached an all-time record of USD 152 billion in 2012, Türkiye’s...
JAN 18, 2013
Software developer Crytek opens Istanbul office
Sabah – Gaming software company Crytek, famous for its CryEngine technology used in...
JAN 17, 2013
M&As in Türkiye double in volume in 2012
Dünya - Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Türkiye last year heightened sharply to...
JAN 15, 2013
GE locomotives ready to roll out from Türkiye plant
Habertürk – General Electric’s (GE) transportation division is ready to begin serial...
JAN 14, 2013
Turkish-Chinese cooperation aims for the top in soda ash production
Star- Kazan Soda Elektrik, a subsidiary of one of Türkiye’s leading conglomerates,...
JAN 11, 2013
US companies optimistic about outlook in Türkiye
Dünya – A great majority of US companies doing business in Türkiye express content...
JAN 10, 2013
Qatar, Turkish company in talks for LNG facility
Hürriyet Daily News - Qatar is in talks with a Turkish company for the construction...
JAN 09, 2013
Türkiye's industrial output up 11.3 percent in November
Sabah – Industrial production in Türkiye has surged ahead in the month of November...
JAN 08, 2013
Mercedes-Benz to have ‘Made in Türkiye’ steering systems
Dünya – German automotive company Mercedes-Benz’s steering systems will be supplied...
JAN 07, 2013
The Independent: Türkiye, a rising star
Aksam – With a growing economy and a bright outlook for the new year, Türkiye is the...
JAN 04, 2013
Türkiye-UAE sign USD 12 billion energy project
Star – Türkiye and United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed an energy deal worth USD 12...
JAN 03, 2013
Türkiye to surpass major economies in GDP growth, OECD predicts
Hürriyet – Türkiye’s GDP growth rate in the next 50 years will make the country one...
JAN 02, 2013
Türkiye’s exports hit record high in 2012
Star – Türkiye’s exports in 2012 rose to a record high, reaching almost USD 152...
DEC 31, 2012
Hyundai to launch sedan production in Türkiye
Hürriyet – South Korean car maker Hyundai plans to expand production in its Turkish...
DEC 28, 2012
Chinese solar company invests in Türkiye
Hürriyet Daily News - China Sunergy (CSUN), a specialized solar cell and module...
DEC 27, 2012
Türkiye attracts over 30 million tourists in 11 months
Dünya – Tourists from all over the world continued to pour into Türkiye in 2012,...
DEC 26, 2012
“Türkiye aims for the top in FDI recipients’ league”
Sabah – The location of choice for international investors looking for growth in a...
DEC 25, 2012
Commercial Bank of Qatar in acquisition talks with Türkiye’s Alternatifbank
Aksam – Türkiye’s lucrative banking sector continues to draw foreign lenders looking...
DEC 24, 2012
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi granted Turkish banking license
Star – Japan's Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ’s (BTMU) application for a banking...
DEC 20, 2012
Türkiye e-commerce sector set to boom
Sabah – With high penetration levels of broadband internet and tripling of the per...
DEC 18, 2012
Alstom Transport to manage regional markets from Türkiye office
Dünya - Alstom Transport, the transportation branch of French multinational...
Turkish-Malaysian consortium wins highway privatization tender
Hürriyet - A consortium of Türkiye’s Koc Holding, Gozde Girisim of the Ulker Group...
DEC 14, 2012
Türkiye leads OECD countries in growth
Sabah – Türkiye’s stellar economic performance in the last decade, most evident in...
DEC 13, 2012
Japan’s SMBC signs cooperation agreement with ISPAT
Dünya – Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) of Japan, one of the Japanese financial...
DEC 12, 2012
Spanish Banco Popular signs MoU with ISPAT
Sabah – Spain’s fifth biggest lender, Banco Popular has prioritized Türkiye as a...
DEC 11, 2012
Türkiye’s tallest dam to be commissioned in Artvin
Star – Türkiye’s tallest arch dam, standing at a height of 249 meters will join the...
DEC 10, 2012
Türkiye planning special pharma zones
Dünya – Türkiye’s growing pharmaceutical sector, holding immense potential for...
DEC 06, 2012
Socar to invest USD 3.6 billion in Türkiye facility
Hürriyet Daily News - Azerbaijan’s state-run energy company Socar’s USD 3.6 billion...
DEC 05, 2012
E.ON moves into Turkish energy market with swap deal
Milliyet - Making a move into one of the fastest growing economies in the world with...
DEC 04, 2012
Sberbank signs Memorandum of Understanding with ISPAT
Dünya – One of the latest entrants in Türkiye’s banking industry, Russia’s Sberbank...
DEC 03, 2012
Türkiye’s exports poised to hit new record
Sabah – Türkiye’s soaring exports is expected to surpass the year’s annual target...
NOV 30, 2012
Spanish investors eyeing Türkiye
Milliyet – Spanish companies are keeping a keen eye on Türkiye for investments, with...
NOV 29, 2012
BBVA Chairman: Türkiye highly attractive for foreign investments
Milliyet – Türkiye’s appeal for foreign investments is highlighted once again by one...
NOV 28, 2012
Hyundai and Karsan announce deal for LCV production
Sabah – Hyundai of South Korea and Turkish automotive company Karsan will jointly...
NOV 19, 2012
Türkiye under spotlight at German trade fair
Star - A myriad of investment opportunities awaiting foreign investors in Türkiye...
NOV 15, 2012
Ford’s Turkish designed minivan to make debut in LA Auto Show
Milliyet – US car maker Ford will add another Turkish-designed vehicle to its line-up...
OCT 31, 2012
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut investing in Türkiye
Dunya – Swiss-based chocolate and cocoa products maker Barry Callebaut is to invest...
OCT 19, 2012
Mexican lender considering investing in Türkiye
Sabah - Looking for new investment opportunities in countries with rising political...
OCT 18, 2012
Turkish - German partnership to build 50 MW wind farm
Yeni Safak – Turkish - German partnered Borusan EnBW Enerji has broken ground for the...
OCT 17, 2012
Fragrance firm to invest over USD 50 million in Türkiye
Hürriyet Daily News - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., a leading global...
OCT 16, 2012
Türkiye planning third NPP project
Hürriyet – As negotiations for building Türkiye’s second nuclear power plant (NPP)...
OCT 15, 2012
Japanese investors target Türkiye
The Wall Street Journal - Türkiye's economy, struggling under dwindling demand and...
Sanofi to make Turkish plant an export hub
Sabah - Drugmaker Sanofi seeks to expand its operations in Türkiye in a bid to make...
OCT 10, 2012
3M to establish regional production hub in Türkiye
Dünya - US-based innovative products maker 3M’s third regional production center in...
OCT 09, 2012
Chinese textile company invests in Türkiye
Dünya - Chinese textile producer Texhong plans to invest USD 70 million in a yarn...
OCT 05, 2012
Emaar launches second Istanbul project
Arabianbusiness.com - Emaar Properties, the developer behind Dubai’s Burj Khalifa,...
POSCO’s Turkish plant to commence production in April
Dünya - South Korean steelmaker Pohang Iron and Steel Company’s (POSCO) USD 350...
OCT 04, 2012
Turkish Airlines spans 91 countries, 204 destinations
Sabah - Türkiye’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), now covers 91...
OCT 02, 2012
Türkiye’s exports rise by 7.4 percent in September
Sabah - Türkiye’s exports reached USD 11.4 billion in September with an increase of...
SEP 28, 2012
Turkish-made cars make a strong debut in Paris Motor Show
Sabah - Several brand-new ‘Made in Türkiye’ motor vehicles from global producers were...
SEP 27, 2012
Harbin Electric signs deal with Turkish company for joint production
Sabah - China’s largest power plant equipment producer Harbin Electric has entered...
