Monthly unemployment and employment data for June. TÜİK publishes Labour Force Statistics on the 15th of each month (or the next working day) at 10:00 Ankara time; 15 July falls in the release window.
Seventh of eight 2026 MPC meetings. Policy-rate decision and statement published at 14:00 Ankara time.
Monthly CPI print for July. Released around the 3rd of the month at 10:00 Ankara time.
Third of the CBRT's four quarterly Inflation Reports for 2026, presented at a Governor's briefing. Updates the bank's inflation forecasts and outlook, closely watched for any revision to the year-end inflation projection.
Monthly unemployment and employment data for July, released in the mid-month window (around the 15th) at 10:00 Ankara time.
Second-quarter gross domestic product print, the headline growth reading. TÜİK publishes quarterly GDP roughly two months after the quarter ends; the Q2 release lands around 1 September.
Monthly CPI print for August. Released around the 3rd of the month at 10:00 Ankara time.
Eighth scheduled 2026 MPC meeting (counting from January). Policy-rate decision and statement published at 14:00 Ankara time.
Monthly CPI print for September; the 3rd falls on a weekend so the release shifts to the first working day. Published at 10:00 Ankara time.
Penultimate 2026 MPC meeting. Policy-rate decision and statement published at 14:00 Ankara time.
Monthly CPI print for October. Released around the 3rd of the month at 10:00 Ankara time.
Final quarterly Inflation Report of 2026, presented at a Governor's briefing. Sets out the bank's updated inflation forecasts heading into 2027.
Monthly unemployment and employment data for October, released in the mid-month window (15th falls on a weekend, shifting to the next working day) at 10:00 Ankara time.
Second of the CBRT's two semi-annual Financial Stability Reports for 2026, assessing risks in the banking system, credit, FX and external balances.
Monthly CPI print for November. Released around the 3rd of the month at 10:00 Ankara time.
Final 2026 MPC meeting. Policy-rate decision and statement published at 14:00 Ankara time; the last rate-setting decision of the year.
Annual monetary-policy framework document for the coming year, which also publishes the full 2027 schedule of MPC meeting and report dates. Sets out the inflation target and policy approach for 2027.
Third-quarter gross domestic product print. TÜİK publishes quarterly GDP roughly 80 days after the quarter ends; the Q3 release lands in late December. (provisional date pending TÜİK release calendar)
Monthly CPI print for December and the full-year 2026 inflation figure; 3 January falls on a weekend so the release shifts to the first working day. Published at 10:00 Ankara time.
First MPC meeting of 2027, expected in the fourth week of January in line with the CBRT's usual cadence. (provisional date; the official 2027 schedule is published with the December 2026 monetary-policy text)
Monthly CPI print for January 2027. Released around the 3rd of the month at 10:00 Ankara time. (provisional; based on TÜİK's standard ~3rd-of-month cadence)
First quarterly Inflation Report of 2027, presented at a Governor's briefing with updated inflation forecasts. (provisional date; the 2026-I report was published on 12 February 2026 and the exact 2027 date is confirmed with the December 2026 schedule)
AKP signals a possible referendum on a new constitution, linked to the renewed Kurdish peace process and a potential reset of presidential term limits. Targeted for autumn 2026 or, more likely, spring 2027. (provisional; no official date called, exact date is speculative)
Turkey's main opposition CHP has been in crisis since a court reinstated former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and ousted current chair Özgür Özel, triggering a purge of provincial chairs and disciplinary actions against dissenters. On July 10, 2026, the CHP is expected to discuss further organizational changes at a key executive board meeting, including the possible removal of Özgür Özel as parliamentary group chair. Nearly 10 provincial party chairs could be dismissed as the leadership consolidates control. Since the court ruling, 36 provincial chairs have been dismissed and 11 referred to the disciplinary board. Provincial organizations in Trabzon, Afyonkarahisar and Rize face leadership changes. Appointments will fill vacant provincial chairmanships, and restructuring of district organizations will follow, with newly appointed provincial chairs overseeing district-level appointments and local officials accused of undermining the leadership facing disciplinary proceedings.
Turkey's main opposition CHP has been in crisis since a court reinstated former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and ousted current chair Özgür Özel, triggering a purge of provincial chairs and disciplinary actions against dissenters. On July 10, 2026, the CHP is expected to discuss further organizational changes at a key executive board meeting, including the possible removal of Özgür Özel as parliamentary group chair. Nearly 10 provincial party chairs could be dismissed as the leadership consolidates control. Since the court ruling, 36 provincial chairs have been dismissed and 11 referred to the disciplinary board. Provincial organizations in Trabzon, Afyonkarahisar and Rize face leadership changes. Appointments will fill vacant provincial chairmanships, and restructuring of district organizations will follow, with newly appointed provincial chairs overseeing district-level appointments and local officials accused of undermining the leadership facing disciplinary proceedings.
