Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Putin Meets Assad Amidst Efforts to Revive Syria-Turkey Relations Güldem AtabayPosted on25 July, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin recently met with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, as part of a … Continue ReadingPutin Meets Assad Amidst Efforts to Revive Syria-Turkey Relations
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkish central bank’s normalization steps on much debated swap transactions Güldem AtabayPosted on25 July, 2024 In response to the low interest rate policy implemented in the run-up to last year’s … Continue ReadingTurkish central bank’s normalization steps on much debated swap transactions
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Parliamentary committee approves stray dog legislation Cem CetingucPosted on24 July, 2024 A contentious bill regarding the handling of stray dogs has been approved by a parliamentary committee following a series … Continue ReadingParliamentary committee approves stray dog legislation
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan advocates for strengthened ties with neighboring nations Cem CetingucPosted on24 July, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on July 24 Türkiye is committed to expanding its friendly relations with neighboring countries, … Continue ReadingErdoğan advocates for strengthened ties with neighboring nations
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics The New Political Axis in Turkey after March 31 local elections Güldem AtabayPosted on24 July, 2024 PANORAMATR’s surveys conducted between April and July show that voters have largely maintained their voting … Continue ReadingThe New Political Axis in Turkey after March 31 local elections
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Kurdish dilemma in Turkey’s foreign policy as Erdoğan tries reconnecting with Esad Güldem AtabayPosted on24 July, 2024 For the foreseeable future, we can assume that the stance on the Kurdish issue will … Continue ReadingKurdish dilemma in Turkey’s foreign policy as Erdoğan tries reconnecting with Esad
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s central bank kills talk of an early rate cut Güldem AtabayPosted on23 July, 2024 Turkish Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee left the policy rate, the one-week repo auction interest … Continue ReadingTurkey’s central bank kills talk of an early rate cut
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics AK Party considers further adjustments in post-election period Cem CetingucPosted on22 July, 2024 The ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) will replace some deputy chairs this week … Continue ReadingAK Party considers further adjustments in post-election period
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey denounces Israeli FM’s ‘falsehoods, defamation, and disrespect’ Cem CetingucPosted on22 July, 2024 Türkiye on Sunday slammed Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz’s “dirty propaganda” against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “The … Continue ReadingTurkey denounces Israeli FM’s ‘falsehoods, defamation, and disrespect’
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS July survey shows continued improvement in inflation expectations Cem CetingucPosted on22 July, 2024 Inflation expectations for the end of 2024 declined from 43.52 percent in June to 42.95 percent … Continue ReadingJuly survey shows continued improvement in inflation expectations
Categories Economy Finance General HIGHLIGHTS Moody’s raised Turkey’s credit rating for the first time in over a decade Güldem AtabayPosted on19 July, 2024 Moody’s said Friday that it has upgraded Turkey’s credit rating by two notches on improved … Continue ReadingMoody’s raised Turkey’s credit rating for the first time in over a decade
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkish government considers raising the retirement age, basing salary on premiums paid Güldem AtabayPosted on19 July, 2024 The AKP government is preparing to completely change the pension system. According to the media, … Continue ReadingTurkish government considers raising the retirement age, basing salary on premiums paid
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s upcoming tax package focused on the real estate sector Güldem AtabayPosted on19 July, 2024 Discussions on the first tax package started yesterday at the Parliamentary Plan and Budget Commission. … Continue ReadingTurkey’s upcoming tax package focused on the real estate sector
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Esad-Erdoğan meeting turning more unlikely while Turkey’s main opposition party leader is headed to Syria for Esad Güldem AtabayPosted on18 July, 2024 The Ministry of National Defense responded to Assad’s remarks that Turkish troops should withdraw from … Continue ReadingEsad-Erdoğan meeting turning more unlikely while Turkey’s main opposition party leader is headed to Syria for Esad
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s budget deficit 23.6 billion dollar in first half Cem CetingucPosted on16 July, 2024 In the first half of 2024, Turkey’s central government budget recorded a deficit of 747.2 … Continue ReadingTurkey’s budget deficit 23.6 billion dollar in first half
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS IMF predicts modest global economic growth, cautions on slowing disinflation Cem CetingucPosted on16 July, 2024 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said the global economy is set for modest … Continue ReadingIMF predicts modest global economic growth, cautions on slowing disinflation
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Minister condemns US and EU for providing haven to FETÖ affiliates Cem CetingucPosted on16 July, 2024 Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç has expressed criticism toward the United States and European Union countries, accusing them … Continue ReadingMinister condemns US and EU for providing haven to FETÖ affiliates
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan claims 2016 coup attempt driven by Türkiye’s pro-Palestine stance Cem CetingucPosted on16 July, 2024 The defeated 2016 coup attempt in Türkiye sought to topple the country’s democratically elected government … Continue ReadingErdoğan claims 2016 coup attempt driven by Türkiye’s pro-Palestine stance
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s first half budget deficit hits $25 bn, on target for the full year estimate Atilla YeşiladaPosted on16 July, 2024 In the first half of 2024, Turkey’s central government budget recorded a deficit of 747.2 … Continue ReadingTurkey’s first half budget deficit hits $25 bn, on target for the full year estimate
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Simsek’s tax package is ready for parliamentary approval Atilla YeşiladaPosted on16 July, 2024 The Turkish government has finalized a comprehensive tax reform package that includes the imposition … Continue ReadingSimsek’s tax package is ready for parliamentary approval
