Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Two decades of tyranny: History of AKP and Erdogan Cem CetingucPosted on22 November, 2022 Turkey 2002: runaway inflation, high unemployment, huge public debt and corruption. In addition, a three-party … Continue ReadingTwo decades of tyranny: History of AKP and Erdogan
Categories Economy Finance HIGHLIGHTS Markets Turkey and rest of Middle East suffer from US rate hike Cem CetingucPosted on11 November, 2022 The United States’ decision to increase interest rates is putting pressure on economies in the Middle East, … Continue ReadingTurkey and rest of Middle East suffer from US rate hike
Categories General Azerbaijan and Turkey to build profitable business ties in Nagorno Karabakh Cem CetingucPosted on25 October, 2022 A new $100 million project run by members of both presidents’ families highlights the tight … Continue ReadingAzerbaijan and Turkey to build profitable business ties in Nagorno Karabakh
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey is here to end Russia-Ukraine war: Erdoğan Cem CetingucPosted on20 October, 2022 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 19 and discussed the … Continue ReadingTurkey is here to end Russia-Ukraine war: Erdoğan
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey pledges complete regional normalization plausible Cem CetingucPosted on7 October, 2022 Turkey believes that full normalization based on good neighborly relations can be achieved in the … Continue ReadingTurkey pledges complete regional normalization plausible
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics ‘Big Reis’ is watching: Authoritarianism intensifies in Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on6 October, 2022 In the summer of 2013, groups of Turkish citizens gathered in Istanbul’s Gezi Park to … Continue Reading‘Big Reis’ is watching: Authoritarianism intensifies in Turkey
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Journalists protest new ‘disinformation’ bill threatening freedom of expression Cem CetingucPosted on5 October, 2022 Turkish journalist organizations on Tuesday denounced a government-backed bill that could see offenders jailed for … Continue ReadingJournalists protest new ‘disinformation’ bill threatening freedom of expression
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Politics Erdogan: “Turkey is ready to end Russia-Ukraine war” Cem CetingucPosted on19 August, 2022 Turkey is ready to contribute to ending the Russia-Ukraine war through diplomacy, President Recep Tayyip … Continue ReadingErdogan: “Turkey is ready to end Russia-Ukraine war”
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Politics AK Party’s 21st anniversary: For whom the bell tolls Cem CetingucPosted on16 August, 202216 August, 2022 Turkey’s longest serving ruling party Justice and Development Party (AKP) on Aug. 14 celebrated its … Continue ReadingAK Party’s 21st anniversary: For whom the bell tolls
Categories HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Politics Erdogan trys to play his card right for upcoming elections Cem CetingucPosted on16 August, 2022 A series of diplomatic wins, capped by the deal to resume Ukraine’s grain exports, provides … Continue ReadingErdogan trys to play his card right for upcoming elections
Categories Emerging Markets General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey, Pakistan signs trade agreement worth 5B dollars Cem CetingucPosted on12 August, 2022 Turkey and Pakistan on Friday signed a trade agreement aimed at pushing bilateral trade up … Continue ReadingTurkey, Pakistan signs trade agreement worth 5B dollars
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS IHC acquires 50 percent stake in Kalyon Enerji Cem CetingucPosted on11 August, 2022 Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Co (IHC.AD) on Thursday said it had acquired a 50% stake in Turkey’s … Continue ReadingIHC acquires 50 percent stake in Kalyon Enerji
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Politics Hundreds protest against anti-femicide group shut down attempt Cem CetingucPosted on2 June, 20222 June, 2022 Several hundred women protested outside an Istanbul court on Wednesday ahead of a hearing to … Continue ReadingHundreds protest against anti-femicide group shut down attempt
Categories Business Economy HIGHLIGHTS Finance minister gets together with US company executives Cem CetingucPosted on21 April, 2022 Treasury and Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati met with executives of prominent U.S. companies to speak on the economic … Continue ReadingFinance minister gets together with US company executives
Categories Business Finance General HIGHLIGHTS Loans for export and tourism sectors, President declares Cem CetingucPosted on17 April, 2022 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday announced that Turkey would provide cheaper loans for export … Continue ReadingLoans for export and tourism sectors, President declares
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan pledges to protect Turkey against high inflation Cem CetingucPosted on7 April, 2022 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on April 7 vowed to protect the nation against rising inflation, … Continue ReadingErdoğan pledges to protect Turkey against high inflation
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Report: Turkey is Europe’s largest jailer following Russia Cem CetingucPosted on7 April, 2022 As President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s regime has become increasingly authoritarian, Turkey’s prison population has grown … Continue ReadingReport: Turkey is Europe’s largest jailer following Russia
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey’s parliament approved new electoral bill Cem CetingucPosted on1 April, 2022 Turkey’s parliament on March 31 approved electoral law amendments by a show of hands after a three-day debate. … Continue ReadingTurkey’s parliament approved new electoral bill
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics UPDATE -2: President pays a visit to Turkey, in hopes for strengthening ties Cem CetingucPosted on8 March, 20229 March, 2022 Israel’s president heads to Turkey Wednesday to meet his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the first … Continue ReadingUPDATE -2: President pays a visit to Turkey, in hopes for strengthening ties
Categories Business Company & Industry Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Erdoğan announces electricity price adjustment as Turks protest hikes Cem CetingucPosted on2 February, 2022 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced an adjustment in the calculation of electricity prices after … Continue ReadingErdoğan announces electricity price adjustment as Turks protest hikes
