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Retiree Protest in Kartal: Demand for 45,000 Lira Minimum Pension
Members of the United Retirees Union gathered in Istanbul's Kartal district to protest the rising cost of living, demanding that the minimum pension be increased to 45,000 TL.
Treasury-Backed Guaranteed Loans Approach 1 Trillion Lira
According to the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, the total amount of loans provided to businesses reached 995.1 billion lira as of February 6, with guarantees totaling 834.2 billion lira.
32 Years of Mobile Communication in Turkey: 5G Era to Begin on April 1
Marking 32 years since the first mobile phone call, Turkey is preparing to transition to 5G technology on April 1, promising data speeds of up to 20 gigabits per second.
TurkStat Announces February 2024 Confidence Indices: Rise in Retail Trade, Decline in Construction
According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) data, the confidence index rose by 2.9% in the retail trade sector and fell by 2.1% in the construction sector in February, while the services sector remained unchanged.
Construction Production Index Reached Historical Record Level in December 2025
Turkey's construction production index rose by 7.5 percent annually in the final month of 2025, reaching an all-time high of 150.4 points.
7 People to be Employed in Konya Following INSURE Project Pastry Training
A pastry training course funded by the European Union under the INSURE project has concluded in Konya, with seven successful trainees set to be employed in the sector.
Gold Prices February 23: Ounce Surpasses $5,150 as Gram Gold Reaches Record Levels
As gold prices per ounce rose to $5,157 in global markets, domestic gram gold reached 7,274 TL and quarter gold hit 12,327 TL.
Sectoral Confidence Indices for February Announced: Retail Trade Rises, Construction Declines
In February, the retail trade confidence index increased by 2.9%, while demand expectations in the service sector rose and employment expectations in the construction sector declined.
Albaraka Türk Economy Journal: BIST 100 Index Rises to 14,131 Points
The Economy Journal report published by Albaraka Türk analyzed the 1.42% increase in the BIST 100 index and current macroeconomic expectations in the markets.
February 2026 Confidence Indices Announced: Retail Trade Rises, Construction Declines
According to confidence index data for February 2026, the retail trade sector rose by 2.9% to reach its highest level, while the service sector remained stable and the construction sector recorded a decline.
ING Issues Critical Warning on Trump's Tariffs: "Temporary Authority Could Become Permanent"
ING economists warn that the 15% tariff authority invoked by President Trump for 150 days could become a permanent trade barrier through repeated renewals, potentially destabilizing global markets.
TÜİK February 2026 Confidence Indices: Retail Rises, Construction Employment Expectations Fall
According to TÜİK's February 2026 data, the service sector confidence index remained stable while retail trade saw an increase, though employment expectations in construction declined.