reports in ECONOMY - LABOR category

Turkey ranks fourth globally in food inflation

Turkey ranks fourth globally in food inflation

Turkey ranks second only to Iran among its neighbors and has a food inflation rate 14 times higher than the EU average.

15 May 2026 Hikmet Adal

Turkey posts highest current account deficit in three years in March

Turkey posts highest current account deficit in three years in March

The Central Bank recorded a current account deficit of 9.67 billion US dollars in March. Excluding gold and energy, the current account deficit stood at 3.89 billion dollars.

Union leader Mehmet Türkmen acquitted after 58 days in detention

Union leader Mehmet Türkmen acquitted after 58 days in detention

Türkmen stood trial for "spreading disinformation" after he was detained due to his activities during a strike at an Antep carpet factory.

Pensioner poverty in Turkey: 9 out of 10 say need to work to stay afloat

Pensioner poverty in Turkey: 9 out of 10 say need to work to stay afloat

A new report highlights that retirement has transformed from a period of rest into a phase of continued labor and financial precariousness.

Number of registered farmers further decreases, MP warns

Number of registered farmers further decreases, MP warns

Farmers' inability to repay debts has created a barrier to accessing new loans, says Gürer.

More than six workers killed on the job every day in April

More than six workers killed on the job every day in April

The highest number of fatalities were recorded in the construction sector while deaths in the agricultural sector nearly doubled.

Turkey's inflation in first four months nearly hits year-end target

Turkey's inflation in first four months nearly hits year-end target

The annual inflation rate was over 32% in April, with substantial monthly increases recorded in housing and transportation Amid Hormuz deadlock.

Evrim Kepenek & Vecih Cuzdan

May Day in İstanbul: Hundreds detained in Taksim, crowds gather in its shadow in Kadıköy

May Day in İstanbul: Hundreds detained in Taksim, crowds gather in its shadow in Kadıköy

A few hundred people attempted to break a massive blockade around Taksim, and nearly all of them were detained. While a large crowd gathered in Kadıköy, the atmosphere lacked a corresponding level of enthusiasm.

1 May 2026 Evrim Kepenek,Vecih Cuzdan

Major roads, public transit hubs to close in İstanbul for May Day

Major roads, public transit hubs to close in İstanbul for May Day

The restrictions in İstanbul will affect the districts of Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, Şişli and Fatih.

Unemployment rate falls to 8.1% while underemployment rises in March

Unemployment rate falls to 8.1% while underemployment rises in March

The labor underutilization rate, which includes time-related underemployment, the potential labor force, and the unemployed, rose by 1.6 percentage points to 31.5%.

Miners end hunger strike in Ankara after ministries step in as guarantors

Miners end hunger strike in Ankara after ministries step in as guarantors

The workers have been protesting since Apr 12 for their unpaid rights.

Police detain union leaders as miners' protest continue in Ankara

Police detain union leaders as miners' protest continue in Ankara

The workers continue their protest on the 16th day as the company pays out only a small fraction of their outstanding wages.

Central Bank keeps interest rate constant

Central Bank keeps interest rate constant

The decision was in line with the expectations of economists amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Over 100 miners detained after march to Ankara over unpaid wages

Over 100 miners detained after march to Ankara over unpaid wages

“They have developed a slave-like working regime unique to themselves,” said a union lawyer.

Union leader Başaran Aksu released after five days under arrest

Union leader Başaran Aksu released after five days under arrest

Aksu was arrested due to a post criticizing the arrest of an environmental activist.

İrfan Kovankaya

Textile workers in Turkey fight poor labor conditions in a declining industry

Textile workers in Turkey fight poor labor conditions in a declining industry

Labor organizers and legal experts highlight a systemic lack of safety and legal protection for employees facing mandatory overtime, mass layoffs, and workplace fatalities in a sector increasingly moving production abroad.

15 April 2026 Irfan Kovankaya

At least 148 workers killed on the job in March

At least 148 workers killed on the job in March

Among those who died this month, 16 were women, 15 were migrants, and eight were child or young workers, according to İSİG.

Reports: Fuel prices in Turkey expected to drop by up to 17% following ceasefire

Reports: Fuel prices in Turkey expected to drop by up to 17% following ceasefire

Diesel prices have increased more than 35% since the start of the war.

Turkey hikes household electricity, gas prices 25%

Turkey hikes household electricity, gas prices 25%

Households have been affected significantly more than commercial and industrial subscribers.

Amid Iran war, transport prices jump over 4.5% in Turkey in a month

Amid Iran war, transport prices jump over 4.5% in Turkey in a month

Diesel prices have surged by over 30% since the outbreak beginning of the war on Feb 28.

Survey: One in two vocational students suffer injuries while working

Survey: One in two vocational students suffer injuries while working

A new report indicates that low wages, long working hours, and injuries due to negligence and violence have become systematic.

İrfan Kovankaya

Ministry appoints 'strike breakers' at İstanbul Italian high school

Ministry appoints 'strike breakers' at İstanbul Italian high school

Local teachers have been on a strike for seven weeks over the gross discrepancy between their and Italian educators' wages.

25 March 2026 Irfan Kovankaya

'Gold rush' across Turkey amid Iran war fallout

'Gold rush' across Turkey amid Iran war fallout

Jewellers are turning down citizens due to depleting gold stocks.

Workplace deaths plague Turkey's textile hub as prominent union leader jailed

Workplace deaths plague Turkey's textile hub as prominent union leader jailed

In Antep, where a significant portion of Turkey’s textile production takes place, union leader Mehmet Türkmen has been arrested once again. Labor organizations link the move to strikes in the city that have slowed down production.

Turkey introduces fuel price buffer system amid Hormuz crisis

Turkey introduces fuel price buffer system amid Hormuz crisis

The government will adjust fuel taxes in response to price changes to shield consumers from sharp increases at the pump.

Nearly four million households in Turkey receive monthly social assistance

Nearly four million households in Turkey receive monthly social assistance

The number of people benefiting from the assistance has increased by over 50% in six years, according to official data.

Fuel prices in Turkey set for sharp increase amid closure of Hormuz strait

Fuel prices in Turkey set for sharp increase amid closure of Hormuz strait

Diesel prices are set to rise by more than 10%, with gasoline and autogas also expected to see increases, according to media reports.

Food inflation more than doubles monthly rate in February

Food inflation more than doubles monthly rate in February

The annual inflation stood at 31.53%, with a 7.95-point decrease since the end of the last year.

Turkey ranks second in Europe for new wind power capacity additions in 2025

Turkey ranks second in Europe for new wind power capacity additions in 2025

Germany led new installations last year with 5,735 megawatts, including 5,232 megawatts onshore and 503 megawatts offshore. Turkey ranked second with 2,142 megawatts.

26 February 2026

Migros workers end strike with major concessions from company

Migros workers end strike with major concessions from company

The grocery chain accepted the union’s wage demands and agreed to reinstate over 300 dismissed workers after a 23-day strike.

16 February 2026

Turkey sees surge in food prices once again ahead of Ramadan

Turkey sees surge in food prices once again ahead of Ramadan

Data shows that pre-Ramadan food price hikes are becoming permanent rather than easing after the holy month.

16 February 2026 Hikmet Adal

Turkey’s test on rare earth elements

Turkey’s test on rare earth elements

Mining is the easier part of the process. The real bottleneck is the refinement facility capable of separating 17 different elements at 99.999 percent purity. The design, construction, and commissioning of such facilities require tremendous engineering achievement.

14 February 2026 Etem Karakaya

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