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UK-Türkiye: More than just a free trade agreement on the horizonUK-Türkiye: More than just a free trade agreement on the horizon

UK-Türkiye: More than just a free trade agreement on the horizon

From the dissolution agreement concerning the PKK to shifting dynamics in Syria and ongoing Russia–Ukraine negotiations, Türkiye is currently navigating…

4 days ago
Kirkuk–Baniyas: the oil pipeline project that could sideline TürkiyeKirkuk–Baniyas: the oil pipeline project that could sideline Türkiye

Kirkuk–Baniyas: the oil pipeline project that could sideline Türkiye

The energy map of the Middle East may be redrawn with the revival of the Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline—a move that…

3 weeks ago
İmamoğlu effect: Turkish Central Bank raised policy rate to 46 pctİmamoğlu effect: Turkish Central Bank raised policy rate to 46 pct

İmamoğlu effect: Turkish Central Bank raised policy rate to 46 pct

With a surprise decision, the Central Bank (CBRT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the policy rate by 350 basis points…

1 month ago
Straying jurists cause the UK to dishonour its international undertakingsStraying jurists cause the UK to dishonour its international undertakings

Straying jurists cause the UK to dishonour its international undertakings

The United Kingdom (UK) prides itself on a legal system rooted in fairness, transparency, and the rule of law. Yet…

1 month ago
A Şimşek style answer to İmamoğlu questions of foreign investorsA Şimşek style answer to İmamoğlu questions of foreign investors

A Şimşek style answer to İmamoğlu questions of foreign investors

The İmamoğlu Crisis continues. Not only on the Turkish domestic political front, but also in terms of its effects on…

2 months ago
Turkmenistan-Türkiye natural gas deal: Volume, price and risks remain uncertainTurkmenistan-Türkiye natural gas deal: Volume, price and risks remain uncertain

Turkmenistan-Türkiye natural gas deal: Volume, price and risks remain uncertain

Despite dozens of agreements and protocols signed over the years between Türkiye and Turkmenistan, we have yet to see the…

3 months ago
Türkiye’s taxes: “Milking the Cow” will become increasingly difficultTürkiye’s taxes: “Milking the Cow” will become increasingly difficult

Türkiye’s taxes: “Milking the Cow” will become increasingly difficult

Milking a cow constantly makes it hard to obtain sufficient and quality milk. Eventually, the cow becomes unwell and can…

5 months ago
Finance Minister: Controversial credit card fee is to fund ‘Steel Dome’Finance Minister: Controversial credit card fee is to fund ‘Steel Dome’

Finance Minister: Controversial credit card fee is to fund ‘Steel Dome’

Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek stated that the additional fees to be collected through new proposal submitted to the parliament will…

7 months ago
AKP faces backlash over proposed “defence fee” on credit cardsAKP faces backlash over proposed “defence fee” on credit cards

AKP faces backlash over proposed “defence fee” on credit cards

Türkiye's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has introduced a controversial bill to the parliament that would require high-limit credit…

7 months ago
Türkiye’s energy strategy: Ambitious goals, but how realistic?Türkiye’s energy strategy: Ambitious goals, but how realistic?

Türkiye’s energy strategy: Ambitious goals, but how realistic?

We are growing increasingly tired of repeating the same refrain. The world is indeed undergoing a profound transformation in its…

8 months ago