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
As Russia's footprint slumps, can Turkey anchor Armenia, Azerbaijan to West? Russia’s declining footprint in the South Caucasus presents an opportunity for Turkey to anchor Azerbaijan and Armenia to the Western fold. Turkey
Turkey’s Central Bank keeps interest rates at 50% despite rising inflation The decision comes after an unexpected hike of 500 basis points last month that increased rates from 45% to 50% as monetary tightening resumed after a one-month pause. Turkey
Erdogan and Germany's Steinmeier chuckle over doner kebab as ties grow The German president’s visit, marking the centennial of diplomatic ties between Turkey and Germany, came during a challenging time for Ankara-Berlin relations, given the wide gap over the Israel-Hamas war. Turkey
Analysis Will Turkey’s merchant class circumvent latest trade restrictions on Israel? The Turkish government’s recent export restrictions against Israel will complicate their political relations, but even as bilateral trade declines, experts note that merchants on both sides will look for ways to circumvent the new measures. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Can Turkey’s economic czar stick to belt-tightening after election loss? The Turkish government hopes that its remaining four-year mandate will give it time to placate popular anger before the next polls. Turkey
Turkey's trade boycott of Israel: 'more theatre,' less substance Turkey's ban on some exports to Israel aims to appease a domestic audience, but it could end up doing the most damage to Ankara and its flailing economy. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Lebanon-Venezuela kingpin detained in Turkey's 'third largest' cocaine bust The Turkish Interior Minister reported some 1,340 pounds of cocaine seized in the operation, which also included the arrest of 13 people. Turkey
Turkey restricts exports of 54 products to Israel until Gaza cease-fire As Israel pledged to retaliate, analysts believe the move is aiming to allay growing dismay among Turkey's Islamists for the government’s refusal to sever trade ties with the Middle Eastern country over the Gaza conflict. Turkey
The long road ahead for Kaan, Turkey’s nascent fifth-generation fighter jet Turkey’s aspiring ruler of the skies will need to overcome various challenges before it can truly become a fifth-generation fighter, analysts say. Turkey
Turkey, Iran launch talks on energy cooperation The talks, aiming to enhance energy cooperation between the two countries, kicked off in Tehran. Turkey
Turkey heads to local elections amid voter apathy, unclarity for Erdogan Melting purchasing power in Turkey looms large over the upcoming local elections. Turkey
How Turkey's economic, inflation policy hinges on upcoming local elections The outcome of Turkey’s March 31 local polls is likely to influence Erdogan’s decision on whether to enact the tough disinflation measures favored by the economic leadership. Turkey
