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
Caught between a rock and a hard place, Erdogan seeks a way out Ankara has to improve Turkey’s international image with major reforms in order to attract much-needed foreign capital but the jury is out on whether President Erdogan can do it. Turkey
Should Turkish justice minister's comments fuel hope for release of philanthropist Osman Kavala? Turkish Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul spoke out against the widespread practice of arbitrary detentions Friday, fueling speculation that Turkish philanthropist and civic activist Osman Kavala, who has been in jail for more than three years on a slew of outlandish charges, may be finally freed. Turkey
What’s next for Erdogan after eastern Mediterranean and Caucasus? Turkey's involvement in the South Caucasus conflict and decision to test the S-400 missile system show that Erdogan is continuing to embark on new adventures despite his recent failure in the eastern Mediterranean. Turkey
How Turkey’s ‘zombie’ companies keep afloat A number of big companies that would have normally gone bust amid Turkey’s economic turmoil are surviving thanks to government favors. Turkey
Turkey’s ‘city hospitals’ threaten a financial black hole Turkey’s controversial “city hospitals” threaten to swallow up billions of dollars in public money by the time their 25-year contracts with the government end. Turkey
Economic policy reversal fraught with political risks for Erdogan Ankara’s bid to warm the pandemic-hit economy has backfired, forcing a policy reversal that threatens to aggravate popular grievances and heighten political risks for Erdogan. Turkey
Erdogan: Turkey on path to ‘unstoppable power’ in region Turkish president throws his lot in again with Russia and Iran in Syria, expands plans for influence in North Africa and moves to convert the Hagia Sophia back into a mosque. Turkey
Foreign investors flee Turkey, Ankara’s isolation grows An exodus of foreign investors has aggravated Turkey’s economic woes and could prove disastrous for the AKP’s political future. Turkey
Turkey’s ‘peg-legged’ foreign currency reserves Turkey’s central bank appears increasingly fragile, with more than 60% of its reserves secured through swap deals. Turkey
Is Turkey’s wealth fund becoming a crisis shelter? More company rescues could be imminent in Turkey after the sovereign wealth fund acquired the control of a leading mobile phone operator at the expense of further borrowing. Turkey
Turkey’s economic turmoil imposing early polls on Erdogan Grappling with economic strains that might grow worse down the road, Turkey’s president faces an early election conundrum. Turkey
