Cem Cetinguc, Author at P.A. Turkey

Syria’s opposition militias told Turkey about their attack plan six months ago after they sensed … Continue ReadingSyrian rebels allegedly informed Turkey of attack plan six months ago

Economy HIGHLIGHTS

Türkiye projects $61.7B budget deficit for 2024

Cem Cetinguc10 December, 2024

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced that the Turkish government projected a budget deficit of 2.1 … Continue ReadingTürkiye projects $61.7B budget deficit for 2024

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

FM assures Blinken: Türkiye won’t let terrorists exploit Syria’s crisis

Cem Cetinguc10 December, 2024

Türkiye has reiterated its steadfast commitment to preventing terrorist groups from exploiting the ongoing crisis … Continue ReadingFM assures Blinken: Türkiye won’t let terrorists exploit Syria’s crisis

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Erdoğan: Türkiye will prevent further division of Syria

Cem Cetinguc10 December, 2024

Türkiye cannot allow Syria to be divided and turn into a conflict zone once again, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan … Continue ReadingErdoğan: Türkiye will prevent further division of Syria

Economy HIGHLIGHTS

BBVA Research: Türkiye Economic Outlook

Cem Cetinguc9 December, 2024

We expect US protectionism to fuel uncertainty, and pressure global growth downwards and inflation upwards. … Continue ReadingBBVA Research: Türkiye Economic Outlook

General HIGHLIGHTS

Erdoğan calls on Assad to commit to a ‘real political process'”

Cem Cetinguc4 December, 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Dec. 3 urged Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to engage in a political … Continue ReadingErdoğan calls on Assad to commit to a ‘real political process’”

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Turkish FM engages NATO in talks on Syria’s future

Cem Cetinguc4 December, 20244 December, 2024

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his NATO counterparts discussed the recent escalation in Syria, where opposition groups seized control … Continue ReadingTurkish FM engages NATO in talks on Syria’s future

General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED

Bootleg alcohol kills 7 in Istanbul as liquor prices surge

Cem Cetinguc2 December, 2024

Some seven people died from consuming bootleg liquor this week in Turkey’s Istanbul. An additional … Continue ReadingBootleg alcohol kills 7 in Istanbul as liquor prices surge

Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS

Three Turkish companies among world’s top 100 arms dealers

Cem Cetinguc2 December, 2024

ASELSAN, Baykar and TUSAŞ ranked among the world’s top 100 arms-producing and military services companies in 2023, according to … Continue ReadingThree Turkish companies among world’s top 100 arms dealers

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Erdoğan emphasizes initiatives to support families

Cem Cetinguc2 December, 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has emphasized his government’s efforts to bolster the family institution and improve services for disabled citizens. “We … Continue ReadingErdoğan emphasizes initiatives to support families

General HIGHLIGHTS

Turkey’s media regulator imposes heavy fines on opposition outlets

Cem Cetinguc28 November, 202428 November, 2024

Following criticism of television series by President Erdoğan, the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) … Continue ReadingTurkey’s media regulator imposes heavy fines on opposition outlets

General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED

Turkey’s top court sees surge in rights violation appeals

Cem Cetinguc28 November, 2024

Turkey’s Constitutional Court reported a rise in pending cases, reaching 43,973 in the third quarter … Continue ReadingTurkey’s top court sees surge in rights violation appeals

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Erdoğan criticizes globalization for fostering cultural erosion

Cem Cetinguc28 November, 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has criticized globalization for fostering cultural erosion, warning against the dangers of standardization. “Protecting wealth, pluralism … Continue ReadingErdoğan criticizes globalization for fostering cultural erosion

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Erdoğan: Digital media undermining moral values

Cem Cetinguc26 November, 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said the increasingly influential digital world has been eroding moral values on a vast … Continue ReadingErdoğan: Digital media undermining moral values

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Rutte: Türkiye is an invaluable asset to NATO

Cem Cetinguc25 November, 2024

In a growingly unpredictable world, Türkiye’s contribution to the collective security of NATO is invaluable, the chief … Continue ReadingRutte: Türkiye is an invaluable asset to NATO

Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS

Turkish startups secure $4.7B in investments over four years

Cem Cetinguc25 November, 202425 November, 2024

Türkiye’s technology startup ecosystem has shown significant growth recently and has attracted $4.7 billion in … Continue ReadingTurkish startups secure $4.7B in investments over four years

Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS

Zeren Group finalizes Türkiye Petrolleri acquisition

Cem Cetinguc25 November, 2024

ISTANBUL, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zeren Group has successfully completed its acquisition of … Continue ReadingZeren Group finalizes Türkiye Petrolleri acquisition

General HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Turkish Minister urges ‘visa liberalization’ amid rising Schengen rejections

Cem Cetinguc25 November, 2024

Hakan Fidan, the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, has urged the EU to accelerate the visa … Continue ReadingTurkish Minister urges ‘visa liberalization’ amid rising Schengen rejections

General HIGHLIGHTS

Australia and Turkey vie to host pivotal 2026 climate talks

Cem Cetinguc22 November, 2024

As Cop29 in Azerbaijan reaches final stages, countries try to shore up support for conference … Continue ReadingAustralia and Turkey vie to host pivotal 2026 climate talks

Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS

Google restrictions endanger independent media in Turkey

Cem Cetinguc22 November, 2024

Google reduced visibility for independent Turkish news outlets on its platforms, causing traffic losses of … Continue ReadingGoogle restrictions endanger independent media in Turkey