Daily Archives: September 18, 2018

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Cyberattacks in Turkey rose 24.9 percent in the first half of 2018, up from 21.9 percent in the same period last year, according to Moscow-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab. “If we compare the number of people affected by web-borne threats in Turkey in the … Continue reading →

In 1974, when the Turkish military started its Cyprus operation, Ankara faced a sudden and bitter reality. The U.S., as a major supplier of the Turkish Armed Forces, had stopped the delivery of all military equipment, from fighter jets to spare parts of field radios. Turkey had … Continue reading →

After one of the best growth performances among peers in the second quarter, Turkey’s economy is showing signs of a slowdown that some investors say will morph into a technical recession later in the year. Gross domestic output rose 5.2 … Continue reading →

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Turkey’s automotive production from January to August dropped 5% on a yearly basis, according to the Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) on Sept.15. Automakers in Turkey produced 1,034,97 vehicles — including automobiles, light commercial vehicles, and tractors — in the first eight months of 2018, according to … Continue reading →

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CHP Group Deputy Chairman Özgür Özel proposed opening a Parliamentary Assessment Committee with respect to the construction of the new Istanbul airport where a number of work accidents have happened with casualties along with ban of protests from workers. The airport … Continue reading →

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Turkish lender İşbank on Sept. 17 said it was too important “not to be made a subject of political debate,” responding to a report that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had said “authorities should look into the role of opposition members on its board.” … Continue reading →

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Turkish Coast Guard teams rescued 16 irregular migrants and recovered the bodies of two female migrants on Sept. 17 after the boat carrying them capsized off the coast of Bodrum in the southwestern Muğla province. In a statement, the Turkish Coast Guard Command said two teams … Continue reading →

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The Turkish and British trade ministers signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the 6th Turkey-UK Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) in London on Sept. 12. The MoU aimed to enhance economic and commercial ties between the two countries. Speaking at the Turkey-U.K. business forum after the signing ceremony, Turkish … Continue reading →

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CHP Deputy President and Party Spokesman Faik Öztrak delivered a press conference regarding the latest main political and economic news in Turkey. As such, he gave detailed information especially with respect to the following: New legislation in Parliament Budget deficit … Continue reading →