Economy

Turkish economy: Timely reporting and analysis of economic developments in Turkey with all its structural problems, as one of world’s 20 biggest economies

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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?

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

8 months ago