SEP 26, 2012
Akbank-BoC partner to bolster Turkish-Chinese investments
Dünya – Akbank and Bank of China (BoC) have joined forces to provide banking services...
Türkiye aims at the top in defense exports
Sabah – Türkiye’s exports of defense related materials are taking off with a steep...
SEP 24, 2012
Sumitomo investing USD 500 million in tire production in Türkiye
Milliyet – Japanese tire maker Sumitomo Rubber Industries is set to invest USD 500...
SEP 17, 2012
Turkish properties take the center stage at Dubai realty fair
Hürriyet - This year’s Dubai Cityscape Global real estate fair will predominantly...
AUG 29, 2012
Filyos industrial complex project to kick off in 2013
Yeni Safak - Filyos Valley in the western Black Sea province of Zonguldak will begin...
AUG 10, 2012
Turkish industrial production on the rise for the 31st consecutive month
Sabah - Türkiye’s industrial production continued on its steady rise for the 31st...
AUG 09, 2012
Türkiye’s railway privatization plans stir foreign interest
Dünya – The plans regarding the opening of Türkiye’s railroads to private sector use...
JUL 30, 2012
Zentiva plans to make Türkiye a “generics hub”
Hurriyet - Czech generic drugs company Zentiva has announced its plans to shift the...
JUL 17, 2012
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi to apply for banking license in Türkiye
Star - Japan’s largest lender, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) has announced its...
JUL 16, 2012
THY voted ‘Best Airline’ for the second time
Hürriyet - Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY) scored its second “Best...
JUL 09, 2012
Hyundai Assan, the first company to benefit from new incentives
Hurriyet - South Korean company Hyundai Assan will be the first company to benefit...
Lebanese Bank Audi to double investment in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - Odea Bank, the Turkish unit of the Lebanese Bank Audi, will...
MAY 22, 2012
Istanbul Shopping Fest to welcome millions
Sabah - Türkiye’s megacity is preparing to welcome at least a million shoppers in its...
MAY 14, 2012
‘Turkish recipe’ key for Vodafone’s growth
Milliyet - British telecom company Vodafone places special emphasis on Türkiye,...
MAY 09, 2012
Türkiye’s industrial production up 2.4 percent
Sabah - Industrial production in Türkiye went up by 2.4 percent in March 2012 over...
MAY 08, 2012
Foreign investors behind 74 percent of Türkiye’s M&As in 2011
Dünya - Of the total 241 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals that took place in...
APR 26, 2012
Sanofi relocates its regional center from Dubai to Istanbul
Milliyet - Türkiye’s Istanbul has become home to yet another multinational company’s...
APR 24, 2012
FDI inflow to Türkiye hits USD 1.6 billion in 2 months
Hürriyet - Türkiye’s foreign direct investment inflow saw a 25 percent increase in...
MAR 27, 2012
Novartis to reach regional markets via Türkiye
Hürriyet - Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis relies on Türkiye for easy access to...
MAR 12, 2012
Karsan V1 allures visitors at Geneva Motor Show
Hurriyet - The first Turkish-designed and manufactured motor vehicle to be showcased...
MAR 08, 2012
Türkiye’s telecom industry revenue surpasses USD 15 billion
Hurriyet - Türkiye’s telecommunications sector posted TRY 28 billion (approx. 15.7...
MAR 07, 2012
Turkish firm Karsan’s V1 on stage at Geneva Motor Show 2012
Hurriyet - A family of Turkish-manufactured motor vehicles of different makes are on...
FEB 28, 2012
Vodafone thrives on R&D in Türkiye, to try NFC for the first time
Milliyet - Encouraged by fast growth and the positive outlook, British telecom...
FEB 21, 2012
Türkiye to become Vodafone’s regional center
Hurriyet - Britain’s global telecommunications operator Vodafone is set to make...
JAN 31, 2012
Türkiye’s 2011 tourism revenue up 10 percent, hits USD 23 billion
Milliyet - Türkiye’s tourism revenue rose 10.6 percent to USD 23 billion in 2011 over...
JAN 30, 2012
Istanbul ranks first in European real estate market
Sabah - Istanbul’s rapid rise as a lucrative property investment location has left...
Private sector to build second airport in southern Türkiye
Hurriyet - The final go ahead has been given in the Cukurova Regional Airport project...
JAN 25, 2012
Over 31 million foreign tourists visit Türkiye in 2011
Dünya – Türkiye, as a favored holiday destination, attracted 31.4 million foreign...
JAN 16, 2012
M&A deals in Türkiye to reach USD 20 billion in 2012
Dunya - Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals to take place in Türkiye this year are...
JAN 09, 2012
Nestle commissions Turkish cereals factory, gears up for exports
Hurriyet – Swiss packaged food and confectionery giant Nestle is looking to expand...
JAN 05, 2012
Mergers and acquisitions in Türkiye hit USD 15 billion in volume
Hurriyet - The volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Türkiye reached USD 15...
DEC 22, 2011
Amazon invests in Turkish online florist
Hurriyet - The Seattle-based e-commerce giant Amazon has entered the Turkish market...
DEC 01, 2011
Turkish defense companies to supply Eurocopter with imaging and weapons systems
Hurriyet - European defense and aerospace group Eurocopter has chosen to equip its...
APR 29, 2011
Hyundai hints at new investments in Türkiye
Ortadogu - Umit Karaarslan, Hyundai’s Domestic Sales, Marketing and After-Sales...
ING continues with investments in Türkiye
Star - Jetse de Vries, CEO of ING Emeklilik, the voluntary pension fund, stated that...
APR 15, 2011
ThyssenKrupp expands Türkiye operations with EUR 30 million plant
Hurriyet - German industrial giant ThyssenKrupp’s Metal Forming division held the...
APR 14, 2011
RWE-Turcas launch gas power plant project in western Türkiye
Hürriyet Daily News - German energy company RWE and Türkiye’s Turcas held a...
FDI inflow up 4 percent in January-February
Yeni Safak - Foreign direct investment inflow to Türkiye increased by 4 percent in...
APR 13, 2011
eBay acquires majority stakes in Turkish auction site
Star - Global auction giant eBay has announced the acquisition of additional shares...
APR 12, 2011
DHL Express backs up Türkiye’s EU accession
Hurriyet Daily News - DHL Express, an international logistics and postal services...
IMF revises Türkiye’s growth forecast to 4.6 percent
Dunya - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Türkiye’s prospective...
APR 11, 2011
Indesit to invest EUR 50 million in Türkiye
Aksam - The Indesit Group will invest EUR 50 million in Türkiye. The Italian company...
APR 08, 2011
Turkish white goods manufacturer thrives in UK market
Sabah - Turkish durable consumer goods manufacturer Beko is enjoying leadership in...
Türkiye's industrial production up by 13.9 year-on-year in February
Star - Türkiye’s industrial production took a 13.9 percent hike in February over the...
APR 06, 2011
Foreign investors flock to Turkish property market
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye’s property sector has exceeded growth expectations on a...
APR 04, 2011
RWE to break ground in Denizli power plant project
Yeni Safak - Germany’s international energy company RWE readies to break ground in...
MAR 31, 2011
Türkiye leads Europe in economic growth with 8.9 percent
Dunya - Türkiye’s economy grew by 8.9 percent in 2010, thus becoming one of the...
MAR 30, 2011
“Türkiye to grow over 8 percent in 2010”
Sabah - Backed by a surge in employment and high consumer confidence, Türkiye’s 2010...
MAR 29, 2011
US-Dutch company to build Europe’s biggest solar plant in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - GiraSolar, a US-Dutch solar company, has begun talks with a...
