Latest News from Turkey

Turkish inflation climbs more than estimated in April

Consumer price inflation in Turkey rose more than expected last month, according to official data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜ?K) on May 4. 

The Consumer Price Index rose 1.63 percent from March, pushing the annual rate of inflation to 7.91 percent in April from 7.61 in March, according to a statement from the TÜ?K. 

TANAP to hold talks with foreign companies on partnerships: Turkish minister

Turkey and its partners in the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) will hold talks with "one or two" foreign companies for possible partnerships, Turkey's Energy Minister said on May 4.

Energy Minister Taner Y?ld?z said he could not name the companies involved, as they were publicly traded in an energy panel in Istanbul. 

Bulgarians Made More Card Payments Abroad around Easter

The card payments of Bulgarians abroad around the Orthodox Easter, which was celebrated between April 9 and 13, recorded a 21 % increase compared to the same holiday period last year.

This was announced by the representation of Visa Europe in Bulgaria, daily Dnevnik reports.

Despite opposing account, Turkish PM insists on his version of Gülen visit

Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has asserted his version of a visit to U.S.-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gülen in 2013, indirectly contesting former President Abdullah Gül?s version of the story.

Daily Milliyet on April 30 reported the prime minister as saying he had visited Gülen in October 2013 ?with the knowledge of? then-Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdo?an and ex-President Gül.

'Sivil Dü?ün' EU Program supports activists and organizations alike

Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Turkey know well to plan ahead, take their time and make sure they adhere closely to strict rules and practices when applying for major international funds, especially the colossal grants offered by the European Union for over a decade during Turkey?s pre-accession phase.

Cyprus taboo in Turkey

The Cyprus issue has long been a taboo in Turkey, and Cyprus is still a matter of national interest that is not to be discussed freely. Apart from legal and psychological pressures, this taboo has been created by the nationalism of the left and right.

Half of Turkish children in severe material deprivation

Bahçe?ehir University?s think-tank Betam, conveniently located in the heart of my beloved Black Eagles? home, right next to the Be?ikta? ferries, released a very timely research note right before Children?s Day on April 23.

Bird flu found in Turkey's west, area quarantined

Bird flu was found among dead birds in Turkey?s western district of Band?rma?s Edincik area, where around 1.2 million chickens are bred in poultry facilities. The three kilometers surrounding the poultry facility where the flu was found was quarantined. 

'Bored' cyclist recalled to the podium after Turkish President's lengthy speech

British cyclist Mark Cavendish was recalled back to the stage after leaving during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an?s speech at an award ceremony in Istanbul.

At the last stage ceremony of the 51st Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey, Erdo?an gave a lengthy speech.

Cyclist Cavendish has 'no political agenda in Turkey'

British cyclist Mark Cavendish has said he had ?no agenda? when he left the stage during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an?s speech at an award ceremony in Istanbul on May 3.

Cavendish was called back to the stage by Erdo?an?s bodyguards as the Turkish president was giving a speech at the conclusion of the 51st Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey.

Journalists march 'to stand up for journalism' on World Press Freedom Day

Journalists marched with the slogan ?stand up for journalism? on World Press Freedom Day, celebrated worldwide on May 3. 

A group of journalists and representatives of press unions marched from Istanbul?s Tünel to the Galatasaray high school on May 3, while chanting slogans to stand up journalism in the country. 

Turkish Cypriot leader to pay first visit abroad to Ankara

The newly elected president of Turkish Cyprus, Mustafa Ak?nc?, will pay his first official customary visit abroad to the Turkish capital city of Ankara this week.

Ak?nc?, who took oath on April 30, will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Özdil Nami during his one-day visit on May 6, the press office of the Turkish Cypriot presidency said over the weekend. 

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