Lira getting Stronger - Why?

[nichola]

Nothing in the Turkish press about Ministers resigning Doğan says... the newly elected MP's were only sworn in a couple of days ago.

Off topic but increasing speculation about a November election may be thwarted by more recent news of a possible deal between AKP and MHP to form a coalition.

[Colwyn]

Here are the runners and riders for the Speaker Election. Round One is on Sunday 28th June.

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/speaker-election-for-turkeys-parliament-turns-into-coalition-rehearsal.aspx?pageID=238&nID=84496&NewsCatID=338

[Colwyn]

Sorry, wrong info. Round One is tomorrow.

Today the lira has continued its usual progress of sinking against key currencies. The £ is now at 4.25 again {+1.8%), $ at 2.7 (+1.3%} and € at an astonishing 3.02 (+3.25%).

[kevin3]

  As a Finansbank customer I learned today that it is  99.8% owned by the Greek National Bank.

  And there's me thinking Greece's problems are bugger all to do with me.I'll pay more attention now.

[tel]

Kevin3, I thought they sold up their majority share the other year.  Sounds like I better check it out huh

[Eric]

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/eyes-on-finansbank-amid-greeces-fallout-fears-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=84706&NewsCatID=344

[kenkay]

Hi all. Can anyone tell me the exchange rate in Calis/Fethiye  at the mo. For instance from Sedat at Zumrut jewellers or from one of the bureaus in Fethiye. Reason being that my daughter and family are coming out on Thursday and i'm considering selling them some lira from my stash 

[Hamlet]

4.04tl to the £ at the change office in Fethiye yesterday.
Be aware though that as the banks will be closing on Thursday, until Tuesday, due to Bayram, the rate will probably drop in the next day or two. 

[kenkay]

Thanks Hamlet   

[nichola]

Doğan says the banks should be open on Monday as Bayram is for three days - can anyone confirm?