Mahmut Arıkan

Turkey fuel prices: Tax restructuring and price divergence

67 clusters · 267 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey fuel prices expected to rise due to tax adjustments

The Turkish fuel market has undergone significant restructuring following the official termination of the ‘eşel-mobil’ stabilization mechanism on October 1, 2026. This system had previously mitigated the impact of global

Turkey fund liquidation: Legislative and legal developments

37 clusters · 327 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey Justice Minister addresses investment fund investigations

The Turkish investment fund crisis has entered an active recovery and legal enforcement phase. Following the mid-September 2026 market volatility, the Fund Coordination Board has advanced liquidation processes. Ziraat Ba

Istanbul capital markets investigation expands

19 clusters · 202 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey fund investigation leads to multiple high-profile arrests

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into capital market manipulation, money laundering, and terrorism financing has evolved into a major financial crisis. The probe, involving entities such as Pus

Azerbaijan school hijab restriction and protest controversy

9 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Diyarbakır protesters condemn hijab restrictions in Azerbaijan

Tensions have escalated in Azerbaijan following the enforcement of hijab restrictions in state schools. The controversy stems from the Cabinet of Ministers' decision 309, adopted on September 21, 2026, which restricts cl

Turkish political debates on election timelines

8 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Turkey advisor suggests early 2028 elections

Turkish political leaders continue to debate the timeline for the 2028 general elections and the legal framework for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s potential final candidacy. Presidential Advisor Mehmet Uçum has identi

AK Parti political and constitutional maneuvering

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkey: Political debate intensifies over fund crisis and cabinet changes

The AK Parti is navigating internal political shifts and efforts to secure legislative power in Turkey. Initially, the party focused on strategies to pass constitutional changes without a referendum by seeking a 400-vote

Back-to-school: rising costs, health, and psychological prep

47 clusters · 476 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkey: Student lunch box costs rise by 27.67% in one year

As the 2026-2027 academic year begins, the transition for students involves complex economic, psychological, and health challenges. Economic pressures in Turkey have intensified significantly. While initial estimates pla

Yeni Parti expansion and rising Turkish political tensions

41 clusters · 342 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Turkish politics faces fund scandal allegations and new legislative session

Since its registration in July 2026, Yeni Parti has expanded rapidly under Özgür Özel, reporting over 600,000 members in August. As the party prepares for its major congress on November 14-15, it is implementing district