Economy

Türkiye secured $13.1B in foreign direct investments in 2025, defying global slowdown

Türkiye secured $13.1B in foreign direct investments in 2025, defying global slowdown

Netherlands last year was largest foreign investor in Türkiye, with $2.8B, while wholesale and retail trade sector attracted most investments

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Türkiye secures around $3B in financing to public sector, SMEs over past decade
12.02.2026

Türkiye secures around $3B in financing to public sector, SMEs over past decade

Council of Europe Development Bank governor goes on official visit to Türkiye for 1st time to sign new deals worth $332.5M in concessional financing, according to Turkish Treasury and Finance Ministry

Russia expects economic recovery to be delayed until 2027
12.02.2026

Russia expects economic recovery to be delayed until 2027

Partial shift of value-added tax and food inflation to January to delay monetary policy impact, says Russian economic development minister

Mercedes reports $1.2B hit from tariffs as 2025 profit plunges 57%
12.02.2026

Mercedes reports $1.2B hit from tariffs as 2025 profit plunges 57%

Carmaker’s earnings fall 57% to $6.9B as European automakers face fierce competition, supply chain issues

Preference shifts toward steel-frame homes in detached housing
12.02.2026

Preference shifts toward steel-frame homes in detached housing

Steel homes spare prospective homeowners the burden of coordinating multiple craftsmen, says Turkish Karmod company manager

Turkish Central Bank expects year-end annual inflation to be in 15%-21% range
12.02.2026

Turkish Central Bank expects year-end annual inflation to be in 15%-21% range

Cautious tight monetary policy stance will be maintained until price stability is achieved, to strengthen disinflation process through demand, exchange rate, expectation channels, says governor