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ANALYSIS: February employment data very weak underneath the headline

Employment Rises, But Unemployment Climbs: Broad Based Unemployment Borders 30% Turkey’s labor market delivered mixed signals in February, with employment increasing but

Silent Crisis: Schools Are Emptying as Türkiye Faces a Demographic Shift

By Hande Yener, Hurriyet Columnist and TV commentator A quiet but profound transformation is underway in Türkiye. Falling birth rates, an aging population, and shifting

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Poll Shows Confidence in Turkey’s Economic Management Stuck at 27%

Poll Shows Confidence in Turkey’s Economic Management Stuck at 27%

A new survey by Metropoll indicates that public confidence in Turkey’s economic management remains weak, with only 27% of respondents viewing it positively. The findings

Turkey’s Exports to Gulf Hit by War Shock, Minister Says

Turkey’s Exports to Gulf Hit by War Shock, Minister Says

Voters Turn Cold Shoulder to AKP Lawmakers as Economic Discontent Deepens

Voters Turn Cold Shoulder to AKP Lawmakers as Economic Discontent Deepens

COMMENTARY: Erdogan plotting to disband CHP

COMMENTARY: Erdogan plotting to disband CHP

ANALYSIS: Turkey’s White Goods Exports Post Sharp Decline, Raising Alarm Across Manufacturing Sector

ANALYSIS: Turkey’s White Goods Exports Post Sharp Decline, Raising Alarm Across Manufacturing Sector

ANALYSIS: Iran War Unlikely to Offset Domestic Demand Strength as External Imbalances Widen

ANALYSIS: Iran War Unlikely to Offset Domestic Demand Strength as External Imbalances Widen

SAMEKS PMI Signals Slowdown as Turkey’s Economic Momentum Weakens before the War

SAMEKS PMI Signals Slowdown as Turkey’s Economic Momentum Weakens before the War

Turkish Food Retailers: HSBC Report

Turkish Food Retailers: HSBC Report

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Unemployment Rate in Turkey Climbs to 8.5pct in February 2026

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Politics

Eleven Left-Wing Parties Urge Government to Accelerate Peace Process in Türkiye

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