"Turkey's major cities ineffectual in competitiveness
ISTANBUL - Istanbul is Turkey’s most competitive city, according to the International Competitiveness Research Institution’s Intercity Competitiveness Index. İzmir, the third biggest city in Turkey was behind the city of Manisa in recognition as a brand, and behind Eskişehir in quality of life. The head of the International Competitiveness Research Institution says competitiveness is lasting while financial crises are temporary."
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