Vice President Yılmaz: Unemployment Rate Beyond Medium-Term Program Target

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced that the unemployment rate had seen improvement beyond the Medium-Term Program target, reaching 8.7% in 2024. Evaluating the labor force statistics for 2024 released by the Turkish Statistical Institute on his social media account, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz emphasized the increase in labor force participation and the continued decline in […]

Stock market rose in the first half of the day

In Borsa Istanbul, the BIST 100 index rose by 2.05 percent in the first half of the day, reaching 10,062.42 points. Moving in an upward trend in the first half of the day, the BIST 100 index increased to 10,062.42 points with a rise of 202.13 points and 2.05 percent as of 13.00. The total […]

Protected deposit amount decreased below 800 billion lira

The total balance in protected TL deposits and participation accounts has dropped to 798.8 billion lira. The decline in protected deposit accounts continues. Last week, protected TL deposits and participation accounts decreased from 825.4 billion lira to 798.8 billion lira. According to the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) data, a withdrawal of 26.6 billion […]

Google Tensor G5: Next-Generation Chipset for Pixel Series

The upcoming Google Tensor G5 chipset aims to elevate the performance offered by the company’s Pixel phones to the next level. Production Support from TSMC Google has opted to leverage TSMC’s 3nm manufacturing process for the Tensor G5. While previous Tensor chipsets were produced by Samsung, this transition promises enhanced performance and energy efficiency. The […]

Message from Putin to Syrian President Assad

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, sent a message to the President of Syria, Ahmed Assad. In his message, Putin emphasized the need to enhance cooperation and expressed support for the Syrian government’s efforts to achieve stability in the country as soon as possible.

China Stays Unchanged on Credit Interest Rates

In China, there has been no change in the 1 and 5-year loan prime rates (LPR) that serve as benchmark interest rates. The China National Interbank Funding Center reported that the 1-year loan interest rate remains at 3.1%, while the 5-year loan interest rate is kept steady at 3.6%. LPR, determined based on the margin […]

Google unveils the refreshed Google Pixel 9a: Price and features revealed

Google has introduced the Pixel 9a, its mid-range device designed to make a strong impact in the smartphone world. This new model stands out with its stylish design, powerful hardware, and AI-supported features. DESIGN AND DISPLAY Pixel 9a maintains the minimalist design approach of the A series, offering a simple and elegant look. Equipped with […]

Groundbreaking Quantum Experiment: Transmitting Encrypted Signals 12,900 Kilometers Away

Leading a team, Chinese scientists set a record by carrying out quantum communication over a distance of 12,900 meters. The experiment is considered groundbreaking for demonstrating the potential of secure quantum communication on a global scale. An international research team led by Chinese scientists broke a record in this field by conducting quantum communication via […]

Increase in Agricultural Input Prices

The agricultural input price index increased by 30.49% on an annual basis and 5.89% on a monthly basis in January. The index hit its lowest level since June 2023. The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) released data on the Agricultural Input Price Index (Agriculture-GFE) for January. Accordingly, the index rose by 5.89% compared to the previous […]

Unemployment Slightly Increased in the UK

In the UK, the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percent to 4.4% during the three-month period covering November 2024 to January 2025. The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) released data on unemployment and wages for the period of November 2024 to January 2025. Accordingly, unemployment rose by 0.1 percent to 4.4% compared to the […]