Moon: September 2020

Roketsan, one of the world's top 100 defense industry companies, opened the doors of its Lalahan facilities to the press for the first time. Producing systems that are effective underwater, in the air, and now in space for the domestic and national defense industry, thus increasing Türkiye's competitiveness, Roketsan held the event with the participation of the President of the Turkish Presidency's Defense Industry, Prof. Dr. İsmail Demir. [...]

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TAI Has Once Again Became Defense and Aviation Export Champion

TUSAŞ Once Again Becomes the Defense and Aerospace Export Champion; Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) once again made its mark on the "Türkiye's Top 1000 Exporters" award, organized annually by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM). As in previous years, TUSAŞ secured first place in the "Defense and Aerospace" category this year as well. [...]

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Azerbaijani Army Destroys Armenia's S300 Air Defense System

The Azerbaijani Army destroyed an Armenian S-300 air defense system; clashes continue following the latest attacks, which are described as a continuation of the Armenian Army's illegal occupation attempts. From the very beginning of the attack, the Azerbaijani Army has shown strong resistance and made significant progress. Many regions that have been under Armenian occupation for many years are now under Azerbaijani control. [...]

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What Is Noise Pollution, How Does It Occur and How Is It Prevented?

Noise pollution, also known as sound pollution, is any sound generated by humans, animals, or machines that negatively affects or disrupts the balance of human or animal life. One of the most common forms of noise pollution is that caused by motor vehicles. Globally, the most common type of noise originates from transportation systems. Besides motor vehicles... [...]

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Caution Before Getting Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines!

Experts, issuing warnings about flu and pneumonia vaccines, which have become increasingly important during the peak of the pandemic, point out that these vaccines should not be administered during the course of a high-fever illness or during an active infection. Experts state that the person receiving the vaccine must be completely healthy, and that individuals over 65 years of age, as well as those with COPD, diabetes, heart disease, and high fever, should not be vaccinated. [...]

International Automobile Companies Trust Chinese Economy

Foreign media outlets have commented that the strong interest shown by leading global automobile companies in the Beijing exhibition indicates their confidence in the Chinese market. The 2020 Beijing International Auto Show opened on September 26th. Originally scheduled for April but postponed to September due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event attracted numerous international automotive giants. [...]

Mobile Home Caravans of Travelers Are Now In Koçtaş

Offering solutions for the diverse needs of consumers with its rich product range, Koçtaş is now bringing caravans, the mobile homes of travelers, to its customers. Those who want to travel freely can create their desired holiday route and enjoy a comfortable journey with Caretta caravans, available at Koçtaş's Kartal store. Offering the best brands at the most affordable prices, Koçtaş is now pushing the boundaries on your holiday. [...]

Naval Defense

Turkey Strengthens the Navy with local and national facilities

Turkey, strengthening its navy with domestic and national capabilities, is preparing to add new platforms to its inventory in recent times. The Turkish defense industry continues its work with the goal of "Completely Independent Turkey in the Defense Industry". With the understanding that "Blue Homeland" is also a part of this, activities to increase naval power continue at full speed. Especially in the last 18 years, the Presidency of the Defense Industry... [...]

15 Billion Euros Investment from Volkswagen to Electric Transportation in China

Automaker Volkswagen Group China announced on Monday that it plans to invest a total of approximately €15 billion (approximately US$17,5 billion) in electric mobility technologies between 2020 and 2024, together with its joint ventures. According to the group's statement, the investment in China is the largest global investment in electric mobility technologies by Volkswagen Group for the same period. [...]

New Sandero, New Sandero Stepway and New Logan from Dacia

Dacia has completely revamped its best-selling iconic models with the third-generation Sandero, Sandero Stepway, and Logan. Featuring a brand-new, bold design and equipment, these models combine consumer needs with accessible pricing. Offering higher efficiency and lower fuel consumption with the ECO-G engine, as well as new petrol engines, these iconic models feature CVT transmissions. [...]

