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November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“Femicides happen because it is really easy to find a gun, and in most of the cases we see that the gun was not registered,” said @kcdplatformu.bsky.social's Şirin Yalıncakoğlu.

Futura D'Aprile on how weak legal protections and a surge in gun sales are fueling violence against women in Turkey.
Impunity and rising gun sales: What’s fueling violence against women in Turkey
ISTANBUL—A retro computer screen on a violet background, an error system alert and a sign reading: “Women will fix this system.”
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
There’s a water crisis in Istanbul, but the shortage on everyone’s lips? Tarkan tickets, which sold out faster than you can say Öp!

In this week’s Econ recap:

- Inflation and housing stats
- Scandal scanner
- International cash flow monitor
- This week’s stat round-up
It's A Stat Race Out There
Economy Issue #76
www.turkeyrecap.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Issue #282! With @ezgibasaran.bsky.social and @adasmichalski.bsky.social:

1. Bahçeli volunteers for Öcalan meeting
2. Zelenskyy visit centers on peace talks
3. Pesticide suspected in tourist family tragedy
4. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
5. MP protests water-saving tip amid drought
Imralı The Troops
Issue #282
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November 21, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Director of Research Istanbul @canselcuki.bsky.social joined our podcast to discuss Turkey’s efforts to slow inflation after +2 years of reforms under Finance Min. Mehmet Şimşek.

Full episode: www.turkeyrecap.com/p/turkeys-ec...
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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In today's livestream, we're going to focus on Turkey's economy, from inflation stats to the FATF review.

Join us at 1300 Turkey time:
🎙️ Live webcast!

Public opinion researcher and economist @canselcuki.bsky.social joins us review the state of Turkey's economy in a global context and what to expect next.

Livestream Wednesday Nov. 19 @ 1000 UTC / 1300 TRT:
LIVE SOON: Turkey’s economy in a global context with Can Selçuki
Starting Nov 19 at 5:00 AM EST
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November 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🎙️ Live webcast!

Public opinion researcher and economist @canselcuki.bsky.social joins us review the state of Turkey's economy in a global context and what to expect next.

Livestream Wednesday Nov. 19 @ 1000 UTC / 1300 TRT:
LIVE SOON: Turkey’s economy in a global context with Can Selçuki
Starting Nov 19 at 5:00 AM EST
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November 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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"Korkmaz told Turkey recap the risk of a new closure case against the CHP [...] has utility for the ruling alliance. “it makes the [CHP] feel constantly at risk and insecure [...] it confines the CHP to a defensive posture, limiting its ability to focus on [...] political agenda-setting"
Issue #281! With comments by @selvinkorkmaz.bsky.social, Amy Austin Holmes and @yoruk.bsky.social:

- Imamoğlu faces 2,352-year jail term
- Sharaa and Fidan go to DC
- Military plane crash kills 20, cause unknown
- Domestic and diplomatic wraps
- Man has “no regrets” after toy gun raid
Ban's Labyrinth
Issue #281
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November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"Disappearance is very painful. Because there is uncertainty ... How long can I keep doing this on my own?" asked Ayten Tuncer, who's been unable to find her sister since the Feb. 6 earthquakes.

Anna Montraveta Riu and Laia Palau Biel report from Hatay:
Unaccounted: Families are still searching for people who went missing on Feb. 6, 2023
HATAY—Cemile İncili remembers being trapped after the first earthquake on Feb.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
📰 Sunday extras:

"Turkey ramps up surveillance of its citizens – with a hand from Brussels" by @yleniagostoli.bsky.social . [1/5]
Turkey ramps up surveillance of its citizens – with a hand from Brussels
A Turkish firm which has been backed by EU research funds is supplying facial recognition equipment to Ankara. The company’s controlling shareholder is Chinese tech giant ZTE, classified by Brussels a...
www.ftm.eu
November 16, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Here is the so-called schema of the 'crime organisation' that is claimed to be led by Ekrem Imamoglu, the imprisoned presidential candidate of the opposition in Turkey and has been defined as “an octopus whose arms stretch from Istanbul to the rest of Türkiye and abroad" by Erdogan. Everyone knows+
Issue #281! With comments by @selvinkorkmaz.bsky.social, Amy Austin Holmes and @yoruk.bsky.social:

- Imamoğlu faces 2,352-year jail term
- Sharaa and Fidan go to DC
- Military plane crash kills 20, cause unknown
- Domestic and diplomatic wraps
- Man has “no regrets” after toy gun raid
Ban's Labyrinth
Issue #281
www.turkeyrecap.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Issue #281! With comments by @selvinkorkmaz.bsky.social, Amy Austin Holmes and @yoruk.bsky.social:

- Imamoğlu faces 2,352-year jail term
- Sharaa and Fidan go to DC
- Military plane crash kills 20, cause unknown
- Domestic and diplomatic wraps
- Man has “no regrets” after toy gun raid
Ban's Labyrinth
Issue #281
www.turkeyrecap.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Former US Amb. James Jeffrey on the possible extension of American military presence in northeast Syria.

