HIGHLIGHTS – P.A. Turkey

Turkey is introducing stringent regulations for global tech giants like Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon, … Continue ReadingTurkey Targets Big Tech: New Regulations to Reshape Digital Competition

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Trump’s Foreign Policy Shifts Reshape Europe’s Defense and Investment Outlook

Cem Cetinguc18 March, 202518 March, 2025

In the initial months of his presidency, U.S. President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to … Continue ReadingTrump’s Foreign Policy Shifts Reshape Europe’s Defense and Investment Outlook

Economy HIGHLIGHTS

Turkey’s Budget Deficit Surges to 310 Billion TRY in February, Raising Fiscal Concerns

Cem Cetinguc18 March, 202518 March, 2025

Turkey’s central government budget recorded a 310 billion TRY deficit in February 2025, nearly doubling … Continue ReadingTurkey’s Budget Deficit Surges to 310 Billion TRY in February, Raising Fiscal Concerns

Economy HIGHLIGHTS

House Price Index Rises by 2.8% in February 2025, Real Decline Continues

Cem Cetinguc18 March, 2025

According to the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT), the House Price Index … Continue ReadingHouse Price Index Rises by 2.8% in February 2025, Real Decline Continues

Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS

Türkiye and Egypt to Strengthen Natural Gas Cooperation

Cem Cetinguc17 March, 2025

Türkiye and Egypt have agreed to enhance cooperation in the natural gas sector, Turkish Energy … Continue ReadingTürkiye and Egypt to Strengthen Natural Gas Cooperation

Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS

Turkey Introduces Stricter Regulations on Digital Platforms to Ensure Fair Competition

Cem Cetinguc17 March, 2025

Turkey is set to impose new regulations on global tech giants and local digital platforms, … Continue ReadingTurkey Introduces Stricter Regulations on Digital Platforms to Ensure Fair Competition

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Greece, Cyprus, and Israel Reaffirm Strategic Alliance, Signal Turkey on Eastern Mediterranean

Cem Cetinguc17 March, 2025

The foreign ministers of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel have reinforced their trilateral strategic alliance, while … Continue ReadingGreece, Cyprus, and Israel Reaffirm Strategic Alliance, Signal Turkey on Eastern Mediterranean

General HIGHLIGHTS Politics

U.S. Lawmakers Push to Redefine Turkey’s Diplomatic Status Amid Strategic Shifts

Cem Cetinguc17 March, 2025

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced the Turkey Diplomatic Realignment Act, aiming to … Continue ReadingU.S. Lawmakers Push to Redefine Turkey’s Diplomatic Status Amid Strategic Shifts

Business HIGHLIGHTS

Turkish Leather Company Eyes $39.5M Factory in Egypt’s Leather City

Cem Cetinguc17 March, 2025

A Turkish leather company has applied for an 80,000 square meter plot in Leather City, … Continue ReadingTurkish Leather Company Eyes $39.5M Factory in Egypt’s Leather City

Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS

Kaspi.kz Eyes Rabobank’s Turkish Subsidiary Amid Expansion Strategy

Cem Cetinguc17 March, 202517 March, 2025

Kazakhstan’s fintech leader Kaspi.kz is reportedly in negotiations to acquire the Turkish subsidiary of Dutch … Continue ReadingKaspi.kz Eyes Rabobank’s Turkish Subsidiary Amid Expansion Strategy

Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS

Türkiye’s Armored Vehicle Exports Surpass 1,000 Units in Two Years

Cem Cetinguc17 March, 202517 March, 2025

Türkiye has solidified its position as a key defense exporter, delivering more than 1,000 armored … Continue ReadingTürkiye’s Armored Vehicle Exports Surpass 1,000 Units in Two Years

Company & Industry Economy HIGHLIGHTS

Türkiye’s Energy Ambitions: A Growing Hub for Regional Gas Trade

Cem Cetinguc17 March, 2025

Türkiye is strategically positioning itself as a key energy hub, bridging major natural gas suppliers … Continue ReadingTürkiye’s Energy Ambitions: A Growing Hub for Regional Gas Trade

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Erdogan’s EU Push: A Strategic Gambit Amid Global Uncertainty

Cem Cetinguc17 March, 202517 March, 2025

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again underscored Turkey’s EU accession as a strategic … Continue ReadingErdogan’s EU Push: A Strategic Gambit Amid Global Uncertainty

Atilla Yeşilada HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Video commentary: Turkey the real winner from Trump tariffs

Atilla Yeşilada16 March, 2025

Trump’s Tariff Wars are shaking the global trading order to its roots. Turkey is … Continue ReadingVideo commentary: Turkey the real winner from Trump tariffs

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Turkish reporter: Bahceli bed-ridden for the foreseeable future

Atilla Yeşilada16 March, 2025

As PATurkey, we find it unethical to publish news that would even give rise to … Continue ReadingTurkish reporter: Bahceli bed-ridden for the foreseeable future

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Erdogan and Trump discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine war, and Syria in phone call

Atilla Yeşilada16 March, 2025

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held his first substantial phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump since the latter took office in January for his second tenure … Read More >Erdogan and Trump discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine war, and Syria in phone call

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AP: Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria

Atilla Yeşilada16 March, 2025

“Syria has become a theater for proxy warfare between Turkey and Israel, which clearly see each other as regional competitors,” said Asli Aydintasbas, of the Washington-based Brookings Institute. … Read More >AP: Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria

Business General HIGHLIGHTS

Marc Pierini: Turkey in a Trump-and-Putin World

Atilla Yeşilada16 March, 2025

Disruptions emanating from the Trump-Putin world do not spare Turkey, complicating its balancing policy between Russia and the West. However, Europe’s focus on security may present a major opportunity for Ankara, if political stars align. … Read More >Marc Pierini: Turkey in a Trump-and-Putin World