Istanbul is seen as a potentially pivotal point for trade between Europe and Asia . Turkey 's economy is proving to be one of the strongest in the European region . Further 75 % of the country 's tourism comes from Europe . Sabanci Group chair , Ali Sabanci , warns Europe 's slowdown is ` ` an important issue '' for Turkey .
Istanbul is seen as a potentially pivotal point for trade between Europe and Asia . Turkey 's economy is proving to be one of the strongest in the European region . Sabanci Group chair , Ali Sabanci , warns Europe 's slowdown is ` ` an important issue '' for Turkey .