Diego Cupolo
@diegocupolo.bsky.social
Editor-in-chief, pun-runner @turkeyrecap.bsky.social. Pitch me.
Turkish markets shot up after an Ankara court threw out the CHP congress case this morning.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
October 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Turkish markets shot up after an Ankara court threw out the CHP congress case this morning.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
For effective AI regulation, Turkish citizens said they trust Ankara > EU > China > US.
Source: Pew Research Center
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Source: Pew Research Center
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
October 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
For effective AI regulation, Turkish citizens said they trust Ankara > EU > China > US.
Source: Pew Research Center
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Source: Pew Research Center
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
A very crisp read by @nebahattanriverdi.bsky.social:
"Turkey’s new approach to Iraq is not only driven by its intensified rivalry with Iran. It is also a response to Ankara’s perceived marginalisation by the US-led India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor."
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
"Turkey’s new approach to Iraq is not only driven by its intensified rivalry with Iran. It is also a response to Ankara’s perceived marginalisation by the US-led India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor."
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
October 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A very crisp read by @nebahattanriverdi.bsky.social:
"Turkey’s new approach to Iraq is not only driven by its intensified rivalry with Iran. It is also a response to Ankara’s perceived marginalisation by the US-led India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor."
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
"Turkey’s new approach to Iraq is not only driven by its intensified rivalry with Iran. It is also a response to Ankara’s perceived marginalisation by the US-led India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor."
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
So, Turkey’s migration authority texted me info on how to voluntarily return to Syria today.
July 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
So, Turkey’s migration authority texted me info on how to voluntarily return to Syria today.
One clear trend line: Turkey's electricity demand is the fastest growing in Europe.
Great infographics in here:
www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
Great infographics in here:
www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
July 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
One clear trend line: Turkey's electricity demand is the fastest growing in Europe.
Great infographics in here:
www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
Great infographics in here:
www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
Spot the difference:
July 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Spot the difference:
The latest figures show Turkey seized 14m captagon tablets in 2023, down from 24m in 2022.
Interested to see how regime change in Syria impacts that market.
Below, police seizures of amphetamine (left) and methamphetamine (right), acc to the 2025 EU Drug Report.
www.euda.europa.eu/publications...
Interested to see how regime change in Syria impacts that market.
Below, police seizures of amphetamine (left) and methamphetamine (right), acc to the 2025 EU Drug Report.
www.euda.europa.eu/publications...
June 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The latest figures show Turkey seized 14m captagon tablets in 2023, down from 24m in 2022.
Interested to see how regime change in Syria impacts that market.
Below, police seizures of amphetamine (left) and methamphetamine (right), acc to the 2025 EU Drug Report.
www.euda.europa.eu/publications...
Interested to see how regime change in Syria impacts that market.
Below, police seizures of amphetamine (left) and methamphetamine (right), acc to the 2025 EU Drug Report.
www.euda.europa.eu/publications...
"We feel like we’re going through a huge political shift, and no one knows where it’s headed."
My thoughts on the current moment in Turkey, along with analysis by @gonultol.bsky.social, on the @newlinesmag.bsky.social podcast:
newlinesmag.com/podcast/turk...
My thoughts on the current moment in Turkey, along with analysis by @gonultol.bsky.social, on the @newlinesmag.bsky.social podcast:
newlinesmag.com/podcast/turk...
May 31, 2025 at 7:51 AM
"We feel like we’re going through a huge political shift, and no one knows where it’s headed."
My thoughts on the current moment in Turkey, along with analysis by @gonultol.bsky.social, on the @newlinesmag.bsky.social podcast:
newlinesmag.com/podcast/turk...
My thoughts on the current moment in Turkey, along with analysis by @gonultol.bsky.social, on the @newlinesmag.bsky.social podcast:
newlinesmag.com/podcast/turk...
Notably, Turkey and Hungary are #3 and #7 on the chart.
@szerlasz.bsky.social wrote a timely analysis about that and EU policy (maps included): www.su.se/institute-fo...
@szerlasz.bsky.social wrote a timely analysis about that and EU policy (maps included): www.su.se/institute-fo...
May 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Notably, Turkey and Hungary are #3 and #7 on the chart.
@szerlasz.bsky.social wrote a timely analysis about that and EU policy (maps included): www.su.se/institute-fo...
@szerlasz.bsky.social wrote a timely analysis about that and EU policy (maps included): www.su.se/institute-fo...
Largest importers of fossil fuels from Russia via @semafor.com.
May 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Largest importers of fossil fuels from Russia via @semafor.com.
"Turkey surpassed Germany as Europe's top polluter from fossil fuel power production for the first time in 2024."
