22.06.2016 Turkish exports to Palestine soar after free trade deal Turkey’s exports to the Palestinian territories rose nine-fold over the last decade thanks to a free trade agreement, the deputy chair of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) said on March 17.
22.06.2016 Turkey names 2016 ‘Africa Year’ in trade Turkish Economy Minister Mustafa Elitaş has said 2016 has been named “Africa Year” in a bid to diversify Turkey’s export markets, as the country’s neighboring regions face deep economic problems amid the oil plunge and escalating security issues.
22.03.2016 Unpackaged cheese sales end in Turkey amid consumer, seller resistance A new regulation banning the sale of unpackaged cheese became effective in Turkey as of Jan. 1, in line with adaptation to European Union regulations to increase hygiene and quality standards. Implementing the ban has, however, has annoyed many consumers who want to sample while shopping and several shop owners who have concerns about the rise in costs.