A June 2026 opinion poll by GENAR shows Türkiye's ruling AK Party leading with 36.2% support, maintaining an 8-point lead over the main opposition CHP at 28.3%. The poll indicates the political landscape remains stable despite the CHP's ongoing leadership crisis following a court-annulled congress.
A June 2026 opinion poll by GENAR shows Türkiye's ruling AK Party leading with 36.2% support, maintaining an 8-point lead over the main opposition CHP at 28.3%. The poll indicates the political landscape remains stable despite the CHP's ongoing leadership crisis following a court-annulled congress.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Istanbul for a working dinner on 10 July 2026. The visit included an official ceremony at the Vahdettin Pavilion, a bilateral meeting, and participation by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, underscoring diplomatic engagement between Turkey and Lebanon.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Istanbul for a working dinner on 10 July 2026. The visit included an official ceremony at the Vahdettin Pavilion, a bilateral meeting, and participation by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, underscoring diplomatic engagement between Turkey and Lebanon.
Turkey previously repatriated 48 wanted suspects from 11 countries in May 2026. In a new operation announced July 10, 2026, Turkey extradited 54 wanted suspects from 12 countries, including 29 sought via Interpol Red Notices and 25 wanted nationally. The operation was coordinated by the General Directorate of Security's Interpol-Europol Department with the Justice Ministry and multiple police units. Most suspects (38) were extradited from Georgia, with others from Germany (5), Azerbaijan (2), and one each from Bulgaria, Austria, Ecuador, France, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Greece, and North Macedonia. The extradited individuals include organized crime members and suspects accused of drug trafficking and other serious offenses.
Turkey previously repatriated 48 wanted suspects from 11 countries in May 2026. In a new operation announced July 10, 2026, Turkey extradited 54 wanted suspects from 12 countries, including 29 sought via Interpol Red Notices and 25 wanted nationally. The operation was coordinated by the General Directorate of Security's Interpol-Europol Department with the Justice Ministry and multiple police units. Most suspects (38) were extradited from Georgia, with others from Germany (5), Azerbaijan (2), and one each from Bulgaria, Austria, Ecuador, France, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Greece, and North Macedonia. The extradited individuals include organized crime members and suspects accused of drug trafficking and other serious offenses.
Lawyers involved in the trials following the 2016 failed coup attempt in Türkiye recount the judicial process, noting that nearly all cases have concluded. They describe defendants' denial strategies and the comprehensive legal record created, as the 10th anniversary approaches.
Lawyers involved in the trials following the 2016 failed coup attempt in Türkiye recount the judicial process, noting that nearly all cases have concluded. They describe defendants' denial strategies and the comprehensive legal record created, as the 10th anniversary approaches.
Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov met with Baykar Chairman Selcuk Bayraktar to discuss expanding defense cooperation and joint production between Azerbaijan and Turkey. The meeting focused on unmanned aerial vehicles, electronic warfare, and unmanned systems, with both sides emphasizing the importance of strengthening joint production capabilities through advanced technological innovations. The talks reflect deepening military-technical ties between the two countries.
Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov met with Baykar Chairman Selcuk Bayraktar to discuss expanding defense cooperation and joint production between Azerbaijan and Turkey. The meeting focused on unmanned aerial vehicles, electronic warfare, and unmanned systems, with both sides emphasizing the importance of strengthening joint production capabilities through advanced technological innovations. The talks reflect deepening military-technical ties between the two countries.
Turkish startups raised $172 million across 87 funding rounds in the first half of 2026, with gaming startups accounting for 65% of total investment. Fintech funding dropped sharply from $220.4 million in 2025 to $16.6 million. Industry experts highlighted challenges in scaling beyond seed stage and the need for larger AI investments to compete internationally. The data was released by startups.watch at its Q2 2026 ecosystem event.
Turkish startups raised $172 million across 87 funding rounds in the first half of 2026, with gaming startups accounting for 65% of total investment. Fintech funding dropped sharply from $220.4 million in 2025 to $16.6 million. Industry experts highlighted challenges in scaling beyond seed stage and the need for larger AI investments to compete internationally. The data was released by startups.watch at its Q2 2026 ecosystem event.
At the ITU AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koç outlined the company's investments across five layers of AI infrastructure—energy, chips/computing, data centers/cloud, models, and applications—stressing that controlling infrastructure is critical for national competitiveness and digital independence. He further emphasized that controlling infrastructure is key to shaping the future of AI and that Turkcell aims to achieve operational independence in digital infrastructure without depending on East or West, viewing this as a national responsibility for Türkiye.
At the ITU AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koç outlined the company's investments across five layers of AI infrastructure—energy, chips/computing, data centers/cloud, models, and applications—stressing that controlling infrastructure is critical for national competitiveness and digital independence. He further emphasized that controlling infrastructure is key to shaping the future of AI and that Turkcell aims to achieve operational independence in digital infrastructure without depending on East or West, viewing this as a national responsibility for Türkiye.