Category Archives: Turkey

Press Releases & News from Turkey distributed via EuropaWire

Cybersecurity across Europe in the last quarter: Post-Quantum Cryptography, 6G Network and Cloud Security

(IN BRIEF) In the last quarter (1 Dec 2023 – 1 Mar 2024), Europe’s cybersecurity scene was marked by significant strides, with Thales and Ericsson leading initiatives to enhance digital security. Thales’ TrustNest R-Cloud received European Restricted certification, bolstering secure … Read the full press release

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs: Türkiye’s 17th Women Entrepreneur Awards

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, in collaboration with ‘The Ekonomist’ and the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Türkiye (KAGIDER), recently hosted Türkiye’s 17th Women Entrepreneur Awards on February 27, 2024. Nagihan Yılmaz was honored as the “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year” for … Read the full press release

EBRD Reinforces Commitment to Türkiye’s Tech Sector with Follow-On Investment in Dgpays

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has solidified its support for Türkiye’s burgeoning technology sector by investing in Dgpays, a rapidly expanding tech firm. Partnering with Truffle Capital, the EBRD’s follow-on investment in Dgpays underscores its … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Unveils Turkey’s Largest Banking Technology Center

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, a pioneer in shaping the future of the banking industry through technology, has inaugurated Garanti BBVA Technology, the largest tech center within the Turkish banking sector, also known as the “tech factory.” With a strategic focus … Read the full press release

Ericsson Türkiye Spearheads AI-Driven 6G Security Solutions in ROBUST-6G Project

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson Research Türkiye leads the ROBUST-6G project, contributing to the development of cutting-edge security solutions for 6G networks. The project aims to address the cybersecurity challenges of future 6G services and networks by leveraging AI/ML techniques and zero-touch … Read the full press release

Innovation in Banking: Garanti BBVA Unveils Fingerprint-Enabled Payment Solution

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, a leading digital banking institution in Türkiye with 14 million customers, has unveiled the Bonus Platinum Biometric Card, revolutionizing secure payments. The card allows users to make purchases by scanning their fingerprint, enhancing security and convenience. … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides $100 Million Loan to Enerjisa for Earthquake-Hit Electricity Network Reconstruction in Turkey

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a loan of up to $100 million to Enerjisa Enerji A.S. in Turkey to support the modernization and reconstruction of the electricity distribution network in the earthquake-affected Toroslar … Read the full press release

EBRD Records €2.48 Billion Investment in Turkey, Focusing on Earthquake Recovery and Green Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reported a record investment of €2.48 billion in Turkey for 2023, marking a significant increase from previous years. The EBRD’s commitment to supporting Turkey’s private sector and green transition remained … Read the full press release

EBRD Achieves Record Investments of €13.1 Billion in 2023, Focusing on Green Economy and Crisis Response

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced a significant milestone by delivering a record €13.1 billion in investments in 2023, marking a year of achievements and challenges. The bank reported record levels of investments, green financing, … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Turkish Metal Casting Company Kutes in Transition to Sustainable Energy with Risk-Sharing Agreement

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with Türkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi (TSKB), a development bank, to support Kutes, a prominent Turkish metal casting company, in its shift toward sustainable energy practices. TSKB is providing … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Commits €36.1 Million in Financing for Işıklar Wind Power Plant to Bolster Renewable Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has revealed its dedication to supporting renewable energy initiatives with a €36.1 million financing agreement for the Işıklar Wind Power Plant, facilitated through BBVA’s Turkish unit in partnership with Dost Enerji. The wind power project will … Read the full press release

EBRD and Clean Technology Fund Partner with ING Türkiye to Boost Green Investments and Women-Led SMEs with €100 Million Financing Package

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) are joining forces to provide a €100 million financing package to ING Türkiye and ING Leasing in Türkiye, aiming to support green investments and … Read the full press release

EIB and European Commission to Triple Advisory Assistance for Western Balkans and Turkey

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission have announced a new agreement that will triple the EIB’s advisory assistance for the Western Balkans and potentially Turkey under the JASPERS program. This agreement includes the largest-ever budget … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits $100 Million to İşbank for Earthquake Recovery and Women-Led SMEs in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending $100 million in financing to Türkiye İş Bankası (İşbank), Türkiye’s largest private bank, to support earthquake recovery efforts in the south-eastern region of Türkiye and empower women-led small … Read the full press release

