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Number of registered farmers further decreases, MP warns
Farmers' inability to repay debts has created a barrier to accessing new loans, says Gürer.
7 May 2026
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.
6 May 2026
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.
4 May 2026
Evrim Kepenek & Vecih Cuzdan
report
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
The restrictions in İstanbul will affect the districts of Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, Şişli and Fatih.
30 April 2026
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%.
29 April 2026
Miners end hunger strike in Ankara after ministries step in as guarantors
The workers have been protesting since Apr 12 for their unpaid rights.
29 April 2026
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.
27 April 2026
Central Bank keeps interest rate constant
The decision was in line with the expectations of economists amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
22 April 2026
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.
21 April 2026
Union leader Başaran Aksu released after five days under arrest
Aksu was arrested due to a post criticizing the arrest of an environmental activist.
15 April 2026
İrfan Kovankaya
reports
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
Among those who died this month, 16 were women, 15 were migrants, and eight were child or young workers, according to İSİG.
9 April 2026
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.
8 April 2026
Turkey hikes household electricity, gas prices 25%
Households have been affected significantly more than commercial and industrial subscribers.
4 April 2026
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.
3 April 2026
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.
2 April 2026
İrfan Kovankaya
reports
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
Jewellers are turning down citizens due to depleting gold stocks.
24 March 2026
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.
23 March 2026
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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.
5 March 2026
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.
4 March 2026
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.
3 March 2026
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.
3 March 2026
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
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
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Hikmet Adal
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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
Etem Karakaya
writes
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
Central Bank raises 2026 inflation forecast range amid food-driven risks
Food prices played a significant role in January’s elevated inflation, the governor said, pointing specifically to a sharp increase in vegetable prices due to supply-side issues.
12 February 2026
Twenty-two detained in İstanbul stock market fraud probe
The investigation centers on claims that suspects manipulated the share prices of two companies via social media.
4 February 2026
Food prices continue to surge despite drop in overall inflation
Food and non-alcoholic beverages recorded the highest monthly increase among major spending groups.
3 February 2026
Retail prices in İstanbul rise 4.56% in January
Health expenditures saw the highest monthly increase at 11.94% while food prices rose by 4.27 points.
2 February 2026
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