Fake insured individuals under scrutiny: 400 insured workers in a 40-square-meter shop!

The fight against informal employment continues. Last year, it was determined that 2,114 workplaces were fake, leading to the cancellation of the insurance of 94,740 people who were shown as insured through fake workplaces but did not actually work or pay insurance premiums. In the recent inspections by the Social Security Institution (SGK), it was […]

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Provides $200 Ramadan Voucher

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) will provide a 2,000 lira Ramadan voucher to those in need during the holy month. In order to support individuals in need and spread the spirit of Ramadan throughout the city, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) has prepared a comprehensive program for the holy month. According to the announcement from […]

Stock market started the week with an increase

The BIST 100 index in Borsa Istanbul started the week with a 0.96% increase, opening at 9,694.37 points. The stock market began the new week on a positive note. At the opening, the BIST 100 index rose by 92.21 points and 0.96% to reach 9,694.37 points compared to the previous closing. The banking index increased […]

Capacity utilization rate decreased

In February, the capacity utilization rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month, reaching 74.5%. The capacity utilization rate (CUR) in the manufacturing industry decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 74.5% in February compared to the previous month. According to the statement from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT), […]

Turkish Airlines offers 15% discounted tickets until the end of the year

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced that Turkish Airlines (THY) will provide families with a 15% discounted travel opportunity until the end of the year as part of the Family Year. In a written statement, Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş mentioned the creation and implementation of the Vision Document and Action Plan […]

Adjustment to Inflation Targets: How Will Contribution Fee Regulation Affect?

Public healthcare institutions have reduced the amount of patient contribution fees. Following this decision, inflation expectations started to be revised downward. The Social Security Institution (SSI) made changes in the healthcare application communiqué. The amount of contribution fees to be applied in physician and dentist examinations was determined by the communiqué. Economists began to lower […]

Today’s Dollar Exchange Rate (24 February 2025 USD – Euro Prices)

How many TL for Dollar – Euro? What was the latest USD exchange rate? The current situation in the foreign exchange rates in the interbank market… Foreign exchange rates started the week near the peak. The Dollar/TL started the day around 36.43. Euro/TL, on the other hand, changed hands at 38.34 with a 0.49% increase. […]

New era in water bills: Those who pollute will pay more

The “polluter pays” system aiming to increase water conservation will be implemented on December 31, 2026. According to a regulation published in the Official Gazette by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, individuals who consume excessive water or generate waste will receive a higher bill. The previously planned implementation date for the polluter […]

Inadequately Prepared Businesses for 2025 Tax Tradeoff

With an upcoming tax tradeoff looming, the majority of companies find themselves unprepared once again for the impending changes. The world is facing a resurgence of uncertainty and chaos reminiscent of the Trump administration, leaving companies navigating through new trade wars and hoping for another tax windfall. However, the lack of readiness among many manufacturers, […]

Apple’s OpenAI Deal Under Scrutiny by Shareholders!

Some of Apple’s shareholders are preparing to target the company’s artificial intelligence initiatives with equality and inclusivity policies. Concerns are being raised that the Apple-OpenAI collaboration could pose security risks. Apple’s diversity policies and the OpenAI deal are being criticized by shareholders. At the annual shareholder meeting, the company’s resistance to corporate activism following Donald […]