Economy and Politics Agenda of August 26, 2026
Today's economy and politics agenda follows Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş's ceremony program, Trade Minister Bolat's contacts in Damascus, CBRT moves, and foreign policy.
Among the prominent developments on the economic and political scene on August 26, 2026, are the official programs of Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat's visits to Syria, central bank decisions, and foreign policy topics.
Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş's Program
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş will attend the official ceremonies at the Kocatepe Commander-in-Chief Mustafa Kemal Monument and the Captain Agah Efendi Martyrdom. Within the scope of his program, Kurtulmuş will visit the governorship and the municipality and participate in a Civil Society Meeting.
Activities of Political Leaders
CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu will chair his party's Central Executive Board and Party Council meetings. İYİ Party Chairman Müsavat Dervişoğlu will hold a press conference at the party headquarters.
Trade Minister Bolat's Damascus Contacts
Trade Minister Ömer Bolat will take part in round-table meetings attended by ministers and business people, along with the Turkey-Syria General Trade Delegation. Minister Bolat will also attend the Opening Ceremony of the 63rd International Damascus Trade Fair and inaugurate the Turkey pavilion.
Economy and Markets
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey decided to resume weekly repo auctions. On the other hand, Turkey's 5-year credit default swap (CDS) dropped to its lowest level recorded since February 18.
International Developments and Diplomacy
The tension between the USA and Iran, developments in the Strait of Hormuz, the ceasefire process in Gaza, and the general international diplomacy agenda are among the other closely monitored topics.