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Kacır Highlights Turkey's Economic Growth and Global Role

At the AKP Beykoz 8th Ordinary District Congress, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır detailed Turkey's economic growth (national income from $230 billion to $1.28 trillion, exports from $36 billion to $262 billion), its role in supporting refugees, and its military and technologi...

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Turkey's Pension Shortfall and Widening Income Inequality

An Istanbul Planning Agency study reveals a 2.7% decrease in retirement pensions' share of total income (18.3% to 15.6%) between 2009-2024, despite an 85.3% increase in retirees; income inequality worsened, impacting the elderly disproportionately, with housing costs a major factor.

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Turkish Mine Landslide: 43 Face Charges After Nine Deaths

A landslide at a Turkish gold mine on February 13th killed nine miners and injured two, prompting a 69-page indictment against 43 individuals for negligence, citing design flaws, insufficient monitoring, and inadequate warning systems as contributing factors.

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CHP Leader Criticizes Erdoğan's Economic Policies, Highlights Retiree Hardship

CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized Turkey's President Erdoğan in Ardahan for failing to protect retirees and minimum wage earners from inflation, citing insufficient pension increases (14,000 lira) compared to the high cost of living, particularly housing (average 12,200 lira rent in Ardahan), and cri...

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TÜİK Inflation Report Criticized for Underestimating Cost of Living, Impacting Turkish Retirees

TÜED head Kazım Ergün criticized TÜİK's 1.03% December 2024 inflation report, contrasting it with higher figures from İTO (1.74%), ENAG (2.34%), and Türk-İş (2.54%), arguing it leads to insufficient pension and salary increases, causing hardship for millions of retirees.

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Turkish Prison's Water Crisis: Minister Unresponsive to Inmate Concerns

CHP Deputy Chair Gökçe Gökçen criticized Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç for not responding to questions about Kars T-Type Prison's water issues, where inmates face shortages and are forced to buy water, highlighting inadequate infrastructure and insufficient support for economically disadvantaged pris...

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Turkey Anticipates Economic and Security Gains from Syria's Reconstruction

Turkey's Deputy President, Cevdet Yılmaz, predicted significant economic and security gains for Turkey following Syria's reconstruction, stating that the country would "reach a new level." He made these remarks at an AKP party congress in Aksaray.

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Tanrıkulu Warns of Repeating Past Mistakes in Turkey's Kurdish Issue Talks

CHP Diyarbakır MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu expressed deep concern over new talks between the DEM Party and Imralı, warning of repeating past mistakes like the failed 2015 peace process, and highlighted the need for a democratic environment for meaningful discussion on the Kurdish issue.

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Ousted Turkish Mayor Meets Nationalist Leader After Öcalan Visit

Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan, a delegation from the DEM Party, including Mardin's ousted mayor Ahmet Türk, met with MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli on January 2nd, 2025, sparking debate about Turkey's approach to the Kurdish issue.

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İmamoğlu Condemns Government's Meeting with Dismissed Mayor Türk

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government for meeting with dismissed mayor Ahmet Türk, accused of terrorism, under state protocol, drawing parallels to the replacement of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer with a trustee, highlighting inconsistencies in governmental actions.

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Father Arrested for Murdering 15-Year-Old Son in Adana

In Adana, Turkey, a 15-year-old boy, R.D., was found shot dead on December 31st. His father, M.D., has been arrested for murder, and his mother, S.D., for helping cover it up. The murder weapon was found in their home, and R.D.'s blood was found in their car.

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Turkey's 2024 Economic Challenges: High Inflation and Policy Failures

In 2024, Turkey's economy faced significant challenges due to a post-election shift in economic policies. Despite promises of rational policies, inflation control fell mainly on the Central Bank, leading to high interest rates and limited fiscal policy reforms. High interest rates proved unsustainab...

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