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Turkey reportedly keeps up military strikes on PKK despite Kurdish group’s unilateral ceasefire
At same time, Ankara backs Damascus move to integrate Kurdish-dominated SDF militia into Syrian national army. Erdogan officials usually refer to SDF and PKK as one and the same “terrorist” entity.
Briefings reveal Nato chief called on EU and Turkey to improve relations amid pressing security concerns
Mark Rutte said to have privately urged bloc leaders to step up engagement with Turkish leader Erdogan. Ankara keen for role in beefed up European defence format.
Kurdish SDF agrees integration into Syrian army, hopes rise Turkey will leave northeast Syria in peace
Response awaited from Ankara, which does not distinguish militia from "terrorist" PKK.
Turkmenistan is trying to come out of its shell
Economic necessity is the mother of diversification.
Turkey’s investment flows boost Romania’s solar power potential
Turkey has emerged as a strong actor in Romania’s renewable energy sector through recent investments and joint ventures.
Turkey backs call for Ukraine War air, sea truce
Poland’s Donald Tusk, meanwhile, speaks of diplomatic offensive to find new security format in Europe that would include involving Turkish forces in a closer role.
Attack drone JV formed by Turkey’s Baykar, Italy’s Leonardo to target $100bn market in Europe
Venture’s first UAV may be capable of launching a cruise missile.
Turkey delivers third consecutive 250-bp rate cut in line with expectations
Policy rate now stands at 42.5% versus official inflation of 39%.
Hyundai to launch electric vehicle production at Turkey plant in 2026
Korean giant plans to move to a zero-tailpipe emissions portfolio of vehicles in Europe by 2035.
PMI shows Turkish manufacturing endured another tough month in February
Manufacturers proved reluctant to take on staff or invest in buying in new materials. Headwinds around inflation continued to build.
Turkey invited to top table as Europe scrambles to rearm
With European powers facing sobering reality of possible future with little or no US defence support, attention has turned to Ankara's big defence manufacturing capacity and 800,000-strong army.
Turkey's official inflation edges below 40% in February
ENAG research group of economists contends rate actually stands at 80%.
Europe at a "crossroads" as EU leaders gather in London to respond to growing defence crisis
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged European leaders to “step up” to a “once-in-a-generation moment” for the continent’s security at an emergency summit called in London on March 2.
COMMENT: The multipolar world has no place for US-Russia imperialism
As the US and Russia collude to revive their cold war dominance, Europe must forge a new path. A revitalised EU could challenge imperial powers and contribute to building a true multipolar order.
Turkey releases official GDP growth of 3.2% for 2024
The finance industry sought a technical recession and got one. That has now been exited.
Tajikistan again in spotlight as “terrorism hub” after New York arrest
Accused allegedly sent tens of thousands of dollars Islamic State extremists overseas and trained with assault rifles at shooting ranges in US.
PKK declares immediate ceasefire with Turkey
President Erdogan says there is an “historic opportunity” to end the 40-year-insurgency. Talks could unravel, but process could also help bring stability to Syria.
ISTANBUL BLOG: PKK leader’s call to disarm not first of its kind. Nor is it serious
Not-so-negligible note circulated by Abdullah Ocalan’s messengers missed by international media.
Europe will need Turkey in world with less or no Nato says foreign minister
Ankara has second largest land forces in military bloc. Turkish officials leverage the point in effort at obtaining long-sought EU membership.
Emirates NBD intermediates 26 eurobond sales by Turkish issuers in 2024
Turkey's eurobond sellers last year raised $33bn from 46 papers, setting an annual record, while redeeming $16bn on 19 papers.