Congratulations are in order to Volkan Bozkir a former Turkish Ambassador who becomes President of the 75th UN General Assembly, he will be the first Turkish National to head the General Assembly, taking officce in September for a year. Congratulations came from far and wide on his appointment, spomeone with an independent voice, and someone who will stand for diplomacy. The european union looks...
As you will have seen around the world, the global Covid-19 pandemic has put economies at a standstill and even with stimulus packages, some to the value of billions of dollars, to shore the markets up, it hasn’t stopped one of the biggest declines that we’ve seen for a long long time, probably since around 1870. The Work Bank who recently issued their latest report on the Global Economic Prospects...
Istanbul's chance to host the 2020 Champions League Final was cancelled due to the corona virus a few weeks go, with UEFA deciding on a mini tournament format to take place in Portugal, and the Europa League Final in the same format in Germany. The reason is to complete in a quicker format, in a country not hit as hard as some of its European neighbours. A review of whether any fans will view the...
So things seem to be running at pace at the moment here in Turkey, look at this video, of what to expect whilst transferring through or flying in or out of Istanbul airport. Click and view the video below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huIEcYZntwg&fbclid=IwAR10lfZQwy_XmQv-CSSeso_vfuVSamyT3IPYxbEg9FZ1Z9DapPo4W-V42DI Sunday saw the opening of Istanbul Airport's Third Runaway, which will increase...
It’s full production mode ahead for Turkey’s Car Industry, as plans for the construction of their first domestic car manufacturing site was approved recently by the Environment & Urbanization Ministry. Completing a journey, that over the years has proved to be complex and very complicated, five of the largest Industry giants finally came together and created a new venture group to make it...
In line with many other countries across Europe the Turkish Super Lig returns tonight, with the resumption of Football, in a country with a taste for football, put like all the rest of Europe behind closed doors. After nearly three months without football,due to the Corona virus the stage is set for a close finish to the 2019/2020 season with four teams in hot pursuit of the title. After months of many...
Senior officials believe Turkey should bid to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games, after losing out to Tokyo in the 2020 bid. HasanArat deputy chairman of the Turkish National Olympic Committee believes Turkey should continue with its quest to stage a summer Olympics, of course the 2020 Olympics have had to be postponed till 2021, Paris is due to host the 2024 games followed by Los Angeles for 2028...
In the first five months of 2020 Turkey produced 66% of its electricity supply from local and renewable resources the countrys Energy and resources Minister reported. This is the result of long term investments, and that turkey hopes to fully utilize its local and renewable energy resources to support its developement to help reduce bneing dependent on energy imports moving forwards. 2019 saw...
Kalkan is being highlighted as the new tourist destination for both Turkish holiday makers and International holiday makers and the reason – because it’s one of the best areas if you want to stick to the rules and stay in a degree of isolation! With literally hundreds upon hundreds of independent villas available to rent with varying price options, it’s perfect for enjoying the Summer holiday whilst...
Warning signs, social distancing, nine square meter sunbathing compartments, disinfection works, turnstiles & mask use when in the market – these are the new measures approved for the re-opening of the beautiful beach at Konyaalti in Antalya. Everyone loves hitting the beach, especially during the Summer, and the Turkish government know that as much as anyone, but with Covid-19 still a risk, it’s...