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S&P Says Turkey’s Economic Policy Shift Faces Inflation and Election Tests
S&P Global says Turkey’s tighter economic policy supports its rating, while slower disinflation and future elections remain risks.
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Turkey Warns Renewed Attacks on Iran Could Widen Regional Conflict
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says renewed military attacks on Iran could deepen regional instability, urging diplomacy after talks in Istanbul.
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Turkey Hosts Regional and European Foreign Ministers for Talks on Conflicts
ISTANBUL, 23 October 2026 — Turkey is hosting foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany and the United Kingdom for talks focused on regional conflicts and security, according to Turkish officials and Reuters reporting. The meetings bring together the R4 group — Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia — and the R4+E3 format,…
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Turkey Passes Law to Liquidate Frozen Investment Funds as Savers Await Repayments
ANKARA, 23 October 2026 — Turkey’s parliament has passed legislation intended to manage the liquidation of more than 100 frozen investment funds, a move that could help hundreds of thousands of investors recover at least part of their savings. Reuters reported that the measures aim to provide interim payments of up to 1 million Turkish…
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Israel Condemns Libya’s Approval of Maritime Agreement with Turkey
ISTANBUL / EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, 21 October 2026 — Israel has strongly criticised the approval by Libya’s eastern parliament of a maritime-boundaries agreement with Turkey, according to a Reuters report published Wednesday. The agreement concerns the delineation of maritime zones and potential rights connected to energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean, an area where competing claims…
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Turkey Prepares Parliamentary Mandate for Defence Deployment to Saudi Arabia
ANKARA, 21 October 2026 — Turkey is preparing to submit a parliamentary mandate that would authorize the deployment of military personnel to Saudi Arabia under a new regional defence agreement, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed in August by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. A ruling-party lawmaker said the mandate…
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US Senator Criticises Turkey During Greece and Cyprus Visit as Regional Energy Tensions Rise
ANKARA, October 20, 2026 — US Republican Senator Rick Scott sharply criticised Turkey during a visit to Greece and Cyprus, adding to diplomatic friction over security and energy projects in the eastern Mediterranean. Scott accused Ankara of behaviour he said was inconsistent with its responsibilities as a NATO ally. He cited Turkey’s military presence in…
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Türkiye Advances Local Climate Projects Ahead of COP31 Summit in Antalya
ANKARA, October 20, 2026 — Türkiye is advancing local climate-action initiatives ahead of the United Nations COP31 climate conference, which the country will host in Antalya from November 9 to 20. Ankara’s Climate Transition Forum has brought together representatives from municipalities, the United Nations Development Programme, the European Union, international financial institutions and scientific institutions…
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Turkey Secures Share of US-Russia Diesel Supply Deal as Ankara Pushes Energy Diversification
ANKARA, October 18, 2026 — Turkey will receive part of the diesel supplied under a recently announced US-Russia arrangement, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Sunday, presenting the deal as a step relevant to the country’s energy security. Bayraktar told broadcaster Kanal 7 that Ankara had held talks to secure a share of the supply.…
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Istanbul Flooding Puts Urban Drainage and Extreme-Rainfall Preparedness Under Scrutiny
ISTANBUL, October 18, 2026 — Recent torrential rain in Istanbul has caused deadly flooding and widespread disruption, renewing questions about the readiness of urban infrastructure for increasingly severe downpours. Authorities reported at least three deaths after exceptionally heavy rainfall struck the city on October 14 and 15. Emergency services evacuated thousands of people from affected…
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Halk TV Case Raises Fresh Questions About Media Independence and Due Process in Turkey
The appointment of a trustee to oversee broadcaster Halk TV after a corruption probe has prompted criticism from press-freedom advocates.
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Turkey’s 2028 Election Debate Intensifies as Early Vote Could Open Path to Erdoğan’s Third Term
A senior presidential adviser says Turkey may vote in March or April 2028, a timetable that could affect President Erdoğan’s eligibility to run again.












