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Turkey to see $8 bn investment in power production

Turkey’s Sabanci Holding and Austrian utility Verbund’s venture, Enerjisa, will be investing a total of $8 billion in power production. The venture also plans to use these funds to purchase more power distribution grids in Turkey .
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Turkey attracting medical tourists

Turkey is attracting medical tourists from European countries who are looking for more economical healthcare, compared to their home country. The current economic climate is encouraging foreigners to look for more cost-effective healthcare.
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Turkey “well-known destination” for US tourists

Tourism attaché from the Turkish embassy in New York have highlighted that Turkey has recently become a well-known destination for the population of the United States. This was demonstrated by the popularity of Turkey’s pavilion at the “New York Times Travel Show” this year.
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UK demand for Turkish holiday is strong

One of Europe’s biggest travel businesses has reported that UK resident’s demand for summer holidays is strong, with determined sun-seekers looking for destinations abroad. This research by TUI Travel has suggested that approximately 87 percent of their UK customers aim to take an overseas vacation this year.
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Turkey, Syria in cooperation to increase tourism

Turkey and Syria are scheduled to sign a cooperation agreement between the two countries in order to increase tourism over the next three years. Syrian Minister of Tourism, Saadallah Aghaa Al Kala, and his Turkish counterpart, Ertugrul Gunay, will finalise the agreement at the opening of the Eastern Mediterranean International Travel & Tourism Exhibition, EMITT, [...]
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia sign cooperation agreements

Turkey’s President, Abdullah Gul is on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia to meet the country’s King Abdullah. Leaders of both the countries chaired meetings between the Turkish and Saudi delegations.
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Turkish Federation aims for trade with South America to reach $20 bn

The Turkish Federation of Businessmen and Industrialists (TUSKON) expect mutual trade between Turkey and countries in South America to reach $20 billion within the next five years. TUSKON aims to open new horizons for Turkish investors by constructing “trade bridges”.
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Turkey to attract 40 million tourists in 2013

Turkey’s tourism strategy for 2023 has been released by the country’s Culture and Tourism Ministry. According to the strategic plan, Turkey aims to create seven tourism development corridors and nine cultural and tourism zones in 2023. In addition to this the construction of one airport, 11 cruise ports, 10 tourism cities and 9 marinas will [...]
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Turkish telecom operators to increase investments in 2009

One of Turkey’s largest mobile-phone operators, Turkcell, has announced that it will double its investment into the country in 2009, compared to last year. This was announced in an interview given by the company’s chief executive officer, Sureyya Ciliy.
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Istanbul to have 618 kilometres of rail by 2023

Istanbul has set itself an aim of expanding the total extent of its rail systems to 618 kilometres by the year 2023. This was highlighted by Istanbul’s Mayor Kadir Topbas, who explained that these planned rail systems will be accessible to all of Istanbul’s residents.
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