Categories Business General HIGHLIGHTS ANALYSIS – Dutch press: Turkish entities still violating Russia sanctions by Dutch re-exports, F-16 sale in jeopardy Atilla YeşiladaPosted on6 November, 2023 Despite Western attempts to stifle Russia’s economy through sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine last … Continue ReadingANALYSIS – Dutch press: Turkish entities still violating Russia sanctions by Dutch re-exports, F-16 sale in jeopardy
Categories Business General HIGHLIGHTS Turkey could escape FATF grey list with crypto regulation Atilla YeşiladaPosted on3 November, 2023 Turkey is reportedly drafting fresh regulations to govern crypto assets in an effort to convince … Continue ReadingTurkey could escape FATF grey list with crypto regulation
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Sweden’s NATO accession in jeopardy of lengthy delays Atilla YeşiladaPosted on3 November, 2023 “Turkish parliament won’t speed up Sweden’s NATO bid” claims a news article in Reuters, quoting … Continue ReadingSweden’s NATO accession in jeopardy of lengthy delays
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Istanbul inflation below 4 percent in October, but the annual rate is still very high Güldem AtabayPosted on1 November, 2023 According to Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) data, the retail price increase, which was at … Continue ReadingIstanbul inflation below 4 percent in October, but the annual rate is still very high
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Why is Erdogan so eager to defend HAMAS….and is he serious? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on1 November, 2023 Last week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Israel “to never expand the scope of … Continue ReadingWhy is Erdogan so eager to defend HAMAS….and is he serious?
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Erdogan’s loud support of HAMAS raising eyebrows in the US Atilla YeşiladaPosted on29 October, 2023 Turkish president Erdogan toned down celebrations for the Centennial of the Turkish Republic “in sympathy … Continue ReadingErdogan’s loud support of HAMAS raising eyebrows in the US
Categories General HYPED Academic: Turkey facing pressure from Russia and West to pick sides on the war in Ukraine Atilla YeşiladaPosted on27 October, 2023 Turkey’s neutrality in the Ukraine conflict is seemingly meeting with growing impatience in Washington and … Continue ReadingAcademic: Turkey facing pressure from Russia and West to pick sides on the war in Ukraine
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s central bank raises the policy rate for five consecutive months Güldem AtabayPosted on26 October, 2023 The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) increased interest … Continue ReadingTurkey’s central bank raises the policy rate for five consecutive months
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Murat Yetkin: Erdoğan’s Sweden surprize: PKK’s attack postponed the decision Atilla YeşiladaPosted on25 October, 2023 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan surprized Turkish public with his decision to sign the NATO … Continue ReadingMurat Yetkin: Erdoğan’s Sweden surprize: PKK’s attack postponed the decision
Categories Business General HIGHLIGHTS Turkey likely to miss quake rebuilding targets, despite massive spending Atilla YeşiladaPosted on24 October, 2023 Presenting the Turkish government’s budget proposal for the next year, Turkish vice president Cevdet Yilmaz … Continue ReadingTurkey likely to miss quake rebuilding targets, despite massive spending
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS UPDATE (new comments added) Mehmet Simsek: We met 200 investors so far in the Gulf tour Atilla YeşiladaPosted on24 October, 202325 October, 2023 According to Bloomberg, Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek says: Concerns about the longevity of new … Continue ReadingUPDATE (new comments added) Mehmet Simsek: We met 200 investors so far in the Gulf tour
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Tim Ash: Marrakesh – the Turks were the talk of the town Atilla YeşiladaPosted on24 October, 2023 The new Turkish economy team were the talk of the town/star performers at the IMF … Continue ReadingTim Ash: Marrakesh – the Turks were the talk of the town
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Kader Sevinc: Decades Amongst Leaders: Unveiling the Fabric of Effective Leadership 🌐 Atilla YeşiladaPosted on23 October, 2023 I’ve had the privilege of working alongside with Prime Ministers, Heads of State, numerous ministers … Continue ReadingKader Sevinc: Decades Amongst Leaders: Unveiling the Fabric of Effective Leadership 🌐
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Qatar, Iran, Turkey and beyond: Hamas’s network of supporters Güldem AtabayPosted on17 October, 2023 Hamas has maintained ties with several regional powers and organisations in the Middle East since … Continue ReadingQatar, Iran, Turkey and beyond: Hamas’s network of supporters
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Turkish home sales sees the sharpest decline in two years amidst rising nominal yeilds Güldem AtabayPosted on16 October, 2023 The Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) has unveiled its housing sales data for September, showing a … Continue ReadingTurkish home sales sees the sharpest decline in two years amidst rising nominal yeilds
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics “Turkey in no rush on Sweden’s NATO bid” Güldem AtabayPosted on16 October, 2023 Today Online says Ankara waiting for American steps on jets sale. Turkey is willing to … Continue Reading“Turkey in no rush on Sweden’s NATO bid”
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Biden: Turkey’s actions in Syria undermine fight against ISIS, endangers civilians Güldem AtabayPosted on13 October, 2023 US President Joe Biden has extended the national emergency declared in 2019, saying Turkey’s military … Continue ReadingBiden: Turkey’s actions in Syria undermine fight against ISIS, endangers civilians
Categories General Politics European Court rules against Turkey in the prominent ‘ByLock and Bank Asya’ case Güldem AtabayPosted on27 September, 2023 ECHR Grand Chamber’s decision favoring Yuksel Yalcinkaya could set a precedent for other human rights … Continue ReadingEuropean Court rules against Turkey in the prominent ‘ByLock and Bank Asya’ case
Categories General HYPED Marc Pierini: Can Erdogan and EU see eye to eye? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on24 September, 2023 Turkey’s approach to EU The Turkish president’s narrative in Vilnius, where he linked Sweden’s … Continue ReadingMarc Pierini: Can Erdogan and EU see eye to eye?
Categories Business General HIGHLIGHTS Simsek’s investor meeting drew large crowds, but were there any buyers? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on21 September, 2023 Some 120 American investors attended the 13th edition of the Türkiye Investment Conference held in … Continue ReadingSimsek’s investor meeting drew large crowds, but were there any buyers?