The UN’s World Meteorological Organisation has issued a “red alert” on the climate crisis, citing unprecedented increases in 2023 in greenhouse gases, land and water temperatures and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
The economies of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), which experienced a period of stagnation last year, are poised for a modest revival in 2024, but both the Russian and Turkish economies are already overheating.
Ankara confirms two of accused entered Turkey, but denies they were radicalised while there.
Water is not only the basis of life for animals and plants but is also likely to become a contested resource in parts of the world in the coming decades, reports Statista.
Turkey’s envoy summoned to foreign ministry for “serious reprimand”. Top diplomat tells Turkish leader “there is no God who will listen” to those who support Hamas atrocities.
Country’s new economic policies have so far not triggered sufficient foreign portfolio inflows “to create the virtuous cycle the reform team need”, says economist.
Central bank also widens spread in overnight lending channel. Authority has been pushing local banks to borrow from the funding facility.
Despite calls for a tough move, human rights body opts to pursue more dialogue over Erdogan regime’s refusal to release philanthropist and Kurdish politician.
Club puts shock move on agenda after violence against players by fans who invaded pitch at end of match.
Country dislodges Poland from second spot in Europe for electricity made with coal. Ankara took advantage of lower Russian shipment prices caused by EU embargo.
It's predicted that 3bn people will live in zones that have been made uninhabitable (black areas) by 2070, say scientists.
Two Tajik dissident activists vanish without a trace. Rights defenders point to frightening frequency of state kidnappings.
Company controlled by Turkey’s sovereign wealth fund argues Russian businessman has no influence over its Ukrainian subsidiaries.
Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia have a lower gender gap than the global average but only Latvian women have equal legal standing with men.
In 2023, global CO2 emissions from energy rose at a slower pace compared with the previous year.
Afghanistan wants to show it is open for business and is willing to be a good neighbour. This and more in this week's Eurasianet Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
Calls follow latest inflation readout and warning from MIT economist that monetary policy is not tight enough to achieve the disinflation goal, with the benchmark still negative.
Mediterranean facility Dortyol recently sprung to attention when US senators claimed “masked Russian oil” supplied via facility even ended up in US warships.
Central bank watching for lagged effects of rate hikes that have taken benchmark to 45%.
How did the country’s policy rate become idle on the sidelines? Given the Turkish economic mess, several explainers are needed, but here’s one.