59+ min ago  (532+ words) The strategy, which critics describe as a "judicial coup" against the will of the voters, has seen elected officials replaced either by government-appointed trustees (kayyums) or by municipal council members from the ruling AK Party (AKP) following controversial internal elections....

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (672+ words) Hungary's upcoming election is not just about whether Prime Minister Viktor Orb'n remains in power after 16 years. It is effectively a referendum on the durability of the "illiberal democracy" model he has built. Recent polling suggests that P'ter Magyar's Tisza…...

2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (730+ words) Global markets are showing cautious optimism after signs of dialogue between Israel and Lebanon, even as severe disruptions in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz keep energy supply concerns elevated. While investors increasingly believe the worst may be over,…...

8+ hour, 33+ min ago  (619+ words) Hungary's upcoming elections are being closely watched worldwide as a test of whether entrenched autocratic leaders can be removed through democratic means. For T'rkiye, the vote carries deeper significance, offering a mirror to its own political trajectory and raising critical…...

8+ hour, 8+ min ago  (1102+ words) Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmaker "mer Fethi G'rer has issued a stark warning over T'rkiye's agricultural outlook, arguing that the country is entering a dangerous phase in terms of food supply and food security. Speaking at a press conference in…...

1+ day, 38+ min ago  (446+ words) Eleven leaders of a Turkish LGBTQ+ rights organisation have gone on trial in "zmir on charges including "obscenity" and "violating the protection of the family." The case has drawn criticism from rights advocates, who argue it reflects broader pressure on…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (721+ words) Initial market optimism following the Middle East ceasefire proved short-lived, as renewed tensions and violations quickly dampened sentiment. Oil prices rebounded, while global and Turkish assets showed volatile but partially resilient performance amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Despite the announcement of…...

1+ day, 45+ min ago  (539+ words) As Turkey maneuvers through a volatile 2026, the political corridor in Ankara is fixated on one question: How can President Erdo'an run for office again? Under the current constitution, Erdo'an cannot be a candidate in a regularly scheduled election. His only…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (380+ words) Fraud has emerged as the fastest-growing crime in T'rkiye, increasing nearly fivefold between 2021 and 2025, according to official justice statistics. The data highlights not only a sharp rise in criminal cases but also deeper socioeconomic pressures driving the trend. T'rkiye's Ministry…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (279+ words) Economist Prof. Esfender Korkmaz warns that T'rkiye may be facing not only persistent inflation but also a risk of rapid economic contraction, citing early warning signals from the textile sector'historically one of the first industries to reflect broader downturns. Author…...