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Economy HIGHLIGHTS

Fiscal outlook deteriorates despite the robustness in tax revenues

Atilla Yeşilada16 May, 2024

The central government budget posted a TL178bn deficit in April, while the 12-month rolling deficit … Continue ReadingFiscal outlook deteriorates despite the robustness in tax revenues

Business HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Turkey should be ‘firmly re-anchored’ in EU, finance minister says

Atilla Yeşilada16 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

Economy General HIGHLIGHTS

Important revelations from Mehmet Simsek in Qatar Economic Forum

Atilla Yeşilada16 May, 2024

Mehmet Simsek promised more fiscal austerity and structural reform from Qatar Economic Forum. His speech … Continue ReadingImportant revelations from Mehmet Simsek in Qatar Economic Forum

Economy HIGHLIGHTS

Garanti BBVA: What to think about Turkey’s current policy mix?

Atilla Yeşilada14 May, 2024

The CBRT signals to remain tight as long as needed, while new fiscal measures signal … Continue ReadingGaranti BBVA: What to think about Turkey’s current policy mix?

General HIGHLIGHTS

Gonul Tol comments on growing signs of a rift between allies Erdogan and Bahceli

Atilla Yeşilada14 May, 2024

Gonul Tol is Director of Middle East Institute’s Turkish Program and the Author of Erdoğan’s … Continue ReadingGonul Tol comments on growing signs of a rift between allies Erdogan and Bahceli

Economy HIGHLIGHTS

Turkish current account deficit: Towards the end of narrowing

Atilla Yeşilada13 May, 2024

The current account in March posted a deficit of US$4.5bn, while the improvement in the … Continue ReadingTurkish current account deficit: Towards the end of narrowing

Business Finance HIGHLIGHTS

Major Turkish lender rejects new Russian accounts

Atilla Yeşilada11 May, 2024

Turkish Deniz Bank – one of the largest in the country, has significantly tightened the … Continue ReadingMajor Turkish lender rejects new Russian accounts

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Mitsotakis – Erdogan summit aims to build confidence, no more

Atilla Yeşilada11 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

General HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Turkey renames İncirlik Base, plans F-16 Deployment

Cem Cetinguc18 April, 202418 April, 2024

Türkiye announced that it has renamed the Incirlik Tanker Base as “10th Main Jet Base … Continue ReadingTurkey renames İncirlik Base, plans F-16 Deployment

Finance General HIGHLIGHTS

Mehmet Simsek refutes spat with Erdogan, wows to pursue austerity measures

Atilla Yeşilada17 April, 2024

Turkey’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has denied allegations of a “crisis” between him … Continue ReadingMehmet Simsek refutes spat with Erdogan, wows to pursue austerity measures

Finance HIGHLIGHTS

Central Bank/Fatih Karahan: Turkey committed to combat inflation, data will determine if additional tightening is needed

Atilla Yeşilada17 April, 202417 April, 2024

Speaking at a Peterson Institute panel in Washington DC, Karahan said that it’s not been … Continue ReadingCentral Bank/Fatih Karahan: Turkey committed to combat inflation, data will determine if additional tightening is needed

General HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Experts Warn of Turkey’s Growing Role as Drug Transit Hub

Cem Cetinguc16 April, 2024

Turkish police have seized the third largest haul of cocaine in the country’s history, Interior … Continue ReadingExperts Warn of Turkey’s Growing Role as Drug Transit Hub

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Optimar poll: CHP more likely to solve economic crisis than AKP, no-votes mostly coming from CHP

Atilla Yeşilada12 April, 2024

Pro-AKP Optimar research agency conducted the first post-election survey across the country, which revealed very … Continue ReadingOptimar poll: CHP more likely to solve economic crisis than AKP, no-votes mostly coming from CHP

Economy General HIGHLIGHTS

Economy czar Simsek to initiate spending cuts

Atilla Yeşilada10 April, 2024

According to pro-government daily Türkiye Gazetesi, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek told AKP … Continue ReadingEconomy czar Simsek to initiate spending cuts

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Can Selcuki: Did CHP win the Turkish election, or did AKP lose it?

Atilla Yeşilada9 April, 2024

The local elections on March 31 produced results far beyond expectations. Immediately after the election, … Continue ReadingCan Selcuki: Did CHP win the Turkish election, or did AKP lose it?

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Steven Cook and Sinan Ciddi: Post-Erdogan Turkey Is Finally Here

Atilla Yeşilada7 April, 2024

Turkish politics is interesting again. For years, Turkey’s opposition was moribund. Then suddenly, last weekend, … Continue ReadingSteven Cook and Sinan Ciddi: Post-Erdogan Turkey Is Finally Here

Atilla Yeşilada Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Video Commentary: CHP’s stunning victory shakes up the politcal landcape. What to expect next?

Atilla Yeşilada4 April, 2024

It took me a couple of days to get over the shock of CHP beating … Continue ReadingVideo Commentary: CHP’s stunning victory shakes up the politcal landcape. What to expect next?

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Tim Ash: Turkey – Simsek is a keeper

Atilla Yeşilada4 April, 2024

It is interesting listening to the international investment community when it comes to Turkey, as … Continue ReadingTim Ash: Turkey – Simsek is a keeper

HIGHLIGHTS Politics

International press coverage of Turkish local elections: All eyes on Istanbul

Atilla Yeşilada30 March, 2024

As Turkey heads to polls on Sunday, 31st of March to elect, mayors, aldermen and … Continue ReadingInternational press coverage of Turkish local elections: All eyes on Istanbul

Atilla Yeşilada HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Video commentary: Our election predictions; and what comes after

Atilla Yeşilada29 March, 2024

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