Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Constitutional Court annuls Erdogan’s power to dismiss Central Bank governor Güldem AtabayPosted on4 June, 2024 The Constitutional Court (AYM) unanimously annulled AKP President Erdoğan’s power to appoint the head of … Continue ReadingConstitutional Court annuls Erdogan’s power to dismiss Central Bank governor
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics CHP leader Özel warned Erdoğan: ” If this path continues no one can stand in the way of early elections” Güldem AtabayPosted on4 June, 2024 Speaking at his party’s group meeting, Republican People’s Party (CHP) Chairman Özgür Özel harshly criticized … Continue ReadingCHP leader Özel warned Erdoğan: ” If this path continues no one can stand in the way of early elections”
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics AKP-MHP shut the door on Kurdish rights: Fresh DEM mayor of Hakkari Province sacked Atilla YeşiladaPosted on3 June, 2024 Hakkari Mayor Mehmet Sıddık Akış from the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) has … Continue ReadingAKP-MHP shut the door on Kurdish rights: Fresh DEM mayor of Hakkari Province sacked
Categories HYPED Politics Sources: Raisi’s death could escalate simmering Turko-Persian tensions Atilla YeşiladaPosted on25 May, 2024 Geopolitical competition, conflicting regional goals, and security concerns drive friction between Iran and Turkey. Despite … Continue ReadingSources: Raisi’s death could escalate simmering Turko-Persian tensions
Categories General HYPED Politics TRT: EU in talks with Türkiye to advance work on ‘re-energising’ relations Atilla YeşiladaPosted on25 May, 2024 The European Union is in dialogue with Türkiye on re-energising and improving relations, EU Commissioner … Continue ReadingTRT: EU in talks with Türkiye to advance work on ‘re-energising’ relations
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Marc Pierini: Turkey’s Dwindling International Role Atilla YeşiladaPosted on24 May, 2024 This month marks the first year of Turkey’s current five-year legislature. When Recep Tayyip Erdoğan … Continue ReadingMarc Pierini: Turkey’s Dwindling International Role
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Murat Yetkin: Power play in Ankara: Bahçeli’s influence on Erdoğan Atilla YeşiladaPosted on18 May, 2024 Whether out of genuine necessity or strategic maneuvering, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet … Continue ReadingMurat Yetkin: Power play in Ankara: Bahçeli’s influence on Erdoğan
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Kurdish leader Demirtas gets 42 year prison sentence, dimming hopes of “normalization” in Turkish politics Atilla YeşiladaPosted on18 May, 2024 A Turkish court on Thursday sentenced Selahattin Demirtas, the former leader of the pro-Kurdish People’s … Continue ReadingKurdish leader Demirtas gets 42 year prison sentence, dimming hopes of “normalization” in Turkish politics
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey should be ‘firmly re-anchored’ in EU, finance minister says Atilla YeşiladaPosted on16 May, 2024 Turkey’s Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek on Tuesday (14 May) called for his country to be … Continue ReadingTurkey should be ‘firmly re-anchored’ in EU, finance minister says
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan pledges to limit ‘bureaucratic control’ amid police inquiry Cem CetingucPosted on15 May, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pledged resolute action against any form of “bureaucratic control” as an investigation unfolds … Continue ReadingErdoğan pledges to limit ‘bureaucratic control’ amid police inquiry
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Greece and Turkey make small diplomatic strides, postpone tough issues Cem CetingucPosted on14 May, 202414 May, 2024 A meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in … Continue ReadingGreece and Turkey make small diplomatic strides, postpone tough issues
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Political Détente: Implications for Turkish Politics Cem CetingucPosted on13 May, 202413 May, 2024 President Erdoğan’s potential visit to the CHP headquarters holds greater symbolism compared to Özel’s visit … Continue ReadingPolitical Détente: Implications for Turkish Politics
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Mitsotakis – Erdogan summit aims to build confidence, no more Atilla YeşiladaPosted on11 May, 2024 Greece and Turkey are stepping up rapprochement efforts, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visiting Turkey … Continue ReadingMitsotakis – Erdogan summit aims to build confidence, no more
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Şimşek to announce austerity measures on Monday: Here are the expectations Güldem AtabayPosted on10 May, 202411 May, 2024 Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek will announce a ‘comprehensive package’ in the coming days. … Continue ReadingŞimşek to announce austerity measures on Monday: Here are the expectations
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan: Economic and social problems should not take the new constitution efforts off the agenda Güldem AtabayPosted on10 May, 202410 May, 2024 President Erdoğan spoke at the 156th foundation anniversary of the Council of State. Giving a … Continue ReadingErdoğan: Economic and social problems should not take the new constitution efforts off the agenda
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkish Minister dismisses Israeli claims of easing trade ban as ‘fictional’ Cem CetingucPosted on9 May, 2024 Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat has dismissed Israeli claims of Türkiye easing its trade ban on Israel, labeling them as … Continue ReadingTurkish Minister dismisses Israeli claims of easing trade ban as ‘fictional’
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics President Erdoğan urges enhanced cooperation with EU Cem CetingucPosted on9 May, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has extended a hand of cooperation to the European Union, stressing the importance of developing collaboration between Türkiye … Continue ReadingPresident Erdoğan urges enhanced cooperation with EU
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics FM scheduled to visit UAE amid Gaza ceasefire negotiations Cem CetingucPosted on8 May, 20248 May, 2024 Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will pay a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates amid efforts to … Continue ReadingFM scheduled to visit UAE amid Gaza ceasefire negotiations
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey and Kuwait ink six agreements to strengthen relations Cem CetingucPosted on8 May, 20248 May, 2024 Türkiye and Kuwait have inked six agreements spanning various sectors including investment, defense and disaster management in a … Continue ReadingTurkey and Kuwait ink six agreements to strengthen relations
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Israel will be hold accountable for its actions: Erdoğan Cem CetingucPosted on6 May, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has declared that Türkiye will use all available means to hold Israel accountable for its actions in … Continue ReadingIsrael will be hold accountable for its actions: Erdoğan
