Minister Şimşek: The impact of market fluctuations will remain limited

Minister of Treasury and Finance, Mehmet Şimşek, stated that the impact of recent market fluctuations on inflation will be limited due to tightening financial conditions. The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced the inflation figures for March. Inflation rose by 2.46 percent on a monthly basis in March. The annual inflation rate dropped to 38.10 percent. […]

Trade Minister Bolat: Boycott calls had no effect

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat stated that opposition calls for boycott had no effect. Bolat emphasized, “Our people have supported the economy, trade, small businesses, and domestic brands.” Trade Minister Ömer Bolat reported that boycott calls made by the main opposition party CHP and some circles for ceasing shopping and trade on Wednesday, April 2, ended […]

Minister Fidan Discusses Syria with French Counterpart

Minister Fidan met with his French counterpart Barrot ahead of the NATO summit. Today, Minister Fidan will attend the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium. He will present Turkey’s contributions to European-Atlantic security. Increasing defense spending will also be discussed at the summit. Ministers will also discuss topics such as the Russia-Ukraine War and […]

8.4 Million Vehicles Passed Through Highways During the Holiday

During the Ramadan holiday, a total of 8,425,491 vehicles passed through the highways. The number of passengers at Istanbul Airport increased from 842,367 to 892,810 during these dates. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu shared the travel data for the period of the Ramadan holiday that was made by road. In a written statement, […]

Record-breaking March Sales in Automotive Sector

The automobile and light commercial vehicle market set a record in March with 116,900 units. The share of electric and hybrid vehicles also reached its peak at 42 percent. Car and light commercial vehicle sales reached a new peak of 116,900 units in March, an increase of 6.4 percent compared to the previous year. The […]

Refugee boat sank off the coast of Lesvos: 4 dead

Following the sinking of a boat carrying refugees off the coast of Lesvos Island, the lifeless bodies of two children and two women were recovered. It was announced that 23 people were rescued. Four people lost their lives as a result of the refugee boat sinking off the coast of Lesvos Island in Greece. Recovered […]

Revealed: price increase champion of March

In March, the product with the highest price increase was potatoes with 42.1%. Meanwhile, air transportation decreased by 18.13%. In terms of consumer prices, the highest price increase in March was 42.1% in potatoes, while the biggest drop was 18.13% in air passenger transportation. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, after potatoes, products […]

Russia Not Included in Trump’s Tax List

President of the United States, Donald Trump, revealed customs tariffs affecting 185 countries yesterday. The absence of Russia on Trump’s list was notable. Under the executive order signed by President Donald Trump, tariffs were set to be imposed on the country’s 185 trading partners. Trump announced that starting today, the U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs […]

Rare Disease Found in 1 in 200 Million Cases: Survival Rate at 15 Percent

Charlene Hutchison, a mother-to-be of 5 months, was devastated when she learned that her baby had a rare heart condition occurring in 1 in 200 million cases. Living in Edinburgh, Scotland, Graham and Charlene were informed that their baby was facing a risk of death due to a condition called interrupted aortic arch (IAA). Unfortunately, […]

What is the percentage of rent increase rate in April, and how much is it in TL for April 2025?

The rent increase rate for April was determined with the announcement of March inflation data. With the inflation data for March announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), the 12-month updated CPI figures that affect the rent increases awaited by landlords and tenants were clarified, and the new rent increase to be applied to homes […]