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Türkiye is the only country whose credit rating has been upgraded this year by two notches by three major credit rating agencies, the Turkish Treasury and finance minister said on Saturday. Noting that the US-based S&P upgraded the country’s rate from B+ to BB-, he said on X that the rating upgrade was driven by the rebalancing of the economy, the declining current account deficit and external financing need, the stability of the Turkish lira, strengthening reserves and the disinflation process. These positive developments achieved through the country’s economic program have also lowered the country’s risk premium and led to…

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kibaroğlu, a former professor of Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, stated that “individuals who can combine both diplomatic and intelligence identities are becoming increasingly important in foreign policy,”. He emphasized that “Hakan Fidan is able to utilize these two qualities together in the most efficient way. This is a significant advantage for Türkiye.” Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kibaroğlu, who supervised Fidan’s master’s and doctoral theses, mentioned, “In the coming period, there will be a need for individuals with academic knowledge, diplomatic skills, and an understanding of intelligence who can act according to the realities of that world. Türkiye has…

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu conducted inspections at the Alanya-Gazipaşa Road Gökçebelen Tunnel Construction Site, which is still under construction in Gazipaşa, Antalya. After receiving a briefing on the ongoing work, Minister Uraloğlu made a statement to the press regarding the access ban imposed on the photo and video-sharing application Instagram in Türkiye. “IF THEY TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTION, WE WILL LIFT THE ACCESS BAN” Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said, “There are some social media platforms with representatives in our country – all of them have representatives. There are certain rules, laws, and regulations that we want to be…

Yıldız Holding has been awarded the ‘EQUAL-SALARY Certificate’ by the International EQUAL-SALARY Foundation, which recognizes organizations that document equal pay for equal work among male and female employees. Yıldız Holding successfully completed a two-phase evaluation process conducted by the Switzerland-based International EQUAL-SALARY Foundation and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to officially document the pay equality between its male and female employees, becoming one of the pioneering companies to earn the ‘EQUAL-SALARY Certificate.’ As part of the certification process, which Yıldız Holding voluntarily applied for, the company’s diversity and inclusion-based data, pay policy, recruitment processes, promotions, and benefits were comprehensively examined using a scientific…

With its “Waste-Free Company” business model, Yıldız Holding has long been committed to sustainability and has now published its 7th sustainability report, highlighting a comprehensive system transformation approach. The report details Yıldız Holding’s green transformation projects in 2023, focusing on decarbonization, waste management, water, and energy efficiency, as well as social sustainability efforts aimed at equal opportunity, inclusivity, and community benefit. Mehmet Tütüncü, Vice Chairman and CEO of Yıldız Holding, stated, “We continue to strive with all our might to transform and strengthen together with all our stakeholders in the vast ecosystem we impact. Our sustainability report, featuring our approach…

A leading Turkish defense firm Havelsan aims to expand its businesses in Africa by meeting the defense needs of “friendly and brotherly” African countries, a senior official said. The defense firm also wants to establish strategic partnerships with African nations within Türkiye’s African Initiative vision, Havelsan General Manager Mehmet Akif Nacar told Anadolu. Pointing out that the company opened on the continent during the coronavirus pandemic, Nacar said: “Our marketing activities accelerated with regular reciprocal visits and participation in regional fairs and conferences as of 2019. At this point, Havelsan’s brand recognition has increased considerably in various countries.” Noting that…