Turkey cancels Robbie Williams concert

Turkish authorities have banned a Robbie Williams concert scheduled for October 7 in Istanbul over “safety concerns” following several calls for protest, a source from the city governor’s office told AFP Sunday. The concert would have occurred on...

Turkey bans Robbie Williams gig on anniversary of Oct 7 attacks in Israel

Turkish authorities have banned a Robbie Williams concert scheduled for October 7 in Istanbul over "safety concerns" following several calls for protest, a source from the city governor's office said. The concert would have occurred on the...

Turkey bans Oct 7 Robbie Williams concert over 'safety concerns'

British singer Robbie Williams says his Istanbul concert has been cancelled “in the interests of public safety” after Turkish NGOs and social media users protested against his appearance over alleged support for Israel. [Getty] Turkish authorities...

Iran Releases Currency Exchange Rates For October 5

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 5.​ The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has released the official exchange rates for foreign currencies as of October 5, Trend reports. According to the rates announced by the CBI, the value of 45...

Türkiye expands export financing support with new packages

New support packages will be implemented to improve access to financing under favorable conditions for exporters and companies with sensitivity to participation (Islamic finance) principles in Türkiye, through the support of the Treasury and...

Hundreds of thousands march across Europe in support of Palestinians

ISTANBUL – Hundreds of thousands of people across several European cities marched Sunday in support of Palestinians and an aid flotilla ’s attempt to reach Gaza. Istanbul held the largest of multiple demonstrations being staged in Turkey. Footage...

Pakistan sees sharpest drops in default risk, says advisor to finance minister

Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Sunday said that in a remarkable shift, Pakistan has emerged as one of the top-performing countries in terms of reducing its default risk, recording one of the sharpest declines globally. As per the...

After Rejecting U.S. F-35 Fighters, Spain Mulls Acquisition Of Turkey’s KAAN Aircraft: Spanish Media

After rejecting US F-35 stealth fighters, Spain is reportedly considering acquiring Turkey’s under-development KAAN aircraft. Spain’s decision had come in the backdrop of multiple countries, including Canada, Portugal, and Switzerland, rethinking...

Hundreds of thousands march across Europe in support of Palestinians

ISTANBUL (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across several European cities marched Sunday in support of Palestinians and an aid flotilla ’s attempt to reach Gaza. Istanbul held the largest of multiple demonstrations being staged in Turkey....

RBI credit reforms: India’s central bank seems concerned about the state of India’s economy

In the final stage, there is active perception-building with pointed communication—both verbal and printed—to push economic activity along a chosen pathway. This is how many central banks usually try to shift strategy, hoping to nudge borrowers...

India-Turkey conflict: Can gold price touch ₹1.25 lakh by Diwali on rising geopolitical tension?

Gold rate today: Gold prices have witnessed a significant rally in last couple of years, surged nearly 50 per cent in just one year, outperforming Nifty index and other major indices. This parabolic rally has been driven by multiple factors,...

FM slams disinformation campaign targeting Turkish defense industry

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized on Saturday the disinformation campaign related to Türkiye's fifth-generation fighter, Kaan, citing it as discrediting and disrespecting the work of the domestic industry on localization and nationalization,...

European Premiere of “Muse of Fire” at Prague Shakespeare Company

Prague Shakespeare Company (PSC) will present the European premiere of Muse of Fire, a new play by American playwright Lauren M. Gunderson. The production marks Gunderson’s first appearance on a European stage. Performances will take place on...

5G technology expected to contribute $100 billion to Türkiye's economy by 2030

ISTANBUL Türkiye's planned 5G frequency tender and the subsequent full coverage process are expected to bring a contribution of $100 billion to the Turkish economy and the potential for 1.5 million new jobs by 2030, Türkiye's deputy transport and...

Iran’s parliament approves plan to remove four zeros from national currency

Lawmakers passed the measure with 144 votes in favor, 108 against, and three abstentions out of 262 present. The reform amends the Monetary and Banking Law to redefine the rial as equal to 10,000 current rials and introduces a new subunit, the...

Bulgaria Attracts Growing Number of Turkish Retirees

Bulgaria is increasingly emerging as a preferred destination for Turkish pensioners. Since 2024, they have been able to apply for long-term residence permits in the country, and Turkish media report that the option has generated strong interest. A...

Absolutaris Base Launches Global Philanthropy Initiative: Finance with Purpose

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Absolutaris Base Limited, a global leader in smart financial technology, today announced the launch of its Global Philanthropy Strategy and released its Annual Public Welfare Impact Report from its UK...

Intertextile Apparel does the business for industry players seeking connections and insights in competitive market 

The show concluded the Asian leg of a busy A/W 2026-27 exhibition season for the global textile industry – but, according to many fairgoers, this was the one platform they could not miss. At Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition...

7 Kids' Advent Calendars That Have No Business Being This Fun

Giles Jenkyn / Craft Buddy Advent calendars for kids seem to get more exciting every year. We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of...

Detente between Greece and Turkey?

When it comes to Turkish politics and the situation in the eastern Mediterranean, Josep Borrell believes that the new year will simply continue where the old one left off. For the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, this issue was one of...