Turkey

Trio of Turkmen opposition activists face deportation from Turkey as Ankara “indulges” Ashgabat

Alexander Thompson for Eurasianet July 16, 2025

Erdogan builds Turkic ties, loses patience with Turkmen critics.

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Make no mistake. What we have here is an Erdogan, PKK coalition

Akin Nazli in Belgrade July 14, 2025

As usual, Turkey’s wily leader is running circles around the media monkeys.

Spotify threatens to exit Turkey after government attacks playlists mocking Erdogan’s wife

bne IntelliNews July 13, 2025

Streaming service makes it clear it stands firmly against censorship of user-generated content.

Kurdistan Workers' Party begins historic weapon destruction in Iraq

bnm Gulf bureau July 11, 2025

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has begun destroying its weapons in an unprecedented move to end armed struggle and transition to peaceful political resistance.

Climate change trebled heat deaths in European heatwave

bnm Gulf bureau July 10, 2025

New research showed that 65% of estimated excess deaths resulted from climate change increasing temperatures by 1°C to 4°C.

World Bank celebrates 75th year in Turkey

bne IntelliNews July 9, 2025

On July 7, 1950, the World Bank approved its first loan to Turkey, namely a $3.9mn facility for a grain storage project, the development bank said in a press release for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of its partnership with the country.

Syria battles wildfires for fifth day as climate change worsens

bna Cairo bureau July 7, 2025

For the fifth consecutive day, firefighting teams have been battling to contain the wildfires raging in northern Latakia’s countryside.

17th ECO summit in Azerbaijan: a wrap-up

bne Baku bureau July 5, 2025

The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) took place in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, with the first international visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since Israel's bombing of the country

Three Turkish opposition mayors arrested as Erdoğan’s crackdown intensifies

bne IntelliNews July 5, 2025

Three prominent mayors from Turkey’s main opposition party Republican People’s Party were arrested on the morning of July 5, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cracks down on his political opponents ahead of the 2028 presidential elections.

Turkey's Erdoğan calls for developing relations with new Syria leadership

bnm Gulf bureau July 4, 2025

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for developing relations with Syria's new authorities at the 17th ECO Summit in Azerbaijan's Khankendi.

Turkey telecommunications investment surges 80% to TRY94.1bn

bnm Gulf bureau July 4, 2025

Turkey's electronic communications companies increased sector investment by 80% to TRY94.1bn ($2.36bn) compared to 2023.

Turkey’s first lady meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican

bne IntelliNews July 4, 2025

The meeting was held during Erdogan’s visit to attend the “Fraternal Economy Session on Ethical Multilateralism” programme hosted by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.

Turkey lynching local humour mag LeMan over alleged prophet Mohammed cartoon

bne IntelliNews July 4, 2025

Radical Islamist mobs attacked Istanbul-based satirical magazine LeMan’s office. Police beat its personnel while detaining them. Politicians led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have targeted the magazine.

UPDATE: Kurdish PKK announces plans to surrender fighters' weapons in northern Iraq

bnm Baghdad bureau July 3, 2025

The Kurdistan Workers' Party announced on July 3 that its fighters in northern Iraq will begin surrendering weapons in the first concrete step toward disarmament as part of peace efforts

Turkey releases official June inflation at 35% y/y

bne IntelliNews July 3, 2025

Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially stood at 35.05% y/y in June versus 35.41% y/y in May and 44% y/y at end-2024.

Turkey lifts Deutsche Welle ban

bne IntelliNews July 1, 2025

Turkey’s media watchdog RTUK has lifted a ban that was introduced to block Deutsche Welle Turkish back in 2022.

Istanbul-listed Isbank’s CEO expects 350bp rate cut on July 24

Akin Nazli in Belgrade June 30, 2025

Head of Turkey's government-run Ziraat Bank is also anticipating a significant downward move in the benchmark.

Turks back in the game tapping eurobond market

Akin Nazli in Belgrade June 29, 2025

Four Turkish issuers raise combined $3.85bn in three days.

Europe swelters in historic heatwave

bne IntelliNews June 28, 2025

Record-breaking temperatures for the time of year are likely to occur across a large part of western Europe in the coming days as a historically unprecedented heatwave intensifies.

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Turkey’s tourism minister holidays in Greece

Akin Nazli in Belgrade June 27, 2025

Hold the indignation. Let the poor man explain.

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