Turkey: Flash floods kill 3, paralyze Istanbul after record downpour Heavy rains stranded hundreds, blocking major roads and disrupting air and public transportation, flooding buildings and forcing school closures across Istanbul province. Turkey
Analysis Pragmatic politics: Why Turkey avoids blaming Russia for Black Sea attacks Beyond economics, Ankara’s approach is also shaped by maintaining its role as an indispensable mediator between the Kremlin and the West. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Erdogan aide named suspect in Turkey financial scandal Former AKP deputy chairwoman Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya is facing allegations of being linked to a market manipulation scandal. Turkey
Analysis Turkey’s $20B fund crisis: Who profited, and who will pay? Opposition parties are demanding immediate government compensation for affected investors, who face up to a six-month wait as independent banks oversee the asset liquidations. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Can Turkey’s Bashiqa withdrawal pave the way for deeper Iraq ties? By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkey's first female central bank chief faces potential axe amid nepotism claims The question concerning Hafize Gaye Erkan's dismissal is increasingly not "if" but "when," observers say. Turkey
Turkey’s year-end inflation soars to almost 65% Newly announced minimum wage hikes and upcoming pay raises for public servants, workers and pensioners bode a resurgence of price spikes across the board. Turkey
Turkey’s exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Russia shoot up in 2023: Erdogan The Turkish president also said the country’s total export revenues reached an all-time high. Turkey
2023 in review: From disaster to diplomacy, a climactic year for Turkey Ankara and NATO capitals are once again at loggerheads despite Turkey’s restoration vision put forward after the May elections. Turkey
Is Turkey-Egypt rapprochement turning into a long-term defense partnership? Rapidly improving defense cooperation between Cario and Ankara falls in line with Turkey's multidimensional strategic outlook, observes believe. Turkey
Turkey’s Central Bank delivers moderate rate hike The bank said it has slowed the pace of monetary tightening, assessing that it is close to the level required to establish a course of disinflation. Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan declares 'new era' with Greece on landmark visit The Turkish and Greek leaders vowed to maintain good neighborly relations in the interest of peace in the Agean Sea region. Turkey
What is behind Turkey’s inflation spike to 61.9% in November? November's consumer prices also rose by 3.28%, data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute showed on Monday. Turkey
Turkey’s Central Bank delivers larger-than-expected rate hike The decision comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said earlier this week that the lira's depreciation has come to an end. Turkey
What awaits Turkey's economy as its foreign exchange woes ease? After the March local polls, Ankara will be free of major domestic political concerns and is expected to enact a stern program to cool the economy and make real progress in fighting inflation. Turkey
Turkey reports account surplus amid fiscal policy changes Turkish bonds may also become more attractive, according to a top bank, as Turkey’s new economic leaders raise interest rates and end unpopular policies. Turkey
What is driving Turkey’s Erdogan pro-Hamas, fiery Israel criticism? Diplomats and experts say Erdogan’s response to Hamas’ attack on Israel and its aftermath have seriously undermined Turkey’s international position. Turkey
