Turkey
After Samarkand summit, Europe’s quest for Central Asian resources meets reality
Playing long game for rare earths.
Aid ship to Gaza hit by drone strikes near Malta in international waters
A ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's mission to break Israel's blockade has reportedly been hit by drone strikes in international waters near Malta.
Fund III of Turkey’s largest tech venture capital outfit Revo raises $86mn
Focus on fintech maintained. Bigger roles for B2B SaaS, cybersecurity and health technology, and energy and gaming introduced as dedicated verticals.
MOL and TPAO bring upstream partnership to Hungary
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL and Turkish peer TPAO are partnering on hydrocarbon exploration and production in the west of Hungary, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said.
Italy and Europe must raise their voices against coup in Turkey, opposition leader tells Italian daily
Ozgur Ozel gives interview as Turkish president Erdogan, accused of jailing man he knows he can’t beat in an election, visits Rome.
Turkey’s reserves head to minus territory, lira flat and bond yields break records
Economy experiencing unprecedented portfolio outflows described by one analyst as almost apocalyptic.
Turkey ranked 17th largest military spender in 2024 by Sipri
9% annual rise in global spending steepest recorded since at least end of Cold War.
Trump policies won’t harm Emerging Europe badly – and will actively benefit Russia
Latest wiiw forecasts show little direct impact on Central and Southeast Europe from Trump trade wars.
“We stand with Ekrem Imamoglu,” Florence mayor writes on city hall wall
Chief political opponent to Turkey's leader Erdogan remains imprisoned facing what he says are politically-motivated fake charges.
Turkish billionaire to transform New York air base into yoghurt plant with $1.2bn investment
Project billed as largest natural food manufacturing investment in American history.
Turkey’s foreign policy falling apart on all fronts, writes shadow minister
Ankara took a slap to the chops as Turkic Central Asian states inked an investment-linked deal on relations with Brussels that pointedly included no recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
COMMENT: Embracing “Greater Central Asia” has become a strategic imperative for US
Wider region increasingly seen as arena in which major powers’ interests, such as in sourcing critical minerals, collide and converge.
Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu shares illustration of his cell
As regime launches new wave of detentions, Imamoglu mocks Turkish leader Erdogan over a lack of evidence.
Last three New York prosecutors resign in protest at Trump pressure in 'Turkish House' mayor bribery case
Eric Adams was charged with accepting bribes from Turkish nationals in exchange for an illegal consulate permit.
Istanbul-listed Koc makes Top 20 for first time in Global 500 Family Business ranking
Claims 19th position with $68bn in revenues.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Rancid regime moves to detain lawyer to Imamoglu's lawyer
Will he need a lawyer? Perhaps not considering how the Erdogan administration routinely ignores supposedly weighty court rulings.
Inhabitants of earthquake-hit Istanbul spend night in parks and other open spaces amid aftershock fears
Frustration as stores hike prices of first-aid kits and tents.
Panic grips Istanbul as inhabitants flood onto streets following 6.2-magnitude earthquake
151 people hurt jumping from buildings. Mobile networks collapse. Roads gridlocked as people attempt to exit city.
Turkey restricts planned caesarean deliveries, MP protests at latest assault on women's rights
Lawmaker objects to mentality that "sees women as nothing more than birth machines".
Series of earthquakes shake Istanbul
Largest quake measured at 6.2-magnitude. Event another reminder future could bring a calamity in the 7s or higher.