Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey remains among 10 worst countries for working people Güldem AtabayPosted on29 June, 2022 According to the International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) ninth annual Global Rights Index, Turkey is … Continue ReadingTurkey remains among 10 worst countries for working people
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey lifts block on Finnish and Swedish NATO bids Güldem AtabayPosted on29 June, 2022 Turkey has lifted its objection to the NATO membership applications by Finland and Sweden, paving … Continue ReadingTurkey lifts block on Finnish and Swedish NATO bids
Categories Finance HIGHLIGHTS Markets CNBC: Turkish lira whipsaws following new loan ban Atilla YeşiladaPosted on27 June, 2022 Turkey’s new loan ban to companies with an excess of foreign exchange funds is meant … Continue ReadingCNBC: Turkish lira whipsaws following new loan ban
Categories Atilla Yeşilada Business HIGHLIGHTS ANALYSIS: Is Turkey buying stolen Ukraine Grain? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on27 June, 2022 Three weeks ago, Ukrainian authorities accused Turkish buyers accepting stolen grain, a claim denied by … Continue ReadingANALYSIS: Is Turkey buying stolen Ukraine Grain?
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Pro-Turkish gov’t companies win 80 pct of bids with special invitations Güldem AtabayPosted on27 June, 2022 Eleven companies with owners close to Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) government have won … Continue ReadingPro-Turkish gov’t companies win 80 pct of bids with special invitations
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Tech Commentary: Erdogan Wants To Silence Social Media, He Will Fail Atilla YeşiladaPosted on27 June, 2022 President Erdogan’s alliance (AKP-MHP) introduced a “Disinformation Prevention Act” to parliament, which is so … Continue ReadingCommentary: Erdogan Wants To Silence Social Media, He Will Fail
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Finland, Sweden Set for Top Level Talks on NATO With Turkey Güldem AtabayPosted on27 June, 2022 The leaders of Finland and Sweden are set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip … Continue ReadingFinland, Sweden Set for Top Level Talks on NATO With Turkey
Categories Economy Finance General HIGHLIGHTS Markets Lira Surges, Stocks Fall as Turkey Introduces New Loan Ban Güldem AtabayPosted on27 June, 2022 The Turkish lira headed for its biggest gain this year, extending Friday’s advance after the … Continue ReadingLira Surges, Stocks Fall as Turkey Introduces New Loan Ban
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS U.S. Treasury’s Adeyemo discussed Russia sanctions implementation in Turkey visit Atilla YeşiladaPosted on26 June, 2022 U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo traveled to Turkey this week where he discussed Russia’s … Continue ReadingU.S. Treasury’s Adeyemo discussed Russia sanctions implementation in Turkey visit
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS HYPED VoA: Saudi Prince Visit to Turkey Touted as Reset But Mistrust Remains Atilla YeşiladaPosted on25 June, 2022 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Wednesday … Continue ReadingVoA: Saudi Prince Visit to Turkey Touted as Reset But Mistrust Remains
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdogan will run for presidency for a third term. What does it mean for Turkish politics? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on25 June, 2022 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan earlier this month formally announced his candidacy for re-election to … Continue ReadingErdogan will run for presidency for a third term. What does it mean for Turkish politics?
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Markets Politics Turkey’s Ban on Lira Loans to Some Firms Fires Up Currency Rally Güldem AtabayPosted on24 June, 2022 Turkey stepped up efforts to bolster the lira and cool off lending with a surprise … Continue ReadingTurkey’s Ban on Lira Loans to Some Firms Fires Up Currency Rally
Categories Economy Finance HIGHLIGHTS JP Morgan: Turkey: the CBRT shows no intention of tightening its policy Atilla YeşiladaPosted on24 June, 2022 Despite stronger price pressures and tighter global liquidity, the CBRT, once again, kept rates unchanged … Continue ReadingJP Morgan: Turkey: the CBRT shows no intention of tightening its policy
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan may call Turkish elections for May next year Güldem AtabayPosted on22 June, 2022 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan may call presidential and parliamentary elections for May next year, … Continue ReadingErdoğan may call Turkish elections for May next year
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey’s consumer confidence extends record low in May Güldem AtabayPosted on22 June, 2022 Turkey’s benchmark index of consumer confidence extended a record low last month as inflation hit … Continue ReadingTurkey’s consumer confidence extends record low in May
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics 70 percent of Turks unable to go on holiday amid financial woes, finds survey Güldem AtabayPosted on22 June, 2022 Some 70 percent of Turkish citizens reported having no holiday plans amid financial woes, according … Continue Reading70 percent of Turks unable to go on holiday amid financial woes, finds survey
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey Plans Stealth Power Hikes Hoping to Avoid Repeat of Protests Güldem AtabayPosted on21 June, 2022 Turkey aims to raise electricity prices steadily throughout the year to avoid a repeat of … Continue ReadingTurkey Plans Stealth Power Hikes Hoping to Avoid Repeat of Protests
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Saudi crown prince visits Egypt and Jordan before Turkey Güldem AtabayPosted on21 June, 2022 A Saudi diplomat said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman begins a regional tour on … Continue ReadingSaudi crown prince visits Egypt and Jordan before Turkey
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey is open to bid on Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes if F-16s deal fails Güldem AtabayPosted on21 June, 2022 The Turkish government may be interested in buying Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes if its F-16 purchase … Continue ReadingTurkey is open to bid on Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes if F-16s deal fails
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey runs out of budget by June! Atilla YeşiladaPosted on21 June, 2022 Turkey’s government has submitted a proposal to parliament for a supplementary budget of some 1 … Continue ReadingTurkey runs out of budget by June!
