Turkey
Cyprus-Egypt gas deal will test regional stability
A deal to pipe Cypriot gas to Egypt for export to Europe could rekindle tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean
CyprusTurkey’s monetary policy could tighten further
The central bank has tightened monetary policy in an effort to curtail market contagion
TurkeyTurkish politics could undermine the economic outlook
The lira and stock market both weakened sharply today following the arrest of Istanbul’s popular mayor
TurkeyTurkey’s Erdogan will take risks to survive
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s popular rival, was arrested and had his degree revoked
TurkeyTurkey's commitment to policy orthodoxy will weaken
Orthodox policies have improved Turkey's external balances and started to cut inflation, but discontent is rising
TurkeyAnkara will weigh its response to Ocalan’s move
The outlawed PKK declared a ceasefire after its imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan said the group should move to dissolve
TurkeyTurkey’s oil and gas hub plans face challenges
Turkey announced a venture with US-based companies to explore for shale oil and gas
TurkeyFalling interest rates in Turkey will boost businesses
The benchmark interest rate was cut for a third consecutive meeting to its lowest level since December 2023
TurkeyTurkey-Iran tensions will rise further
Ankara and Tehran summoned each other’s diplomats following Turkish criticism of Iran’s foreign policy
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