The Star oil refinery operating in the Turkish city of Izmir will ensure the export of products worth $500 million annually, said Fatih Donmez, Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Trend reports referring to the Turkish media.

The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a serious threat to regional and international security, Chairman of the Azerbaijani parliament, Ogtay Asadov, said at a conference dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic-speaking countries in Izmir.

The 33rd Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships is being held in Izmir, Turkey from September 21 to 28.