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• The thing that keeps some bankers awake at night is the nagging feeling that the best may be over – for a while at least
• Inflation has been drained out of the system, creating a better business climate - -
Content
Time to make the most of the limelight
Delphine Strauss considers opportunities presented by the newly elected administration’s very strong mandate
Kurds: Minority broadens its appeal at the ballot box
Delphine Strauss reports on BDP’s surprise gains
Economy: Revival masks a lack of reform
A growing current account deficit leaves the country vulnerable, writes Vincent Boland
Banking: Resilient sector faces different set of stresses
Vincent Boland reports on the uncertainty that is clouding prospects
Istanbul bourse: ISE banks on technology to strengthen its business
Jeremy Grant talks to the chief executive about his regional ambitions
Column: Cold reality of confrontation with the neighbours
Turkey has become an important rival – and alternative role-model – to Iran in the region, writes David Gardner
Politics: Fresh blood set to cement party power
Delphine Strauss takes a look at the new faces in parliament
Istanbul: Something for the urban global elite
Vincent Boland reports on an ancient city’s modern attractions
Consumer habits: Wealth leads to a boom in spending at the mall
Vincent Boland reports on a byproduct of urbanisation
Bosphorus canal: Questions raised over a ‘crazy but magnificent’ project
Robert Wright reports on Erdogan’s big idea for Istanbul
