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Development Minister, Lutfi Elvan. (File photo)

February 2nd, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Turkey’s an attractive country for foreign investments, says Development Minister

“Turkey is still an attractive country for international investors.”

Newly-wed Syrian couple Nada Merhi and Hassan Youssef pose for a wedding picture. (AFP/Joseph Eid)

April 4th, 2016 - 08:12 GMT

Social change: Turkish-Syrian marriages on the rise

In the third quarter this year, tourism in Turkey has decreased 4.4 percent. (AFP/File)

November 3rd, 2015 - 04:34 GMT

After elections, uncertainty remains over the state of Turkey’s tourism

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August 4th, 2015 - 11:54 GMT

In Turkey, Muslim-friendly 'halal cruise' is a chance to gain tourists

Seventy percent of Israel's exports to Turkey are chemical products, while rubber products and electrical equipment accounted for another 15.5 percent.

July 22nd, 2014 - 03:00 GMT

Explain this, Mr. Erdogan: Israel-Turkey trade ties booming amidst Gaza crisis

Investment in research and development (R&D) grew 29 percent in 2013 to reach TL 5.8 billion, though Turkey has a long way to go to reach its ambitious R&D targets for 2023.

June 19th, 2014 - 10:22 GMT

Aiming for $60 billion by 2023, Turkey R&D spending grows by a third

Inflation in April stood stubbornly above the central bank's forecast for the end of the year and weighing against the likelihood of significant interest rate cuts in the near term.

May 6th, 2014 - 02:55 GMT

Who's to blame? At almost 10%, Turkey's inflation rate hits 2 year high

Turkey has an official 5% inflation target and a most recent central bank forecast of 6.8% for 2013.

January 5th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Blame the food: Turkey's inflation rate higher than expected

Regarding the regional distribution of R&D spending in Turkey, the largest share of R&D spending was in the Western Anatolia region with 28.5 percent, according to the study, followed by İstanbul with 15.4 percent.

November 20th, 2013 - 08:05 GMT

Turkey's R&D investments– good, but not good enough

June 24th, 2007 - 12:03 GMT

Istanbul – top city destination for Middle East travellers