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EU-Turkey Customs Union and trade relations

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: EU-Turkey Customs Union history and industrial product tariffs

Turkey is advocating for significant reforms to the existing Customs Union with the European Union to better reflect modern economic realities. Officials, including Nail Olpak, President of the Foreign Economic Relations

Turkey economic relations in the Balkans

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey and North Macedonia aim for $2 billion trade volume

Turkey is expanding its economic footprint and trade ambitions across the Balkan region. In Albania, Turkish investments have reached $3.5 billion, with approximately 800 companies operating in sectors such as banking, e

RTÜK sanctions against Sözcü TV and Koza TV

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: RTÜK imposes sanctions on Sözcü TV and Koza TV

Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has issued multiple rounds of administrative fines and sanctions against Sözcü TV and Koza TV for alleged broadcast violations. In mid-October, Sözcü TV was penalized

Turkey economic data shows mixed trade, inflation, and labor

29 clusters · 189 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey reports 15.3% increase in September exports

Turkey’s economic landscape is defined by high inflation and a shifting labor market. While consumer-price inflation was 31.75% in July 2026, financial sector year-end forecasts have risen to 30.47%. Food prices have ris

UK-Turkey trade and security cooperation

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey and UK discuss trade and investment cooperation

Trade between the United Kingdom and Turkey has reached approximately $37.6 billion, marking a 4 percent annual increase. This economic growth follows the signing of a strategic partnership framework in April and a secur

Turkish industrial and manufacturing sector growth

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Türkiye steel industry leads Europe despite trade barriers

Turkish officials have reported significant advancements in the nation’s industrial capacity, particularly within the foundry and steel sectors. At the 76th World Foundry Congress, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat noted that

Turkish economic and political volatility

12 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey faces economic dilemma between inflation control and industrial competitiveness

Turkey continues to navigate significant economic and political volatility. While previous years were marked by unconventional interest rate cuts, recent efforts have focused on stabilizing the economy through higher rat

Turkey trade expansion and manufacturing growth

105 clusters · 318 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey reports diverse export growth in free zones and agricultural sectors

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. By September 2026, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced that annualized exports reached $283

Istanbul capital markets investigation expands

19 clusters · 202 sources · last updated 5 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

Canada-Turkey strategic partnership development

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances trade relations with Canada, Slovakia, and EU

Canada and Turkey have elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership following a meeting in Ankara between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The partnershi

Turkey commercial advertising and consumer protection

8 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Trade hosts 29th Traditional Consumer Awards

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has intensified its efforts to combat deceptive practices in e-commerce and digital services. The Advertising Board continues to target artificial engagement, including fake reviews, likes,

Flooding and disaster relief in Istanbul

6 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Istanbul floods kill at least 10 people in worst rainfall in 84 years

Severe flooding and the most intense rainfall recorded in Istanbul in 84 years have resulted in at least 10 fatalities. The Istanbul Governor's Office confirmed that search operations concluded following the recovery of

South Korean export financing policy debates

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Korea Eximbank faces pressure to expand credit for major overseas projects

During a National Assembly audit, lawmakers in South Korea expressed concerns regarding the credit limits of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank). Discussions centered on the bank’s capacity to support large-

Turkish meat industry pricing and oversight scrutiny

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Meat and Milk Institution faces scrutiny over leadership and imports

In September 2026, MHP Kayseri Deputy İsmail Özdemir submitted a parliamentary inquiry to Trade Minister Ömer Bolat regarding allegations of unfair pricing in Kayseri’s meat processing plants. Industry representatives cl

Turkey-EU diplomatic and economic relations

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Türkiye and EU discuss trade integration and Customs Union modernization

Turkey and the European Union continue to pursue closer cooperation through diplomatic, legal, and economic channels. Initial efforts have focused on visa liberalization and technical meetings regarding personal data pro

Legal actions against journalists in Turkey

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Turkish journalists face legal restrictions following investigations

Journalists in Turkey are facing judicial restrictions and detentions following investigations into allegations involving Ministry of Commerce Minister Ömer Bolat. The probe examines whether the minister profited from sp

Allegations against Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Ömer Bolat denies allegations of suspicious fund transactions

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat has denied allegations of irregular or suspicious financial transactions following a government investigation into seven portfolio management companies. The investigation, initiated on S

Turkish international contracting sector growth

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkish firms reach 49 in ENR international contractor list

Turkish contracting companies have achieved significant international growth, with Trade Minister Ömer Bolat reporting a total project volume of $570 billion across 139 countries since 1972. Of this amount, $520 billion

Turkey international trade and maritime growth

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Turkey reports significant growth in EU trade and maritime fleet capacity

Turkey is experiencing growth in its international trade relations and maritime capabilities. Business leaders from Turkey and Italy have established a joint goal to increase their bilateral trade volume from approximate

Turkey fines businesses for excessive produce prices

4 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Trade issues 2.6 billion TL in fines during 2026 audits

Turkish authorities have expanded their efforts to combat price manipulation in the fresh fruit and vegetable market. Following an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into fraudulent receipts a

G20 ministers in Milwaukee fail to reach final consensus

6 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: G20 Trade Ministers reach food security deal but fail on capacity and labor issues

The G20 trade and industry ministers meetings in Milwaukee concluded without a consensus on a final outcome document. While ministers reached a consensus on denouncing the ‘weaponisation of trade in food’ and the use of

Regional agricultural and aquaculture export trends

2 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkey reports strong September 2026 export figures

Reports indicate growth in agricultural and aquatic export sectors across different regions. In Vietnam, the agro-forestry-fishery export sector reached a value of 56.3 billion USD during the first nine months of 2026, a