News from Turkey

SunExpress has become the second airline in Turkey to get an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Certificate after Turkish Airlines.

The Banks Association of Turkey (TBB) announced a support package for the tourism sector, one of the most affected sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Like other regions in Europe and across the world, Turkey's travel and tourism industry has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 15th November, after a gap of nine years, Istanbul will host Formula 1 Turkey Grand Prix. Initially, it was announced that Intercity Istanbul Park will host up to 100,000 spectators but today Istanbul Governorship announced that the races will be held behind closed doors.

With climate and environmental issues on the rise, a new report revealed the best and worst countries for the sustainable expat.

Three cities from Turkey have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), along with 52 other cities from 27 countries.

Scientific Games Corporation announced the official "go live" of the Turkey National Lottery's new instant ticket retail and digital gaming systems and point-of-sale terminals across an initial network of more than 5,000 retailers, growing to 10,000 retailers later this year.

Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) under the sponsorship of VitrA and with the support of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the 5th Istanbul Design Biennial opens on October 15, 2020.

The fairs and exhibitions in Istanbul that attract people from all over the world resumed under strict hygiene rules and precautions due to the pandemic.

Turkey's leading low-cost carrier, Pegasus, continues to expand its international network with the launch of its new Karachi route.

With COVID looming, many are staying locked inside their homes and taking advantage of everything that technology has to offer these days.

On 15th November, after a gap of nine years, Intercity Istanbul Park will be playing host to Formula 1, the world’s most important motorsports event. Come to Istanbul and watch F1 live!

In 2019, HalalBooking recorded record sales of $33 million US dollars, up from $21 million in the previous year, setting it well on track to record an exponential 2x rate of growth in 2020.

Following the declaration of the World Health Organisation about COVID-19 as a pandemic, Meetings on the Bridge took the necessary precautions and performed its program online.