Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday Türkiye and Poland are working to strengthen cooperation as two indispensable NATO allies within Europe's security and defense architecture. "Drawing strength from more than six centuries of shared history, we continue to develop cooperation in every field as allies and strategic partners," Erdoğan said at a joint press conference with visiting Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. The Turkish president noted bilateral trade had already reached the previous target of 10 billion U.S. dollars, prompting both sides to set a new goal of 15 billion dollars. He...
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Türkiye plans to release 51,000 birds into the wild this year as part of a nationwide wildlife restocking and agricultural pest control program, bringing the total number of birds released over the past decade to around 1 million, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said on Sunday. According to the minister, the initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will release 39,250 partridges and 11,750 pheasants across 156 locations in 62 provinces. Yumakli added that the project aims to support biodiversity while combating agricultural pests, including ticks and the invasive brown marmorated stink bug. The releases will be carried out by the General Directorate...
The active phase of Türkiye's largest naval exercise concluded on Thursday with the Distinguished Observer Day in the Gulf of Antalya off Türkiye's southern coast, the National Defense Ministry said. Dubbed "Denizkurdu-2" (Sea Wolf-2), the massive joint exercise, involving 125 vessels, 60 aircraft, and approximately 18,000 personnel, has been underway across Türkiye's surrounding seas since June 4. Thursday's drills were highlighted by the consecutive firing of eight guided missiles and a torpedo at four decommissioned vessels at sea, according to the ministry. During a press briefing, Rear Admiral Zeki Akturk, the ministry's spokesperson, said the exercise aimed to assess naval command...
The most recent photographs from Türkiye's Ministry of National Defence confirmed that the first hull block of the first MUGEM-class large aircraft carrier, which was designed domestically, has been successfully built. Türkiye plans to put the MUGEM-class aircraft carrier into service in 2032. The ship will feature a ski-jump take-off system. Outfitted with a 12-degree ski-jump ramp, the ship will have an overall length of 285 metres, a beam of 72 metres, a draught of 10.1 metres, and a displacement of approximately 60,000 tonnes. Photos of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inspecting the MUGEM aircraft carrier's design model and the ship's first hull...
Türkiye is strengthening its position as one of the world's leading destinations for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism, thanks to its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East; its modern convention infrastructure; extensive air connectivity; and high service standards. According to Modern.az, Türkiye further cemented its reputation as a reliable host for major international events in 2025 by organising high-profile gatherings such as the 14th Annual Advisory Forum on the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, the PATA Annual Summit, and the Trip.com Global Summit. The year 2026 holds particular...
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye would continue providing support for peace talks during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Turkish presidency said on Tuesday. Erdoğan said the conflicts in the region had cast a shadow over the Muslim Eid holiday period, adding that he believed the Iranian people would overcome the challenges.
The "Türkiye's Gastrodiplomacy Model: The Heritage Table" programme, organised by the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, concluded in Gaziantep with the participation of international media delegations. The programme was held within the scope of "Turkish Cuisine Week", an initiative aimed at highlighting Türkiye’s culinary and cultural heritage and its role in promoting cultural diplomacy and intercultural communication. Dr. Gözde Kirişçioğlu stated that the programme offered participants the opportunity to discover Türkiye’s rich culinary heritage and table culture while also providing valuable insights into gastronomy’s...
The Presidency's Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye issued the following statement regarding Erdoğan's phone conversation with Trump: "President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye held a teleconference with President Donald J. Trump of the United States, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim...
Türkiye on Thursday wrapped up the EFES-2026 exercise, one of the country's largest combined and joint exercises, in the southwestern city of Izmir, involving forces from some foreign partners. A total of 10,388 personnel participated, including 1,398 guests from 50 countries, according to local media. On the final day of the exercise, as part of the scenario, a TB-3 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) took off from TCG Anadolu, an amphibious assault ship of the Turkish Navy. Two TCG Kinaliada and TCG Heybeliada corvettes fired their 76 mm naval guns during the exercise. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Minister of National Defense Yasar...