Investigation by the Competition Board on Apple and 4 companies

The Competition Board has initiated an investigation into Apple, Destek Bilişim, Easycep Bilişim, Getmobil Teknoloji, and HB Bilişim for allegedly coordinating prices. The Competition Board has started an investigation into Apple, Destek Bilişim, Easycep Bilişim, Getmobil Teknoloji, and HB Bilişim. In the statement, it was mentioned that the preliminary inquiry conducted by the Competition Board […]

Togg Support Coming for Families: Who Can Benefit?

Support for families buying their first car from Togg is on the way. The Domestic Car Family Support Program will be available to families with 3 or more children. A vehicle purchase support is being prepared for families with 3 or more children to facilitate access to the car. Under the program, families will be […]

Regulation for savings finance companies

Savings finance companies have been included within the scope of organizations concerning public interest. It has been decided that savings finance companies subject to regulation and supervision by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) will be included in the scope of “organizations concerning public interest (OPI).” The Board Decision of the Public Oversight, Accounting […]

Decrease in Unemployment Rate

In Turkey, the unemployment rate in February was announced as 8.2 percent. The number of unemployed decreased by 95 thousand people to 2 million 886 thousand. The unemployment rate among youth rose to 15 percent. The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) revealed the unemployment figures for February. Accordingly, the number of unemployed individuals aged 15 and […]

Increase in foreign trade deficit

There was a decrease of 1.6% in Turkey’s exports in February, dropping to $20.761 billion. During this period, the foreign trade deficit increased by 14.8%, reaching $7.771 billion. The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) announced the foreign trade statistics for February. According to the data, exports in February decreased by 1.6% compared to the same month […]

Stock market opens with an increase

The BIST 100 index in Borsa Istanbul started the day with a 1.30% increase at 9,774.58 points. Positive momentum continues in the stock market. At the opening, the BIST 100 index rose by 125.05 points and 1.30% to reach 9,774.58 points compared to the previous closing. The banking index gained 1.35% and the holding index […]

Mobile phones will be resistant to 45 drops

Technological products like mobile phones and tablets will be made environmentally friendly. Accordingly, a minimum of 7 years of warranty will be provided for spare parts of the products. It will be mandatory for devices to be resistant to 45 drops. The regulation is expected to come into effect in June. The Information Technologies and […]

Istanbul Stock Exchange Closure During Holidays in 2025

President Erdogan declared a 9-day holiday for Eid al-Fitr in 2025 for public servants. Following the holiday announcement, the working days of the Istanbul Stock Exchange became a subject of interest. Istanbul Stock Exchange A.Ş. had informed about the 2025 holiday schedule. So, how many days will the stock exchange be closed during the holiday? […]

Attention for Those on the Road! New Fines Approved in the General Assembly

The newly approved regulation in the Turkish Grand National Assembly introduces fines ranging from 8,500 lira to 85,000 lira for those carrying passengers without tickets or engaging in unauthorized transportation services. Individuals operating as agents or transportation brokers without authorization will face administrative fines between 25,000 lira and 250,000 lira. The law proposal, which also […]

Gold Approaches Record High

Following the United States’ decision to impose additional tariffs on automobiles, gold has once again started to rise. The price of an ounce of gold is approaching a record high at $3,030. Gold prices are nearing record levels due to uncertainty in global trade. Gold is trading around $3,030 per ounce on the new day. […]