Murky Turkish football politics mesh with massive corruption scandal
By James M. Dorsey Always murky, Turkish football politics have become even…
Turkey passes bill tightening control of judiciary
Ali Ihsan Kokturk, lawmaker from the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP),…
Court delays Istanbul airport project
The state airports authority responded to the court ruling by saying the…
S&P cuts outlook on Turkey ratings citing erosion in governance
The credit ratings agency cut its outlook to negative on its unsolicited…
Turkey PM to visit Iran to expand ties
AFP – Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due in Tehran…
Turkey ramps up lira defence with central bank crisis meeting
The lira rallied slightly shortly after the announcement.
Lira drop is ‘re-pricing’ due to politics, Fed taper: Turkey Deputy PM to Davos
The lira weakened beyond 2.33 to the dollar, meaning Turks now need…
EBRD cuts growth forecast for crisis-hit Turkey
Turkey’s economy was nevertheless expected to grow by 3.3% in 2014, the…