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Inflation Figures Show Tobacco and Alcohol Prices Increased Most

Inflation Figures Show Tobacco and Alcohol Prices Increased Most

Consumer prices in Turkey went up by 15.01 percent in August compared to the same month last year, the TurkStat has announced.

3 September 2019

Turkey's Economy Shrinks by 1.5 Percent in Second Quarter

Turkey's Economy Shrinks by 1.5 Percent in Second Quarter

The total value added increased by 3.4 percent in the agricultural sector, decreased by 2.7 percent in the industry sector and 12.7 percent in the construction sector and 0.3 percent in the services sector, the TurkStat has announced.

2 September 2019

Cargill Workers' Resistance on 500th Day: 'When We Win, the Working Class will Win"

Cargill Workers' Resistance on 500th Day: 'When We Win, the Working Class will Win"

The resistance of Cargill workers who were dismissed for being members of a union continues. "When it is won, not just 14 workers, but the working class will win," says Karlıkaya from the union.

Exports Increase, Imports Decrease in July

Exports Increase, Imports Decrease in July

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced its external trade statistics for July 2019. Accordingly, while exports have increased by 7.9 percent in July, imports have decreased by 8.5 percent in comparison with last July.

‘AKP Dismissed me for Three Times, I am Resisting Again’

‘AKP Dismissed me for Three Times, I am Resisting Again’

Discharged from public service by a Statutory Decree four months after being employed as a permanent worker, cleaning worker Türkan Albayrak has been continuing her one-person protest against her discharge for a year now.

28 August 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Exchange Rate of US Dollar Hits 6.39 TRY, Falls Back to 5.80

Exchange Rate of US Dollar Hits 6.39 TRY, Falls Back to 5.80

Shortly after transactions started in Asian markets earlier today, the exchange rate of US Dollar hit 6.39 Turkish Lira. After a value loss of over 15 percent, the exchange rate has fallen back to the level of 5.80 Lira.

Trailer Rolls Over in Manisa: 11 Workers Including Children Injured

Trailer Rolls Over in Manisa: 11 Workers Including Children Injured

The gendarmerie has launched an investigation into the accident.

Industrial Production Decreases in June

Industrial Production Decreases in June

Industrial production has been decreased by 3.9 percent compared to same month last year.

‘Occupational Homicides a Result of Precarious and Excessive Work’

‘Occupational Homicides a Result of Precarious and Excessive Work’

After a worker has lost his life and another has been wounded in an occupational homicide at İstanbul Airport, Murat Çakır from the Laborers’ Health and Occupational Safety (İSİG) Assembly has spoken to bianet: “The future that they promise is deaths.”

15 August 2019 Ruken Tuncel

TurkStat: Unemployment Increases by 1 Million 21 Thousand People in a Year

TurkStat: Unemployment Increases by 1 Million 21 Thousand People in a Year

According to the labor force statistics shared by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) for May 2019, the number of unemployed was 4 million 157 thousand people and unemployment rate was 12.8 percent.

Occupational Homicide at İstanbul Airport: One Worker Loses His Life

Occupational Homicide at İstanbul Airport: One Worker Loses His Life

A vehicle fell on workers in a maintenance workshop in İstanbul Airport. While one worker has lost his life, one other has been seriously injured.

Union Chair Forgets to Turn Microphone Off: 'If This Took Longer, We Would Mess Up'

Union Chair Forgets to Turn Microphone Off: 'If This Took Longer, We Would Mess Up'

After accepting the government's offer for a lower increase in salaries, Türk-İş Chair Atalay said to Labor Minister, "If this takes longer, we will mess up. At least this way, I finished it."

Current Account Balance Posts 548 Million Dollars Deficit in June

Current Account Balance Posts 548 Million Dollars Deficit in June

The 12-month cumulative current account recorded 538 million US dollars surplus.

Annual Inflation in July: 16.65 Percent

Annual Inflation in July: 16.65 Percent

According to the July 2019 inflation figures announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), while the inflation has increased by 1.36 percent in comparison with the previous month, annual inflation has been announced as 16.65 percent.

Unemployment Among Young Women Increases by 86 percent

Unemployment Among Young Women Increases by 86 percent

According to a report by the TEPAV, the number of unemployed increased by 68.5 percent in June compared to last year.

