Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Tech MEE: Turkey ‘not ready’ to sign deal to purchase new supply of Russian missiles Atilla YeşiladaPosted on24 August, 2021 Turkey is not in the final stages of signing a deal to purchase a second … Continue ReadingMEE: Turkey ‘not ready’ to sign deal to purchase new supply of Russian missiles
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics IMF’s Special Drawing Rights to Boost Turkey’s FX Reserves Güldem AtabayPosted on24 August, 2021 Turkey’s foreign currency coffers will get a boost of $6.4 billion Monday thanks to the International … Continue ReadingIMF’s Special Drawing Rights to Boost Turkey’s FX Reserves
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics NY Times: Afghan Refugees Find a Harsh and Unfriendly Border in Turkey Güldem AtabayPosted on24 August, 2021 In the days before the Taliban took Kabul, an Afghan woman was doubled over sobbing … Continue ReadingNY Times: Afghan Refugees Find a Harsh and Unfriendly Border in Turkey
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey can’t handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU’s Michel Güldem AtabayPosted on23 August, 2021 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a phone conversation with EU Council President Charles Michel yesterday … Continue ReadingTurkey can’t handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU’s Michel
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics MetroPoll: 30 percent of undecided, non-voters are from ruling AKP base Güldem AtabayPosted on23 August, 2021 Almost one third of voters who are undecided about who to vote or who plan … Continue ReadingMetroPoll: 30 percent of undecided, non-voters are from ruling AKP base
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Russia, Turkey to Sign New S-400 Deal in Near Future: RIA Güldem AtabayPosted on23 August, 2021 Turkey is in the final stages of negotiating a new deal for an advanced Russian … Continue ReadingRussia, Turkey to Sign New S-400 Deal in Near Future: RIA
Categories Business General Politics Tunisia wants to nix Turkey free trade deal Cem CetingucPosted on23 August, 202124 August, 2021 Tunisia is seeking an urgent review of a trade agreement with Turkey in order to … Continue ReadingTunisia wants to nix Turkey free trade deal
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Poll: Four possible opposition candidates lead Erdoğan, economic crisis most urgent problem Güldem AtabayPosted on19 August, 2021 The Yöneylem Social Research Center has released the results of its monthly opinion poll for … Continue ReadingPoll: Four possible opposition candidates lead Erdoğan, economic crisis most urgent problem
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Deutsche Bank Plans $1.2 Billion in Turkey ESG Finance Deals Güldem AtabayPosted on19 August, 2021 Deutsche Bank AG is in talks with a number of Turkish clients to ramp up … Continue ReadingDeutsche Bank Plans $1.2 Billion in Turkey ESG Finance Deals
Categories General Politics US denies refugee deal with Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on19 August, 202119 August, 2021 The United States has denied claims that a refugee deal was signed between Turkish President … Continue ReadingUS denies refugee deal with Turkey
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics AKP draft bill suggests prison time for sharing misinformation online Güldem AtabayPosted on17 August, 202117 August, 2021 A new draft bill prepared by the ruling AKP will include disinformation and misinformation as … Continue ReadingAKP draft bill suggests prison time for sharing misinformation online
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey says it welcomes Taliban statements since they seized control Güldem AtabayPosted on17 August, 2021 Turkey is in talks with all parties in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, and views positively … Continue ReadingTurkey says it welcomes Taliban statements since they seized control
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Afghan refugees could give Erdogan leverage with Europe Güldem AtabayPosted on17 August, 2021 The Taliban’s rapid advance into Kabul is not only causing concern about Afghanistan’s future but … Continue ReadingAfghan refugees could give Erdogan leverage with Europe
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics The Turkey-Russia Relationship: Why “Compartmentalization” and Not Conflict? Güldem AtabayPosted on17 August, 2021 Russia and Turkey maintain an interesting and volatile geopolitical relationship. The two states share many … Continue ReadingThe Turkey-Russia Relationship: Why “Compartmentalization” and Not Conflict?
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Reuters: Turkey drops Kabul airport plans but will assist if Taliban ask Güldem AtabayPosted on16 August, 2021 Turkey has dropped plans to take control of Kabul airport after NATO’s withdrawal but is … Continue ReadingReuters: Turkey drops Kabul airport plans but will assist if Taliban ask
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Afghanistan: Turkey exploring ways to station troops in Kabul even after Taliban victory Güldem AtabayPosted on16 August, 2021 Turkey’s government is exploring ways to keep its soldiers stationed at Kabul international airport even after … Continue ReadingAfghanistan: Turkey exploring ways to station troops in Kabul even after Taliban victory
Categories Company & Industry General Politics Turkey’s defense industry is taking tremendous strides.. Why? Cem CetingucPosted on9 August, 2021 In June, the Turkish navy successfully test-fired the Atmaca, Turkey’s first domestically produced long-range anti-ship cruise missile. … Continue ReadingTurkey’s defense industry is taking tremendous strides.. Why?
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey spent only fraction of forest protection budget before wildfires erupted Atilla YeşiladaPosted on8 August, 2021 As of Sunday, Turkey’s wildfires continued in 2 provinces and in six different localities, the … Continue ReadingTurkey spent only fraction of forest protection budget before wildfires erupted
Categories General Politics Germany seeks answers prior to sending defence exports to Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on5 August, 20215 August, 2021 Germany’s informal hold on defence exports to Turkey remains in place over concerns about the destination … Continue ReadingGermany seeks answers prior to sending defence exports to Turkey
Categories General Politics Afghan refugee crisis escalates quickly in Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on5 August, 20215 August, 2021 When 16-year-old Omer got a tattoo last year of a crown on his right hand, … Continue ReadingAfghan refugee crisis escalates quickly in Turkey