DHL Group Completes Acquisition of Turkish Parcel Delivery Company MNG Kargo, Boosting E-commerce Logistics

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has successfully finalized its acquisition of MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. (MNG Kargo) and its subsidiaries, following approvals from the Turkish Competition Authority and the Turkish Information and Communications Technologies Authority. MNG Kargo, a … Read the full press release

Rönesans Group Maintains Top 10 Position Among Europe’s Largest International Contractors

(IN BRIEF) Rönesans Group has reaffirmed its status as a leading construction company, securing the 38th spot on ENR’s prestigious 2023 “World’s Top 250 International Contractors” list. This ranking reflects Rönesans’ consistent presence among the top 10 contracting companies in … Read the full press release

E.ON and Employees Fund Construction of School in Earthquake-Hit Turkish City

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, the energy company based in Essen, along with contributions from its employees, is financing the construction of a primary school in Hatay, Turkey, which was severely affected by earthquakes in February 2023. Following the earthquakes, E.ON initiated … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs Turkish confectioner Kervan Gıda’s Green Expansion with €22 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €22 million long-term loan to Kervan Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş, a major Turkish jelly sweets exporter. The funds will support the expansion of jelly and liquorice … Read the full press release

EBRD Extends US$ 109 Million Loan to Türkiye İş Bankası for Earthquake Recovery

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a US$ 109 million loan to Turkiye İş Bankası (İşbank), the largest private bank in Türkiye, to aid businesses and individuals affected by the devastating earthquakes that hit … Read the full press release

DHL Group Expands E-commerce Footprint with Acquisition of MNG Kargo in Turkey’s Thriving Market

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has agreed to acquire 100% of Turkish parcel delivery company MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. (MNG Kargo) and its subsidiaries, aiming to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing Turkish parcel and e-commerce market. … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides US$90 Million Loan to Akbank for Türkiye Earthquake Recovery

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan of up to US$90 million to Akbank in Türkiye as part of the Türkiye Disaster Response Framework. The loan will assist businesses and individuals affected by … Read the full press release

EBRD and Türkiye Join Forces for Green Maritime Development and Climate Mitigation

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a program to modernize Türkiye’s maritime sector and promote green investments and climate mitigation technologies. Developed in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the … Read the full press release

Fast Company Turkey Names Garanti BBVA CEO Recep Baştuğ Among Top 50 Sustainability Leaders

Fast Company Turkey Names Garanti BBVA CEO Recep Baştuğ Among Top 50 Sustainability Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, Turkey’s second-largest private bank and a subsidiary of BBVA, proudly announces that its CEO, Recep Baştuğ, has been ranked fourth in Fast Company Turkey’s Top 50 Sustainability Leaders list. This recognition highlights Baştuğ’s exceptional commitment to … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Supplies Fiber Preparation Line for KEAS’ MDF Production at Balikesir Mill

(IN BRIEF) KEAS, the largest wood panel producer in Türkiye, has successfully started operations of its new fiber preparation line for Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) production at its Balikesir mill. Supplied by ANDRITZ, the line has a capacity of 60 … Read the full press release

EBRD’s Funding Package Bolsters DenizBank’s Commitment to Green Finance and Women-Led Enterprises in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) EBRD provides $143.25 million to DenizBank for green investments, women-led businesses, and earthquake response. The financing package supports DenizBank’s Diversified Payment Rights program and includes funds for on-lending to green economy projects, women-led SMEs, and companies involved in … Read the full press release

EBRD Grants US$110 Million Loan to Enerjisa Uretim for Wind Power Expansion in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) EBRD has approved a loan of US$110 million to Enerjisa Uretim in Türkiye to support the expansion of their wind power portfolio. Enerjisa Uretim’s projects will reduce CO2 emissions by 52,000 tonnes annually and promote employment opportunities for … Read the full press release

