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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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Turkey Property Turkish companies invited to invest in India

Shri Kamal Nath, India's union minister of commerce and industry, has invited Turkish companies to look into investment opportunities in his country.During talks with Mr. Kursad Tuzmen, Turkish state minister for foreign trade, Mr Nath insisted that India was also committed to making investments in Turkey.Areas of that Turkish firms currently have an interest in inside the Asian country include tourism and travel, home textile products, the construction and maintenance of roads.In a statement, India's ministry of chambers and commerce, listed the sectors in which Indian companies have already...

18-03-2008 - read more...

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Turkey Property Queen to make Turkish visit

The Queen is to make a trip to Turkey for the first time in nearly 40 years, it has been announced.Her Majesty will be accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh on the state visit, which is on the invitation of President Abdullah Gul.No official dates have been given for the occasion, which was announced by Buckingham Palace yesterday (Wednesday, March 6th), but there has been speculation the arrival will be in May.The news follows the visit of Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall last year on a five-day cultural tour, which appeared to be thoroughly enjoyed by both.After taking in the...

06-03-2008 - read more...

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Turkey Property Turkish Films Week planned across globe

Plans are afoot to stage a Turkish Films Week in destinations across the globe in an effort to promote the country's movie-making industry.The campaign is being orchestrated by the ministry of culture and tourism and will reach nations including Argentina, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Sweden and the US, reports the Turkish Daily News.Starting in April, significant advertising drives will get underway to promote the events, which will be split into categories of high quality films, internationally-recognised productions and award-winning pictures.Copyright and Cinema General Director...

03-03-2008 - read more...

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