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New Sandero, New Sandero Stepway and New Logan from Dacia

Dacia has completely revamped its best-selling iconic models with the third-generation Sandero, Sandero Stepway, and Logan. Featuring a brand-new, bold design and equipment, these models combine consumer needs with accessible pricing. Offering higher efficiency and lower fuel consumption with the ECO-G engine, as well as new petrol engines, these iconic models feature CVT transmissions. [...]

9 Awards to Ford Otosan in Occupational Health and Safety

Ford Otosan has been awarded nine separate awards in the European region this year by Ford Motor Company's traditional Occupational Health and Safety Awards organization, the “President Health and Safety Award (PHSA)”. Ford Otosan, which prioritizes occupational health and safety (OHS) in all its operations, continues to be recognized for its successful work within the global Ford community. [...]

New Jaguar F-TYPE in the coming months turns out to roads in Turkey

The new Jaguar F-TYPE, a super sports car from Jaguar, for which Borusan Otomotiv is the Turkish distributor, is hitting the roads in Türkiye with its 2.0-liter engine, technologically advanced interior details, and even sharper exterior design. Embodying the design DNA of Jaguar, a brand that has been producing sports cars for over seventy years, the new Jaguar F-TYPE is available from Borusan Otomotiv, an authorized Jaguar dealer. [...]

Mercedes-Benz Türk Performs Biggest Truck Delivery This Year

Mercedes-Benz Türk made its largest truck delivery of the year to Hüner Group, delivering 300 Actros 1848 LS trucks. With this delivery, Hüner Group added Mercedes-Benz vehicles to its fleet for the first time. Hüner Global Logistics, which started its operations in Istanbul in 1995, and HNR Logistics, established in 2011, received a total of 300 Actros 1848 trucks from Mercedes-Benz Türk. [...]

Volkswagen to Contribute to China's Neutral Carbon Target with an Investment of 15 Billion Euros

The People's Republic of China's 'green revolution' efforts have created a new market for electric vehicle production for global automotive giants. Currently, the world's largest automotive manufacturers are producing brand-new electric vehicle models for the Chinese market and exporting them worldwide. One of these companies is the German Volkswagen (VW)... Recently, China [...]

SCT Regulation in Zero Cars Has Negatively Affected Purchasing Power

The new Special Consumption Tax (SCT) regulation announced on August 30, 2020, will change consumer behavior in the automotive market. With the new regulation, the SCT on high-volume vehicles increased by 13% to over 20%, while domestically produced, small-volume vehicles saw a 3% to 6% reduction. The impact of the new regulations has also affected the increasingly rising prices of used vehicles. [...]

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Ankara Sivas YHT Line Has Reached The Last Stage

A large portion of the rail laying has been completed on the High-Speed Train Line between Ankara and Sivas, which will reduce the total travel distance of 440 kilometers to 2 hours. Despite the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, work has not been interrupted, and the project is targeted for completion by the end of 2020. The Sivas-Ankara High-Speed Train Line will reduce travel time to 2 hours. The Istanbul-Sivas line will be reduced to 5 hours. [...]

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Azerbaijan Army Destroys 22 Tanks of Armenia

The Azerbaijani Army announced that 22 tanks and other armored vehicles belonging to Armenia were destroyed. On September 27, 2020, at approximately 06:00, the Armenian Army launched a large-scale provocation along the front line, opening fire on Azerbaijani Army positions and civilian settlements with heavy weapons, artillery, and mortars. The Azerbaijani Armed Forces responded with a counter-attack. [...]

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Number of Businesses with Orange Circle Certificate is Increasing in İzmir

Demand for the Orange Circle certificate, which highlights Izmir as a healthy and safe destination, is rapidly increasing. Bergama, Beydağ, and Bayındır have also joined the Orange Circle program. Following a "Orange Circle Certificate Presentation" given by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in Bergama, Bayındır, and Beydağ, applications have started to come in. As a result of the evaluations of these applications, Selinos Hotel in Bergama has been selected. [...]