EBRD provides funding for Turkish firm’s innovative poultry waste power plant

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a loan of €25 million to Mav Elektrik, a Turkish energy company, to replace loans that funded the construction of the Arikcayiri biomass power plant. The plant is … Read the full press release

Die EBWE gewährt der TEB ein Darlehen von 50 Millionen Euro, um von Frauen geführte KMU in Türkiye zu unterstützen

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE) hat der Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş. (TEB), um die finanziellen Möglichkeiten für von Frauen geführte kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) in Türkiye zu erweitern. Dieses Darlehen ist Teil des EBWE-Programms … Read the full press release

EBRD grants €50m loan to TEB to support women-led SMEs in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €50 million loan to Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş. (TEB) to expand financial opportunities for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Türkiye. This loan is part of … Read the full press release

El BERD y Citi lanzan un programa de financiación de la cadena de suministro sostenible para Metso Outotec y sus pymes proveedoras con sede en Turquía

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) The El Banco Europeo para la Reconstrucción y el Desarrollo (BERD) y Citi se han asociado para implementar un programa de financiación de la cadena de suministro sostenible para la empresa finlandesa de tecnología y servicios Metso … Read the full press release

EBRD and Citi Roll Out Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Program for Metso Outotec and its Türkiye-based SME Suppliers

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Citi have partnered to implement a sustainable supply chain finance program for Finnish technology and services company Metso Outotec and its suppliers in Türkiye, the majority of which are … Read the full press release

EBWE stellt Tam Finans 10 Millionen € Factoring-Fazilität für KMU in Türkiye zur Verfügung

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBRD) hat Tam Finans Factoring A.S., einem Factoring-Unternehmen in Türkiye, im Rahmen ihres Handelserleichterungsprogramms (TFP) eine Factoring-Fazilität in Höhe von 10 Millionen Euro zur Verfügung gestellt. Ziel der Fazilität ist die … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €10 Million Factoring Facility to Tam Finans for SMEs in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided Tam Finans Factoring A.S., a factoring company in Türkiye, with a €10 million factoring facility under its Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP). The facility aims to support small and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ installiert erfolgreich umfassendes Fasersystem für Starwood in der Türkei

(IN KÜRZE) Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S., ein türkisches Industrieunternehmen, hat in nur fünf Monaten erfolgreich eine neue Faseraufbereitungsanlage von ANDRITZ zur Herstellung von Fasern für mitteldichte Faserplatten (MDF) implementiert. Die Anlage, die eine Mischung aus Kiefern- und Buchenholzhackschnitzeln verarbeitet, … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Successfully Installs Comprehensive Fiber System for Starwood in Turkey

(IN BRIEF) Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S., a Turkish industrial company, has successfully implemented a new fiber preparation system from ANDRITZ for the production of fibers for Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) in just five months. The system, which processes a … Read the full press release

Orange ofrece llamadas y SMS gratuitos a Turquía y Siria

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) El Grupo Orange ha anunciado medidas para apoyar a los afectados por los recientes terremotos en Turquía. La empresa ofrece llamadas y SMS gratuitos a Turquía y Siria, así como itinerancia gratuita para los trabajadores de rescate … Read the full press release

Orange Offers Free Calls and SMS to Turkey and Syria

(IN BRIEF) The Orange Group has announced measures to support those affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey. The company is providing free calls and SMS to Turkey and Syria, as well as free roaming for rescue workers in affected … Read the full press release

El BERD impulsa la transición turca hacia la economía verde con un préstamo de 25 millones de euros a GarantiBBVA Leasing

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) El Banco Europeo para la Reconstrucción y el Desarrollo (BERD) ha concedido un préstamo de 25 millones de euros a GarantiBBVA Leasing en Türkiye para apoyar la concesión de préstamos a empresas para proyectos de eficiencia energética … Read the full press release

EBRD Boosts Turkish Transition to Green Economy with €25M Loan to GarantiBBVA Leasing

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €25 million loan to GarantiBBVA Leasing in Türkiye to support lending to businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The loan will provide lease financing to … Read the full press release

EBRD’s first investment in Turkish non-food retail sector: $59 million in DeFacto

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has made a significant move in the Turkish retail market, purchasing a minority equity stake in DeFacto, a global clothing retailer … Read the full press release