We also spoke about Syrian Pres. Ahmed al-Sharaa's DC visit and the implications for Turkey. Full webcast here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuYG...
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🎙️ Live webcast today!

Former US Amb. James Jeffrey joins us to discuss Syrian Pres. Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Washington and what it means for Turkey.

Livestream @ 0900 EST / 1400 UTC / 1700 TRT:
LIVE SOON: What US Syria policy means for Turkey with James Jeffrey
Starting Nov 11 at 9:00 AM EST
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November 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Reduced security tensions could spark an investment rush in one of Turkey’s least developed regions.

Now, locals said they fear being displaced again – this time by mining and resource extraction instead of conflict.

@daniel-b-thorpe.bsky.social and @woutermassink.bsky.social report:
PKK peace prospects open southeast Turkey to mining and new displacement concerns
DIYARBAKIR — The village of Kurşunlu (Pirejman in Kurdish) is settled high up in the mountains to the north of Diyarbakır.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
📰 Sunday extras:

"Metal scrap sourced from Syria and Libya’s wars feeds Turkey’s steel industry" by @sofiacherici.bsky.social, @andresmourenza.bsky.social, Mohammed Bassiki and @dogueroglu.com and @sergioattanasio.bsky.social. [1/5]
Scrap wars: How child labour and conflict feed Turkey steel boom
Tainted metal scrap sourced from conflict zones can ultimately become finished steel used by some of Europe’s top firms.
www.newarab.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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"Kerem Altıparmak said he believed there is now a “legal obligation” to free Demirtaş. When asked if a release order may be extended to Yüksekdağ and other Kobani trial defendants, he responded:

“It would be very optimistic … even if the court decides to release Demirtaş""
Our Turkey news recap is out with comments by @keremaltiparmak.com and @ruhaavi.bsky.social. Inside:

1. Court weighs Demirtaş release
2. Peace commission delays meeting
3. Istanbul hosts Gaza summit
4. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
5. Man arrested for walking woman on leash
Serbest Case Scenario
Issue #280
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November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Inflation is in and Turkish companies are getting hit for facilitating online betting.

@emilyricejohnson.bsky.social has the details in our Econ recap:

1. October’s CPI numbers are in
2. Your weekly scandal scanner
3. International cash flow monitor
4. This week’s stat round-up
CP-I Don’t Think We’re There Yet
Economy Issue #74
www.turkeyrecap.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Our Turkey news recap is out with comments by @keremaltiparmak.com and @ruhaavi.bsky.social. Inside:

1. Court weighs Demirtaş release
2. Peace commission delays meeting
3. Istanbul hosts Gaza summit
4. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
5. Man arrested for walking woman on leash
Serbest Case Scenario
Issue #280
www.turkeyrecap.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Need to catch up on the Turkey-PKK peace talks?

@sinemadar.bsky.social outlined the most recent and most important developments on Recap radio, including:

- Steps taken to date
- Demirtaş' release prospects
- AKP-MHP alignment
- CHP's role/stance
- Syria and more

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ3r...
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Join us today if you have time 👇
🎙️ Live webcast today

@sinemadar.bsky.social, an associate at CATS/SWPBerlin, joins us to take stock of the Turkey-PKK peace talks – which entered their 'second phase' according to proponents.

Tune in to figure out what that means @ 1200 UTC / 1500 TRT:
LIVE SOON: The next phase of Turkey-PKK peace talks with Sinem Adar
Starting Nov 5 at 7:00 AM EST
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November 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🎙️ Live webcast today

@sinemadar.bsky.social, an associate at CATS/SWPBerlin, joins us to take stock of the Turkey-PKK peace talks – which entered their 'second phase' according to proponents.

Tune in to figure out what that means @ 1200 UTC / 1500 TRT:
LIVE SOON: The next phase of Turkey-PKK peace talks with Sinem Adar
Starting Nov 5 at 7:00 AM EST
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November 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
“Maybe this challenging security environment is one that will prompt Turkey and [EU members] to work together closely towards a more productive security cooperation," said Iulia-Sabina Joja.

@diegocupolo.bsky.social reports with comments by Özgür Ünlühisarcıklı and Evangelos Areteos.
Disputes with EU states complicate Turkey’s role in defense loan program
ANKARA — Turkey-EU relations have seen many ups and downs over the years, but defense cooperation has been a constant through line.
www.turkeyrecap.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM