Muhdan Saglam

Muhdan Saglam is a freelance journalist based in Ankara who writes on energy and the economy. She previously contributed to Turkey's independent media outlet Gazete Duvar as a columnist. Her articles have also appeared in the Anadolu News Agency's Energy Terminal. On Twitter: @muhdansaglam

Turkey | May 19, 2022

Turkey’s middle class priced out of home ownership

Buying a home has become an elusive dream even for middle-class professionals in Turkey as the country’s economic woes erupt into a perfect storm over the housing market.

Turkey | Mar 9, 2022

Can Turkey benefit from Europe’s quest to reduce Russian gas?

Europe’s efforts to phase down gas imports from Russia might place Turkey at the center of routes for alternative supplies from Azerbaijan and Israel.

Turkey | Feb 17, 2022

Turkey’s producers face tough choices after staggering energy hikes

Industrial enterprises in crisis-hit Turkey have faced energy price hikes of up to 400% over a year, atop other economic blows, and many might not survive the turmoil, experts warn.

People hold up their electricity bills as they protest against high energy prices in Ankara on Feb. 9, 2022.

Turkey | Jan 31, 2022

Iran’s gas cut exposes Turkey’s vulnerability to energy risks

Ankara’s energy preparedness for the winter and its capacity to secure alternative supplies have come under question after a halt in the gas flow from Iran sparked an unprecedented energy crunch in the country.

An Iranian worker stands in front of gas pipelines next to the flags of Turkey (R) and Iran.

Turkey | Jan 21, 2022

Can Israeli gas bridge Turkey-Israel rift?

The dimming prospects of the EastMed pipeline project offer Turkey an opportunity to mend fences with Israel and break its isolation in the energy rivalry in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey | Dec 22, 2021

Erdogan’s new economic plan no remedy for lost purchasing power

Even as Ankara rolls out a new scheme to contain the country’s currency crisis, the severe losses of millions of low-and middle-income Turks appears irreversible.