Retirement bonus for retirees: Difference payments starting tomorrow

The Social Security Institution (SGK) announced that the thousand lira difference payments in retirees’ Eid bonuses will start tomorrow. The date for the difference payments in retirement bonuses has been determined. The retirement bonus has been increased to four thousand lira. The three thousand lira portion was deposited into accounts before Eid al-Fitr. The one […]

The focus is on Trump! The world is waiting for new taxes

Global markets are focused on US President Donald Trump’s new customs duties decision. White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump will announce a tariff plan to reverse unfair trade practices on April 2. The announcement of reciprocal tariffs and the meeting at which cabinet members will participate will be held at the White House. […]

Stock market started the week with a decrease

Istanbul Stock Exchange started the first trading day of the week with a decline. The BIST 100 index traded at 9,606.37 points with a loss of 0.55%. At the opening, the BIST 100 index started the week with a 0.55% decrease at 9,606.37 points. Initially, the BIST 100 index dropped to 9,606.37 points, showing a […]

Gasoline prices on the rise

A price increase of 1 lira 25 kuruş per liter of gasoline will be implemented starting tomorrow due to fluctuations in Brent crude oil and exchange rates. According to industry sources, gasoline will see a price hike of 1 lira 25 kuruş, effective from tomorrow. CURRENT FUEL PRICES Gasoline is being sold for 46 lira […]

Gold Nears Record Levels

Gold traded close to record levels ahead of Trump’s new customs tariffs. The price of an ounce of gold found buyers around $3,130. Gold continues to show strength amid uncertainties in global trade. Today, the price of an ounce of gold climbed above $3,130, nearing record levels. The price of gold per ounce had risen […]

Analysis of the Contrast in Communication Regarding Tariff Policies by the White House

The laws of economics often appear as inconvenient in Washington, where lawmakers tend to manipulate or ignore fundamental principles to suit their desired outcomes. Democrats argue that raising taxes increases government revenue, drawing false analogies like higher prices leading to unaffected consumption (elasticity of demand), despite economic realities. The Congressional Budget Office misjudged Medicaid sign-ups […]

Over 20 Thousand Applications for Employment Support

More than 20 thousand applications have been received for the 2,500 TL support payments provided to protect employment in businesses. Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır reported that 20,354 SMEs applied to the KOSGEB Employment Protection Support Program to protect 530 thousand jobs. Kacır shared information about the number of applications made to […]

Grant Support of 50% for Women in Forest Villages

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Yumaklı, announced that women who get married or have children in forest villages this year will be provided with a 50% grant support. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumaklı, revealed that various supports will be provided to families in forest villages within the scope of the 2025 Family Year. […]