ISTANBUL - Industry Minister Nihat Ergün, who called for a boycott of Chinese products over deadly riots and a crackdown in Xinjiang-Uighur Autonomous Region, now says the government has no such official position. Ergün’s remarks are his personal opinion and do not reflect the government’s stance on the matter, Industry Ministry spokesperson says
ISTANBUL - Industry Minister Nihat Ergün, who called for a boycott of Chinese products over deadly riots and a crackdown in Xinjiang-Uighur Autonomous Region, now says the government has no such official position. Ergün’s remarks are his personal opinion and do not reflect the government’s stance on the matter, Industry Ministry spokesperson says
ISTANBUL - It’s not so long since wearing jeans was an issue of contention among the country’s religious circles. Today, resorts are catering to the faithful with single-sex discos, complete with DJs and drinks - albeit with a non-alcoholic twist. People identified as religious appear to be leaving the periphery and merging with society as a whole, but not necessarily at the cost of their values.
ISTANBUL - A project titled 'International Youth Filmmaking,' which was initiated last year by the US Consulate General in Istanbul and provided education for students from six Turkish cities on filmmaking, yields its results. Students in Edirne, who took classes as part of the project, have made a film featuring the life of Roma citizens in their city.
ISTANBUL - The machinery sector is eyeing new opportunities to expand its presence in both domestic and global trade. As part of this effort, the Machine Presentation Group, or MTG, an association set up as part of the Central Anatolian Machinery and Accessories’ Exporters Union, has launched a new promotion program to boost the sector’s potential.
ANKARA - Concerned with the increase in the number of violent crimes in recent months, Cevdet Selvi of the opposition Republican People’s Party prepares a report on the matter and wants Parliament to take urgent action in order to prevent lasting damage to society from such incidents