Naval Defense

Anti-Aircraft Gun Firing Tests Produced by MKEK Successfully Completed

The 25-millimeter anti-aircraft gun, produced by the Machinery and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKEK), affiliated with the Ministry of National Defense, has successfully completed firing tests. MKEK, which is intensifying its production of modern weapons and ammunition in parallel with R&D studies, is nearing completion of another new weapon system. [...]

Storie Alfa Romeo Web Series Continues with 156 Model

The “Storie Alfa Romeo” web series, which is built upon Alfa Romeo’s 110-year history and showcases stories that have left their mark on the automotive world, continues its journey into the past. The series continues with the “156,” which blends the characteristic features of Alfa Romeo DNA: power, lightweight construction, and controlled driving. During its launch, it reached one million people at dealerships. [...]

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Storie Alfa Romeo Web Series Continues with 156 Model

The “Storie Alfa Romeo” web series, which is built upon Alfa Romeo’s 110-year history and showcases stories that have left their mark on the automotive world, continues its journey into the past. The series continues with the “156,” which blends the characteristic features of Alfa Romeo DNA: power, lightweight construction, and controlled driving. During its launch, it reached one million people at dealerships. [...]

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Special Vehicle Disinfection for Healthcare Professionals from Michelin and Euromaster

Michelin and Euromaster are offering free vehicle disinfection services to the Provincial Health Directorate's ambulances and all healthcare workers to support them. Michelin, the world's largest tire manufacturer, and Euromaster, the professional service network of the Michelin Group, continue to support healthcare workers. Having initiated tire donation and maintenance services at the beginning of the pandemic, Michelin and Euromaster... [...]

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10 Myths About Breast Cancer

Approximately 2 million women worldwide and 20-25 thousand women in Türkiye are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. In our country, one in every 22-23 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, and it is observed that one in six breast cancer patients is under the age of 40. Furthermore, it is known that one in every 100 breast cancer patients is male. All this... [...]

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7 Dietary Tips to Protect Heart Health

Unconsciously implemented very low-calorie crash diets can lead to serious illnesses and even death. Prolonged fasting, irregular weight gain and loss, single-food diets, or weight loss through medication particularly endanger cardiovascular health. This information comes from a specialist in Cardiology at Memorial Antalya Hospital. [...]

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Signature from Santa Farma for a Better World After Covid-19

Santa Farma, Türkiye's long-established and powerful domestic pharmaceutical company with 75 years of history, has signed the "Statement from Business Leaders for Renewed Global Cooperation" for a better world after Covid-19. By signing the "Statement from Business Leaders for Renewed Global Cooperation," Santa Farma is committing to the United Nations (UN) and inclusive multilateralism. [...]

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Where is Ankara YHT Station? How to get to Ankara YHT Station?

The location of Ankara train station, a topic of great interest, especially to those coming from outside the city, raises many questions. Where is the Ankara High-Speed Train Station? Built with the capacity to carry millions of people, where is the Ankara High-Speed Train Station? How do I get to the Ankara High-Speed Train Station? Ankara is one of Türkiye's busiest train stations. [...]

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Azerbaijan Destroys 12 OSA Air Defense Systems of Armenia

The Azerbaijani Army announced that 12 Armenian air defense systems were destroyed. The Armenian Army launched a large-scale provocation along the front line around 06:00 on September 27, 2020, opening fire on Azerbaijani Army positions and civilian settlements with heavy weapons, artillery, and mortars. As a result of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces' counterattack, the Armenian Army... [...]

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Call from Azerbaijan Army to Surrender to the Armenian Garrison in Agdere

The Azerbaijani Army has called on Armenian Armed Forces units stationed in Aghdere, in the Aghdam district, to surrender. A statement from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense indicated that the surrender call was made to avoid destruction and casualties. The statement from the Ministry of Defense read: “The Azerbaijani General Staff has called on the Armenian Armed Forces garrison in the Aghdere settlement to surrender in order to avoid complete destruction and casualties.” [...]

Tender for Mersin Metro on October 9, 2020