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ISTANBUL BLOG: Turkey’s GDP data – believe it if you want to

September 1, 2025

The figures are laughable, but the media take them ever so seriously.

ISTANBUL BLOG: Anxious Americans look up “Erdoganomics” as “Trumpnomics” take hold

August 1, 2025

Will it be the Fed governor or the US president who’s remembered as the “stubborn MORON”?

ISTANBUL BLOG: Now that’s a tricky one. Kurdish “Greek yoghurt” billionaire sponsors Turkish football giant

July 31, 2025

Chobani brand that conquered US is not even sold in Turkey. Deal seems to stem from a friendship.

ISTANBUL BLOG: Disinformation clash as Turkey denies Erdogan’s daughter celebrated Israel’s killing of Iranian generals

June 14, 2025

Turkish president throws first insult at Netanyahu. Expect a torrent in coming days.

ISTANBUL BLOG: ‘Curse of the baklava’ as Ali Koc hits daily with full-page ad punishment

June 12, 2025

Newspaper spoilt mood after Fenerbahce basketball triumph by reporting criticism of “blessed” pastry publicity stunt.

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