506 Refugees Lose Their Lives in Occupational Homicides in 6 Years

506 Refugees Lose Their Lives in Occupational Homicides in 6 Years

According to the report of Laborers’ Health and Occupational Safety (İSİG) Assembly, 163 occupational homicides took place in July. While six of the deceased were children, 10 of them were women and six of them were refugees.

Central Bank Cuts Year-End Inflation Forecast to 13.9 Percent

Central Bank Cuts Year-End Inflation Forecast to 13.9 Percent

The Central Bank has cut its year-end inflation forecast from 14.6 percent to 13.9 percent, Governor Uysal has announced.

Exports Decrease by 14.3 Percent, Imports Decrease by 22.7 Percent in June

Exports Decrease by 14.3 Percent, Imports Decrease by 22.7 Percent in June

The foreign trade deficit decreased by 42.5 percent to 423 billion 177 million dollars in June 2019 compared with the same month last year, according to the figures announced by the TurkStat.

Economic Confidence Decreases in July

Economic Confidence Decreases in July

Turkey's economic confidence index stood at 80.7 in July, dropping from 83.4 in the previous month.

Central Bank Decreases Interest Rate from 24 Percent to 19.75 Percent

Central Bank Decreases Interest Rate from 24 Percent to 19.75 Percent

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank has cut the political interest rate by 4.25 percent, decreasing it from its former level of 24 percent to 19.75 percent.

Discharged Teacher Protests with Supporters Made of Cardboard

Discharged Teacher Protests with Supporters Made of Cardboard

Teacher Karataş, who was discharged by a Statutory Decree, has organized yet another creative one-person demonstration to protest discharges. Compiling a group of human models made of cardboard, he has said, “My union has finally supported me.”

Unemployment Rate Rises by 3.4 Percent

Unemployment Rate Rises by 3.4 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the employment figures for April. Accordingly, the unemployment rate rose by 3.4 percent on a yearly basis.

Minister does Not Provide Occupational Disease Figures Asked by MP

Minister does Not Provide Occupational Disease Figures Asked by MP

Ömer Fethi Gürer from the main opposition CHP directed a parliamentary question at Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, the Minister of Family, Labor and Social Services but said that he was not able to receive a proper answer.

Yearly Industrial Production Decreases

Yearly Industrial Production Decreases

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced industrial production figures for May.

Number of Unemployed Reaches Record High

Number of Unemployed Reaches Record High

The number of registered unemployed persons is 4 million and 417 thousand as of June, according to the İŞKUR figures.

Current Account of Turkey Posts 150 Million Dollar Surplus in May

Current Account of Turkey Posts 150 Million Dollar Surplus in May

The Central Bank has announced the current account balance data for May 2019. Accordingly, Turkey’s current account has posted 151 million dollar current surplus in May. The two-month current deficit has become 2 billion 370 million dollars.

New Central Bank Head Accused of Plagiarism

New Central Bank Head Accused of Plagiarism

Murat Çetinkaya, who was appointed as the head of Central Bank by President Erdoğan, allegedly plagiarized his master's thesis in 2001.

Starvation Line is 1,971 Lira in Turkey, Where Minimum Wage is 2,020 Lira

Starvation Line is 1,971 Lira in Turkey, Where Minimum Wage is 2,020 Lira

According to the data shared by the United Metal Workers’ Union Research Center (BİSAM), the starvation line of a four-member family in Turkey is 1,971 Turkish Lira in June and poverty line is 6,818 Turkish Lira.

At Least 124 Workers Lose Their Lives in June

At Least 124 Workers Lose Their Lives in June

According to a report released by the Laborers’ Health and Occupational Safety (İSİG) Assembly, at least 124 workers have died in occupational homicides in June. In the first six months of this year, 840 workers have lost their lives.

‘I Shared a Quote with a Picture of Fidel Castro, I Have Lost My Job’

‘I Shared a Quote with a Picture of Fidel Castro, I Have Lost My Job’

Çakmak, a trainer at a Public Training Center, has announced that after she shared the quote “If we are defeated, we will try again, but if dictators are defeated, it will be their end” with a picture of Fidel Castro, she has been dismissed for “insulting the President.”

26 June 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Moody's Downgrades 18 Banks in Turkey

Moody's Downgrades 18 Banks in Turkey

The agency also downgraded Turkey's bond rating on Friday.

Number of Unemployed Tops 4.5 Million in March

Number of Unemployed Tops 4.5 Million in March

The unemployment rate has become 14.1 percent, rising by 0.4 points year-on-year, the TurkStat announced.