Agriculture PPI rose by 2.7% in February

The Agriculture Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 2.7% in February compared to the previous month, and by 29.89% compared to the same month last year. The Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) released the Agriculture PPI data for February. The index showed a 2.7% increase compared to the previous month, a 5.52% increase compared to December […]

Budget ran a deficit of 310 billion lira in February

The central government budget ran a deficit of 310.1 billion TL in February. The Ministry of Treasury and Finance announced the budget implementation results for February. According to the data; in February, central government budget expenditures were 1 trillion 33.5 billion TL, budget revenues were 723.4 billion TL, and the budget deficit stood at 310.1 […]

Baidu Unveils Two New Artificial Intelligence Models

The Chinese technology giant Baidu has introduced two new artificial intelligence models named Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1. Looking to enhance its expertise in the field of AI, the company has designed these two models according to different needs. Ernie 4.5: A Model with High Emotional Intelligence Ernie 4.5 stands out as a powerful artificial […]

France Demands Its Gift Back: “Return the Statue of Liberty”

A French politician, a supporter of Ukraine, criticized the U.S. for its war-related actions and demanded the return of the Statue of Liberty. The statue, located in New York, is seen as a symbol of freedom and the United States. Raphael Glucksmann, a French politician known for advocating for Ukraine, criticized the U.S.’s changing stance […]

When is the FED interest rate decision, at what time? Which direction do analysts expect interest rates to go? (2025 FED March MPC interest rate decision)

The markets are anxiously awaiting the upcoming Federal Reserve (FED) interest rate decision meeting. Investors in the dollar, gold, stock, and cryptocurrency markets are curious about the date of the first interest rate cut by the FED in 2025. Investors will adjust their investments based on the monetary policy decision made by the FED. So, […]

Export Increased in 34 Provinces: Precious Stones Top the List in Istanbul!

The Ministry of Commerce has released the export data for the January-February period. While exports increased in 34 provinces, precious stones topped the list in Istanbul’s exports with 909 million dollars. According to the data announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Istanbul was the province with the highest exports last month, with 4.34 billion dollars. […]

Plane ticket costs 750 lira, while valet service is 600 lira

There has been an increase of 20-25% in valet service charges in Istanbul. Accordingly, the valet service fee at airports has risen to 600 lira, at shopping malls to 375 lira, and at restaurants to 500 lira, excluding parking fees. The valet service fee at the airport has approached the discounted plane ticket prices during […]

Transformer Explodes in Panama: Large Parts of the Country Left Without Electricity

Due to a transformer explosion in Panama, a significant portion of the country was left without electricity. According to a news report in the national press, there was a power outage across the country as a result of a transformer explosion at the Pan Am Power Plant in the city of La Chorrera. Panama’s President […]