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
Turkey’s plunging lira could herald economic turnaround The Turkish lira’s record low could signal a return to the free market and all eyes are on the central bank’s monetary policy meeting on June 22. Turkey
Deciphering Turkey’s new cabinet: Real reform or window dressing? President Erdogan's new Cabinet so far reflects a shift to his reformist days — whether that plays out as such remains to be seen. Turkey
Meet Turkey's Mehmet Simsek: Erdogan's last best hope for economic recovery Former Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek’s return through the revolving doors of Turkey's economy management signals that Erdogan may be intending to steer the ship to safer waters amid deepening financial woes. Turkey
Analysis With Saudi Aramco's $50 billion deal, Turkey seeks less dependency on West The two major regional powers had grown distant over the years due to Erdogan’s ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and the 2018 killing at the consulate in Istanbul of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
After reelection, can Erdogan tackle Turkey's economic woes? In a bid to restore investor confidence in Turkey, Erdogan is reportedly seeking to convince Mehmet Simsek, a well-respected former minister, to return to the helm of the economy. Turkey
Turkey, UAE ratify $40 billion trade deal after Erdogan's victory Abu Dhabi’s ratification of the partnership agreement came three days after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s election victory. Turkey
Turkish lira slips to new low as Erdogan forms economic team Turkey's currency has dropped again in the wake of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s reelection. Turkey
Erdogan vs. Kilicdaroglu: What to expect in Turkey's first ever election runoff Though polls give a lead to the incumbent president, a victory by the main opposition leader in Sunday’s presidential runoff seems still possible depending on a combination of challenging factors. Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan says polls mark East-West fault line A post-election Turkey may well become the "locus for the fault line between the liberal West and the illiberal East" instead of a bridge, as Erdogan has claimed during his time in office. Turkey
Erdogan proves unbeatable as Turkey heads for runoff The latest count from Turkey's Supreme Electoral Board shows Erdogan with 49.40% of ballots cast versus 44.96% for Kilicdaroglu, indicating the country is set for a runoff on May 28. Turkey
Analysis Turkey Elections: A Kilicdaroglu election win could overhaul Syria policy The opposition leader is seen as someone who would have more clout at the negotiating table with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, especially on migration and security issues in northern Syria. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Turkey inflation drops below 50% 11 days before elections Though inflation has dipped, Turkey’s monthly consumer prices continue to rise amid a cost-of-living crisis. Turkey
