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 Turkey might be like Norway, minister says
Europe will realize the need for Turkey to grow and increase its competitiveness or the nation might consider staying out of the European Union in the future, said the Turkish Economy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan. |
 AXA writedown hits BNP profits
Fourth-quarter net profit at BNP Paribas came in below expectations at 1.55 billion euros, a 13.6 percent increase on the same period a year earlier. |
 Turkish energy minister defends move to introduce nuclear energy in Turke
Turkish energy minister on Saturday upheld the government´s decision to set up the country´s first nuclear power plant amid growing global concerns about the safety of nuclear energy in the wake of the Japanese nuclear crisis. |
 Turkey expecting 20 percent more Russian tourists after visa-free travel regime
Turkey expects to draw more Russian tourists this year by as high as 20 percent with the onset of a new visa-free travel regime between the two countries, said Cumhur Güven Taşbaşı, promotion director with the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
 Balkan Business News Correspondent
Zurich Financial Services, Switzerland-based provider of insurance products and services, plans to become one the top five insurers in Turkey, according to medium-term plans revealed by its top executive in the country. |
 Important Turkish theater awards presented in Istanbul
The 15th Afife Theater Awards, which are handed out in the memory of Afife Jale, the first Turkish woman to take to the theater stage, were presented in 14 categories Monday at a ceremony at the Lütfi Kırdar International Congress and Exhibition Center. A book, prepared for the 15th year of the Afife Theater Awards, will also be released on Wednesday |
 South Korean firm eyeing Turkish thermal potential
Özkan Atik Group based in the Aegean province of Denizli is preparing to give a start to a $100 million thermal hotel investment, together with a South Korean partner Choyang, which produces thermal massage beds. |
 Turkish association suggests a new Silk Road
Turkish transporters are aiming to strengthen Turkey’s connection with the Far East and Africa, revisiting the historic trade route, the Silk Road, according to a recent report by the International Transporters Association of Turkey, or UND. |
 Visa-free travel between Turkey and Russia to begin on Saturday
Turkish and Russian nationals will be able travel between the two countries without obtaining a visa. |
 Turkish Insurance Sector will devolope day by day
The latest data on Turkish tourism shows a 10 percent year-on-year growth in British visitors in 2010, a British property purchase consultant focusing on Turkey reported on its website. |
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