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Turkey Property Turkey forges Chinese tourism links

Turkey hopes to welcome more visitors from China in coming years after talks between culture and tourism minister Ertugrul Gunay and China National Tourism Organization Chairman Shao Qi Wei yesterday (Monday, April 28th).At a lunch held in honour of Mr Wei and his delegation, Mr Gunay spoke of his expectations regarding a future increase in Chinese holidaymakers, while stressing that there is scope for businessmen from the country to become involved in the Turkish tourism sector."We also expect charter flights to Turkey by China's National Airways especially during the tourist...

29-04-2008 - read more...

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Turkey Property Turkish Grand Prix is landmark for veteran driver

Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello will celebrate breaking the record for the most number of Grand Prix starts next month at the Turkish Grand Prix.The experienced Brazilian will equal Riccardo Patrese's tally of 256 starts at the Istanbul Park circuit during the much-anticipated race.Barrichello will be hoping to emulate his countryman Felipe Massa, who has won two of the three Turkish Grand Prix since 2005's inaugural event.The 35-year-old is looking forward to making the achievement: "As a boy, when I looked over the wall at Interlagos (Brazilian Grand Prix circuit) to look at...

21-04-2008 - read more...

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Turkey Property Turkish painter displays work in Big Apple

Senol Tilki, the noted Turkish painter, is to display a collection of his work in New York, starting from today (Tuesday, April 2nd).The Moments of Tension exhibition at the Turkish Centre can be visited until April 30th, reports the New Anatolian.According to the newspaper: "Tilki is interested in painting for 30 years, and has focused on his own style for the last decade. "He has an abstract figurative style, his paintings have surrealistic elements and he particularly uses animals and insects like elephant, rhinoceros, bee and ant."The artist has also exhibited in Holland...

02-04-2008 - read more...

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Turkey Property Trade growth expected between Turkey and New Zealand

The strong economic position of Turkey makes the country an attractive destination, the New Zealand government has said.A report from the south Pacific country's trade minister revealed that there is a large potential for growth in business collaboration between the two states.Phil Goff said that removing trade barriers would increase transactions and renewed agricultural relationships would also aid developments."Turkey is one of the fastest growing economies in the OECD and its economic reforms and improvements to its regulatory regime have been impressive," Mr Goff...

31-03-2008 - read more...

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Turkey Property Turkey talks to Turkmenistan

Turkish president Abdullah Gul has held talks with the president of Turkmenistan regarding possible energy cooperation between the two countries.The two leaders are thought to have discussed plans for collaborative efforts in the energy, communications and tourism sectors.High-level talks between the two took place in Ankara earlier this week as part of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov's official visit to Turkey.Reports suggest that both premiers are keen to support bilateral trade and other economic collaborations.One of the points of discussion was said to be the ongoing proposals for a...

27-03-2008 - read more...

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Turkey Property India to promote Turkey in film

The Bollywood film Mission Istanbul is set to promote Turkey as a tourism destination throughout the world.It is expected that the production will be shown in as many as 50 different countries and with a global Bollywood audience thought to be in the region of two billion viewers around the world, the exposure could be beneficial for Turkey's ability to spread their tourism message internationally.Also, the 2009 Global Indian Film Awards will be held in Turkey, opening up the attractions of the Mediterranean country to huge numbers of Bollywood fans."With such movies the countries are...

27-03-2008 - read more...

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Turkey Property Turkey plans power station

A new nuclear power plant will be built in Turkey to meet the country's growing energy needs. The Turkish government has announced the start of a bidding process for its first ever nuclear power facility. Investors have until September 24th to present plans to the government for the power facility at the Mediterranean port city of Mersin. It is hoped the nuclear power will lead to a more reliable and sustainable energy option for Turkey and negate its reliance on winter gas supplies from Iran and Azerbaijan. The government has said it will buy all the electricity produced by the plant over...

25-03-2008 - read more...

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Turkey Property Turkey set to benefit from medical tourists

Medical tourism, which benefits countries such as Turkey that can provide first-rate healthcare at affordable prices, is continuing to grow as more people in need of treatment look abroad, according to the author of a new book on the subject.Jeff Schult, who has himself experienced the plus points of travelling overseas for dental care, has highlighted the advantages of medical tourism for those that are under or uninsured, pointing to the savings to be had.He said: "I think awareness of medical tourism, though still low, is growing rapidly. "More people are going all the time.And...

20-03-2008 - read more...

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