In Borsa Istanbul, the BIST 100 index ended the day with a 1.41% decrease, closing at 9,523.31 points. The BIST 100 index decreased by 136.17 points, with a total trading volume of 92.5 billion Turkish lira. While the banking index gained 0.38%, the holding index lost 1.88%. The sports sector was the biggest gainer with […]
The Iran-backed Husilers in Yemen announced that 61 civilians were killed and 139 others were injured in the attacks launched by the US on March 15. The statement from the Health Ministry affiliated with the Husilers stated, “Since March 15, the US attacks on Yemen have resulted in 61 civilian deaths and 139 injuries.” It […]
Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat stated today that millions of citizens continue to shop without heeding boycott calls, saying, “In this way, they supported their merchants, trade, Turkey, and its economy, thus also supporting production and employment.” Minister Bolat, in a post on his social media account, thanked the rational, patriotic citizens who continue to […]
In the early days of April, all eyes are on the Central Bank’s interest rate decision. The interest rate decision for April will be announced after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in the coming weeks. So, when will the Central Bank announce the interest rate decision? The countdown has begun for the Central Bank’s […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that his country will allocate 25 billion euros for defense until 2037. Addressing the Parliament, Prime Minister Mitsotakis provided information on Greece’s long-term defense investments and policies. While discussing the resources of the long-term program, Mitsotakis emphasized that these resources are not only limited to investments and armament but […]
Dissatisfied with the minimum wage of 396 euros in North Macedonia, hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the parliament building to criticize the government’s decision to increase it by 30 euros. An demonstration took place in the capital of North Macedonia, Skopje, demanding an increase in the minimum wage. Following the call of the […]
The expected increase of 1 lira 25 kurus per liter of petrol has been canceled. Fluctuations in Brent oil and exchange rates have affected fuel prices. A price hike of 1 lira 25 kurus per liter was expected to take effect starting tomorrow. According to industry sources, the decision to increase prices has been canceled. […]
The European Union will provide free train tickets for 36,000 young people to travel around Europe. The European Commission, an agency of the EU, announced that 36,000 free travel passes will be distributed to 18-year-old youths residing in countries associated with the Erasmus+ program, including Turkey. The program, named “DiscoverEU”, will allow successful applicants to […]
Following the death of a person in Slovakia due to a bear attack, the government has approved the shooting of 350 bears by 2025. The decision to allow the killing of 350 bears this year was announced to the public by Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico amidst increasing bear attacks. Slovakia, a Central European country, […]
As of the end of February, the period net profit of the banking sector amounted to 118 billion 214 million lira. According to the “Turkish Banking Sector Non-Consolidated Key Indicators” report from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) for February 2025 period, the sector’s total assets increased by 1 trillion 704 billion 319 million […]