MAR 25, 2011
North African turmoil urges Italian companies to consider Türkiye
Dunya - Italian companies experiencing difficulties due to the unrest in North...
Nestlé chooses Türkiye for USD 55 million investment
Hurriyet Daily News - Haberturk - Switzerland’s global health, nutrition and wellness...
MAR 24, 2011
Ford may introduce another Turkish made LCV to the US market
Hurriyet - Ford Otosan’s next generation light commercial vehicle, 7th generation...
Finance giants from Luxembourg may fund Turkish companies
Hurriyet Daily News - Encouraged by the booming economic growth of Türkiye and...
MAR 23, 2011
Turkish banks rose in rank in BrandFinance Global Banking 500
Sabah - Having overcome the effects of the global financial crisis without any...
MAR 22, 2011
TEB may act as regional springboard for BNP Paribas
Hurriyet Daily News - French banking giant BNP Paribas may use its Turkish unit,...
MAR 21, 2011
Gulf countries eye new investments in Türkiye
Sabah - Türkiye’s growing economy and influential status in the region, turn many...
MAR 15, 2011
BBVA: Entry to Turkish market a strategic move
Milliyet - Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), Spain's second biggest bank and...
EIB to provide EUR 2 billion loan to Türkiye
Star - European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to provide up to EUR 2 billion of loans...
Renault’s Turkish-manufactured electric car to roll out in September
Star - French car maker Renault’s electric-powered Fluence Z.E. will enter serial...
MAR 11, 2011
Solar energy high in demand, expo reveals
Türkiye - Türkiye’s solar energy potential continues to arouse investor interest as...
MAR 10, 2011
Turkish-Russian JV launches steel plant in southern Türkiye
Star - The Turkish-Russian joint-venture MMK-Atakas has officially commissioned the...
Türkiye shining in property sector, top analyst says
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye, along with China, Brazil and Poland, are the rising...
MAR 09, 2011
Turkish taxi hopes to take Manhattan
The Globe and Mail - Chances are most New Yorkers have never heard of Karsan. But if...
MAR 08, 2011
ThyssenKrupp expands its investments in Türkiye
Hurriyet - German industrial giant ThyssenKrupp expands its investments in Türkiye by...
“Türkiye’s roaring economy attracts US investors”
Star - “Türkiye’s strong economic performance and regional influence attract US...
MAR 07, 2011
G-20 summit to be held in Türkiye
Yeni Safak - This year’s G-20 summit will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye. The...
Turkish, Iranian companies gear up for car production in Türkiye
Dünya - Special Issue - Iran Khodro Company (IKCO), one of the largest automobile...
“Lowered taxes on electric-cars will lure foreign investments”
Posta - The Turkish government’s decision to lower taxes on electric-cars has...
MAR 04, 2011
Istanbul hosts CACCI conference
Dunya - The Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI)...
Siemens eyeing Türkiye for high-speed train production
Star - Siemens, Germany’s one of the largest enterprises with operations in...
MAR 02, 2011
Türkiye surpasses Europe in 3G subscriptions
Milliyet - The number of mobile subscribers using the 3G network in Türkiye has...
“Türkiye’s growth is admirable”
Star - Türkiye's economic transformation amazes the world. Peter Vermeer, Vice...
Türkiye adds 1.3 million jobs, downs unemployment rate
Sabah - Türkiye’s rapidly growing economy and better-than-expected exports made the...
FEB 28, 2011
HP-Foxconn launches desktop PC production in Turkish plant
Hurriyet Daily News - Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn, known for producing iPads...
FEB 25, 2011
Turkish builder Limak readies for IPO
Aksam -The Limak Group of Türkiye, operating mainly in the construction and energy...
FEB 24, 2011
92 Turkish IT companies head off to CeBIT
Star- The IT world’s largest trade fair CeBIT 2011 will accommodate 92 high-tech...
FEB 23, 2011
Saudi group to build 5-star hotel in Trabzon
Yeni Safak - Saudi Arabia’s Al-Rubeaan Group will build a 5-star hotel in the town of...
FEB 22, 2011
Gazprom: Türkiye has massive investment potential
Hurriyet - Alexander Medvedev, Vice Chairman of Russian energy giant Gazprom, stated...
Spanish daily: Türkiye to embark on massive energy investments
Yeni Safak - Spanish business newspaper Expansion has published a news article about...
FEB 21, 2011
Energy projects make up a third of FDI flow to Türkiye
Milli Gazete - The main recipient of FDI in 2010 is the Turkish energy sector,...
Qualcomm opens Türkiye office
Haberturk - Qualcomm, known for its wireless communication technologies and mobile...
FEB 18, 2011
Ageas acquires 31 percent of Turkish insurer Aksigorta
Dünya - Belgian insurance company Ageas has announced the acquisition of a 31 percent...
Italian company partners with Karsan to produce buses in Türkiye
Dünya - Italian bus manufacturer BredaMenarinibus and its Turkish partner Karsan have...
FEB 17, 2011
OMV to manage Mideast operations via Petrol Ofisi
Milliyet - Austrian energy company OMV will restructure its recently acquired Turkish...
RWE to launch EUR 500 million power plant in Türkiye
Habertürk - German energy company RWE will commission its EUR 500 million gas fired...
Turkish construction sector to continue strong growth
Milli Gazete - Türkiye’s construction sector will continue its rapid growth in the...
FEB 16, 2011
Türkiye to be the “second home” of Dutch insurer Eureko
Dünya - Active in Türkiye since the acquisition of the majority shares in Garanti...
Hugo Boss to expand investments in Türkiye
Yeni Safak - Germany’s Hugo Boss, one of the world’s leading fashion brands, will...
Vodafone executive: Türkiye leads emerging markets in mobile internet use
Star - Mobile telecommunications provider Vodafone chief Vittorio Colao said that...
FEB 15, 2011
Morgans Hotel Group to open Delano hotel in Türkiye
Sabah - US-based Morgans Hotel Group will open its first overseas resort on the...
Private equity funds search for Turkish companies
Hurriyet Daily News - Domestic and foreign investment funds are seeking companies to...
FEB 14, 2011
Canada’s TA Petroleum acquires two Turkish companies
Dünya - Canadian energy company TransAtlantic Petroleum has announced the acquisition...
ING Bank: Türkiye in a strong position to attract investments
Yeni Şafak - Türkiye’s successful tackling of the global financial crisis and rapid...
Call for Turkish-Saudi cooperation to reach USD 20 billion trade
Dunya - Nihat Ergün, Türkiye’s Minister of Industry and Trade, said that a trade...
FEB 11, 2011
Britain to double trade with Türkiye by 2015
Hurriyet - Britain aims to double trade with Türkiye by 2015, according to the...
FEB 10, 2011
Hilton to open 11 new hotels in Türkiye
Sabah - Hilton Worldwide, the US-based hospitality company, will open 11 new hotels...
HP to sell 2.4 million “Made in Türkiye” PCs around the world
Star - US-based global IT company Hewlett-Packard (HP) has started producing PCs in...
Redevco expanding its retail portfolio in Türkiye
Dunya - Dutch property investment group Redevco is to start constructing a shopping...
FEB 09, 2011
Barceló to invest EUR 40 million in three new hotels in Türkiye
Milliyet - Enrique Acrich Ecker, General Manager of Spanish hotel chain Barceló...
FEB 08, 2011
Türkiye, the new hot spot for tourism
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye has become the new hot spot for tourism development as...
Turkish banking sector profits rose 8.7 percent in 2010
Reuters - In 2010, net profit in Türkiye's banking sector rose 8.7 percent to TRY...
FEB 07, 2011
Foreign capital inflow surge in Istanbul
Dunya - Türkiye’s financial capital, Istanbul witnessed a record amount of foreign...