Turkey's emissions from power generation charted:
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Turkey's emissions from power generation charted:
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
February 8, 2025 at 6:39 AM
"Turkey surpassed Germany as Europe's top polluter from fossil fuel power production for the first time in 2024."
Turkey's emissions from power generation charted:
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Turkey's emissions from power generation charted:
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
A helpful map of birth rates by province in 2023 for those following Turkey's "Year of the Family" program:
www.dha.com.tr/gundem/10-il...
www.dha.com.tr/gundem/10-il...
January 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A helpful map of birth rates by province in 2023 for those following Turkey's "Year of the Family" program:
www.dha.com.tr/gundem/10-il...
www.dha.com.tr/gundem/10-il...
New Pew Research Center survey finds 11 percent of respondents in Turkey classified themselves as "religious nationalists".
Other points for consideration:
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Other points for consideration:
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
January 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
New Pew Research Center survey finds 11 percent of respondents in Turkey classified themselves as "religious nationalists".
Other points for consideration:
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Other points for consideration:
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
"Turkey Bets on Naval Clout for Edge in High-Seas Power Play" by @patsykes.bsky.social.
“It not only shifts the regional balance of power but also marks Turkey’s emergence as a blue-water navy capable of projecting force abroad,” said Suha Cubukcuoglu.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
“It not only shifts the regional balance of power but also marks Turkey’s emergence as a blue-water navy capable of projecting force abroad,” said Suha Cubukcuoglu.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
January 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
"Turkey Bets on Naval Clout for Edge in High-Seas Power Play" by @patsykes.bsky.social.
“It not only shifts the regional balance of power but also marks Turkey’s emergence as a blue-water navy capable of projecting force abroad,” said Suha Cubukcuoglu.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
“It not only shifts the regional balance of power but also marks Turkey’s emergence as a blue-water navy capable of projecting force abroad,” said Suha Cubukcuoglu.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Clear trend lines in the region:
January 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Clear trend lines in the region:
New ECFR survey is packed with insights on public sentiments towards global powers. Also helpful for Turkey observers:
ecfr.eu/publication/...
ecfr.eu/publication/...
January 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
New ECFR survey is packed with insights on public sentiments towards global powers. Also helpful for Turkey observers:
ecfr.eu/publication/...
ecfr.eu/publication/...
Fidan said he expects Trump to view US troop presence in Syria "differently" in a presser with HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus today:
"I think he believes that when a solution is found for IS prisoners, there will be no reason for Americans to stay in Syria."
"I think he believes that when a solution is found for IS prisoners, there will be no reason for Americans to stay in Syria."
December 22, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Fidan said he expects Trump to view US troop presence in Syria "differently" in a presser with HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus today:
"I think he believes that when a solution is found for IS prisoners, there will be no reason for Americans to stay in Syria."
"I think he believes that when a solution is found for IS prisoners, there will be no reason for Americans to stay in Syria."
Celebrations ongoing in Önder, Ankara, home to many Syrian refugees in Turkey.
December 8, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Celebrations ongoing in Önder, Ankara, home to many Syrian refugees in Turkey.
Crowd size growing in Önder, a long-time refuge for Syrian refugees in Ankara.
December 8, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Crowd size growing in Önder, a long-time refuge for Syrian refugees in Ankara.
Syrians celebrate in Ankara, Turkey.
December 8, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Syrians celebrate in Ankara, Turkey.
Helpful Syria map and updates by Farbice Balanche:
www.fabricebalanche.com/en/maps/homs...
www.fabricebalanche.com/en/maps/homs...
December 7, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Helpful Syria map and updates by Farbice Balanche:
www.fabricebalanche.com/en/maps/homs...
www.fabricebalanche.com/en/maps/homs...
The charges and distribution of cases by charges:
November 27, 2024 at 9:21 AM
The charges and distribution of cases by charges:
A few noteworthy charts on the prosecution of speech and expression in Turkey.
Via @mlsaturkey.bsky.social's "2024 Justice Monitoring Program Report: Thinking criminalized, detention as punishment":
www.mlsaturkey.com/en/mlsa-2024...
Via @mlsaturkey.bsky.social's "2024 Justice Monitoring Program Report: Thinking criminalized, detention as punishment":
www.mlsaturkey.com/en/mlsa-2024...
November 27, 2024 at 9:21 AM
A few noteworthy charts on the prosecution of speech and expression in Turkey.
Via @mlsaturkey.bsky.social's "2024 Justice Monitoring Program Report: Thinking criminalized, detention as punishment":
www.mlsaturkey.com/en/mlsa-2024...
Via @mlsaturkey.bsky.social's "2024 Justice Monitoring Program Report: Thinking criminalized, detention as punishment":
www.mlsaturkey.com/en/mlsa-2024...