Economy
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Üsküdar Municipality 2026 Local Election Results: Shift to AK Party
In the 2026 local elections, the Üsküdar Municipality council shifted to the AK Party, with the new administration pledging transparency and participatory governance while accelerating infrastructure, social services, and environmental projects.
Keban HES Produced 294 Billion kWh of Electricity in 52 Years
The Keban Hydroelectric Power Plant has generated 294 billion kWh of electricity over its 52‑year history and aims to surpass its 2019 production levels by 2026.
Registered Unemployment Number Exceeded 2.3 Million in August
According to İşkur data, the number of registered job seekers in August rose to 2,337,718, a 1.57% increase from the previous year.
İş Bankası Museum Launches 'Economics in Work' Workshops for High School Students
The Istanbul-based İş Bankası Museum has begun a free, 11‑week 'Economics in Work' workshop series for high‑school students, aiming to boost financial literacy with guidance from Istanbul University academics.
Malatya Agenda at MAGİNDER: Apricots, Economy, and High-Speed Train
Malatya AK Party provincial chairman Ali Bakan discussed the apricot sector, economic revitalization, and high-speed train projects during a visit to the Malatya Entrepreneurs and Businessmen Association.
TİM President Gültepe: Textile and Ready‑to‑Wear Industry Has Left a Tough Period Behind
TİM President Mustafa Gültepe said the textile and ready‑to‑wear sector has moved past a difficult period and will focus on production and exports to reach a $450 billion export target by 2029.
PSB Anatolia Fair Opens for Ninth Time in Sakarya
The PSB Anatolia Fair opened for the ninth time in Sakarya, drawing over 150 exhibitors, thousands of products, and an expected 25,000 visitors.
New 'Economics at Work' Workshops for High School Students Begin at İş Bankası Museum
İş Bankası Museum has launched a new 11‑week free 'Economics at Work' program for high‑school students, featuring interactive workshops on budgeting, sustainability, global economics and more.
Bank of America Revises 2026 and 2027 Global Growth Forecasts
Bank of America has increased its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.3% and lowered its 2027 projection to 3.4%, while keeping 2028 at 3.3%. The revision reflects regional changes, including a modest US cut, a Eurozone lift to 0.8%, and strong tech exports from emerging Asian economies.
Hülya Türkmen: Planned and Gradual Investment Strategy Critical in Times of Uncertainty
Garanti BBVA Investment General Manager Hülya Türkmen emphasized that investors should adopt a diversified, disciplined, and gradual approach rather than making one‑off decisions amid market caution.
Idefix Student Program Offers Premium Membership for 1 TL and a 100 TL Coupon
Idefix has launched a new student program that provides a 1 TL monthly premium membership, free shipping, and a 100 TL discount coupon.
Germany's 10-Year Bonds Reach Highest Yield in 17 Years
Germany has paid the highest borrowing cost since 2009, reflecting investors' demand for higher returns amid rising inflation, political uncertainty, and the impact of local election results.