China's Sichuan Airlines unveils global route network in Türkiye's Istanbul

STORY: China's Sichuan Airlines unveils global route network in Türkiye's Istanbul SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024/File DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of China's Sichuan Airlines promotional event in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. various of Shi Zuyi, chairman of Sichuan Airlines Group speaking at the promotional event in Istanbul, Türkiye 4. various of Ismail Butun, general manager at Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency speaking at the promotional event in Istanbul, Türkiye 5. various of Selahattin Bilgen, CEO of Istanbul Airport speaking at the promotional event in Istanbul, Türkiye 6. various of Wu Jian, China's deputy consul general in Istanbul speaking at the promotional event in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: China's Sichuan Airlines presented its new global route network at a promotional event on Monday in Istanbul, Türkiye's financial and cultural hub. Through its new network, dubbed the

Air China launches flights to Türkiye's Istanbul Airport

STORY: Air China launches flights to Türkiye's Istanbul Airport SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul Airport in Türkiye 2. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: Air China launched its flights to and from Istanbul with a ceremony held at Istanbul Airport on Friday, boosting close ties between Türkiye and China, local media reported. Speaking at the ceremony, Selahattin Bilgen, acting CEO of Istanbul Airport, said Istanbul-Beijing reciprocal flights will further strengthen the commercial, tourist, and cultural relations of the two countries, reported the Ihlas News Agency. Bilgen said that the cooperation between Air China and Istanbul Airport is a positive sign for boosting regional and global air transport and international connectivity. The number of Chinese airlines served at Istanbul Airport has reached four with Air China, according to Bilgen. Xinhua News Agency correspo

Turkey holds 2nd general election in 5 months

Turkey holds 2nd general election in 5 months

Selahattin Demirtas, co-chairman of Turkey's pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP), speaks to the press at a polling station in Istanbul on Nov. 1, 2015. The country held its second general election in five months this year because coalition talks broke down following a June election in which the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) lost its majority in parliament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo