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Now playing Next Economy Turkey hikes interest rate to 50% in surprise move The increase comes after a pause last month which led experts to believe another freeze would follow suit. Yet chronic inflation still persists. 21/03/2024
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Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis: Ukraine should have courage of the 'white flag' In an interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI, Pope Francis said in the face of defeat, Ukraine should consider sitting at a table with Russia to carry out peace talks and negotiate an end to the war. 10/03/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine Turkey's Erdogan offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains firm on not engaging directly with Russia on peace talks, despite an offer from the Turkish President to host a peace summit between the two countries. 09/03/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Turkish inflation rockets to almost 70%, shattering rate pause hopes Inflation in Turkey surged to a 15-month high in February, surpassing expectations and fuelling fears of further rate hikes. 04/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Turkey holds key interest rate at 45% as consumer prices soar Turkey held its key interest rate at 45% on Thursday as consumer prices rose by nearly 65% in January. 22/02/2024
Now playing Next Greece Greece introduces fast-track visa for Turkish tourists to 10 islands Greek business owners are optimistic that a surge in Turkish visitors will fill the void left by the decrease in Israeli tourists. 21/02/2024
Now playing Next Space Turkey hails its first astronaut to go to International Space Station Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a three week mission to the International Space Station. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next USA Trump encouraging Russia to attack puts allies at risks - NATO leader Moscow could 'do whatever the hell they want' with NATO members that didn't meet spending targets, warned Trump on Saturday. 11/02/2024
Now playing Next Turkey 2 assailants shot dead during an attack on an Istanbul courthouse A far-left group has been blamed for the incident, which saw two people storm a courthouse before being killed by police. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next world news Turkey earthquake: Survivors still living in temporary accommodation Tuesday marks one year since the devastating earthquake in Turkey. 05/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Turkey inflation for January climbs as housing and utility prices rise Turkey's inflation figures for January continued to climb as prices for housing and utility services rose further. 05/02/2024
Now playing Next Turkey US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey The US made the decision after Turkey agreed to allow Sweden's entry into NATO. 27/01/2024
Now playing Next Hungary Swedish PM to meet Orbán to end deadlock over NATO membership Ulf Kristersson says he's willing to meet Hungary's leader Viktor Orbán to further Sweden’s bid for NATO membership. 25/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Turkey’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 45% to curb inflation This hike is the latest move to control soaring inflation, which has left several households unable to afford basic necessities. 25/01/2024