Author: Mehmet Ozturk
Costa Rica is a country with which Türkiye has been actively working to strengthen relations, especially since the opening of bilateral embassies in 2014. Since then, there have been ministerial-level visits, and several agreements have been signed to enhance cultural and political collaboration. The year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Costa Rica, representing an important milestone. Recently, businesspeople from various sectors in Türkiye organized a visit led by DEIK Latin America Director Serpil Ata. During this visit, aside from gatherings with the chambers of industry and commerce and several vice ministers, the Embassy of…
Sustainability: This word has gained profound significance in the 21st century. Over the last 100 years, the world’s population has quadrupled, bringing challenges such as water shortages, climate change and deforestation. Moreover, we are consuming more food and natural resources and producing more carbon emissions than ever. We call the rainforests of South America the lungs of our planet and advocate for their preservation. Yet, wood is also an integral part of our daily lives. It is the raw material for our chairs and tables, covers our floors, frames our doors, keeps us warm and supports our beds. Even the…
Many of you are familiar with expressions such as German cars, Japanese electronics, Italian fashion or French cuisine. This piece aims to inspire the creation of similar phrases that highlight Turkish craftsmanship and innovation, such as Turkish fabrics, Turkish wood, Turkish metal or even Turkish airplanes and spaceships. Türkiye is a global leader in many industries, yet we still lack enough trailblazers to put our name at the forefront. Have you ever considered what drives us to purchase certain products? Is it always a matter of seeking better prices, higher quality or improved functionality? Or do we sometimes choose products…