Turkish language
Türkiye positions itself as ‘important commercial hub’ for US firms
Türkiye represents a "very sizable market," as it is a "gateway across Europe and into Asia," an ideal destination for American firms to invest in, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Deputy CEO Nisha Biswal has said.
Türkiye 'closely monitoring' aftermath of fire in Germany that killed two Turkish citizens
Türkiye announced on Monday its vigilant attention to the developments following a tragic fire over the weekend in Germany that resulted in the deaths of two Turkish citizens.
"Our Consulate General in Berlin has done inspections at the burned building. Developments are being closely monitored," the Turkish Foreign Ministry stated on X.
Turkic states agree on common alphabet for members
A joint commission within the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) has reached an agreement on the adoption of a common alphabet consisting of 34 letters.
The decision came after the commission's third meeting, held in the Azerbaijani capital Baku between Sept. 9 and 11, with contributions from the Turkish Language Association (TDK).
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Project to uncover hidden stories of Gallipoli campaign
In a coordinated effort between Türkiye's cultural and military authorities, research teams are conducting a comprehensive analysis of archives concerning soldiers who fought in the Gallipoli campaign during World War I in 1915.
Turkish voice actors warn of AI's ‘slow integration’
As the Turkish language's unique accentuation makes it a challenging language to pronounce, it may take some time for artificial intelligence to fully integrate into Türkiye's dubbing and voice-over industry, Turkish voice actors have told local media.
However, this threat could become more significant in the near future, they said in an interview with private TV channel Habertürk.
FM urges Turkic states to adopt common alphabet
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called for a unified alphabet among Turkic states to strengthen regional cooperation.
"In order to prevent global power rivalry from spilling over into our geography, we must tighten our ranks and use our capabilities for our common prosperity," Fidan said at an Organization of Turkic States (OTS) summit in Azerbaijan's Susha city on July 6.
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Ministry shares original signatures of Atatürk
The Defense Ministry has unveiled six signatures of modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, highlighting their divergence from the widely recognized autograph ubiquitous in various mediums.
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Capital district bans signs in foreign languages
The municipal council of Keçiören, a district in the capital Ankara, has unanimously approved a proposal to ban the use of signs written in foreign languages.
A statement released by the municipality on May 3 highlighted the unanimous decision to prohibit the use of foreign language signs and to mandate the use of only Turkish language signboards.
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“People come to touch the walls”: Fears for Constantinople’s crumbling Byzantine past
Turkish city’s pre-Ottoman heritage is falling away through lack of care or being obscured for political purposes
Turkish series expand their empire
About 60 series are filmed annually in Türkiye that have made Istanbul and other Turkish cities familiar to viewers in nearly 170 countries around the world.
Over the past 15 years, Türkiye has established itself as the foremost exporter of series after the United States and Britain.
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