Turkey

  • Mar 31, 2009
  • 7 min read

TURKEY: Election setback clips Erdogan's wings

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) won the local elections on March 29. While victory...

Turkey
  • Mar 30, 2009
  • 1 min read

TURKEY: AKP wins qualified victory

Markets weakened today following yesterday's municipal elections which saw the ruling AKP's share...

Turkey
  • Mar 27, 2009
  • 7 min read

MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA: Expectations differ on G20 outcome

Compared with other oil exporters, Saudi Arabia is riding out the crisis well. Despite a strong...

Africa
  • Mar 26, 2009
  • 2 min read

TURKEY: New wave of charges in Ergenekon case

The ruling AKP will secure 40% of the vote in Sunday's local elections, according to a poll...

Turkey
  • Mar 25, 2009
  • 2 min read

TURKEY/IRAQ: Gul visit marks emerging new era

Turkish President Abdullah Gul yesterday urged Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister...

Turkey
  • Mar 24, 2009
  • 7 min read

EUROPEAN UNION: Crisis gives voice to enlargement foes

Germany's ruling Christian Democratic Union on March 16 called for a period of "consolidation"...

  • Mar 16, 2009
  • 2 min read

TURKEY: Ankara aims to reach IMF deal next month

Economy Minister Mehmet Simsek met IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss Kahn and his deputy in...

Turkey
  • Mar 9, 2009
  • 7 min read

TURKEY: Contraction could exceed general expectations

Industrial production fell by a record 21.3% year-on-year in January, according to data released...

Turkey