Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey cancels plans to tax stock and crypto gains Cem CetingucPosted on26 September, 2024 Türkiye has decided against implementing an additional tax package this year, including a levy on … Continue ReadingTurkey cancels plans to tax stock and crypto gains
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey could receive S&P upgrade soon enough Cem CetingucPosted on26 September, 2024 Türkiye may be on the verge of receiving another credit rating upgrade in November from … Continue ReadingTurkey could receive S&P upgrade soon enough
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey won’t be ‘rushed’ on Ukraine’s NATO membership: Erdoğan Cem CetingucPosted on26 September, 202426 September, 2024 “We are going to follow the developments, the deliberations, and reach a final decision accordingly,” … Continue ReadingTurkey won’t be ‘rushed’ on Ukraine’s NATO membership: Erdoğan
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey and Greece consider talks on maritime zone disputes Cem CetingucPosted on25 September, 2024 Greece and Turkey will explore whether they can start talks aimed at demarcating their maritime … Continue ReadingTurkey and Greece consider talks on maritime zone disputes
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS Trade Minister highlights increasing US business interest in Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on25 September, 2024 With Turkish-U.S. relations gaining momentum, Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat reported increased interest from major American firms looking to … Continue ReadingTrade Minister highlights increasing US business interest in Turkey
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey may ‘transfer’ S-400 to U.S. as potential step toward rejoining F-35 Program Cem CetingucPosted on25 September, 202425 September, 2024 The U.S. has reportedly proposed a solution to Turkey’s S-400 dilemma that would allow Ankara … Continue ReadingTurkey may ‘transfer’ S-400 to U.S. as potential step toward rejoining F-35 Program
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan visits U.N. General Assembly in New York to discuss Gaza crisis Cem CetingucPosted on24 September, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has met with several world leaders ahead of his U.N. General Assembly … Continue ReadingErdoğan visits U.N. General Assembly in New York to discuss Gaza crisis
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Turkey attracts +35m tourists in eight months Cem CetingucPosted on24 September, 202424 September, 2024 Türkiye saw a significant rise in tourism, welcoming 35.8 million foreign visitors in the first eight months … Continue ReadingTurkey attracts +35m tourists in eight months
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Turkey tightens hybrid car import regulations amid push for Chinese investments Cem CetingucPosted on23 September, 2024 Turkey’s Trade Ministry imposed strict conditions on the import of plug-in hybrid vehicles from some … Continue ReadingTurkey tightens hybrid car import regulations amid push for Chinese investments
Categories Company & Industry General HIGHLIGHTS Indonesia looks to acquire ‘naval power’ from Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on23 September, 2024 The Indonesian navy commander has expressed intention to procure additional warships from Türkiye, with proposals for submarines also on the … Continue ReadingIndonesia looks to acquire ‘naval power’ from Turkey
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan pledges stable US-Türkiye Relations Cem CetingucPosted on23 September, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized that Türkiye’s high-level dialogue with the United States will remain consistent, irrespective of … Continue ReadingErdoğan pledges stable US-Türkiye Relations
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan urges for new constitution Cem CetingucPosted on18 September, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reiterated his call for a new constitution, emphasizing the need for a … Continue ReadingErdoğan urges for new constitution
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Şimşek predicts inflation to drop to around 30% by early 2025 Cem CetingucPosted on17 September, 2024 Türkiye’s annual inflation will decline around 30 percent in the first quarter of 2025, before … Continue ReadingŞimşek predicts inflation to drop to around 30% by early 2025
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Markets Turkish workers put in the longest hours in Europe, yet earn some of the lowest wages Cem CetingucPosted on16 September, 202416 September, 2024 Turkey has the longest average weekly working hours among European countries, with 44.2 hours, compared … Continue ReadingTurkish workers put in the longest hours in Europe, yet earn some of the lowest wages
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkish and US officials set to discuss bilateral relations Cem CetingucPosted on16 September, 202416 September, 2024 Senior Turkish and American diplomats will meet in the Turkish capital this week to discuss … Continue ReadingTurkish and US officials set to discuss bilateral relations
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Erdoğan: Independent judiciary is cruciall for economic growth Cem CetingucPosted on16 September, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary as a cornerstone of … Continue ReadingErdoğan: Independent judiciary is cruciall for economic growth
Categories Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS China imposes restrictions on EV tech transfers in overseas investments Cem CetingucPosted on13 September, 2024 China is pushing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to avoid transferring advanced technologies abroad. The South … Continue ReadingChina imposes restrictions on EV tech transfers in overseas investments
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Biden expresses outrage over killing of Turkish-American activist Cem CetingucPosted on12 September, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is “outraged and deeply saddened” by the killing … Continue ReadingBiden expresses outrage over killing of Turkish-American activist
Categories Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Politics Norway lifts restrictions on defense exports to Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on12 September, 2024 Norway has returned to its normal practice regarding the export of defense materials and multi-purpose … Continue ReadingNorway lifts restrictions on defense exports to Turkey
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Markets Politics Sanctions on Russian gas expected to boost Turkey’s energy sector Cem CetingucPosted on12 September, 202412 September, 2024 According to Bayraktar, the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine expires on December 31, … Continue ReadingSanctions on Russian gas expected to boost Turkey’s energy sector
