Category Archives: Turkey

Press Releases & News from Turkey distributed via EuropaWire

Turkish household appliances producer Sinbo receives loan from EBRD to cut energy usage

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Sinbo uses 12 per cent less energy thanks to an EBRD-financed upgrade 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sinbo, a leading Turkish manufacturer, received US $9 million in financing to reduce its energy consumption from the EBRD’s Turkish Sustainable Energy Financing Facility (TurSEFF). … Read the full press release →

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EBRD funding for Izmir municipal ferry operator Izdeniz

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is helping improve public transportation for over three million people with a €33 million loan to Izmir municipal ferry operator Izdeniz. The financing will enable the company to buy three … Read the full press release →

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Leading Turkish farm tractors manufacturer received financing from EBRD

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

A new tractor plant and a more powerful engine for regional agriculture 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new tractor plant and a more efficient tractor engine will be built in Turkey with a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and … Read the full press release →

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Štefan Füle remarks on the EU-Turkey Association Council

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ”We had a very good, open and interactive exchange of views on a whole range of issues with all of us aware of the importance of 2013 for strengthening the relationship between the EU and Turkey. I … Read the full press release →

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THK Gökçen Aviation orders 17 air ambulance Eurocopter EC135s

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

Eurocopter’s EC135 will perform medical airlift duties throughout Turkey with a fleet of 17 helicopters to be flown by the Turkish Aeronautical Association’s THK Gökçen Aviation commercial arm, marking the latest major contract win for this twin-engine rotorcraft in the … Read the full press release →

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EBRD opens €150M credit line to provide loans for energy efficiency and renewables, agriculture and female entrepreneurs in Turkey

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

New EBRD credit line will provide loans for energy efficiency and renewables, agriculture and female entrepreneurs in partnership with Turkey’s largest bank 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Turkey relies on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for 80 per cent of its employment … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Small Business, Turkey

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EBRD, Borsa Istanbul join forces to develop regional capital markets

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Borsa Istanbul are joining forces to develop regional capital markets. To this end EBRD First Vice President Philip Bennett and Borsa Istanbul’s Chairman and CEO Ibrahim Turhan signed a … Read the full press release →

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Industrial and commercial cooperation between Alenia Aermacchi and TAI

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Istanbul, 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alenia Aermacchi and TAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the interest of both companies in expanding industrial and commercial cooperation on products of mutual interest and identifying potential programs in third country markets. The … Read the full press release →

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EBRD loans EUR 9.5 m to Turkish broadband internet and fixed telephony provider TurkNet

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is lending to a dynamic independent provider of broadband internet and fixed telephony services to help it grow and deliver better services to more subscribers. The long-term Turkish lira loan worth EUR 9.5 million will … Read the full press release →

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Induction programmes for new teachers in the EU are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Induction programmes designed to offer personalised support and advice for new teachers are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States (Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the UK) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Education, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Politics, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Society, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

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41 BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series cars to participate in this year’s Allgäu-Orient Rally automotive adventure

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Munich, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Its organisers describe the Allgäu-Orient Rally as “one of the world’s last remaining automotive adventures”. The vehicles gathered for the eighth edition of this low-budget rally – which doubles as a fundraising event with a difference – … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Austria, Automotive, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Germany, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Sports, Turkey

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Alstom to present new energy solutions at ICCI 2013 in İstanbul

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom will be at the energy and environmental technology systems fair and conference ICCI, at the booth # G101 in Hall 9, from April 24th to 26th, in İstanbul. The group will represent comprehensive range of products, … Read the full press release →

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EU Commissioners met with Turkish Ministers to discuss Turkey’s accession process

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle, together with Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion László Andor, met with Turkish Minister of EU Affairs Egemen Bağış and Minister of Labour and Social Security … Read the full press release →

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The Commission welcomes the Turkish Parliament adoption of the law on foreigners and international protection

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

Joint statement by Commissioners Štefan Füle and Cecilia Malmström on the adoption by the Turkish Parliament of the law on foreigners and international protection Brussels, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission welcomes the adoption yesterday by the Turkish Parliament of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society, Turkey

HRVP Catherine Ashton comments on her meeting with Davutoğlu, Turkish Foreign Minister

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Ankara, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Minister Davutoğlu, can I first of all thank you so much for your hospitality. It is the first time that you and I have actually met in your capital and later I will have the privilege of … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society, Turkey

Catherine Ashton to visit Turkey

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Brussels, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, visits Turkey today. In Ankara she will meet Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Davutoğlu for comprehensive discussions on a broad range of issues, including bilateral … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Turkey

Major contract for Škoda Transportation in Konya, Turkey

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Pilsen / Konya, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Škoda Transportation won his first direct contract for supply of sixty 100%  low-floor trams for the Turkish city of Konya. Pilsner rolling stock manufacturer offered better overall terms than other five companies: in particular … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey

Turkish Airlines, the largest airline in Turkey, orders up to 117 A320 Family aircraft, its biggest order ever with Airbus

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Up to 117 A320 Family aircraft including first order for the NEO Blagnac, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Turkish Airlines, the largest airline in Turkey, has signed a contract for up to 117 A320 Family aircraft (25 A321ceo, 4 A320neo, 53 A321neo and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, Turkey

MEPs: renewed mutual engagement is needed to maintain constructive relations between the EU and Turkey

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Renewed mutual engagement is needed to maintain constructive relations between the EU and Turkey, said the Foreign Affairs Committee in a vote on Thursday. In their resolution, on the 2012 progress report on Turkey, MEPs praise talks … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, France, Government, Politics, Turkey

New EU initiative to fight organised crime and human trafficking at EU borders

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new €1.5 million project that will boost the fight against organised crime and human trafficking in Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Moldova and Turkey has been launched by the European Union. This innovative pilot project will help countries to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Moldova, Politics, Society, Turkey