AvatarThe Economic Timesflipped into ET BFSI - Updates on Banking, Financial & Insurance IndustryAvatarAvatarTurkey's central bank hikes rate to 50% as inflation risesIndiatimes - ET BFSITurkey's central bank hiked its key interest rate on Thursday, resuming its tightening cycle as one of the world's highest inflation rates rose again …
AvatarThe Globe and Mailflipped into BusinessAvatarAvatarTurkey’s central bank unexpectedly raises key interest rate by 500 basis points to 50%verified_publisherThe Globe and Mail - Ezgi Erkoyun and Daren ButlerTurkey’s central bank unexpectedly raised its key interest rate by 500 basis points to 50 per cent on Thursday, citing a deteriorating inflation outlook and pledging to keep a tight stance until there is a significant and sustained drop in the trend. The hawkish surprise sent the lira currency …
AvatarAl Jazeeraflipped into Global NewsAvatarAvatar1 day agoFears of AI disinformation cast shadow over Turkish local electionsverified_publisherAl Jazeera - Andrew WilksTurkish politicians have denounced the use of what they say are manipulated images and videos for electoral advantage. Istanbul, Turkey – As nationwide local elections approach on March 31, there are concerns in Turkey about the growing threat of disinformation and fake media created through …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo15 hours agoVolunteer monitors will be key in Turkey’s high-stakes mayoral elections | eKathimerini.comekathimerini.com - NewsroomWith local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules they’ll need to watch …
AvatarCurious Curatorflipped into Neon BabylonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoTurkey’s Kurds could sway Istanbul vote in Sunday’s local polls | eKathimerini.comekathimerini.com - NewsroomISTANBUL/DIYARBAKIR – Many of Turkey’s Kurds are set to put aside party loyalty and back Tayyip Erdogan’s major rival in Istanbul on Sunday, knocking …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo19 hours agoBattle for Istanbul Mayor Could Determine Turkey's Futurevoanews.com - Dorian JonesTurkey holds nationwide local elections Sunday, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party looking to regain control of Istanbul, Turkey's main …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo10 hours agoErdogan's gain as Turkish vote coincides with Ramadan? - Asia Timesasiatimes.com - Ozan AksoyMillions of voters in Turkey will head to the polls on March 31 to elect mayors in local elections. These elections are seen as crucial for both the …
AvatarNew Lines Magazineflipped into New Lines MagazineFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoA Last Gasp for the Peace Process in Turkeynewlinesmag.com - New Lines magazineIn the waning days of 2023, Turkey’s conflict with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), the Kurdish separatist group with which it has engaged in …
AvatarMiddle East Eyeflipped into Middle EastAvatarAvatar2 days agoCrunch time in Istanbul: Can Imamoglu save the Turkish opposition?Middle East Eye - Ragip SoyluWhen the Turkish opposition chose Ekrem Imamoglu as their candidate for the Istanbul mayoral elections in 2019, there was an uproar in the Republican …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo4 days agoTurkey heads to local elections as Erdogan seeks to avenge 2019 defeatmanchesterjournal.comTurks will vote next Sunday in local polls as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, buoyed by a strong showing in last year's general elections, sets his …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoTurkey heads to the polls for local electionsglobalvoices.org - Written byArzu GeybullayevaImage by Arzu Geybullayeva On March 31, millions of Turks head to the polls to elect district mayors, metropolitan municipality mayors, provincial …
AvatarEuronewsflipped into NewsAvatarAvatar1 day agoLocal elections in Turkey are about to deliver yet another political thrillerverified_publisherEuronews - By Dr Demir Murat SeyrekA potential victory of the opposition will undoubtedly have significant consequences for Turkey, and the future of Turkey is certainly important for …