Bus tickets running out: 3.5 million people going on holiday

The upcoming Ramadan holiday will see 8,000 bus trips per day. With the school break adding up to a total of 9 days, it is expected that 3.5 million people will travel during this period. The countdown to the Ramadan holiday has begun. Mustafa Yıldırım, the President of the Federation of All Bus Companies, provided […]

Citizens fed donkey meat, served colored tea

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has updated the list of counterfeit and adulterated foods that put health at risk. Adana made headlines with a new horse and donkey meat case during inspections. The new list draws attention to the addition of dye to tea. Irregularities were found in spices, cheese, and olive oil. The […]

Minister of Trade Bolat to Visit Bulgaria

Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and his delegation will travel to Bulgaria tomorrow. Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, along with the President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) Mustafa Gültepe and exporters, will hold various meetings in Bulgaria tomorrow. Bolat will meet with the Bulgarian trade delegation and then have a discussion with the Bulgarian […]

How did the dollar and euro start the week?

The dollar is trading around 38 lira on the first business day of the week. Meanwhile, the Euro/TL is changing hands at 41.32. Following the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, there is close monitoring of the movements in the stock and foreign exchange markets. The Dollar/TL is trading at 38 levels […]

Stock market starts the week positively

Buying activity accelerated on the first trading day of the week in the stock market. The rise in the BIST 100 index exceeded 3%. In Borsa Istanbul, the BIST 100 index started the week at 9,167 points, up 1.35%. Following the opening, the BIST 100 index appreciated by 3% surpassing 9,300 points. The rise in […]

What is a short selling transaction on the stock exchange, and why is it done?

The Capital Markets Board (SPK) has imposed a ban on short selling on Borsa Istanbul AŞ markets due to recent developments. If an investor predicts a certain stock will decrease in price, they aim to profit from this decrease by engaging in short selling. The short selling ban will be valid until the end of […]

Transition to Online Training in Occupational Safety for Tradesmen

From now on, tradesmen will be able to complete occupational health and safety training online. The Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK) and the Vocational Training and Research Center for Labor and Social Security (ÇASGEM) have signed a protocol on occupational health and safety (OHS) training. TESK President Palandöken announced that occupational health and […]

What time does the Istanbul Stock Exchange open/close? Trading hours of the stock exchange

Investors who want to shape their investments are curious about the working hours of the stock exchange. The working hours of the Istanbul Stock Exchange can vary due to special regulations and official holidays. Therefore, it is important for investors to follow the current hours from the Istanbul Stock Exchange’s official website. So, aside from […]

Gold trading near record high levels

Gold reached record levels above $3,000 due to global uncertainties. Meanwhile, gram gold changed hands at around 3,700 Turkish Lira. The safe haven demand supported by economic and geopolitical risks continued to drive gold’s trading above $3,000. On the first trading day of the week, gold was trading around $3,020 per ounce. Gold’s price per […]

Impending Tariff Imposition on April 2 and its Potential Impacts

The date of April 2 is looming as a dark day in American economic history. President Donald Trump is preparing to implement tariffs, which he believes will bring prosperity to America and its citizens. Despite historical evidence warning against the negative effects of tariffs, Trump appears convinced that they will generate trillions and help reduce […]