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Int’l banks do not expect change in economic policies

In their assessments on the outcome of the March 31 local elections, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs argued that the government is unlikely to change its economic policies.

Deutsche Bank in a report on April 1 that it is constructive on Turkish assets following the results of the March 31 elections.

Business circles welcome new medium-term program

Türkiye's leading business associations have welcomed the government's new medium-term program, as they expect the economic roadmap to increase predictability.

The new medium-term program, which covers 2024-2026, outlines a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing inflation, fostering growth and addressing various key challenges.

‘Donating’ a Child in 20th Century Albania

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Brothers Rifat and Asim, both traders, lived in the Albanian coastal city of Durres in the first half of the last century, Asim born in 1900, and Rifat in 1910.

The older brother married a woman called Hatixhe and they were blessed with 15 children, of which 10 survived into adulthood. The last was born in 1946.

Finance minister meets with business world

Treasury and Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati has said he had a "fruitful" meeting with the representatives of the business world in Istanbul.

"We held a productive meeting today with our representatives from the business world, the real sector and [nongovernmental organizations] NGOs," Nebati wrote on his Twitter account on Dec. 11 after the meeting.