IndianOil may build USD 5 billion refinery in Türkiye
Reuters - IndianOil Corp. (IOC) is interested in building a USD 5 billion refinery in...
Ravago to produce prime grade plastic in Türkiye
Posta - Ravago, one of the oldest plastic producers in Europe, will expand its...
FEB 04, 2011
“Türkiye’s annual gold production can top 100 tons”
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye has the potential to produce 100 tons of gold annually,...
Turkish-made auto boom has Ford and Karsan vie for Manhattan cabs
Bloomberg - Carmakers in Türkiye drove economic growth that rivaled China’s last...
Vodafone Türkiye sees record growth
Habertürk - British communications provider Vodafone’s Turkish branch has registered...
FEB 03, 2011
Spanish bank BBVA: Türkiye is an excellent market
Aksam - Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A (BBVA), one of Spain’s leading banks and...
FEB 02, 2011
Türkiye to have 25 new shopping malls in 2011
Milli Gazete - The rapid growth in the number of shopping centers throughout Türkiye...
Emerging Türkiye takes its place in MIST
Dunya - The inventor of the term BRIC - a term for defining the world’s leading...
Türkiye’s banks enjoy surge in brand value
Vatan - Turkish banks climb in value as well as prestige with their performance...
Türkiye’s exports increase 22 percent in January, hitting USD 9.65 billion
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye’s exports rose 22.67 percent in January, compared with...
FEB 01, 2011
German steel producer invests in Türkiye
Sabah - Germany’s Tröster Systeme und Komponenten (TSK) and its Turkish partner...
Two Turkish dealers among top 50 fast growing retailers
Vatan - Global consultancy services firm Deloitte’s “Global Powers of Retailing...
JAN 31, 2011
“Türkiye offers gigantic opportunities”
Hurses - Lord Mayor Michael Bear, Head of the City of London Corporation, the...
Sony aims at EUR 1 billion sales
Star - Japanese electronics producer Sony is targeting an 85 percent growth in...
Tofas to expand production and create 1,200 new jobs in 2011
Star - Türkiye’s leading car maker Tofas has become one of Italian automotive company...
Türkiye’s growth to outpace Eastern Europe
Hürriyet - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has predicted...
JAN 28, 2011
Unilever’s success helped Türkiye attract investments
Hurriyet - Multinational consumer products giant Unilever's Chief Procurement Officer...
JAN 26, 2011
Italian Enel to invest in geothermal energy in Türkiye
Sabah - Italian energy company Enel teams up with Turkish Meteor consortium to invest...
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia sign JEC protocol
Türkiye - Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed a Joint Economic Commission (JEC) protocol...
Turkish, US investment agencies sign MOI
Turkish and US national investment agencies have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI)...
JAN 25, 2011
Manufacturing sector capacity utilization rate up to 74.6 pct.
Sabah – The January capacity utilization rate in the Turkish manufacturing sector has...
JAN 24, 2011
Exxon drill ship set sail for Turkish Black Sea coast
Hurriyet Daily News - The Deepwater Champion, a drill ship contracted by the US-based...
Türkiye plans TRY 2.8 billion of natural gas investments by 2015
Sabah - Türkiye is planning to significantly extend its gas distribution network and...
JAN 21, 2011
Industry Minister: Investments to pick up speed in 2011
Dunya - Türkiye’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nihat Ergun said that, from a...
JAN 20, 2011
Investor interest in Türkiye remains strong
Dunya - A series of investment meetings held by Türkiye’s Minister of Finance, Mehmet...
JAN 19, 2011
Türkiye becomes hub for world-leading companies
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye has become a prominent global and regional hub for many...
Turkish-Saudi JV to invest USD 800 million in energy
Hurriyet – Turkish Eser Holding and Saudi Acwa Power Intl. have signed a partnership...
JAN 18, 2011
Türkiye to enter “redefined” BRIC
Aksam – The term BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), coined to describe the four...
Mercedes-Benz to invest EUR 35 million in Istanbul plant
Milliyet – After a year of record sales, Mercedes-Benz has stated its intention to...
JAN 17, 2011
Dia to grow in Türkiye, opening stores in Anatolia
Milliyet - Discount market chain Dia, a subsidiary of the French Carrefour group,...
Türkiye to start thermal power plant privatizations
Turkiye - Türkiye will start privatizing its thermal power plants, generating more...
JAN 14, 2011
Türkiye plans giant privatization campaign
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye has sold several state-owned assets worth nearly USD 41...
JAN 13, 2011
Türkiye’s vehicle production exceeds 1 million
Milliyet – Following the record amount of car sales in 2010, the newly released...
Turkish ICT sector reaches USD 27 billion volume in 2010
Hurriyet Daily News - The Turkish Informatics Industry Association, or TÜBİSAD,...
JAN 12, 2011
Turkish car sales hit record-high
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye’s automotive market saw a turnover of a total of...
JAN 10, 2011
Emerging nations set to overtake G7 in 2020
Aksam - The UK-based financial services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has...
Türkiye leads Europe in cement production
Hurriyet - Türkiye’s cement producers have surpassed their European peers in terms of...
JAN 07, 2011
Deloitte: M&A’s in Türkiye to rise in 2011
Türkiye - Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Türkiye have become one of the most...
Luxury hotel chains head to Istanbul
Dunya - Touted as the “Best Destination of 2010” in many international publications,...
POSCO signs contract for Kocaeli plant
Hürriyet Daily News - South Korea’s Pohang Iron and Steel Company (POSCO) signed a...
JAN 06, 2011
Belgian Ontex to reach new markets via Türkiye
Hürriyet - Ontex, the Belgian producer of disposable hygiene products, will reach the...
Turkish government industry roadmap revealed
Hurriyet Daily News - Turkish Industry and Trade Minister Nihat Ergun has revealed...
HSBC: Türkiye to reach “investment grade” status this year
Dunya - Emerging countries will see their contribution to the global economy surge in...
JAN 05, 2011
Istanbul Municipality readies for ferry services privatization
Milliyet - Star - Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri A.S. (IDO), running ferry services along...
German company to install information kiosks throughout Türkiye
Milliyet - NetGuide Terminals, a German producer of information terminals tailored...
JAN 04, 2011
Türkiye to drive regional retail growth
Sabah - Türkiye will be dominating the market in the Middle East within two years,...
JAN 03, 2011
Investor interest ran high in Turkish IPOs in 2010, record levels expected in 2011
Hurriyet Daily News - Last year’s initial public offerings (IPOs) by Turkish...
DEC 31, 2010
BSH to expand its investments in Türkiye
Vatan - German white goods maker BSH will expand its presence in the home appliances...
DEC 30, 2010
Air Liquide looks for growth opportunities in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - France-based Air Liquide, a global supplier of industrial...
Turkish parliament approves renewable energy law
Dunya - The long-awaited law governing the generation of energy from renewable...
DEC 29, 2010
Ranstad: Job satisfaction levels increase in Türkiye’s workforce
Dünya - Randstad, one of the leading HR services companies released the last of its...
2010 sees record levels of investment and privatization in the energy industry
Hurriyet - The economic activity in the Turkish energy market in 2010 has made its...
DEC 28, 2010
Nestlé to buy majority stake in Turkish chocolate maker
Reuters – On Monday, Nestlé Türkiye's business unit agreed to buy a 51 percent stake...
DEC 27, 2010
Private companies make up 54 percent of Türkiye’s electricity production
Dunya - Private companies make up more than half of Türkiye’s power generation with a...
Türkiye and Japan move toward nuclear plant deal
Hurriyet Daily News - Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz and Japanese Minister of...
