Uber announces $200M technology center in Turkey: What to know The new site in Istanbul will join Uber’s other global tech centers located outside the United States in Brazil, India and the Netherlands. Turkey
Analysis Turkish Cypriot polls: Winner not Ankara’s pick but can aid Turkey Even though Ankara’s preferred candidate lost in Turkish Cypriot elections, the outcome could ironically work in Turkey’s favor. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Turkey strengthens defense, energy ties following Erdogan’s Gulf tour The Turkish president’s Gulf tour saw the signing of over a dozen agreements to strengthen military ties, diversify energy sources and expand economic partnerships amid regional instability. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Erdogan heads to Gulf as Turkey looks to ease energy dependence on Russia The Turkish president will visit Kuwait, Oman and Qatar to strengthen economic ties, boost regional diplomacy and sign a series of agreements. Turkey
Analysis Jet lag: Turkey weighs alternatives as US sanctions stall Kaan engine imports By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkish students continue protests despite arrests, Erdogan’s accusations University students in Turkey continue their protests for access to dorms and affordable rentals, despite police pressure and Erdogan’s denial of a dorm problem. Turkey
Turkish lira drops to near record lows after Central Bank trims policy rate The move came following pressure from the Turkish president. Turkey
Bowing to Erdogan’s pressure, Turkish Central Bank makes risky rate cut Turkey’s Central Bank has delivered a rate cut long sought by the president, who's counting on stimulating economic growth to patch up his sagging popular support. Turkey
Turkish university students camp in parks to protest rent hikes Citing trouble finding affordable housing ahead of the fall semester, student groups across Turkey are organizing campout events in protest of rising rental prices. Turkey
Turkey’s defense industry suffers setback but future remains promising The Turkish defense industry saw a significant decline in its revenues last year according to newly released data, but companies in the sector remain optimistic about their growth prospects. Turkey
Is Turkey’s export-driven growth sustainable? Turkey’s industry remains heavily reliant on imported materials, meaning the country’s current account deficit problem persists despite a record increase in exports. Turkey
Turkey’s record growth rate belies murky economic prospects Eager to woo back disgruntled voters, Erdogan appears bent on stimulating economic growth at the risk of stoking Turkey’s currency troubles. Turkey
Iraqi Kurdish leader helps ease Turkey-UAE tensions Iraqi Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani helped facilitate a recent phone call between Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey
How far might Turkey, UAE reach in fence-mending bid? Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's reception of the UAE national security adviser has raised the prospect of a reset in acrimonious bilateral ties. Turkey
Turkey’s external debt drops $25 billion at a stroke The jury is still out on Turkey’s downward revision of short-term external debt, but similar revisions that improved GDP figures in the past have cast doubt on the credibility of Ankara’s economic data. Turkey
Syrian homes, businesses destroyed in Turkish capital amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment At least 76 people have been detained in connection with the rampage. Turkey
Erdogan plays with fire to spur economic growth The Turkish president’s insistence on spurring growth despite mounting inflation and the risk of further dollarization is a further invitation to continued economic turmoil. Turkey
