The backlash from protests has rattled markets. The value of the Turkish lira has depreciated against the US dollar. Sovereign bond rates have fallen, and foreign investors are spooked. The Turkish st …
Protests against Turkey’s President Erdogan, arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, see hundreds arrested
More than 1,100 people, including some journalists, were detained in protests against Turkish President Erdogan after the arrest of his rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Ros Atkins on… the media crackdown in Turkey
The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at the targeting of press freedom by the Turkish government, as protests in the country continue.
Ratings firm S&P warns Turkey’s tensions risk a setback for reforms
Credit rating firm S&P Global warned on Monday that the tensions triggered by the arrest of President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival could be a setback for the country’s economic reform …
Political and financial turmoil set to dominate Turkey, risking economic stabilization plans
“Once again, President Erdogan’s political agenda has inflicted serious damage on Turkey’s economic outlook,” one analyst note read.
Political and financial turmoil set to dominate Turkey, risking economic stabilization plans
“Once again, President Erdogan’s political agenda has inflicted serious damage on Turkey’s economic outlook,” one analyst note read.
Imamoglu tumult on financial markets yet to pose threat to Turkey’s ruling regime
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade The Turkish central bank has held a meeting with representatives of Turkey’s leading lenders, The Banks Association of Turkey (TBB) said on March 23. Also, two days ago, on …
Imamoglu tumult on financial markets yet to pose threat to Turkey’s ruling regime
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade The Turkish central bank has held a meeting with representatives of Turkey’s leading lenders, The Banks Association of Turkey (TBB) said on March 23. Also, two days ago, on …
Musk’s X Shuts Down Political Opposition Accounts in Turkey
Elon Musk’s X has reportedly shut down political opposition accounts in Turkey amid intense civil unrest in the European country, Politico reports. There are currently riots throughout Turkey after Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key figure in Turkey’s opposition and mayor of its largest city, Istanbul, was arrested earlier this week.
Protests in Turkey intensify over arrest of Istanbul mayor, a leading presidential hopeful
Hundreds of supporters have gathered in front of an Istanbul courthouse where detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faced further questioning over allegations of corruption and terror links