DEC 24, 2010
Eureko B.V.: Türkiye central to our future plans
Star - International insurance services group Eureko B.V. has made Türkiye central to...
Turkish bank Yapi Kredi gets EIB loan for clean energy projects
Cumhuriyet - Turkish bank Yapi Kredi has secured a EUR 200 million loan from the...
DEC 23, 2010
Turkish real estate platform foresees steady growth in 2011
Hurriyet Daily News - As asset bubble anxiety rises in developed countries, Türkiye’s...
Exemplary growth for Vodafone in Türkiye
Milliyet - Vodafone Türkiye has the highest growth rate in the British...
DEC 22, 2010
European development bank launches energy financing in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has...
Eurasia Real Estate Fair aims at USD 3 billion worth of deals
Aksam - The Eurasia Real Estate and Investment Fair, to take place on February 16-20,...
DEC 21, 2010
German companies bent on new investments in Türkiye
Aksam - The surging growth of the Turkish economy, backed by stellar statistics, has...
Turkish Airlines to land at 10 new destinations in 2011
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye's flagship carrier Turkish Airlines plans to launch 10...
Türkiye eyes place among top five in global tourism sector, minister says
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye is aiming to claim a place among the five countries in...
DEC 20, 2010
Carbon fiber production in Türkiye to increase
Hurriyet Bursa - Aksa Akrilik Kimya, a Turkish manufacturer of acrylic-based...
POSCO to invest USD 350 million in Kocaeli, creating 1,000 jobs
Hurriyet - Pohang Iron and Steel Company (POSCO), the world’s third largest...
DEC 17, 2010
Italian manufacturer turns Manisa into export hub
Hurriyet Daily News - Indesit, a global producer and distributor of major domestic...
DEC 16, 2010
Microsoft: Türkiye leads the way in MEA region
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye's business practices and development serve as a good...
Rosneft, Transneft to join Turkish pipeline project
Reuters - Russian energy companies Rosneft and Transneft are seeking 25 percent...
Türkiye, Croatia eye better ties
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye and Croatia made a joint decision to increase business...
DEC 15, 2010
Garanti deal opens new page in Türkiye-Spain ties
Hurriyet Daily News - Spanish Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria’s (BBVA) partnering...
DEC 14, 2010
THY carries 27 million passengers in 11 months
AA - Turkish Airlines (THY), Türkiye's national air carrier, carried 26.9 million...
DEC 13, 2010
Dutch firms eye new investments in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - The rapid expansion of the Turkish economy in recent years is...
DEC 10, 2010
French firm acquires Türkiye's Multinet for USD 90 million
Hurriyet Daily News - French Cheque Dejeuner, a top provider of meal cards worldwide,...
“Türkiye, a very promising economy for Toyota”
Dunya - Michel Gardel, Vice President of External Affairs for Toyota Motor Europe,...
DEC 09, 2010
Engine manufacturer Cummins invests in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - Cummins, the US-based designer and manufacturer of diesel and...
US fund invests in Turkish high-tech company
Hurriyet Daily News - Invus, the US-based independent private equity fund, which...
DEC 08, 2010
Türkiye and Canada explore possibility of a FTA
Hurriyet Daily News - Speaking during a visit by a Canadian trade mission to...
Türkiye emerges as auto production powerhouse
Wall Street Journal - Türkiye, rarely thought of as a global automotive hub, will...
DEC 07, 2010
Türkiye records 6.2 percent increase in foreign tourists
Dunya - Foreign visitors coming to Türkiye between January-October has increased by...
DEC 06, 2010
Turkish regulator grants first license in wind energy
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye has given the first production license for wind energy...
Türkiye's automotive industry expects all-time record
Hurriyet Daily News - The automotive industry is close to breaking a sector record...
DEC 03, 2010
High demand shows robustness of Istanbul bourse
Hurriyet Daily News - The shares of Emlak Konut Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT),...
DEC 02, 2010
Goldman Sachs: Turkish economy to continue strong growth
Aksam - Recently released November data of the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) show...
Koc-AES partnership to invest USD 5 billion in Turkish energy industry
Aksam - Türkiye’s Koc Holding has signed a partnership deal with the US-based energy...
German retailer Metro to boost Turkish investments
Haberturk - Germany-based Metro Group, one of Europe’s largest retailers, will...
DEC 01, 2010
Hilton aims to boost investments in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - Hilton is planning to boost its investments in Türkiye with new...
Tofas to produce Opel’s light commercial vehicle in Türkiye
Haberturk - Turkish-Italian joint venture Tofas will produce GM brand Opel/Vauxhall’s...
NOV 30, 2010
ISPAT launches Turkish-Indian IT cooperation initiative
Dunya - Türkiye and India are seeking ways to improve cooperation in a strategically...
Türkiye entering 'golden era' in renewable energy market, says expert
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye is entering a “golden era” of renewable energy market...
Deloitte: Turkish economy positively dissociated from world economies
Hurriyet Daily News - The Turkish economy has dissociated itself, in a positive...
NOV 29, 2010
Garanti Bank deal tops Türkiye’s M&A list
Hurriyet Daily News - The Spanish banking group BBVA’s (Banco Bilbao Vizcaya...
Turkish technology market reaches EUR 9 billion
Hurriyet Daily News - The value of Türkiye’s booming electronics market has reached...
NOV 25, 2010
Fitch lifts Türkiye's rating outlook to "positive"
Reuters - Ratings agency Fitch lifted its outlook on Türkiye's rating to...
HSBC: Türkiye is the premium emerging country
Dunya - Recent upgrades by rating agencies have brought Türkiye under investor scope...
IMF: Türkiye to have the second highest growth rate in Europe
Dunya - Türkiye will be among the top three countries to grow above 5 percent in...
NOV 24, 2010
Dutch investments in Türkiye to increase
Dunya Special Issue - Dutch investments in Türkiye will increase with the improving...
Southeastern Türkiye becoming an investor magnet
Dunya - Türkiye’s Southeastern Anatolia region is rapidly turning into a production...
NOV 23, 2010
Moody’s upgrades Turkish banking system’s outlook
Aksam - International credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded the Turkish banking...
OMV sees Türkiye as its third business hub
Hurriyet Daily News - Austria-based energy giant OMV, operating in the oil, gas,...
NOV 22, 2010
Microsoft executive: Türkiye’s crisis performance helped IT companies
Star - During the global financial crisis, Microsoft relied heavily on the Turkish...
Two Turkish contenders for NYC's “Taxi of Tomorrow”
Reuters - A futuristic Turkish taxi cab with a see-through roof for gazing at the...
NOV 15, 2010
Foreign interest in Turkish SMEs on the rise
Para - Foreign investors seeking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are closely...
NOV 12, 2010
RWE: Türkiye is the cornerstone of our strategic plans
Posta - German energy producer and electric utility company RWE has described Türkiye...
Statkraft to build second hydropower plant in Türkiye
Reuters - Statkraft, one of Europe’s leading firms in the renewable energy industry,...
NOV 11, 2010
Türkiye expected to acquire investment grade status in 2012
Dunya - Akbank, one of Türkiye’s leading banks, has foreseen the country receiving...
WB: Türkiye’s performance better than pre-crisis levels
Dunya - Ulrich Zachau, the World Bank’s Country Director for Türkiye, said the...
NOV 10, 2010
Turkish Enerjisa launches EUR 700 million financing
Reuters - Turkish energy company Enerjisa has launched syndication of a EUR 700...
M&A activities in Türkiye reach EUR 10 billion by Q3
Hurriyet Daily News - Turkish mergers and acquisitions (M&A) soared this year,...
