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Turkey’s current account deficit hits a 4-year high

Turkey’s current account deficit hits a 4-year high

Turkey’s current account balance registered a 7.1 billion USD deficit in January, widening by 5.3 billion USD year-on-year, according to the Central Bank.

‘At least 1,400 workers died of COVID-19 in Turkey’

‘At least 1,400 workers died of COVID-19 in Turkey’

Marking the second year of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Health and Safety Labor Watch has released a report regarding the workers who lost their lives due to COVID-19 in Turkey over the past two years.

DİSK-AR: 8.5 million people are unemployed in Turkey

DİSK-AR: 8.5 million people are unemployed in Turkey

The DİSK-AR has suggested that working time should be reduced without decreasing the wages so that more people can work.

TurkStat: Turkey's unemployment rate rose to 11.4 percent in January

TurkStat: Turkey's unemployment rate rose to 11.4 percent in January

The broad unemployment rate was 22.9 percent. The average working time per week increased by 0.2 hours to 45.3 hours.

Health workers to Erdoğan: We are not the ones to leave

Health workers to Erdoğan: We are not the ones to leave

The Health Services Union (SAHİM-SEN) has criticized President Erdoğan’s remarks against physicians and underlined that “the wrong healthcare system pits the public against the healthcare community”.

17 out of every 100 families face debt enforcement proceedings in Turkey, warns MP

17 out of every 100 families face debt enforcement proceedings in Turkey, warns MP

Recalling that the starvation line is 300 liras higher than the minimum wage, main opposition CHP Manisa MP Başevirgen says that “citizens who do not have money in their pockets are compelled to use the high-interest credit cards”.

Turkey withdraws latest increases in gasoline, diesel prices

Turkey withdraws latest increases in gasoline, diesel prices

It was announced on March 9 that the price of a liter of gasoline would increase by 0.79 lira and that of a liter of diesel by 2.25 lira a day later. These price increases have been withdrawn “as they have been canceled at their source”.

Gasoline, diesel prices increased in Turkey for the 7th time in a row

Gasoline, diesel prices increased in Turkey for the 7th time in a row

While the price of a liter of gasoline has increased by 0.79 Turkish Lira, that of diesel has increased by 2.25 Turkish Lira.

İSİG: At least 106 workers lost their lives while working in February

İSİG: At least 106 workers lost their lives while working in February

At least 225 workers were killed while working in the first two months of the year.

Survey: 48.3 percent of retired physicians have economic hardships

Survey: 48.3 percent of retired physicians have economic hardships

The İzmir Medical Chamber did a survey with retired physicians: 3 out of every 4 physicians keep on working after retirement and 16.6 percent do more than one job.

Turkey's annual producer price index exceeds 100 percent in February

Turkey's annual producer price index exceeds 100 percent in February

D-PPI increased by 202.51 percent in electricity and 115.13 percent for intermediate goods.

Turkey’s annual consumer inflation rate tops 123 percent, finds research group

Turkey’s annual consumer inflation rate tops 123 percent, finds research group

Shortly before TurkStat shared the official inflation rates for February 2022, the Inflation Research Group (ENAG) announced that the annual consumer inflation rate was 123.8 percent and monthly inflation rate was 5.44 percent last month.

TurkStat: Annual consumer inflation rate was 54.44 percent in February

TurkStat: Annual consumer inflation rate was 54.44 percent in February

In February 2022, transportation with 75.75 percent, furnishings and household equipment with 64.83 percent and food and non-alcoholic beverages with 64.47 percent were the main groups that saw high annual increases in prices in Turkey.

Workers' struggle for rights | Turkey saw 108 strikes in 2 months

Workers' struggle for rights | Turkey saw 108 strikes in 2 months

“I haven’t gone to the cinema, seen a theater play or attended a concert for two years,” says a worker from the Yemeksepeti online food delivery company, speaking to the Labor Studies Community and daily Evrensel for their report.

Turkish Medical Association raises 10 urgent demands ahead of 2-day strike in mid-March

Turkish Medical Association raises 10 urgent demands ahead of 2-day strike in mid-March

Physicians will be on a Turkey-wide strike on March 14-15, 2022. The TTB and medical chambers have announced their demands.

Government readjusts electricity prices after public backlash

Government readjusts electricity prices after public backlash

With the hikes introduced on January 1, electricity prices for businesses, households and the industry increased by up to 168 percent, causing protests across the country.

Sakarya fireworks factory explosion: Two factory owners sentenced to 16 years in prison

Sakarya fireworks factory explosion: Two factory owners sentenced to 16 years in prison

The 2020 explosion claimed the lives of seven factory workers and injured more than 120 others.

