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BHEL bags Euro 16.96 million contract in Turkey

Last Updated: Monday, December 22, 2014, 13:00

Valued at Euro 16.96 million (approximately Rs 130.8 crore), the order envisages dismantling, supply, civil works and erection & commissioning of the Electrostatic Precipitators.

Corruption on rise in Turkey, China: Transparency

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 10:36

It pointed to a rise in reports of corruption in Turkey and low rankings for the major emerging economies known collectively as the BRICs.

Turkish fighter jets scrambled to intercept Syrian warplane

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 05:25

Four Turkish fighter jets were launched to intercept two Syrian military helicopters which approached southern Turkey, a military statement said.

François Hollande affair: Felt like falling from skyscraper, says Valerie Trierweiler

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 15:20

According to Trierweiler , she and the President are still on talking terms and that Hollande had sent her text messages concerned about her health.

Turkish prime minister arrives in Iran for talks

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 14:04

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Tehran for talks with Iranian leaders on bilateral ties and regional issues including Syria.

Asian shares pinned at five-month lows, Turkey in spotlight

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 09:22

Asian shares were pinned near five-month lows on Tuesday as concerns that slower growth in China and reduced US monetary stimulus could hurt some emerging economies dependent on exports and foreign capital.

Hollande tries to leave domestic drama behind on Turkey visit

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 01:20

On his first trip abroad since publicly splitting with his long-term companion, French President Francois Hollande made a visit to Turkey on Monday resolutely focused on Ankara`s long-struggling bid to join the European Union.

Turkish riot police clash with demonstrators

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 00:53

Turkish riot police blasted opposition protesters with water cannons, tear gas and plastic bullets in Istanbul on Monday in scenes reminiscent of the summer`s mass anti-government demonstrations.

Hollande arrives in Turkey amid political crisis

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 20:35

French President Francois Hollande arrived in Turkey on Monday for a state visit amid a political crisis plaguing the Turkish government and turmoil roiling his private life.

Influential cleric denies plotting against Turkey government

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 18:15

The exiled Muslim cleric at the heart of a bitter feud with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan Monday denied allegations that he was behind a vast graft scandal roiling the government.

Erdogan`s son ready to testify over graft probe

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 00:02

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan hit back at critics who have alleged that he has been stalling corruption investigation reaching his family, while lawyer says leader`s son was ready to give testimony.

Turkey lawmakers brawl over judicial reforms

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 05:54

A brawl erupted in the Turkish parliament on Thursday as a heated debate on controversial judicial reforms turned nasty.