Zeynep AzizThe United States imposed CAATSA sanctions on Turkey’s defence procurement agency over Ankara’s acquisition of Russia’s S-400 system.
Mehmut NaserTurkey’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 475 basis points to 15 percent in a major shift intended to support the lira and contain inflation.
Zeynep AzizTreasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak announced his resignation as Turkey confronted currency weakness and economic pressure.
Zeynep AzizFormer finance minister Naci Ağbal was appointed central-bank governor after a period of currency weakness and depleted reserves.
Zeynep AzizA magnitude 7.0 Aegean earthquake caused deadly building collapses and flooding in İzmir and on the Greek island of Samos.
Mehmut NaserTurkey and Greece agreed to restart exploratory discussions after a four-year pause and weeks of tension over eastern Mediterranean boundaries.
Zeynep AzizTurkey announced a major natural-gas discovery in the Black Sea, presenting it as a step toward reducing dependence on imported energy.
Zeynep AzizTurkey deployed the Oruç Reis seismic research vessel into contested eastern Mediterranean waters, sharply increasing tensions with Greece.
Mehmut NaserTurkey’s parliament passed legislation requiring major social-media companies to appoint local representatives and comply with expanded content-removal powers.
Zeynep AzizA Turkish court annulled Hagia Sophia’s museum status, and the government redesignated the Istanbul monument as a mosque.
