Doğuş Group Executive Board Chairman Ferit Şahenk noted that Turkey has successfully survived the European crisis and states, “Turkey’s success is due to the political stability and the strong leadership of the nation’s politicians.”
"Turkey has embraced reforms and transformed. The country has switched from a state focused economy to a private sector focused economy. Certain businesses were provided the opportunity to transform. We have pulled through two or three crises and have learned how to manage a crisis."Tags: Ferit Şahenk, Davos, Doğuş Group
Twenty billion dollar nuclear offer from China
Turkey has received an offer from Chinese energy firm CGN for a 20 billion dollar nuclear power station, which will be the nation’s largest block investment.
Disney demand drops by 90%
The French Senate vote on the Denial Bill of the so-called Armenian ‘genocide’ has already affected semester break vacations to France. In general, every year 2,000 tours are sold to Paris-Disneyland; however this year that figure has dropped to just 200.
Carpet export target set at five billion dollars
With all the interest received by Turkish carpet exporters who have taken on a record 18,000 square meters display at the Domotex Carpet Fair, a revision has been made on the 2023 target of 3.5 billion dollars in exports, bringing the figure up to five billion dollars.
Murdoch a contender to buy Atv-Sabah
According to Wall Street Journal, News Corp may be joining the likes of Time Warner Inc. and TPG Capital to offer bids for Sabah-ATV.
Turkish banks to open branches in Palestine
Turkey, which has already delivered humanitarian aid to Palestine, will soon also be offering financial support.
Turkish Airlines takes off on internet era
Turkish Airlines (THY) has added high-speed wireless internet service as an additional service to compliment the airline’s live television broadcasts on vessels equipped with the Global Communication Suite System developed by Panasonic Avionics Corporation.
Turkey to use own resources for Marmara road project
Turkey will carry out an estimated $5 billion road project that includes building a third bridge over the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia with its own resources after cancelling a tender due to the lack of bids, its transport minister said.
Turkish schools to replace white boards with digital screens
All public elementary and high schools will soon be using interactive digital screens instead of white boards.
In September, businessmen go to conquer our neighbors
The Greek Business Federation will be organizing a trip to Greece for almost 200 Turkish businessmen to participate in 50 billion euros worth of privatizations.
Herons: In the hands of Turkish engineers
Defense Industry Undersecretary Murad Bayar has announced that they will not be holding a tender for the maintenance of the herons and they will be signing an agreement with TAİ.
We will not work the interest lobby
Expressing that the interest lobby is staging an attack against Turkey, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan states, "We will deliver the necessary harsh responses against the interest lobby. We will not let this lobby for interest operate this comfortably.”
Turks staging boycott of French products
French President Sarkozy’s proposal to spread the ‘genocide denial’ bill throughout EU nations has angered Turkish citizens. The boycott ring initiated following the bill being brought to the senate, which has led to a 30 percent drop for French goods, continues to widen.
Turkcell named one of 'ten best stocks'
Turkcell has made the “Best Ten Stocks” list released on Forbes.com and compiled by obtaining the views of Wall Street’s fund, market and investment specialists.
All eyes on Turkey in property investment
Just while the finishing touches are being made on the reciprocity code, which will clear the way for property sales to foreigners, anticipated to bring in ten billion dollars in annual revenue, AFIRE, the largest organization in the global real estate market, has released their 2012 annual report.
