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Turkey's Agenda: 5G Goals, Livestock Support, and the Era of AI in Healthcare
As Turkey marks 32 years of mobile communication, the transition date for 5G has been set for April 1. Key developments also include new livestock subsidies, individual solar energy investments, and advancements in AI-driven healthcare.
Presidential Cabinet Convenes: Retirement Bonuses and Economy on the Agenda
Chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Cabinet will meet at Beştepe to discuss increases in retirement holiday bonuses, measures against exorbitant pricing, and regional developments in the Middle East.
First LNG Trade Between Turkey and Australia: Methane Julia Louise Reaches Saros
The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment between Australia and Turkey has been successfully completed with the arrival of the vessel "Methane Julia Louise" at the Saros Bay terminal.
February 23, 2026 Exchange Rates: Dollar, Euro, and Sterling Prices
On the first trading day of the week, February 23, 2026, the US Dollar is trading at 43.95 TL, the Euro at 52 TL, and the British Pound at 59.50 TL.
TURKSTAT Announces February 2024 Sectoral Confidence Indices: Retail on the Rise, Construction Declines
According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) data, the retail trade confidence index rose by 2.9% in February, while the construction sector recorded a decline. The service sector confidence index remained stable.
Switzerland Warns on US Trade Policies: Tariffs Could Become Permanent
Helene Budliger Artieda, head of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), warned that US customs tariffs may remain permanent despite judicial rulings, noting that Bern is preparing for continued protectionist policies.
Dammed Hydroelectric Power Plants Lead Turkey's Daily Electricity Generation
According to TEİAŞ data, Turkey's daily electricity production reached 863,426 megawatt-hours, with dammed hydroelectric plants accounting for the largest share of the total output.
Sectoral Confidence Indices Announced: Increase in Retail Trade, Decrease in Construction
In February, the confidence index rose by 2.9% in the retail trade sector and fell by 2.1% in the construction sector, while the service sector remained stable.
Güven, perakende ticarette arttı, inşaatta azaldı
Ekonomi Gazetesi » Ekonomi Sonra Oku Bekleyiniz Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Telegram Linki kopyala Yazdır Güven, perakende ticarette arttı, inşaatta azaldı TÜİK'in şubat verilerine göre, güven endeksi hizmet sektöründe aynı kalırken perakende ticaret sektöründe yüzde 2,9 arttı, inşaat sektöründe ise yüzde 2,1 azaldı. Hizmet sektöründe, şubatta bir önceki aya oranla son 3 aylık dönemde iş durumu yüzde 0,8, son 3 aylık dönemde hizmetlere olan talep yüzde 1,3 azalırken gelecek 3 aylık dönemde hizmetlere olan talep beklentisi yüzde 2,1 yükseldi.
BKM Releases January Data: Card Payments Exceed 2.3 Trillion Lira
According to Interbank Card Center (BKM) data, card payment volumes in Turkey rose 45% year-on-year in January to exceed 2.3 trillion TL, with contactless methods accounting for 80% of in-store transactions.
US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Customs Tariffs
The US Supreme Court has limited executive authority by invalidating several of President Trump's customs tariffs. Following the ruling, the White House announced plans to pursue new trade measures through alternative legal frameworks as global markets react with volatility.
Trump's New Trade Strategies Following US Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Despite the US Supreme Court limiting presidential authority over tariffs, the Trump administration is pursuing alternative legal avenues to implement additional taxes. The potential for tariffs as high as 50% continues to fuel uncertainty in global markets.