NOV 09, 2010
Increase in industrial production signals 7 percent growth
Milliyet - The increase in Türkiye’s industrial production reached 10 percent in the...
Investor confidence in Türkiye back to pre-crisis levels
Hurriyet - According to a report released by Deloitte Türkiye, investors’ confidence...
NOV 08, 2010
Türkiye’s IMF quota raised, becomes 20th biggest
Dokuz Sutun - Türkiye has become the 20th largest economy in the International...
NOV 05, 2010
Türkiye ranks high among holiday spots for Germans
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye has become the number-three destination for TUI...
Toshiba interested in Turkish nuclear projects
Aksam - Japanese Toshiba Group has expressed interest in Türkiye’s nuclear power...
Turk Telekom wins regional award
Hurriyet Daily News - Turk Telekom, Türkiye’s largest land line operator, won a prize...
NOV 04, 2010
WSJ: Türkiye leads the recovery in Europe
Dunya - Despite the contraction due to declining external demand during the financial...
NOV 03, 2010
BBVA enters Türkiye with USD 5.8 billion Garanti deal
Reuters - Spanish bank BBVA has bought joint control of Türkiye's Garanti Bank in a...
Soma wind farm nears completion
Radikal - Soma wind energy plant in the Aegean province of Manisa nears completion as...
NOV 02, 2010
OMV buys most of Turkish oil firm
The Wall Street Journal - Austrian gas and oil company OMV AG said it would acquire a...
Monthly exports soar to all time high
Star - Turkish exports in October were up by 8.8 percent month-on-month and reached...
NOV 01, 2010
Ford executive ‘excited’ about opportunities in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - Ford sees the economic boom in Türkiye as an exciting...
OCT 28, 2010
Korean steel giant launches investment in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - South Korea’s POSCO, the world’s fourth-biggest steel producer,...
OCT 27, 2010
Türkiye’s largest wind farm commissioned
Dunya – Türkiye’s Zorlu Enerji, a division of the Zorlu Group, has raised the bar in...
Three Turkish companies in top R&D spenders list
Sabah – Three Turkish companies have left their mark on the worldwide research and...
OCT 26, 2010
Top Turkish lender Isbank buys Russian bank
Reuters - Isbank, Türkiye's largest listed lender, is finalizing a deal to purchase a...
Türkiye poised to become a global call center hub
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye is rapidly becoming an international hub for call...
Türkiye has become the aircraft maintenance center of the region
Vatan - Türkiye’s advanced aircraft maintenance facilities have contributed more than...
OCT 25, 2010
IMF President: Türkiye likely to become an executive board member
Aksam - Participating in the G-20 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank...
The Independent: Türkiye is the economy to watch
Hurriyet - The Turkish economy’s success in the first half of the year, characterized...
OCT 22, 2010
Global investors focus on Türkiye's discipline
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye is recovering from the global financial crisis...
Turkish-Portuguese JV to invest in renewable energy
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye’s ALKE Holding is beginning operations in a joint...
Turkish minister calls on US companies to invest in energy
Hurriyet - Turkish Minister of State for Foreign Trade Zafer Caglayan has called on...
OCT 21, 2010
IMF: Türkiye to lead European economic growth
Sabah - Türkiye’s economic growth will be double that of the European average,...
OCT 20, 2010
Carlyle sees Türkiye M&A more active in 2011
Reuters - Private equity giant Carlyle Group expects Türkiye's mergers and...
“Turkish-Chinese trade to exceed USD 50 billion by 2015”
Sabah - Husnu Ozyegin, Chairman of the Fiba Group and the Turkish-Chinese Business...
Turkish-US Business Council launched to seek cooperation opportunities
Cumhuriyet - The Turkish-US Business Council within the “Framework for Strategic...
OCT 19, 2010
Bilfinger Berger to grow in Türkiye
Star - Germany-based international services group Bilfinger Berger will grow in...
P&G to introduce new products to Turkish market and mull investments
Dunya - US-based Procter&Gamble (P&G), the world’s largest provider of...
OCT 18, 2010
China to invest in Turkish high-speed rail projects
Hurriyet Daily News - Turkish and Chinese companies will jointly construct high-speed...
“Türkiye and Japan should increase bilateral trade”
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye and Japan need to further develop their 120-year-long...
OCT 15, 2010
Boeing and Sikorsky among the participants of the Turkish-US Business Council
Hurriyet - The eight US companies taking part in the Turkish-US Business Council to...
OCT 14, 2010
British PM: Türkiye is BRIC of Europe
Vatan - British Prime Minister David Cameron likened Türkiye’s rapid economic growth...
Turkish Airlines adds new aircraft to double capacity
Hurriyet - Turkish Airlines (THY) will double its long-range capacity with the...
OCT 13, 2010
Türkiye to take center stage in Dexia’s growth plans
Reuters - Belgian-French financial group Dexia expects retail banking, particularly...
OCT 12, 2010
Türkiye’s Akbank sign cooperation deal with China Development Bank
Dunya - Akbank, one of Türkiye’s leading banks, has signed a cooperation agreement...
Ford to invest USD 630 million in its Turkish plant
Star - Ford Motor Company has announced plans to invest USD 630 million in upgrades...
Tesco to continue investing in Türkiye
Sabah EGE - British retailer Tesco will continue its investments in the Turkish...
OCT 11, 2010
OMV invests in Black Sea power plant
Hurriyet Daily News - Austrian energy company OMV is planning to open an 870-MW...
VW to consider production in Türkiye
Referans - Volkswagen (VW) Commercial Vehicles may consider production in Türkiye...
OCT 08, 2010
Coface praises Türkiye’s crisis performance, upgrades rating
Milliyet - Trade debt insurer Coface praised Türkiye’s strong economic performance...
Türkiye is the strongest candidate for IMF Executive Board
Hurriyet - Türkiye is a strong candidate for a place on the International Monetary...
OCT 07, 2010
IMF raises Turkish growth forecast
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye’s economy may expand 7.8 percent this year, more than...
Finance Minister: A third of incentive certificates granted to foreigners
Hurriyet - Türkiye’s Minister of Finance, Mehmet Simsek, said that the total TRY 47...
OCT 06, 2010
Moody’s ups Türkiye’s outlook to “positive”
Cumhuriyet - International credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service has...
OCT 05, 2010
Rockefeller buys Europa Capital stake, property investments in Türkiye underway
Sabah - US real estate investor Rockefeller Group International has secured the...
Sabanci sees 15 percent growth in 2011
Reuters - Sabanci Holding, Türkiye’s largest industrial and financial conglomerate,...
Turkish-Syrian partnership to explore for oil in Syria
Cumhuriyet - Taner Yildiz, Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, said a...
OCT 04, 2010
Airex Istanbul overtakes UK’s Farnborough Airshow
Radikal - Mint Exhibition’s Board Manager Feyzan Erel said that Airex Istanbul 2010...
GE to focus on Turkish energy projects
Hurriyet Daily News - General Electric (GE) Türkiye is preparing to sell its shares...
German cosmetics company to invest in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - A German company is planning to establish a cosmetics factory...
OCT 01, 2010
CRH breaks ground in Türkiye for its largest-ever foreign investment
Dunya - The C. Rob. Hammerstein (CRH) Group, a globally renowned German company in...
Mobius to invest additional USD 250 million in Türkiye
Bloomberg - Templeton Asset Management Ltd. plans to invest USD 250 million in...
Toyota exec: Türkiye is Europe’s rising star
HT Ekonomi - While European car markets have contracted in the global economic...
SEP 30, 2010
Danske Bank ups Türkiye’s growth estimate to 9.4 percent
Sabah - The Danish Danske Bank, one of the leading banks in Europe, has increased its...
