Middle East conflict and rising oil prices weigh on Transavia operations

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the recent surge in global oil prices are significantly affecting the operations of Transavia, the low-cost airline belonging to the Air France-KLM group. Company executives say the situation is creating both operational and financial challenges for the airline. Transavia currently operates several......

Turkish industrial production rises 1.1% in January

Türkiye’s industrial sector began the year with modest growth, reflecting mixed performance across key subsectors of the economy. According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the country’s industrial production index recorded a 1.1% increase in January compared with the same month a year earlier. The......

Italy expresses solidarity with Türkiye after missile fired from Iran

Italy has expressed solidarity with Türkiye after a ballistic missile fired from Iran briefly entered Turkish airspace before being intercepted by defense systems. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said in Rome that Italy stands alongside Türkiye and shares the concerns of the Turkish people following the incident.......

Iraq extends airspace closure until March 10 amid regional war

Iraq has prolonged the closure of its airspace for another 72 hours as the regional conflict triggered by strikes on Iran continues to disrupt aviation across the Middle East. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that the country’s skies will remain closed to all arrivals, departures and transit flights until at least noon on......

NATO intercepts second missile fired from Iran in Turkish airspace

A second missile launched from Iran was intercepted by defense systems operated by NATO after entering the airspace of Turkey, according to a statement released by the Turkish Ministry of Defense on Monday. The ballistic missile was reportedly neutralized by NATO air and missile defense units deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean region.......

Turkey considers deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus

Turkey is considering the possibility of deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as part of measures aimed at strengthening security on the island, according to information from a source within the Turkish Ministry of Defense. The potential deployment comes amid recent regional developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, a region that......

Turkey denies request to British intelligence To protect Syrian leader

Reports suggesting that Turkey asked British intelligence to strengthen protection for Syria’s interim president have been firmly denied by Ankara, highlighting the complex security dynamics surrounding the country’s fragile political transition. According to several sources familiar with the matter, Turkey’s intelligence......

Middle East Airlines updates weekend flight schedule amid ongoing regional conflict

Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon’s national carrier, has released an updated flight schedule for the weekend as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. The announcement comes roughly a week after the outbreak of a new phase of hostilities in the region. Despite the volatile security situation, Lebanon’s main aviation......

Turkish stock exchange rises at thursday’s opening

The Turkish stock market started Thursday’s trading session on a positive note, with the benchmark BIST 100 index opening higher compared to the previous closing level. At the beginning of the session, the index reached approximately 13,062 points, marking an increase of about 0.9 percent from the previous day. The early gains reflected......

Türkiye exports 80 million flowers to 35 countries for international women's day

Türkiye’s floriculture sector has experienced a surge in activity ahead of International Women’s Day, with around 80 million flowers exported to 35 countries around the world. The shipments, largely composed of carnations and hyacinths, were prepared mainly in greenhouses located in Antalya, a major agricultural hub in southwestern......

Iranians fleeing war describe fear under relentless airstrikes

As military tensions escalate in the Middle East, civilians fleeing Iran are sharing alarming accounts of life under constant bombardment. Many have crossed into neighboring countries in recent days, describing nights filled with fear and uncertainty as explosions rocked cities across the country. Among them is Sanaz, a resident of Tabriz......

US says it is nearing total control of Iranian airspace

The United States and Israel have intensified their joint military campaign against Iran, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stating that American and Israeli forces are close to achieving full control of Iranian airspace as the conflict enters its sixth day. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Hegseth said the two allies were on the......

Turkish Foreign Minister holds phone talks with gulf counterparts

Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, held phone discussions on Wednesday with his counterparts from Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, according to sources from the Turkish Foreign Ministry. The discussions focused on recent regional developments, although the ministry did not provide further details regarding the content or......

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