Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Israel says outreach to Turkey won’t come at Cyprus’ expense Cem CetingucPosted on3 March, 2022 Any bid by Israel to improve strained ties with Turkey won’t come at the expense … Continue ReadingIsrael says outreach to Turkey won’t come at Cyprus’ expense
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Markets Business dropped 50 percent for Turkish brands in Russia Cem CetingucPosted on3 March, 2022 As a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, business in nearly a thousand brands operating in … Continue ReadingBusiness dropped 50 percent for Turkish brands in Russia
Categories Business Company & Industry General Markets Ukraine crisis: Purchase order cancellations reached 200 million dollars in Turkish clothing sector Cem CetingucPosted on2 March, 20222 March, 2022 After Russia’s declaration of war on Ukraine last week, the effects of the economic sanctions … Continue ReadingUkraine crisis: Purchase order cancellations reached 200 million dollars in Turkish clothing sector
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Putin’s ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine gets slammed by writers across the Globe Cem CetingucPosted on1 March, 2022 More than 1,000 writers from around the world, including Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood and Nobel … Continue ReadingPutin’s ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine gets slammed by writers across the Globe
Categories Company & Industry Economy HIGHLIGHTS Macro Snapshot: Foreign Trade Statistics Cem CetingucPosted on1 March, 2022 Foreign trade deficit increased by 234.9% YoY to USD10.3bn in January (Dec.21: USD-6.8bn, Jan.21: USD-3.1bn) … Continue ReadingMacro Snapshot: Foreign Trade Statistics
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Politics Turkey’s embassies in Kiev & Kharkiv started evacuations via trains Cem CetingucPosted on28 February, 2022 Turkey’s embassies in Ukraine’s capital Kiev and the second-largest city Kharkiv have announced that the second evacuation … Continue ReadingTurkey’s embassies in Kiev & Kharkiv started evacuations via trains
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Politics Turkey stops foreigners from settling in 16 provinces Cem CetingucPosted on28 February, 2022 Ankara sets 25 percent quota for foreigners in any neighbourhood to calm communal tensions and … Continue ReadingTurkey stops foreigners from settling in 16 provinces
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdogan: Turkey-U.S. talks on F-16’s are promising Cem CetingucPosted on28 February, 2022 President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey’s talks with the United States on the modernisation of F-16 … Continue ReadingErdogan: Turkey-U.S. talks on F-16’s are promising
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Politics Russian invasion will be highly costly for Turkey: CHP deputy Cem CetingucPosted on28 February, 202228 February, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a special military operation for the Donbas region in eastern … Continue ReadingRussian invasion will be highly costly for Turkey: CHP deputy
Categories Company & Industry Economy General HIGHLIGHTS What does Russia-Ukraine crisis mean for Turkish economy? Cem CetingucPosted on25 February, 2022 Ukraine and Russia are two important partners of Turkey in tourism, import of agricultural products, … Continue ReadingWhat does Russia-Ukraine crisis mean for Turkish economy?
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Experts warn about risks of Istanbul’s growing population density Cem CetingucPosted on22 February, 2022 Istanbul is underprepared for its booming population, and the sustainability of urban life will be at risk … Continue ReadingExperts warn about risks of Istanbul’s growing population density
Categories Business General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey’s Erdogan continues his tour of West Africa for new business opportunities Cem CetingucPosted on22 February, 2022 Turkey’s latest diplomatic drive in Africa continues to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, after several bilateral cooperation … Continue ReadingTurkey’s Erdogan continues his tour of West Africa for new business opportunities
Categories Business Economy General Europe’s medical tourism shifts to Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on22 February, 202222 February, 2022 urope’s medical tourism is shifting toward Turkey, according to the general manager of an Ankara-based … Continue ReadingEurope’s medical tourism shifts to Turkey
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Markets Turkey’s residential property sales to foreigners rose drastically in January Cem CetingucPosted on19 February, 2022 Residential property sales to foreign buyers rose by 56.5 percent year on year to 4,186 … Continue ReadingTurkey’s residential property sales to foreigners rose drastically in January
Categories Economy Finance HIGHLIGHTS Markets Two Fed officials back steady rise in interest rates starting in March Cem CetingucPosted on19 February, 2022 Two top Federal Reserve officials said the US central bank should launch a steady string … Continue ReadingTwo Fed officials back steady rise in interest rates starting in March
Categories Economy Finance General HIGHLIGHTS Investors brace for central banks’ retreat from bond markets Cem CetingucPosted on19 February, 2022 The biggest buyers in bond markets are now poised to become sellers, as central banks … Continue ReadingInvestors brace for central banks’ retreat from bond markets
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Kılıçdaroğlu sketches out new road map for Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on18 February, 2022 The opposition alliance is drawing a new road map for Turkey, with democracy and justice being … Continue ReadingKılıçdaroğlu sketches out new road map for Turkey
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Gulf countries plan to invest $8 billion in Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on18 February, 2022 Huge Gulf funds are eyeing possible investment opportunities in Turkey, from agriculture to tourism and … Continue ReadingGulf countries plan to invest $8 billion in Turkey
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Erdemir: Strong EBITDA, TP up due to stronger steel Cem CetingucPosted on18 February, 2022 Erdemir has released strong 4Q21 IFRS results, with EBITDA almost 30% above consensus estimates. FCFE, … Continue ReadingErdemir: Strong EBITDA, TP up due to stronger steel
Categories HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Politics FM Çavuşoğlu: Turkey is ready arrange a meeting between Moscow and Kyiv Cem CetingucPosted on17 February, 2022 Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çauşoğlu on Wednesday held separate phone calls with his Russian and Ukrainian … Continue ReadingFM Çavuşoğlu: Turkey is ready arrange a meeting between Moscow and Kyiv