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Turkey’s Court of Cassation has decided to release six out of seven defendants in the … Continue ReadingTurkish Court releases defendants in Istanbul airport ISIS attack

Turkish services industry faces decline in October

Cem Cetinguc18 December, 2024

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) reported on Monday that the services production index declined by … Continue ReadingTurkish services industry faces decline in October

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Bootleg alcohol kills 7 in Istanbul as liquor prices surge

Cem Cetinguc2 December, 2024

Some seven people died from consuming bootleg liquor this week in Turkey’s Istanbul. An additional … Continue ReadingBootleg alcohol kills 7 in Istanbul as liquor prices surge

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Erdoğan emphasizes initiatives to support families

Cem Cetinguc2 December, 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has emphasized his government’s efforts to bolster the family institution and improve services for disabled citizens. “We … Continue ReadingErdoğan emphasizes initiatives to support families

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Erdoğan criticizes globalization for fostering cultural erosion

Cem Cetinguc28 November, 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has criticized globalization for fostering cultural erosion, warning against the dangers of standardization. “Protecting wealth, pluralism … Continue ReadingErdoğan criticizes globalization for fostering cultural erosion

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Rutte: Türkiye is an invaluable asset to NATO

Cem Cetinguc25 November, 2024

In a growingly unpredictable world, Türkiye’s contribution to the collective security of NATO is invaluable, the chief … Continue ReadingRutte: Türkiye is an invaluable asset to NATO

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Australia and Turkey vie to host pivotal 2026 climate talks

Cem Cetinguc22 November, 2024

As Cop29 in Azerbaijan reaches final stages, countries try to shore up support for conference … Continue ReadingAustralia and Turkey vie to host pivotal 2026 climate talks

Economy HIGHLIGHTS

CBRT maintains 50% interest rate for eighth consecutive time

Cem Cetinguc22 November, 2024

The Central Bank of Turkey kept its interest rate steady at 50 percent in November, … Continue ReadingCBRT maintains 50% interest rate for eighth consecutive time

HIGHLIGHTS Markets

Türkiye targets $50B in trade with Africa

Cem Cetinguc20 November, 2024

Türkiye aims to step up its bilateral trade with the African continent to $50 billion, nearly 10 times … Continue ReadingTürkiye targets $50B in trade with Africa

General HIGHLIGHTS Politics

BRICS extends partner country status to Turkey

Cem Cetinguc18 November, 2024

Turkey has been offered partner country status by the BRICS group of nations, according to … Continue ReadingBRICS extends partner country status to Turkey

Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS

Turkey’s gas hub project may launch by 2025

Cem Cetinguc3 November, 2024

ANKARA, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Turkey’s talks with Russia to strike a deal on a gas trading … Continue ReadingTurkey’s gas hub project may launch by 2025

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

‘Influence Agent’ Bill poses threat to rights advocates and journalists

Cem Cetinguc3 November, 2024

Türkiye’s parliament should reject a proposed legislative amendment that seeks to expand the definition of espionage … Continue Reading‘Influence Agent’ Bill poses threat to rights advocates and journalists

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Erdoğan highlights ‘historic opportunity’ for Kurdish resolution

Cem Cetinguc30 October, 202430 October, 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has described a recent proposal by the nationalist party leader for ending terrorism … Continue ReadingErdoğan highlights ‘historic opportunity’ for Kurdish resolution

Business HIGHLIGHTS Markets

Businessman predicts surge in FDI and upcoming investment grade for sovereign

Cem Cetinguc30 October, 2024

As predictability has increased, Türkiye is now back on international investors’ radar, says Murat Özyeğin, … Continue ReadingBusinessman predicts surge in FDI and upcoming investment grade for sovereign

General HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Pro-government daily claims Fethullah Gulen’s organization cost Turkey $500B

Cem Cetinguc30 October, 2024

Estimates have put the financial damage dealt by the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) to Türkiye’s … Continue ReadingPro-government daily claims Fethullah Gulen’s organization cost Turkey $500B

Business HIGHLIGHTS

Turkish soap operas poised to become top export

Cem Cetinguc30 October, 2024

Türkiye ranks as the third-largest exporter of TV series globally, following the United States and the United … Continue ReadingTurkish soap operas poised to become top export

Business HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Türkiye & African Union to arrange meeting to improve ties

Cem Cetinguc26 October, 2024

Türkiye and the African Union (AU) will hold a third ministerial review conference in Djibouti in early November … Continue ReadingTürkiye & African Union to arrange meeting to improve ties

General HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Erdoğan calls for national unity in Turkey

Cem Cetinguc18 October, 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has underscored the necessity for Türkiye to broaden dialogue within society during the period of … Continue ReadingErdoğan calls for national unity in Turkey

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Turkey shuts down radio station following suspension over Armenian genocide comment

Cem Cetinguc18 October, 2024

An independent radio station in Istanbul has shut down after Turkey’s regulator cancelled its terrestrial … Continue ReadingTurkey shuts down radio station following suspension over Armenian genocide comment

General HIGHLIGHTS

Turkey to evacuate 169 Turkish citizens from Lebanon

Cem Cetinguc17 October, 202417 October, 2024

A charter flight evacuated 169 more Turkish citizens from Lebanon on Oct. 17 as Israel’s military … Continue ReadingTurkey to evacuate 169 Turkish citizens from Lebanon