Support limits increased for cooperatives

The support limits within the Cooperative Support Program (KOOP-DES) have been raised. According to an announcement made on the ministry’s social media account, the upper limit of support for cooperatives, where at least 90% of the partners are women, who will operate elderly and disabled care centers, children’s clubs, kindergartens, and day care centers for […]

New Regulation for Traffic Fines: Increased Penalties for Speeding, Red Light Violation, and Unsafe Lane Change!

A new regulation that will increase traffic fines is being prepared. The draft law, expected to be on the agenda of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, will raise penalties for those exceeding the speed limit, violating red lights, and making unsafe lane changes. According to information received, AK Party MPs, under the leadership of Group […]

Warning from Minister Şimşek for heavy sanctions against crypto currency exchanges

Efforts continue to prevent money laundering. Minister of Treasury and Finance, Mehmet Şimşek, warned that crypto currency exchanges and payment institutions could face heavy sanctions. Sanctions will be imposed on crypto currency exchanges that do not comply with the rules. Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) implemented new regulations four months ago to prevent money laundering. […]

New regulation on traffic fines on the way! Increased penalties for speeding, light violation, and improper lane change

A new regulation to increase traffic fines is being prepared. According to information received, AK Party members, led by Group President Abdullah Güler, have started preparing a draft law containing amendments to increase the lower and upper limits of administrative fines given to those who do not comply with traffic rules. With the draft, administrative […]

Frost and Cold Hit Hazelnuts: Will Hazelnut Prices Increase?

The agricultural frost disaster also hit hazelnuts. A loss of between 25% and 30% in yield is indicated. This situation is expected to lead to an increase in hazelnut prices. One of the products most affected by the agricultural frost, which impacted 36 provinces, is hazelnuts. The President of the Giresun Commodity Exchange, Hamza Bölük, […]

Stock market started with a decrease

The BIST 100 index in Borsa Istanbul started the day with a decline. The index fell by 0.26 percent to 9,369.37 points. Following a sales-oriented trend yesterday, the BIST 100 index in Borsa Istanbul closed the day with a 0.32 percent loss at 9,393.79 points. At the opening, the BIST 100 index decreased to 9,369.37 […]

Crucial Day in Wage Negotiations for Public Workers

Today, an important meeting is scheduled for the wage negotiations of nearly 600 thousand public workers. It is expected that the employer side, TÜHİS, will communicate the first wage demand to public workers. After presenting the joint wage proposal prepared by HAK-İş and Türk-İş to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on February 25, […]

Trade War Deepens, Breaking Record after Record (April 16, 2025 Current Gold Prices)

The escalating trade tensions initiated by US President Donald Trump have raised concerns about global economic growth, driving gold prices to record highs. The uncertainty in global trade continues to drive demand for safe-haven assets. The spot price of gold started the day at a new record high. The price of an ounce of gold […]

Temporary Trading Ban Imposed on 3 Individuals by CMB

The Capital Markets Board (CMB) has imposed a temporary trading ban on 3 individuals for a period of 6 months. According to the CMB bulletin, the Board prohibited 3 individuals due to reasonable suspicion of committing the act specified in Article 107/1 of Law No. 6362 on the Capital Markets, during transactions in the stock […]

Elon Musk is Contributing to Misuse, Deception, and Exploitation of Social Security

At a recent gathering to support an unsuccessful candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Brad Schimel, Elon Musk made a statement hinting that the government was on the verge of arresting an individual involved in Social Security fraud. This revelation during a political rally about an ongoing investigation outraged law enforcement officials for valid reasons. […]