China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

China’s biggest electric car maker BYD has agreed a $1bn (£780m) deal to set up a manufacturing plant in Turkey, as it continues to expand outside its home country. The new plant will be able to produce up to 150,000 vehicles a year, according to Turkish state news agency Anadolu. The facility is expected to … Read more

Merih Demiral: Turkey’s brace hero banned over celebration in Austria win

Merih Demiral scored twice as Turkey prevailed over Austria Getty Images Advertisement Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been handed a two-match ban for making an ultra-nationalist salute during his country’s Euro 2024 victory against Austria. Demiral, 26, scored both goals in Turkey’s 2-1 win, securing a spot in the quarter-finals against the Netherlands. However, his … Read more