128 news in the category "Economy" ordered by date
Unemployment Increased to 14 Percent in 2009 [04 March 2010]
The Turkish Statistical Institute announced the official unemployment figures for 2009. With almost 3.5 million jobless people 14 percent of the population is out of work. ...»
No Gender Equality in Education Yet [26 February 2010]
According to a Prime Ministerial report, 19.6 percent of women in Turkey are illiterate, compared to 4 percent of men. ...»
One Fifth of the Population Lives below Poverty Line [21 December 2009]
A research from the Turkish Statistical Institute shows that the imbalance of income distribution continues. 1 out of 2 people have a debt, 1 out of ...»
Turkey and Armenia Draw Nearer via Trade [02 November 2009]
After the recent signing of protocols envisaging the development of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Armenia and before the background of the interior discussion about the ...»
Turkey and Armenia Draw Nearer via Trade [02 November 2009]
After the recent signing of protocols envisaging the development of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Armenia and before the background of the interior discussion about the ...»
141 Official Arrests and 2 Detentions after 2 Days of Clashes [09 October 2009]
According to information obtained from the Contemporary Lawyers Association, most of the protestors detained during the demonstrations against IMF and World Bank were assaulted in police ...»
Police Force against IMF-WB Protestors - 200 People Arrested [07 October 2009]
About 2000 people wanted to participate in a demonstration against IMF and World Bank starting on Taksim Square in Istanbul. The police intervened with tear gas, ...»
"We Must Oppose IMF and World Bank because..." [30 September 2009]
Fırat Genç from Direnistanbul explains why he opposes IMF and WB: "Measures such as widespread privatization, limitations of the public budget, cuts of agriculture subsidies etc. ...»
Campaigners Call for Legislation To Ban Lay-Offs [01 September 2009]
Left political groups and trade unions join forces to campaign against growing number of layoffs. Starting in October with a wide signature collection the campaign is ...»
Unemployment Dropping, but Trade Unionists Say It Is Seasonal [18 August 2009]
Official data show a drop in unemployment in the last two months. Trade union confederation DİSK say real unemployment stands at 5.4 million. ...»
24 Billion TL "Earthquake Taxes" Used Elsewhere [17 August 2009]
Istanbul chartered accountants have accused the state of diverting money collected through "earthquake taxes" elsewhere. ...»
Police Attacks Trade Unionists on March to Ankara [14 August 2009]
KESK members setting off from Istanbul were stopped by the police and exposed to tear gas and water cannons. Six members were injured. ...»
AKP Transfers Unemployment Fund to Employers [12 August 2009]
A law allowing accumulated money in the unemployment fund to be transferred to employers has been passed in parliament. ...»
Trade Unionists: Collective Agreement or Strike! [11 August 2009]
The KESK trade union confederation says it will not sit down with the government. ...»
Government Rejects Controversial Rise in University Fees [10 August 2009]
Student protesters say that their protests drew the government's attention to the increase by up to 500 percent of university fees. ...»
AKP Insisting on "Rented Labour" [07 August 2009]
After President Gül sent back the law on private employment agencies to parliament, the law will be reconsidered in parliament on 11 August. ...»
Istanbul Resistance to IMF and World Bank Begins [06 August 2009]
Direnistanbul launched its programme of resistance in Taksim Square yesterday evening. ...»
Protest March by Metal Workers [06 August 2009]
Metal workers resisting dismissal protested against the lack of support from political parties and the postponement of their court case. ...»
Istanbul Protest Events against IMF and World Bank [04 August 2009]
Prior to the annual IMF and World Bank meeting in Istanbul on 6 and 7 October, protesters will gather tomorrow to launch a series of events ...»
"AKP Sacrifices Hazelnut Farmers to Capitalism" [16 July 2009]
Yaşar of the Fındık-Sen hazelnut farmers' union has accused the government of buying nuts cheaply and selling them at high prices in order to keep capitalists ...»
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