When will the Central Bank announce the interest rate decision? April MPC meeting date

In the early days of April, all eyes are on the Central Bank’s interest rate decision. The interest rate decision for the month of April will be announced after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in the coming weeks. So, when will the Central Bank announce the interest rate decision? The countdown for the Central […]

Price Increase for Apple Products: New iPhone Prices Revealed

Apple has raised the prices of its iPhone and other products in Turkey. Following the price increase, the cheapest iPhone price is now 49,999 lira. Apple has increased the prices of its iPhones and many other products in Turkey. With the price hikes, the price of the cheapest iPhone model is now 49,999 lira, while […]

Additional interest rate increase signal in Russia

The Central Bank of Russia has left the door open for an additional interest rate increase in line with inflation targets. Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, Alexey Zabotkin, stated that inflation has been rising at a slower pace than expected in the first quarter, saying, “If inflation slows down at a different […]

How to Apply for Child Support? Details of the 5,000 TL Child Support

Details of the 5,000 TL child support were announced recently. In order to increase the declining young population rate in Turkey, birth support will be provided for children born on or after January 1, 2025. So, how can one apply for child support? What are the conditions for applying for the 5,000 TL child support? […]

Turkey and EU to Hold High-Level Economy Meeting after 6 Years

Turkey and the European Union are set to hold a high-level economy meeting after a 6-year gap. The meeting will be attended by the Minister of Treasury and Finance, Mehmet Simsek. The Turkey-European Union (EU) High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) Meeting, after a 6-year hiatus, will take place in Brussels tomorrow. According to information from […]

Fenerbahçe Delivered Profits in the Stock Market in the First Quarter

Fenerbahçe stocks pleasantly surprised investors with a 3.2% increase in the first quarter of the year. In the same period, Galatasaray stocks experienced a 1.5% decline. Meanwhile, Beşiktaş shares witnessed a sharp decrease. Among sports clubs traded on the Borsa Istanbul, Fenerbahçe Football AŞ was the only sports company to provide gains to investors by […]

Last year, work permits were granted to 300,000 foreigners

Last year, 381,485 foreign work permit applications were made to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, of which 300,851 were approved. Individuals from all over the world applied to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security last year to be able to work legally in Turkey. A total of 381,485 work permit applications were […]

Home loan interest rates decreasing: At the lowest level in 18 months

Home loan interest rates have reached the lowest level in 18 months. Monthly rates dropped below 3%. Despite the decrease, experts mentioned that the rates are still above the ideal level. The average interest rate applied on home loans opened by banks decreased to its lowest level in 18 months, reaching 39.25% in the week […]

Green Beans Crowned Price Champion in Istanbul

In Istanbul, the product with the highest price increase in March was green beans, with a 60.36% surge. The biggest drop, at 26.03%, was seen in plane ticket prices. The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) revealed the products with the most significant price increases and decreases in March. Out of the 336 main products listed […]

New Era in Natural Gas: High Consumers Will Face Higher Bills

There is a shift to tiered billing in natural gas bills. In the new era, high consumers will pay higher bills. Tariffs will be applied according to the climate conditions of each city. Following electricity, a tiered billing system is also planned for natural gas. Consumption and the region’s climate will be determining factors in […]