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 By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Can Turkey's Hurjet deal with Spain propel it into NATO’s defense market? By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
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
Turkey election pledges foretell bigger budget deficit A review of economic programs and a supplementary budget appear inevitable for the winner of Turkey’s May 14 elections. Turkey
Turkey inks $321 million deal with Romania for Bayraktar military drones Ukraine has had considerable success using the drone against Russia since Moscow's invasion last year. Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan opens half-empty financial hub in Istanbul ahead of polls Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denies the country is facing an economic crisis, while attacking the opposition for making backroom deals with money lenders. Turkey
Turkey’s opposition pledges return to economic orthodoxy, faces uphill task An opposition victory in Turkey’s upcoming elections should put the country back on the path of economic orthodoxy, but the huge cost of the February quakes dictates tough revisions to any economic plans. Turkey
