erdogan

Three ways to take advantage of Turkey's low lira

The lira crisis is on everyone's lips. Whether you consider it a disaster or an opportunity depends on where you're sitting. Financial collapse, or a chance to make a killing in a once-in-a-lifetime situation? Here, we look at the silver lining in the cloud, and explore the opportunities on offer for anyone with pounds or dollars in their pocket.

turkish lira , erdogan economy
2018-August-20

Why Turkey still matters to Europe

Erdogan’s announcement that Turkey no longer needs EU membership has made headlines. Cooling Turkey-EU relations have cooled this year but as a longstanding trading partner and geopolitical ally, Europe needs Turkey more than ever before. We explore Turkey’s EU accession background and the case for keeping good relations.

turkish economy , erdogan eu membership
2017-October-07

Turkey's role as an regional energy hub solidified after World Congress

Turkey's geographical significance as a bridge between east and west has played a large part in the country's fortunes. Now, its pivotal position is set to turn the country into an energy hub. Turkish President Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have signed an agreement signalling the beginning of the new pipeline that will bring natural gas resources from Russia, through Turkey and to the European market. It's a chance for Turkey to transform to a world energy leader, and will have significant impacts on the country's economy.

erdogan , politics in turkey turkish economy
2016-October-17