Salih Muslim and Mazlum Abdi’s Response to Öcalan’s Call for PKK to Lay Down Arms

The call by the PKK’s leader Öcalan for laying down arms and dissolution resonated globally. Germany and the US welcomed the call. Initial reactions also came from Syria and Iraq about the declaration. The President of the Kurdistan Region, Barzani, stated, “We are ready to play any role to make the process successful.” The leader […]

When Will Inflation Data Be Released? Economists’ Inflation Expectations Revealed (2025 TURKISH February Inflation Data)

The timing of the release of February inflation data is closely watched by homeowners and tenants. Every month, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) releases inflation data, which in the previous month, based on the TÜFE data, was 5.03% on a monthly basis and decreased to 42.12% on an annual basis. Now, all eyes are on […]

Poverty Line Exceeds 75,000 Liras

In February, Turk-Is announced the hunger threshold for a family of four as 23,324 liras. The poverty line has exceeded 75,000 liras. Kitchen inflation showed an increase of over 5% in February. Turk-Is revealed the results of the hunger and poverty line research for February. According to the research, the hunger threshold, representing the amount […]

Cost of Iftar Table Rises by 46%!

In Istanbul, the cost of an iftar table has increased by 46% compared to last year. According to IPA data, the cost of essential products will exceed 10,000 liras. Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA) published the results of the Ramadan basic kitchen spending research. In Istanbul, while kitchen expenses in 2024 Ramadan totaled 7,249 liras for […]

TikTok’s $8.8 billion investment plan

In the upcoming five years, TikTok is planning to invest $8.8 billion in Thailand. The social media platform announced its investment plan to establish an artificial intelligence data center in the country. By doubling the previously set investment amount, TikTok aims to support the app, which has around 50 million users. Although details of the […]

9 Unanswered Questions about the Mysterious Deaths Shaking Hollywood: Why Was the Door Open, Why Was the Dog in the Cupboard?

Shocking details emerged in the police investigation into the tragic deaths of the famous actor Gene Hackman and his wife. Authorities stated that the deaths were “suspicious enough to require a comprehensive search and investigation,” and search warrants as part of the investigation uncovered a series of mysteries at the scene. Firefighters conducted various tests […]

A New Era Begins in IBAN and EFT: Verification Code Requirement Introduced

A two-factor authentication system to prevent unauthorized access to users’ accounts and unnoticed money transfers will start on March 1st. An SMS will be required for the process. The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) has mandated the implementation of a two-factor authentication system to strengthen banks’ security systems starting on March 1st. From now […]

US Treasury Department’s Statement on Stablecoin

Former industry attorney Tyler Williams, appointed as an advisor on digital assets by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, emphasized in his inaugural speech in Washington that stablecoin regulation would be a strong starting point. Highlighting the importance of the crypto sector collaborating with regulators, Williams noted that serious efforts would be made at the Treasury […]

Decline in Technology Shakes Crypto Market: A Major Threat for Risky Assets

The cryptocurrency market is under selling pressure due to macroeconomic uncertainties and sharp declines in technology shares. A 7% retreat on Nasdaq and investors’ tendency to avoid risks are increasing volatility in Bitcoin and other digital assets. Quinn Thompson, founder of hedge fund Lekker Capital, warns that inflation data is keeping the Fed away from […]

Competition heats up among Chinese technology companies

Amid challenging times in the Chinese technology industry, movement has begun. Investor interest has increased after the success of DeepSeek and the Xi Jinping meeting. Following the frenzy surrounding China’s technology startups DeepSeek and the Xi Jinping meeting, a race has begun. It was noted that the announcement of new deals, including chips, cloud technologies, […]