Türkiye’s Inflation Pressure

In January 2026, inflation in Türkiye rose faster than expected, putting pressure on households already struggling with high prices. Consumer prices increased 4.84 percent compared to December, driven mainly by a 6.59 percent rise in food and non-alcoholic beverage costs. On an annual basis, inflation slightly eased to 30.65 percent, but the decrease was small [...]

Türkiye’s Unemployment Hits 20-Year Low

Türkiye’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.7% in December 2025, the lowest level in more than 20 years. About 286,000 fewer people were without work, bringing the total number of unemployed to 2.73 million. The biggest improvements were among women and young people. Women’s unemployment fell to 10.5%, while youth unemployment for ages 15–24 dropped to [...]

Türkiye Faces Challenges In Fighting International Drug Trafficking

Türkiye has been facing increased concerns over drug trafficking incidents in Türkiye, considering that in most of these incidents, arrests have occurred without subsequent convictions. The Spanish authorities seized 9 tons of cocaine from the ‘United S’ ship, which has led to concerns involving Türkiye in this matter. Four members of the Türkish crew were [...]

Türkiye’s Unemployment Rises Slightly

Türkiye’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.6 percent in November, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. This was a small rise from the previous month. The number of unemployed people grew by 54,000, reaching about 3.1 million. Unemployment remained higher for women at 11.8 percent, while it was 7 percent for men. Youth unemployment stayed [...]

Christians Face Violence And Discrimination In Türkiye

A report by the European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) highlighted ongoing violence and discrimination against Christians in Türkiye. The report says Christians face armed attacks, threats, hate speech, and legal obstacles that make their lives unsafe. Recent attacks include shootings at Kurtuluş Protestant Church on New Year’s Eve 2023 and Santa Maria Catholic [...]

Hostility Toward Christians In Türkiye

A report by the European Centre for Law and Justice says Christians in Türkiye face legal, social, and government hostility. The report explains that the government restricts churches, interferes with leaders, and limits foreign missionaries and visitors. Christian institutions cannot own property, open bank accounts, hire staff, or interact fully with authorities. Some churches are [...]

Natural Disasters And Inflation Hit Türkish Tourism

Türkiye has long been a popular place for tourists, famous for its sun, sea, and beaches. But recently, fewer people are visiting. One reason is that wildfires have burned large parts of the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts for several years in a row. These areas are very important for holiday resorts, and fires make tourists [...]

Religious Freedom Under Threat In Türkiye

Christians in Türkiye are facing increasing challenges and discrimination. Many foreign Christians who have lived in the country for years are being banned or deported, often labeled as “national security threats” without any evidence. One example is Kenneth Wiest, an American Protestant who lived in Türkiye since 1985 but was denied reentry and marked as [...]

Court Protects Türkiye’s Opposition Leader

A Türkish court has dismissed a case that tried to remove the main opposition party’s leader, Ozgur Ozel, and cancel its 2023 congress. This decision gives relief to President Erdogan’s rivals after a long year of legal pressure. The court said the case had no substance because the party had re-elected Ozel in a special [...]

Türkiye Expels Foreign Christians On Security Claims

The Türkish government has been sending many foreign Christians out of the country, saying they are a threat to national security. Since 2020, more than 200 Christian workers and their families, about 350 people, have been forced to leave. Many of these people have lived in Türkiye for a long time and have done nothing [...]

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