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Russia lifts further trade sanctions against Turkey

3 June 2017 0

Decree signed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev features agriculture, construction, tourism sectors Russia on Friday further relaxed trade sanctions placed on Turkey in the aftermath of the downing of a Russian fighter jet in 2015. In a statement, the government said Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev had signed a decree lifting the ban on some agricultural produce and Turkish companies involved in construction, engineering and tourism. The development is the latest in the lifting of sanctions Read More

New Istanbul airport ‘will help aviation industry’

14 April 2017 0

Third airport will provide new opportunities for airlines, Lufthansa chief says Istanbul’s third airport will provide a boost to the global aviation sector, Lufthansa’s Turkey chief said Friday. “The airport will provide an important gain for the aviation industry,” Kemal Gecer said. “Its geographical advantage for passengers and its comfort are significant. This airport will be an advantage for air carriers.” The first stage of construction will finish next year, when the airport on the Read More