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Doctors Have Been Meeting at This Ball for 41 Years

Ali Serdar Karakurum, (second from the left) President of Turkish American Medical Association is with Kaya Boztepe, President of Federation of Turkish American Association and Ayse Turan, Medical Attache of Turkish Consulate General in New York.(Photo by Ridvan Sezer, turkishny.com)

In 1950’s and 1960’s, many doctors and engineers came to the USA from Turkey, creating a new trend, among the educated, of moving to the continent. During the years after WWII, economic and military relations between the USA and Turkey played an important role in the arrival of 4,000 Turkish engineers and doctors to this country.

March 26, 2009
Published in Health
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Gets Rid of Pain

By Melda Akansel -
According to an old belief, during the time that God was creating the world, it was thought that people would only live 20 to 30 years and then a dinosaur would come along and devour them so they would be able to live their whole lives without feeling any pain. Even though pain is one of the most common and important health problems, and is usually a messenger of a more serious underlying health problem, it has not been taken seriously for ages.

March 26, 2009
Published in Health
Written by Melda Akansel

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The New Favorite of Investors: Nursing Homes

Bönen, Germany – The Turkish immigration to Germany started with the signing of an agreement in 1961. The move, which had a slow pace in the beginning, increased as per arrangement between Turkey and the European Economic Community in 1963. While there were 6800 Turkish people living in Germany in 1961, with the arrival of new immigrants the number went up to over 1 million in 1975 and climbed to over 2 million in 1998.

August 29, 2008
Published in Europe
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The Third Siege of Vienna

Vienna- Turkish entrepreneurs in Vienna, the capital of Austria, focus mainly on the wholesale foods and gastronomy industries, just as their cousins in Germany do. Do & Co Restaurants and Catering, Etsan, Orient, and Hürpaş are some of the leading Austrian Turkish companies.

August 29, 2008
Published in Europe
Written by Admin TOA

Life in Vienna

Sinan Ertugrul.

By Sinan Ertuğrul* -
Vienna – Vienna is the capital of an old Empire and you realize this better while roaming the streets of the city. The Cathedral of St. Stephens, which is extensively mentioned in the Turkish traveler Evliya Celebi’s Book of Travels, is the symbol of the city. Just as it is a must for travelers to see Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and the Empire State Building in New York, it is a must to see the Cathedral of St. Stephens in Vienna.

August 29, 2008
Published in Europe
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The Wild Dragon Seeks New Markets in the USA

The Wild Dragon, which is exported to 32 different countries in the world, is sold in the Chicago area.

Vienna, Austria - One of the areas on which the Macro Group has been concentrating recently is Wild Dragon, an energy drink. Hüseyin Ünal started out by becoming an associate of another energy drink company in Austria, the motherland of energy drinks, and afterwards created his own brand name, The Wild Dragon.

August 28, 2008
Published in Europe
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Is Turkish Electronics Ready to U.S. Market?

As the sector is not only that of a unique industry having a market share of 1 trillion USD, and holding the rank of being the highest employer sector for the 21st century, but also has become the basic sector improving all the other sectors. The Electrical-Electronics and Machinery Industry is considered to be one of the major sectors of Turkey, as it is the source of information technology used by the developed nations to ensure competitive advantage.

August 8, 2010
Published in Foreign Trading
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Turkish Trade Delegation Visits Four States

Muhtar Kent with Cemil Ozyurt, TURKOFAMERICA's editor-in-chief in Atlanta.

The Turkish state minister for foreign trade defined the aim of his visit to the United States as an opportunity to discuss investments in Turkey. "The aim of this visit was also to raise U.S. awareness about Turkey," Turkey's State Minister Zafer Caglayan told. Caglayan said he visited four states and held important meetings, particularly with the executives of leading U.S. companies.

August 8, 2010
Published in Foreign Trading
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On This Issue

HOW WILL THE GLOBAL CRISIS AFFECT THE EXPORT TARGET?
Kursad Tuzmen, State Minister of Turkey: “We are planning on taking a major step towards exceeding our export objective of USD 125 billion in 2008 and achieving the target of USD 200 billion in 2010.”

January 5, 2009
Published in Foreign Trading
Written by Admin TOA

The World's First and Only State Supported Trademark Program

A record 39,945 international trademark applications were received in 2007 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) under the Madrid system for the international registration of trademarks, representing a 9.5% increase on figures for 2006.

January 5, 2009
Published in Foreign Trading
Written by Admin TOA

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Turkish Exporters Should Rediscover the USA

Despite the fact that Turkish exports have been rising uninterruptedly since the 1980s, the recent global crisis means that Turkish exporters must now direct their activities towards new outlets. While Turkey exports 55 percent of its total exports-- quite a conspicuous share--to the countries of the European Union, the USA has remained below its potential as a trade partner.

January 5, 2009
Published in Foreign Trading
Written by Admin TOA

Turkey Is the Largest Buyer of U.S. Iron and Steel Scrap Exports

Istanbul Iron and Steel Exporters' Association President Serdar Ko

January 5, 2009
Published in Foreign Trading
Written by Admin TOA

Why Haven't We Been Affected by the Crisis?

In May 2006, Sefa Stone began serving American consumers with its 16,000 sq.ft. depot in Miami. The reason the company chose the city of Miami, the heart of the East Coast, is the high demand for natural stone in that area.

January 5, 2009
Published in Foreign Trading
Written by Admin TOA

Turkish Jewelers' Target: To Capture Italy's Most Important Advantage Through Branding

The jewelry sector, which is one of the sectors most ambitious to make its landing as Turkey’s global brand, realized exports of $2.6 billion in 2007. Representatives of the sector have declared their goal of becoming the global leader by reaching exports of $10 billion in 10 years.

January 5, 2009
Published in Foreign Trading
Written by Admin TOA

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