Vienna Insurance buys more of Türkiye's Ray Sigorta
Reuters - Vienna Insurance Group, emerging as Europe's biggest insurer, has agreed to...
“Vodafone has full confidence in Türkiye, investments to continue”
Milliyet - Mobile telecommunications provider Vodafone Group’s CEO Vittorio Colao...
SEP 29, 2010
EMRA approves 16 wind energy projects worth TRY 2.5 billion
Dünya - Türkiye’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) President Hasan Koktas...
SEP 28, 2010
CRH to open plant in Türkiye's Kocaeli
Hurriyet Daily News - C. Rob Hammerstein Group (CRH), a German automotive industry...
SEP 27, 2010
Two Turkish-made cars among COTY 2011 candidates
Sabah - Two Turkish-manufactured car models are among the candidates attempting to...
US companies seek investment opportunities in Izmir
Posta EGE - Presidents of various chambers of commerce from the USA invited to...
SEP 24, 2010
Türkiye upgraded to 'advanced emerging' by FTSE
Hurriyet Daily News - FTSE Group, the London-based global index provider, has...
Pirelli to manufacture Formula One tyres in Türkiye
Posta - Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has announced its plans to upgrade its...
“Turkish-French trade volume may reach EUR 15 billion”
Dunya - A delegation of French businesspeople visited the Union of Chambers and...
SEP 22, 2010
Finance Minister: Türkiye has spending room as it beats budget goal
Bloomberg - Backed by record economic growth, the Turkish government may have room to...
Türkiye aims to produce its own oil
Aksam - Türkiye is aiming to reduce its dependency on imported fuels and produce its...
Turkish state oil company to invest USD 4 billion over three years
Reuters - Türkiye's state oil and natural gas exploration company TPAO will invest...
SEP 21, 2010
Chevron signs deepwater deal in Türkiye
Reuters - Chevron Corp. said on Monday that it has acquired an interest in a...
ISPAT-SACE cooperation to assist Italian companies in Türkiye
Dunya - Italian credit management group SACE inaugurated its first office in...
Strong economic growth to boost investor confidence in Türkiye
Investment International - Türkiye is expected to experience strong economic growth...
SEP 20, 2010
Azerbaijan to invest USD 5 billion in Türkiye
News.Az - Azerbaijani state companies are planning to invest some USD 5 billion in...
Iranian car maker Khodro considers joint manufacturing with Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - Khodro, an Iranian carmaker, plans to manufacture automobiles...
Türkiye receives 12 bids for Iskenderun port tender
Reuters - Türkiye's Privatization Administration has received 12 bids for the...
Türkiye's retail sector expected to create 135,000 new jobs
World Bulletin - Türkiye's organized retail sector is promising an investment of USD...
SEP 17, 2010
IBF 2010 to focus on hi-tech and innovation
Sabah - Bringing together the important players of the economy in Istanbul, the 14th...
SEP 16, 2010
S&P signals upgrade in Türkiye’s rating
Sabah - With growth in double figures in the second quarter, the performance of the...
Türkiye, the strongest country in OECD in 2010
Aksam – The OECD’s 2010 Türkiye report lauds the country’s strong growth performance...
SEP 15, 2010
Eurobank plans to boost network in Türkiye
Reuters - Eurobank, Greece's second-largest lender, plans to boost its presence in...
Türkiye’s economy surged in Q2
Wall Street Journal - Türkiye posted double-digit economic growth in the second...
Türkiye-Venezuela in talks for cooperation in food and textiles
Dunya - Venezuela, one of the world’s largest exporters of oil, is knocking on...
SEP 14, 2010
Greek oil refiner seeks growth opportunities in Türkiye
Star - Facing severe market contraction at home, Greece’s largest oil refining...
“Türkiye-Canada bilateral relations will boom in the next decade”
Referans - Gerry Ritz, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, said bilateral...
SEP 13, 2010
ExxonMobil to start exploring oil off Turkish shores
Hurriyet Daily News - ExxonMobil will begin searching for oil off Türkiye’s Black Sea...
Deloitte report: Türkiye emerging in the retail sector
Radikal - A report from Planet Retail, a retail analyst firm hired by Deloitte, has...
SEP 08, 2010
First batch of Turkish made electric cars will be exported to Israel
Referans - Türkiye’s State Minister for Foreign Trade Zafer Caglayan said Renault’s...
Turkish Trade Minister: Ten percent growth expected in Q2
Dunya - The Turkish economy will keep on growing at a record rate of 8-10 percent in...
SEP 07, 2010
Foreign investors set sights on Turkish SMEs
Sabah – Türkiye’s strong performance during the global economic crisis has brought...
“Türkiye leads the way in terms of manufacturing capacity and quality of white goods”
Dunya – According to Dr. Kurt-Ludwig Gutberlet, Chairman of the Board of Management...
SEP 02, 2010
Türkiye to connect with the European grid, expanding energy and economic opportunities
Reuters - Türkiye will connect to the European electrical grid this September using...
AUG 31, 2010
RWE-Turcas to invest EUR 500 million in energy project in Denizli
Haberturk Egeli - As Türkiye’s growing energy market is increasingly populated by...
AUG 27, 2010
Istanbul bridges East and West with fashion fairs
Hurriyet - Hosting two fashion fairs at the same time along with the ongoing Istanbul...
Türkiye-Vietnam trade volume to hit USD 1 billion
Yeni Asir - Duong Huynh Lap, Vietnam’s Ambassador to Türkiye, and Ekrem Demirtas,...
AUG 26, 2010
Prime Development to invest USD 1.5 billion in mall and office projects in Türkiye
Hurriyet - The first investment of German retail space developer Prime Development in...
AUG 25, 2010
Foreign investors see Türkiye as the future ‘investment hotspot’
Turkiye - Türkiye’s Industry and Trade Minister Nihat Ergun stated that Türkiye is...
AUG 24, 2010
Austrian Baumax creates jobs, expands investments in Türkiye
Star - Austrian home appliances and do-it-yourself products retailer Baumax has...
US insurance company Cigna to invest in Türkiye
Aksam - Offering services and products such as health plans, life and accident...
AUG 23, 2010
Türkiye hopes for jump to investment grade status
Financial Times - Türkiye’s newfound reputation for financial stability is luring...
PSA Group sets sight on Turkish car market
Milliyet - The continuous growth in the Turkish automotive market in spite of the...
AUG 19, 2010
Bosch: We will invest EUR 100 million in our 100th year
Milliyet - Celebrating its 100th anniversary in Türkiye, Bosch is planning to invest...
AUG 13, 2010
Antalya to host Europe’s largest botanic garden
Dunya - The Mediterranean’s most popular holiday destination will soon have the...
AUG 12, 2010
Mobius: Türkiye is a compelling investment destination
Hurriyet - Investor and fund manager Mark Mobius, Executive Chairman of Templeton...
Naksan Group to invest EUR 440 million in thermal power plant in Eskisehir
Dunya - Gaziantep-based Naksan Group, a manufacturer of plastics and textile...
Toscelik steel facility to receive USD 200 million of additional investments
Referans - Toscelik’s recently commissioned flat steel facility in Osmaniye will...
AUG 11, 2010
OIZ investors to benefit from free land allocation
Dunya Ostim - The practice of allocating land to companies investing in Organized...
Following the jet engine deal, UTC considers helicopter production in Türkiye
Star - US defense and aerospace company United Technologies (UTC) is considering...
AUG 10, 2010
Saint-Gobain Weber to build new plants, aiming to double growth in Türkiye
Aksam - Construction materials producer Saint-Gobain Weber will double its...
AUG 09, 2010
Turkish-Indian partnership takes aim at Central Asian markets
Dunya - Türkiye’s prominent position in its region and beyond lays the groundwork...
