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Ufuk Sanli

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Ufuk Sanli is a Turkish journalist who served most recently as the director of the economics division of Millet. He has also worked for Turkish dailies Sabah and Vatan, the TGRT television station and Aksiyon magazine covering finance and energy issues. Sanli is the founder of the finance news site Uzmanpara.

Turkey Pulse | Jun 29, 2016

How Erdogan became Turkey’s biggest media boss

A ferocious onslaught on critical media over the past year has left President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as Turkey’s biggest media boss.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during his meeting with mukhtars at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, March 16, 2016.  REUTERS/Umit Bektas - RTSAPB4
Turkey Pulse | Jun 10, 2016

Why does Turkey suddenly need so many bankruptcy trustees?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's battle against the Gulen movement is making some people very rich — and bankrupting others.

Finansbank headquarters is seen between Tekfen (2nd L) and Sapphire (R) towers in Istanbul, Turkey, June 9, 2016. REUTERS/Murad Sezer - RTSGPQH
Turkey Pulse | May 4, 2016

Erdogan’s secret economic weapon

Turkey’s defense industry sector has emerged as a shining star in a turbulent period of economic jitters and falling exports.

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Turkey Pulse | Mar 16, 2016

How the PKK is entering energy wars

The PKK has stepped up attacks on oil and gas pipelines in Turkey.

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Gulf Pulse | Feb 24, 2016

What fading oil fortunes means for Turkey's businesses

Turkish businesspeople are losing sleep over oil-producing states' deferrals of payments to international contractors and the possible loss of mega projects.

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Saudi Arabia | Jan 25, 2016

How Turkey is losing a top trade partner

Turkey is experiencing a serious but underreported crisis with its biggest export market in the Gulf.

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) is welcomed by Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives for a meeting in Ankara February 28, 2012. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS ENVIRONMENT) - RTR2YKVT

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