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Turkish lira plummets 10% in 2020
The Turkish lira slipped 0.8% on Monday to its lowest level since September 2018, as a surge in domestic…
Shops close across Turkey, dimming hopes of a boom year
Shops closed across Turkey on Thursday to help halt the coronavirus spread, dimming the economy's prospects and…
Turkey’s coronavirus-related economy package criticized by many
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday announced a 21-point economic package in a bid to curb the…
Turkey halts flights to nine European countries over coronavirus
Turkey said on Friday it was halting flights to and from nine European countries including Germany and France until…
Coronavirus: Turkey’s tourism sector demands rescue package
Fearing losses of up to $7 billion because of the coronavirus, Turkey’s tourism sector is demanding a rescue…
Turkish Lira catches coronavirus fever
The Turkish Lira dropped to worrying lows as global stock markets panicked over the coronavirus outbreak.
Turkey’s currency slide continues on coronavirus and Syria fears
Turkey's lira weakened by 0.7% on Monday as investor unease over the ongoing conflict in neighboring Syria was…
Turkish markets wane as Ankara nears conflict in Syria
The Turkish lira, shares, and bonds all weakened on Thursday as investors fretted over rising tensions in Syria's…
Baklava manufacturer convicted of terror crime in Turkey
One of Turkey's most successful baklava manufactures has been sentenced to 8 years and nine months for “being a…
Turkey’s net minimum wage up 15 percent for 2020
Turkey will increase its net monthly minimum wage by 15.03 percent to 2,325 Turkish lira ($392) in 2020, Labor…