Türkiye’s Anel in partnership talks with Toyota for joint solar energy investments
Hurriyet - The Anel Group of Türkiye, active in a variety of sectors including...
AUG 06, 2010
German retailer Rossmann to open 250 stores in Türkiye
Dokuz Sutun – German drugstore chain Rossmann has entered the Turkish market with...
AUG 05, 2010
Thai feed producer CP to expand in Turkish poultry industry
Dunya Special Issue – Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand (CP) is set to expand its...
AUG 03, 2010
Foreign investments in Turkish energy sector reach TRY 15 billion
Aksam - Investments in the Turkish energy industry realized with foreign...
British cement producer to invest USD 200 million in Samsun
Turkiye – The British company Black Stone will invest USD 200 million in a cement...
JUL 30, 2010
Mobius to increase investments in Türkiye
Haber Turk Ekonomi - Globally renowned investor and fund manager Mark Mobius is...
JUL 27, 2010
Aksa launches carbon fiber production facility in NW Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - Aksa Akrilik Kimya, an acrylic-based textile and technical...
JUL 26, 2010
Tofas-produced light commercial vehicle Doblo to go electric
Hurriyet - Türkiye’s leading motor vehicle manufacturer Tofas has developed an...
JUL 23, 2010
US Ex-Im Bank to provide USD 1 billion loan to Turkish energy projects
Hurriyet - The Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has signed a...
JUL 22, 2010
Greek plastics producer to invest in Gaziantep
Sabah - Türkiye’s eastern and southeastern provinces are receiving increasing...
“Western companies hesitant to invest in Türkiye miss great opportunities”
Hurriyet - “Foreign investors late in investing in Türkiye may miss great...
JUL 21, 2010
PepsiCo opens R&D center in Türkiye
Referans - Beverage and snack food producer PepsiCo has opened a research and...
Türkiye’s Kale to produce F-35 parts with Pratt&Whitney
Sabah - US aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt&Whitney and Türkiye’s Kale...
JUL 20, 2010
Qatari investors to buy Turkish hospital group Memorial
Milliyet - The modern healthcare facilities and hospitals, along with expert...
APR 14, 2010
Insurer Mapfre to enter pension market in Türkiye, warms up to acquisitions
Aksam - Spanish insurance company Mapfre’s Turkish operations are set to expand,...
APR 06, 2010
New broadcasting law raises foreign shares in TV companies
Aksam - A new draft law regarding the establishment and shareholding structure of...
World Bank: Türkiye’s growth to exceed expectations
The Guardian - Türkiye's economy could grow six percent in 2010, well exceeding...
APR 05, 2010
Government takes new steps to assist investors
Turkiye - The Turkish government is preparing to launch a new initiative to...
APR 02, 2010
Sanofi-Aventis increases production in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - Pharmaceutical firm Sanofi-Aventis plans to increase its...
APR 01, 2010
US company to set up Türkiye’s electric car charger network
Hurriyet - Türkiye’s influential position as a future production base for...
MAR 31, 2010
Merkel envisions Turkish-German energy investments
Aksam - Currently in Türkiye on an official visit, German Chancellor Angela...
MAR 30, 2010
Merkel’s visit brings German investors along
Sabah - Improving Turkish-German relations and trade ties are on Chancellor...
Türkiye-Pakistan CEO Forum to focus on energy, mining and agriculture
Daily Times Pakistan - As part of the Pakistani government’s initiative to...
DFM signs deal to produce in Türkiye, narrows options for site location
Hurriyet Daily News - MGY Automotive Corporation, the Turkish distributor of...
MAR 29, 2010
PM Erdogan vows full support for European investors
Takvim - Investors from all over the world are viewing Türkiye with renewed...
Izmir eager to host Chinese car production plant
Yeni Asir - One of China’s leading automotive producers Dong Feng Motors (DFM)...
MAR 26, 2010
Saudis keen on Turkish privatizations, infrastructure projects
Aksam - Saudi interest in Türkiye’s various infrastructure and privatization...
MAR 25, 2010
Intel to support R&D studies in Turkish universities
Hurriyet - Semiconductor giant Intel will support Türkiye’s Middle East Technical...
MAR 24, 2010
Leading contact service provider acquires Turkish company
Turk Internet - The world’s leading contact center services provider...
MAR 23, 2010
Alcatel-Lucent opens R&D center in Türkiye
The Financial - France-based telecommunications company Alcatel-Lucent has...
MAR 22, 2010
ISPAT event draws Italian investors and businessmen
Cihan Haber Ajansi - In a seminar held in the Italian city of Chieti, the...
Shell: Türkiye is one of only a few countries to receive investment
Milliyet - Shell plans to achieve 3.5 percent growth by 2012 by increasing its...
Tesco planning Turkish exports worth TRY 300 million
Hurriyet - British company Tesco, the owner of a supermarket chain in Türkiye...
MAR 19, 2010
Nestle aims to invest TRY 75 million in Türkiye
Hurriyet Daily News - Nestle, one of the world’s leading health, nutrition and...
Türkiye to privatize power grids serving 8 million users
Hurriyet - The power grids serving a total of 8 million users, including...
Türkiye to become a regional base for Indesit
Haberturk - Marco Milani, CEO of the Italian company Indesit, a producer of...
Türkiye and Britain sign deal to boost trade
AA – In London on Thursday, Turkish and British parties signed an agreement...
MAR 16, 2010
German PV firm in partnership with Turkish construction company
Hurriyet Daily News - The Vogt Group, a German service provider for the...
Hilton Garden Inn opens its first hotel in Türkiye
AA - International hotel chain Hilton Garden Inn, a trademark of Hilton Worldwide,...
Accor opens two new hotels in Türkiye
AA - Accor Hospitality, one of the world's leading hotel chains, has opened two...
MAR 15, 2010
Türkiye’s trade with Africa to reach USD 30 billion
AA - During his visit to the African countries of Congo and Cameroon, Turkish...
MAR 12, 2010
Türkiye and Algeria sign JEC Protocol
AA - Turkish and Algerian parties have signed the Türkiye-Algeria Joint Economic...
Italy’s Intesa to manage funding for Istanbul-Izmir Highway project
Reuters - Italy’s biggest bank Intesa, selected as the financial advisor for the...
MAR 11, 2010
Prime Minister Erdogan invites Korean investors to Türkiye
Milliyet - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a speech at the...
Türkiye's EUAS sign nuclear deal with South Korea's Kepco
Reuters - Turkish state-run power company Elektrik Uretim (EUAS) has signed a...
MAR 09, 2010
Kuwait seeks agro-food investments in Türkiye
Reuters - Kuwaiti companies and other Gulf Cooperation Council members are...
Chinese investments in Türkiye may reach USD 2 billion in 2010
Sabah - Selim Kervanci, Head of HSBC Investment Banking, said 2010 will be a year...
MAR 04, 2010
Türkiye and Iran sign MoU on industrial cooperation
Fars News Agency - Turkish and Iranian officials have signed a Memorandum of...
Turkish growth rate to surpass EU's for years to come
Milliyet – The Turkish finance minister has forecasted the country’s growth rates...
MAR 02, 2010
Türkiye and China set to increase bilateral trade
AA - Türkiye and China will cooperate to further develop trade relations. Husnu...
MAR 01, 2010
EIB increasing loans to Turkish energy and infrastructure projects
AA - The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide up to EUR 2.6 billion in...
French Total to continue investing in Türkiye
AA - French oil company Total is preparing to invest USD 100 million in Türkiye....
FEB 26, 2010
US ambassador pledges support for more foreign investment in Türkiye
Dunya - Much like recent years, Türkiye is expected to attract more foreign...
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