Türkiye will need to invest at least $80 billion in electricity infrastructure through 2035, said the country's power minister, adding that it has to focus on mobilising private capital, international financial institutions, development banks and long-term institutional investors.
Türkiye is entering a pivotal phase in the development of its energy sector, with strong economic and population growth driving rising electricity demand and increasing the need for investment in infrastructure, flexibility and energy efficiency, according to a new review by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Iraq’s Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair said on September 9 that the country’s crude oil exports had increased to around 3 million barrels per day in September, while outlining plans to expand pipeline export capacity through Syria and Türkiye.
Türkiye welcomed 25.8 million international visitors in the first six months of 2026, while tourism revenues remained stable compared with the previous year at $25.8 billion, according to Mehmet Ersoy, Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism.
Iraq and Türkiye have signed a one-year agreement to transport and load Iraqi crude oil through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline to the Turkish port of Ceyhan at a minimum rate of 750,000 barrels per day.
flynas and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to strengthen air connectivity between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and destinations across their global networks.
Fortuna of Cappadocia, Autograph Collection has opened in the heart of Cappadocia, the iconic region in central Türkiye.
Türkiye plans to modernise the Hejaz Railway and extend it to Oman to set up an alternative trade route to the Strait of Hormuz, said the country's transport minister. The design phase is already complete, he stated adding that the initial stage of the project involves connecting Türkiye to Aleppo, utilising the Syria-Jordan network.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed two agreements to expand co-operation in the logistics and railway sectors following talks between their transport ministers in Riyadh. The first deal covers logistics services and operations, while the second focuses on the railway sector.
AroyaCruises will resume Mediterranean cruises in summer 2026 after strong regional demand. Departing from Galataport Istanbul, the seven-night itineraries will visit destinations across Türkiye, Greece, and Egypt.
