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Author: Güldem Atabay

It’s Not The Economy, Stupid: Why Turkish Elections Are About More Than Money
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics

It’s Not The Economy, Stupid: Why Turkish Elections Are About More Than Money

Güldem AtabayPosted on3 April, 2023

The upcoming Turkish elections on May 14th, 2023 defy conventional wisdom. Turkey’s economic downturn and … Continue ReadingIt’s Not The Economy, Stupid: Why Turkish Elections Are About More Than Money

Victim’s brother expresses alarm over Erdogan’s alliance with Huda Par
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Victim’s brother expresses alarm over Erdogan’s alliance with Huda Par

Güldem AtabayPosted on28 March, 2023

“We know that Huda Par is a murderous organization, and that they’ve gone legal because … Continue ReadingVictim’s brother expresses alarm over Erdogan’s alliance with Huda Par

Peru’s authorities seize 2.3 tons of cocaine heading to Turkey
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS

Peru’s authorities seize 2.3 tons of cocaine heading to Turkey

Güldem AtabayPosted on28 March, 202329 March, 2023

According to officials from Peru, it was the first time they had such an incident … Continue ReadingPeru’s authorities seize 2.3 tons of cocaine heading to Turkey

Turkish central bank’s efforts to guard lira: Costlier Dollar for Some Firms
Categories Economy Finance HIGHLIGHTS

Turkish central bank’s efforts to guard lira: Costlier Dollar for Some Firms

Güldem AtabayPosted on20 March, 2023

According to Bloomberg, Turkey’s central bank asked commercial lenders last week to use a dual … Continue ReadingTurkish central bank’s efforts to guard lira: Costlier Dollar for Some Firms

Syrian leader Assad says he won’t meet Erdogan until Turkey ends its ‘occupation’
Categories Economy Politics

Syrian leader Assad says he won’t meet Erdogan until Turkey ends its ‘occupation’

Güldem AtabayPosted on16 March, 202316 March, 2023

During a visit to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Syrian President Assad … Continue ReadingSyrian leader Assad says he won’t meet Erdogan until Turkey ends its ‘occupation’

HDP likely to compete under sister party’s emblem
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics

HDP likely to compete under sister party’s emblem

Güldem AtabayPosted on15 March, 2023

HDP officials are set to announce that as a precaution not to be left out … Continue ReadingHDP likely to compete under sister party’s emblem

Turkey Government Pushing Lenders to Cut Rates on Consumer Loans
Categories Economy Finance HIGHLIGHTS

Turkey Government Pushing Lenders to Cut Rates on Consumer Loans

Güldem AtabayPosted on11 March, 2023

Turkey’s central bank is forcing commercial lenders to lower the interest rates they charge for … Continue ReadingTurkey Government Pushing Lenders to Cut Rates on Consumer Loans

Kılıçdaroğlu beats Erdoğan in election, survey shows
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Kılıçdaroğlu beats Erdoğan in election, survey shows

Güldem AtabayPosted on7 March, 2023

Main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is leading against President Recep Tayyip … Continue ReadingKılıçdaroğlu beats Erdoğan in election, survey shows

UN: Earthquake damage in Turkey set to exceed $100 billion
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS

UN: Earthquake damage in Turkey set to exceed $100 billion

Güldem AtabayPosted on7 March, 2023

The figure is being used as a basis for a donor conference to mobilize funds … Continue ReadingUN: Earthquake damage in Turkey set to exceed $100 billion

HDP co-chair Sancar invites Kilicdaroglu to meeting
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics

HDP co-chair Sancar invites Kilicdaroglu to meeting

Güldem AtabayPosted on6 March, 2023

After opposition bloc announced its nomination of CHP leader Kilicdaroglu for president, HDP co-chair Sancar … Continue ReadingHDP co-chair Sancar invites Kilicdaroglu to meeting

Opposition block back together again: Presidential candidate of opposition block is Kilicdaroglu
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Opposition block back together again: Presidential candidate of opposition block is Kilicdaroglu

Güldem AtabayPosted on6 March, 2023

Following a five-hour meeting of six party leaders, main opposition’s leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu has been … Continue ReadingOpposition block back together again: Presidential candidate of opposition block is Kilicdaroglu

A post-Erdogan Turkey could come in from the cold
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics

A post-Erdogan Turkey could come in from the cold

Güldem AtabayPosted on2 March, 2023

Noting that Erdogan has lost popularity since the earthquakes, a new Reuters article highlights possible … Continue ReadingA post-Erdogan Turkey could come in from the cold

Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Prominent pollster sees little chance for Erdogan’s victory

Güldem AtabayPosted on2 March, 2023

The former head of the Konda polling institute, Bekir Agirdir said President Tayyip Erdogan still … Continue ReadingProminent pollster sees little chance for Erdogan’s victory

Poll shows Erdogan’s AKP below 30 percent
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Poll shows Erdogan’s AKP below 30 percent

Güldem AtabayPosted on2 March, 2023

A poll conducted in 45 provinces, involving nearly 5,000 people, found that voter support for … Continue ReadingPoll shows Erdogan’s AKP below 30 percent

Goldman warns of possible currency market turbulence in Turkey ahead of elections
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Markets Politics

Goldman warns of possible currency market turbulence in Turkey ahead of elections

Güldem AtabayPosted on2 March, 2023

The Wall Street bank Goldman Sachs said problems could arise in foreign exchange markets in … Continue ReadingGoldman warns of possible currency market turbulence in Turkey ahead of elections

Chamber of commerce reports Istanbul inflation rate as 79 percent
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS

Chamber of commerce reports Istanbul inflation rate as 79 percent

Güldem AtabayPosted on1 March, 2023

Ahead of the nationwide inflation data to be released by the government-run Turkish Statistical Institute … Continue ReadingChamber of commerce reports Istanbul inflation rate as 79 percent

Turkey’s Manufacturing sector PMI holds at 50.1 in February
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS

Turkey’s Manufacturing sector PMI holds at 50.1 in February

Güldem AtabayPosted on1 March, 2023

February’s earthquake impacted operations in the Turkish manufacturing sector during the month, as outlined by … Continue ReadingTurkey’s Manufacturing sector PMI holds at 50.1 in February

Turkey: fourth-quarter GDP growth driven by domestic demand
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS

Turkey: fourth-quarter GDP growth driven by domestic demand

Güldem AtabayPosted on28 February, 2023

Turkish GDP in the final quarter of 2022 was driven by robust private consumption, while … Continue ReadingTurkey: fourth-quarter GDP growth driven by domestic demand

Turkey’s Sovereign Fund Allots at Least $1 Billion to Boost Stock-Market Heavyweights
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Markets

Turkey’s Sovereign Fund Allots at Least $1 Billion to Boost Stock-Market Heavyweights

Güldem AtabayPosted on27 February, 2023

As reported by Bloomberg, Turkey’s sovereign wealth fund plans to channel cash into the nation’s … Continue ReadingTurkey’s Sovereign Fund Allots at Least $1 Billion to Boost Stock-Market Heavyweights

Turkey’s NATO talks with Sweden and Finland to resume on March 9
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics

Turkey’s NATO talks with Sweden and Finland to resume on March 9

Güldem AtabayPosted on27 February, 2023

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that talks with Sweden and Finland regarding … Continue ReadingTurkey’s NATO talks with Sweden and Finland to resume on March 9

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