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Investing in Turkey 2007
• Politics: Likely to be more eurosceptic than its predecessor, the probusiness AKP is likely to win elections
• Energy: Ankara is seeking to outmanoeuvre Russia by becoming an alternative energy conduit to Europe
• Education: A school in eastern Turkey aims to break the mould of the struggling public system - -
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Polls unlikely to deter investors
The investment climate has been transformed in recent years, says Vincent Boland
Retail centres: Temples of capitalism reach provinces
Istanbul is a property hotspot but other cities offer potential, says Pelin Turgut
Personal comment: After financials, energy is next up for investors
For Turkey, the last five years have seen a remarkable upsurge in FDI inflows, says Elif Bilgi Zapparoli
Education: Don’t mention the word ‘elite’
Vincent Boland looks at an experiment designed to raise standards in eastern Turkey
Case study: Low-key in a crowded market
HSBC is aiming to become a top five bank in Turkey, writes Vincent Boland
Energy: Pipeline politics tie Turkey to Europe
Ankara is committed to developing gas pipelines to outflank Russia’s Gazprom, says David O’Byrne
Koc and Sabanci: Family giants ride the investment wave
Peter Marsh looks at the operations of Turkey’s two largest conglomerates
Automobiles: Engines revved on the road to manufacturing success
Rising costs in Europe have seen carmakers settle in Turkey, says Pelin Turgut
Political climate: Elections deal out wild cards
The results of this month’s vote could herald big changes for foreign investors, says Vincent Boland
Iraq: Enterprising neighbours find common ground
Pelin Turgut reports on an economy thriving on once dangerous borders
