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Leaders of Turkey's largest business group detained after sharp criticism of government

Leaders of Turkey's largest business group detained after sharp criticism of government

After being questioned by prosecutors, two top executives of TÜSİAD were released with an international travel ban and a requirement to regularly check in at a police station.

20 February 2025

TÜSİAD: 'There should be no place for religious sects and communities in the education system'

TÜSİAD: 'There should be no place for religious sects and communities in the education system'

Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association said in its statement, "It is not possible to say that issues incompatible with modern education are in line with our country's economic and social development goals in the education system."

20 December 2023

New head of Turkey's top business group stresses importance of rule of law in the face of economic problems

New head of Turkey's top business group stresses importance of rule of law in the face of economic problems

"A strong rule of law and strong democracy are the basis for a fair, prosperous and happy life for societies," Orhan Turan has said.

‘We will get our due’: Dismissed workers protest in front of business association

‘We will get our due’: Dismissed workers protest in front of business association

The workers of Migros supermarket chains burned the “Building the Future” report of the Turkish Industry and Business Association in protest: “What is allotted to us is a system of slavery. The dismissal of 257 workers in the dead of winter…”

15 February 2022

Erdoğan slams business group over call to 'return to rules of economic science'

Erdoğan slams business group over call to 'return to rules of economic science'

The president cited the Quran for his advocacy of low interest rates. Another business group announced support for his "new economic model."

20 December 2021

Top business group criticizes government over economy management, İstanbul Convention exit

Top business group criticizes government over economy management, İstanbul Convention exit

TÜSİAD's Özilhan complained about the lack of predictability in Turkey's economy management.

Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'

TİHV, TÜSİAD, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'

Three groups have criticized the government for pulling out of the treaty to prevent violence against women.

Business group says 'We should listen to Boğaziçi students'

Business group says 'We should listen to Boğaziçi students'

TÜSİAD has emphasized that the country will develop with "strong and autonomous institutions."

3 February 2021

Business group, opposition MP say withdrawing from İstanbul Convention will encourage violence

Business group, opposition MP say withdrawing from İstanbul Convention will encourage violence

TÜSİAD, the largest business group in Turkey, and MP Candan Yüceer from the main opposition party have criticized the government's plan to withdraw from the convention.

‘Success of İstanbul is Success of Turkey’

TURKISH INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (TÜSİAD)

‘Success of İstanbul is Success of Turkey’

Releasing a statement in the wake of repeat İstanbul elections, the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD) has congratulated Ekrem İmamoğlu for his election win and said, “The success of Turkey’s biggest city is the success of Turkey.”

Erdoğan - TÜSİAD Debate and Media

OMBUDSPERSON FARUK BİLDİRİCİ COMMENTS

Erdoğan - TÜSİAD Debate and Media

Media ombudsperson Bildirici has penned an article entitled “How has the debate between the President and TÜSİAD been faded out?” and drawn attention to the shortcomings in the news of not only pro-government media but also of the opposition media.

From Erdoğan to Business Association TÜSİAD: I Know How to Call You to Account

From Erdoğan to Business Association TÜSİAD: I Know How to Call You to Account

President Erdoğan has addressed the Turkish Business and Industry Association (TÜSİAD) as follows: “I also know how was your situation 17 years ago. I know your current situation as well. If necessary, I will also reveal them.”

‘Legal and Judicial System Should Be Restored So That Economy Can Recover’

TÜSİAD HIGH ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR ÖZİLHAN

‘Legal and Judicial System Should Be Restored So That Economy Can Recover’

Speaking at Turkish Industry and Business Association’s High Advisory Board Meeting, Özilhan said, “If democracy operates, rule of law is ensured and education reform paving the way for critical thinking is introduced, our economy will perform better.”

Yıldırım: No Decision to Affect Economy Taken During State of Emergency

Yıldırım: No Decision to Affect Economy Taken During State of Emergency

In response to TÜSİAD Chair Symes saying “State of Emergency must be ended”, PM YIldırım has said “We have no objection to ending State of Emergency but we haven’t taken any decision that directly affects economy”.

1 December 2016

Statement from Gül, TÜSİAD on Raid on Boydak

Statement from Gül, TÜSİAD on Raid on Boydak

Gül speaking to Boydak Holding executives as to the operation, has said “I hope they won’t be further aggrieved”. TÜSİAD has underlined the “trust in democracy and reign of law”.

Chairwoman For TÜSİAD Albeit Lack of Women in Company Administrators

Chairwoman For TÜSİAD Albeit Lack of Women in Company Administrators

Cansen Başaran-Symes was elected as the third woman to become the chairperson of TÜSİAD - Turkey’s leading union of Industrialists' and Businessmen, however only 2 out of 12 board members are women.

22 January 2015

Parties Rebuff Call for Reconciliation

Parties Rebuff Call for Reconciliation

As the Constitutional Court rapporteur has left the decision whether to close the AKP to the court, political parties have refused to listen to calls for reconciliation by the businessworld and workers’ organisations.

31 March 2008 Erhan Üstündağ