Emily Rice Johnson

Deputy editor, economics correspondent and in-house historian at Turkey recap

[Emily Rice Johnson @Rzy89]

Thank you, Senator.

[Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen]

Erdogan ordered Turkey’s police to raid the opposition party’s HQ days after a kangaroo court ousted the opposition leader.

We cannot keep ignoring Turkey’s descent into authoritarianism. We must stand for the people's right to democracy for allies & adversaries alike. 

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"What's happening in Ankara and here at Bilgi are not independent from one another ... The fact that decisions can be made this way — that’s what has actually brought us to this point," said Abdullah, a Bilgi student.

@Daniel_B_Thorpe on Sunday's clashes:
https://t.co/4FQY1v14O4

[Stüdyo recap @studyorecap]

Kılıçdaroğlu ne zaman genel merkeze gelecek?

İlk faaliyeti ne olacak?

CHP Genel merkezindeki son durum ne?
Cevaplar Yıldız Yazıcıoğlu’nun anlatımıyla videomuzda:
@journalofyy

[Evrim Kanbur @WhileTravelling]

The world knows. A democratic Turkey is a danger to Trump’s Middle East plans because a strong, independent, secular, institution-based Turkey cannot easily be controlled or pushed into regional chaos politics.

Today feels like one of the darkest days so far. I am deeply sad because many ordinary people cannot even imagine these kinds of actions taking place. Good people often fail to predict this level of political force because they do not think with cruelty or manipulation in mind. Only those willing to sacrifice democracy, public trust, and social stability for power could normalize such actions.

What hurts the most is watching truth, democratic legitimacy, and the will of millions being buried by force instead of debated openly in a healthy democracy.

A country cannot survive by silencing its people every time they demand better education, a life with dignity, accountability, fairness, secularism and following its founding principles. The deeper the pressure becomes, the deeper the fracture grows inside society.

I am extremely sad.

[Reuters @Reuters]

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership, deepening a crisis at the heart of Turkey's democracy https://t.co/Riv9nLhYiG

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🎙️Court removes Turkish opposition leader: What comes next?

@berkesen explains how recent rulings against the CHP could pave the way for Pres. Erdoğan to reshape the constitution and the republic.

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Court ousts Turkish opposition leader. What comes next with Berk Ersen. https://t.co/Z0G5waur12

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Turkey's main stock index remains down 6% after the ouster of CHP leadership.

@Rzy89 has the week's economy recap:

- Youth unemployment data unpacked
- Asset Amnesty Bill passes
- Consumer confidence and housing market
- International cash flow monitor

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Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers | Reuters https://t.co/L997rxjyVE

[Stüdyo recap @studyorecap]

CHP’ye mutlak butlan kararı sonrası, parti yönetimi olağanüstü toplandı. Partililer genel merkeze akın etti.
Karar “baskın seçim” sorusunu da gündeme getirirken, bundan sonraki süreç merak konusu.

Stüdyo recap’ten Yıldız Yazıcıoğlu, CHP Genel Merkezi’ndeki son durumu aktardı.

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A basket of groceries in Istanbul is now more expensive than in the UK.

I compared two online shopping baskets - 1 from Carrefour for delivery in Istanbul; one from Sainsbury's.

The price of 19 basic items in the UK totalled £44.53.

The price of the 19 basic items in Istanbul totalled 4,425.18 TL / £71.99 at today's exchange rate.

I compared using the cheapest available options and the most similar items/quantities available.

There are a few items that really push up the cost of the grocery basket in Turkey, namely beef and instant coffee (?!). Some goods such as olive oil are roughly the same price as in the UK, while some items such as eggs, milk and onions are quite a bit cheaper in Turkey.

The gross minimum wage in Turkey is 33,030 (£537.88) a month.

The gross minimum wage in the UK is £12.71 an hour for people over 21. Assuming a 35 hour working week, this is £444.85 a week.

None of this is to say that people in the UK have it easy. I know the cost of living crisis - already years in the making and now exacerbated by the war in Iran - is hitting many people very very hard.

The point I'm rather trying to make is that inflation in Turkey is crazy, pushing living costs up to levels that far outstrip what many people earn.

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You're invited to our first event in Ankara. Check the link for details.👇

And while you're there, please take our mini reader survey.📝

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The week's Turkey economy news 🦈with @Cem_Cakmakli.

- Second annual inflation report raises targets
- Shrinking power of the 200 TL banknote
- Scandal scanner: Economic institution shakeup
- International cash flow monitor
- This week’s stat round-up

https://t.co/XkEgLwcGPW

[Stüdyo recap @studyorecap]

Siyasette "Varlık Barışı" tartışması: 2047’ye kadar vergi yok!

AK Parti ve MHP’nin oylarıyla komisyondan geçen yeni ekonomi paketi, özellikle yabancı finans devlerine tanınan kadar vergi muafiyeti ve "kara para" riskiyle tartışılıyor.

Tüm detaylar videomuzda 👇
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In this week's Economy recap, Emily Rice Johnson (@Rzy89) examines the latest inflation trends in Turkey and the reactions — with comments by @iriscibre.

Inside:
1. April inflation breakdown
2. International cash flow monitor
3. This week’s stat round-up

https://t.co/s7LdvSvuxz

[Stüdyo recap @studyorecap]

📍Gürültüyü değil, haberi duy.

Günün en önemli siyasi gelişmelerine en duru haliyle hakim olun. Sizin için karmaşık gündemi sadeleştiriyor ve ‘tarafsız’laştırıyoruz.

Amacımız, size en kıymetli hazinenizi, yani zamanınızı geri vermek.

📰Nitelikli, bağımsız, özgür bir medya geleceğine destek vermek ve her sabah gündemi daha berrak bir zihinle karşılamak için Stüdyo recap'e abone olun: https://t.co/lOmllhu4LK

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İstanbul’s European side under 'lockdown' amid Taksim #MayDay ban; several detained

🗞️ Evrim Kepenek

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Tax haven anyone? The week's Economy recap with comments by Mike Harris (@CribstoneMacro):

- Ankara’s push for foreign capital
- Doruk Miners’ strike resolved
- Unemployment and food inflation
- International cash flow monitor
- This week’s stat round-up

https://t.co/kKxgvaHqPc

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Asia and Europe are getting a new rail connection! This week's Economy recap with comments by Sinan Küçük:

1. INRAIL’s World Bank financing
2. Positive forecasts, pessimistic indexes
3. Management shakeups
4. Cash flow monitor
5. This week’s stat round-up
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