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
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
Turkey’s annual inflation slows down to 9-month low of 61% The drop in the second consecutive month was slightly more than the estimates. Turkey
Israel’s FM tells NATO to expel Turkey as Erdogan threatens war over Gaza As Turkey threatens military intervention in Gaza and Israel pushes for Turkey's removal from NATO, questions of how Turkey and Israel's already strained relations will be affected arise. Turkey
Activists warn of tourism boycott as Turkey pushes through controversial stray dog bill A government-led parliamentary committee this week approved a bill that could result in the mass culling of millions of street dogs, and fury at the legislation has spread beyond Turkey’s borders. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Turkey returns $5B deposit to Saudi Arabia amid economic recovery The Saudi Fund for Development decided to hold the funds in the Turkish Central Bank in March 2023 after ministerial meetings the previous year — the deposit helped Turkey firm up its weakened currency, the lira. Turkey
Turkey’s Central Bank keeps interest rates at 50% as inflation cools The decision, part of a pause in monetary tightening since April, comes as the country’s annual inflation slowed down in June for the first time in eight months, but still remains above 70%. Turkey
Turkey’s Erdogan praises Trump’s 'bravery' in call with former president The Turkish president became one of the few world leaders to speak with the former US leader following the assassination attempt. Turkey
Turkey sees 157% wealth growth despite economic malaise Bloated asset prices due to sky-high inflation put Ankara at the top of the survey, despite many Turks struggling to get by in real cash terms. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis As Erdogan woos Assad, is Turkey-Syria reconciliation rhetoric or reality? While the Turkish president has signaled he’s open to mending fences with his Syrian counterpart, the path to reconciliation is full of pitfalls. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Erdogan meets Xi, praises Turkey’s ties with China-led SCO bloc The Turkish president reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the China-led bloc. Turkey
Erdogan meets 'dear friend' Putin as Russia, Turkey eye cooperation on Syria The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral ties only days ahead of the NATO summit. Turkey
Turkey’s inflation slows for first time in eight months, down to 71% The country’s year-on-year inflation cooled faster than expected in June, official data showed. Turkey
Turkey keeps interest rates on hold at 50% even as inflation soars The Central Bank reiterated its policy to return to monetary tightening in case of a significant deterioration in inflation. Turkey