Turkey's main partner for imports was Russia in January, according to TurkStat

Turkey's main partner for imports was Russia in January, according to TurkStat

The Turkish Statistical Institute has shared the foreign trade statistics: In January 2022, Turkey's foreign trade deficit was 10 billion 261 million dollars with a 234.9-percent increase compared with January 2021.

28 February 2022

Gasoline prices up by 1.61 lira, diesel by 1.51 lira in Turkey

Gasoline prices up by 1.61 lira, diesel by 1.51 lira in Turkey

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Brent crude prices have seen an 8-year high. The loss of value of the Turkish Lira has also played a role in the price increase.

25 February 2022

Poverty line is almost 4 times the minimum wage in Turkey, finds confederation

Poverty line is almost 4 times the minimum wage in Turkey, finds confederation

According to the February 2022 data of the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (Türk-İş), the starvation line of a family of four is 4,522 Turkish Lira (TRY), which is 300 TRY more than the minimum wage in Turkey.

25 February 2022

Union secures up to 95 percent raise for DHL workers

Union secures up to 95 percent raise for DHL workers

"Despite the unfair competition of non-union logistic and cargo firms that make workers work 10-12 hours a day, we have signed a successful collective agreement," the TÜMTİS union has stated.

25 February 2022

Physicians reiterate their demand for a law against violence in healthcare

Physicians reiterate their demand for a law against violence in healthcare

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has reminded the public of its 10 urgent requests and once again announced that they will be on a two-day strike in mid-March if the necessary steps are not taken for their labor, health and future.

25 February 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: How will it affect Turkey’s economy?

Russia-Ukraine war: How will it affect Turkey’s economy?

From agriculture to energy, from tourism to construction… Ukraine and Russia were two countries with the largest trade volume with Turkey.

25 February 2022 Hikmet Adal

‘Health Ministry is responsible for violence at Turkey’s hospitals’

‘Health Ministry is responsible for violence at Turkey’s hospitals’

After Dr. Ebru Ergin was battered at a state hospital in Ankara, professional medical organizations have protested increasing violence in healthcare in Turkey.

24 February 2022

Turkish lira, stock market decline as Russia attacks Ukraine

Turkish lira, stock market decline as Russia attacks Ukraine

The lira dropped to 14.21 against the US dollar, the lowest level since December 21. Transactions were temporarily halted in the İstanbul stock market.

24 February 2022

‘This is the class struggle of the working class against bosses’

‘This is the class struggle of the working class against bosses’

The delivery workers of YemekSepeti, the largest online food delivery company of Turkey, are still protesting for their rights. With their requests accepted by their employer after a days-long resistance, Migros workers also joined them yesterday.

24 February 2022

Ministry orders airlines to use PPP airport that caused massive loss of public funds

Ministry orders airlines to use PPP airport that caused massive loss of public funds

The number of guaranteed passengers for the Zafer Airport was 1.6 million in 2021. Only 22,936 people used the airport last year, with the state compensating the difference.

23 February 2022

Turkish Medical Association calls 2-day strike in mid-March

Turkish Medical Association calls 2-day strike in mid-March

Protesting for their rights, healthcare workers will be on strike across Turkey on March 14-15, 2022. The TTB has shared its action program with the public.

23 February 2022

From resistance to victory: Migros workers' protest ends with folk dances

From resistance to victory: Migros workers' protest ends with folk dances

Migros warehouse workers have celebrated it with folk dances that their protests for their rights have ended in their favor. Workers’ lawyer Ünder says that their struggle marks an unforgettable resistance in the history of Turkey’s working class.

21 February 2022

‘At least 111 workers died in occupational homicides in January’

‘At least 111 workers died in occupational homicides in January’

According to the İSİG report, 11 women and 100 men lost their lives in occupational homicides in January 2022. A child worker and two migrant/refugee workers were also among the deceased.

21 February 2022

Resisting for their rights, Migros warehouse workers win

Resisting for their rights, Migros warehouse workers win

The Warehouse, Port, Dock and Maritime Workers Union (DGD-SEN) has announced that an agreement has been reached with the employer regarding the wage increase and premiums of Migros warehouse workers.

21 February 2022

Fired after protesting for better wages, Migros workers detained in front of boss's house

Fired after protesting for better wages, Migros workers detained in front of boss's house

The grocery chain fired 257 warehouse workers who demanded better wages. The workers have staged several demonstrations in front of businessperson Tuncay Özilhan's villa in İstanbul.

18 February 2022