Turkey
US push to pressure Iran providing fresh incentive for trans-Caspian pipeline
Turkmenistan showing interest in the idea.
BOTAŞ and Turkey’s hub ambition: from “30-year dream” to cross-border reality
For Ankara, the symbolism is as important as the molecules: Turkey’s energy map is shifting from end-market to hub.
Joint Erdogan, Merz press call in Ankara not without tensions
Turkish, German leaders address delicate issues such as Gaza and Turkey’s longstanding stated wish to join EU, but there’s no war of words.
Eurobonds of Istanbul-listed Zorlu units offer attractive yields amid rating downgrades and no default expectation
Debut paper currently offering 14-15% yield.
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Erdogan says Turkey “couldn’t even produce a sewing needle” before he came to power, sparks storm of criticism
Opponent retorts that Turks “weren’t living in caves” in decades before AKP party rule. First Turkish sewing needed traced to 1950s.
Awkward timing as British PM Starmer arrives in Turkey to sign jet deal on day Erdogan rival is arrested amid UK espionage claims
“Turkish democracy is the casualty of Europe’s rediscovery of Turkey’s strategic value,” columnist writes.
Whistle blown on hundreds of Turkish football referees with betting accounts
Investigation finds 42 gambled on more than 1,000 matches each.
Akbank launches autumn syndicated loan renewals season for Turkish banks at lower costs
Ten banks to roll over combined sum of $6bn.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Espionage claims thrown at Imamoglu mean relief at dismissal of CHP court case is short-lived
Wife of Erdogan opponent mocks regime, saying it is also alleged that her husband “set Rome on fire”. Demands investigation.
Emerging Europe’s growth holds up but risks loom, says wiiw
Fiscal fragility, weakening industrial demand from Germany, and the prolonged fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine threaten to undermine growth momentum in parts of the region.
Turkey's central bank remains cautious, delivers 100bp rate cut
Decision comes on eve of next hearing in trial that could dislodge leadership of opposition CHP party.
Don’t be fooled, Northern Cyprus’ new president is no opponent of Erdogan, says academic
Turkey’s powers-that-be said to have anticipated that Tufan Erhurman will pose no major threat.
Grand master mason arrested as part of Turkey’s Can Holding investigation
Second wave of detentions executed.
Istanbul prosecutors summon Koc official and Akfen boss in Imamoglu investigation
Word of move sparked volatility in stocks.
Chobani yoghurt king Hamdi Ulukaya becomes richest Turk
Knocks Murat Ulker into second place in Forbes ranking as his company's valuation leaps to $20bn.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Investigators feel collar of former Turkish central bank deputy governor
Regime gangs continue to hustle for gains. Some Erdoganist businessmen among the losers.
Ex-chairman of Istanbul-listed Sisecam hit with travel ban in Can Holding investigation
Company is controlled by "Ataturk" bank Isbank, which has previously been in the crosshairs of Turkish president Erdogan.
Journalist beaten to death in Istanbul as security conditions in Turkey rapidly deteriorate
Publisher, meanwhile, is shot in leg. Reporters regularly experience violence, judicial harassment and media lynching.
US ambassador thanks Turkey for role in "coordinated squeeze" that forced Hamas to surrender
Ankara, Cairo and Doha took part in tactics that made Palestinian group accept deal it did not want.
Turkey widens doorway to workers from Turkic-speaking countries
Move coincides with decision by Russia to kick out hundreds of thousands of largely Central Asian nationals.