Turkey scraps tariffs on some US imports ahead of Erdogan-Trump meeting The reversal of the levies was announced in Turkey’s Official Gazette on Monday, affecting goods such as passenger cars, fruit, rice, cosmetics, solid fuels and chemical products. Turkey
As EU tries to wean off Russian gas, pipeline imports via Turkey rise The European Union is importing more Russian gas via Turkey despite efforts to end imports from Russia. Turkey
Turkish markets, lira gain as Ankara delays ruling on opposition head's ouster An Ankara court adjourned a case to October 24 to ouster the opposition CHP party's chairman, as part of a long-running political crackdown by the ruling AKP party. Turkey
Turkey's trade deficit falls to lowest level in nearly four years: What to know Turkey’s trade deficit in August shrank to $4.17 billion, its lowest level in 46 months, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said. Turkey
Analysis Turkey to end costly $60B currency-protection scheme — for now By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Turkey’s military shake-up: Adapting to new threats or political meddling? By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkey’s inflation falls to four-year low of 33.5%: What to know Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on X that annual inflation had fallen to its lowest level in 44 months. Turkey
Turkey secures $2.8B green financing for Azerbaijan railway: What to know The 223-kilometer railway will connect to the existing train route that joins Turkey’s northeastern city of Kars and the Georgian and Azerbaijani capitals of Tbilisi and Baku. Turkey
Why Turkey plans to end its 52-year oil pipeline deal with Iraq The Turkish decree stipulated that the 1973 Turkey-Iraq Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement — along with all amendments to the deal — would be terminated effective July 27, 2026. Turkey
Turkey closes livestock markets amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak: What to know The Agriculture Ministry has closed all livestock markets to prevent spread of the disease while vaccination efforts are underway. Turkey
Analysis With over 85% imported, Turkey braces for energy ripples of Iran-Israel war Rising oil prices threaten Turkey’s fragile economy amid escalating regional tensions, while energy supply risks grow. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Turkey: $30M credit card scam hits tourists in coastal resort, 20 arrested The alleged ringleader, a hotel owner identified as "H.O.," stole the money by sharing credit card details of tourists checking into the property. Turkey
As Turkey's inflation dips to 35%, will central bank pivot on interest rates? Inflation has slowed to the lowest level since 2021, sparking speculation that the central bank could resume easing monetary policy amid mounting pressure on Turkey's finance chief — but analysts caution against a rush. Turkey
Analysis Can Turkey's Hurjet deal with Spain propel it into NATO’s defense market? Spain’s choice of Turkey’s Hurjet reflects Ankara’s growing credibility as an arms supplier, increasing the prospect of broader cooperation in Europe’s defense sector. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
India wages economic war on Turkey for supporting Pakistan in Kashmir Turkish business interests are taking a hit as India retaliates against Ankara’s backing of Pakistan on Kashmir. Turkey
New German government to decide on Eurofighter sale to Turkey: Officials Germany’s outgoing government will leave the Eurofighter sale decision to incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz, official German sources suggested to Al-Monitor. Turkey
Turkey’s Simsek tours US for IMF, WB summits, Treasury Secretary meeting Turkey’s finance czar is starting his trip in New York before heading to Washington for talks on economic cooperation and global financial issues. Turkey
Turkey hikes interest rate to 46% amid turmoil over Imamoglu’s arrest The rate hike marks the first since March 2024, amid growing economic turmoil following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Turkey