Turkey
Turkish defence industry eyes expanded Nato cooperation and export growth
Defence companies Aselsan, Roketsan and Havelsan expect growing demand from Nato and European countries to translate into new partnerships, technology transfers, joint production projects and higher exports.
Trump pledges sanctions relief for Turkey as Erdogan hosts Nato summit in Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan uses Nato summit to advance a sweeping diplomatic agenda alongside his US counterpart Donald Trump.
Albanian PM defends €4mn state support for Kanye West concert
Tirana says the event will boost tourism, attract international attention and create long-term opportunities, despite criticism over the cost and controversy surrounding the US rapper.
Turkey’s judicial squeeze tightens on Istanbul mayor Imamoglu with triple hearing marathon
In a single day, the most prominent political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, jailed mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu, was scheduled to defend himself across three separate criminal proceedings.
Turkey IPO market raises TRY24.6bn in first half as 16 firms list on Borsa Istanbul
Sixteen companies raised a combined TRY24.6bn on Borsa Istanbul in the first half of 2026, led by software firm Netcad Yazilim's 185.8% gain, with seven more listings expected in July.
Germany financial worries climb as cost of living tops global anxieties, Allianz says
Financial worries rose in seven of eight countries year on year and now tie with health as the top global concern, German insurer Allianz said, with just 5% describing themselves as financially secure.
Turkey jails comedian who called Erdogan “dictator” pending trial
The Goktas incident is not a mistake. It is a very well-planned and well-executed political act to remind people of the situation in Turkey.
Turkey detains comedian who called Erdogan “dictator”
Turkish police detained popular stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas at Istanbul Airport during a passport control check upon his return to Turkey from a trip abroad.
Turkey to launch 'climate bridge' at COP31 to unlock green investment
Turkey plans to launch a climate finance initiative at COP31 to turn green strategies into bankable projects, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek says. Find out how Ankara aims to unlock investment as climate shocks hit its economy.
Turkish capital locked down as Erdogan courts the free world
Elaborate preparations for Nato summit may boost President Erdogan's credentials as a powerful leader able to hobnob and haggle with other world leaders.
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook.
Turkey's manufacturing PMI falls to 47.1 in June on Middle East war
Turkey's manufacturing PMI fell to 47.1 in June from 49.8 in May as the Middle East war disrupted demand and supply chains. Find out how new orders slumped and why price pressures eased for the first time in months.
Turkey's Karpowership starts building new Sea Lion class powerships
Turkey's Karpowership has started building its new 300 MW Sea Lion class floating power plants in South Korea, with delivery due in 2028. Find out how the vessels expand the company's 8,000 MW global fleet and where they could deploy.
Kazakhstan’s Freedom wins approval for Turkish Bank acquisition
Freedom Holding has received regulatory approval from Turkey’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) for its planned acquisition of 99.32% of Turkish Bank.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: X blocks videos of stand-up comedian calling Erdogan “dictator”
Pro-regime trolls go to work explaining why the “viral” work of Deniz Goktas is just not funny.
COMMENT: Steadily but surely, Erdogan has broken with Putin
In a quiet realignment, Turkey is newly enthusiastic about Nato.
EU mulling “membership-lite” financial benefits for candidate countries to keep enlargement on track
The European Commission is preparing plans to grant European Union candidate countries some financial benefits while they wait for full membership as the process becomes bogged down in internal wrangling.
Number of jailed main opposition mayors in Turkey reaches 31
Ruling party AKP has taken over 27 municipalities that were won by CHP in elections.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Erdogan transformed from "shy dictator" to "dictator at peace with himself", says comedian
Until now, a cutting satirical set from Deniz Goktas was kept behind closed theatre doors. But an upload has just gone viral. The authorities' reaction is awaited by anxious fans.
Garanti BBVA CEO sees Turkish rate cut in July, albeit small
Goldman Sachs anticipates no easing throughout remainder of year given inflation expectations.