Kategori: Economy

The recent adjustment to the YHT ticket prices has made traveling from Ankara to Istanbul more expensive. Following the price hike, the standard ticket price for the Ankara-Istanbul route has increased to 990 liras. According to the new regulations; the one-way economy ticket price from Ankara to Istanbul is 990 TL, from Ankara to Eskişehir…

The conciliation period for companies operating in the energy, electricity production, chemistry, and petroleum sectors and their affiliated holding company has been extended. The decision was made by the Istanbul 19th Commercial Court of First Instance, and the conciliation process for the companies will continue. The conciliation process will proceed if the application is deemed…

Rising tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in critical oil shipment routes have led to a sharp increase in global oil prices. Brent oil futures contracts rose by almost 1% on the first day of the week, reaching $89.40. The price of a barrel of US West Texas-type crude oil (WTI) also increased to…

Gold prices started the new week with a strong buying wave, reaching a critical threshold. The weak macroeconomic data from the US economy and the strong corporate demand returning to stock exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pushed the price of gold to the $4,395 band in the Asian session. In the domestic market, both the rise in…

Before the 2026-2027 academic year, school bus fees have increased by 20 to 35 percent in many cities. Parents are complaining about the excess charges and upfront payment demands in addition to the hikes. This situation increases the share of school bus costs in families' education expenses, directly affecting school preferences and family budgets. In…

New rules are being introduced in the car rental sector to strengthen consumer rights and improve service quality. Under the Motor Vehicle Rental Regulation published in the Official Gazette, age and kilometer limits will be applied to rental vehicles. Companies will be required to obtain a permit. According to the new regulation, vehicles over 6…

While housing prices in Turkey continue to rise nominally, they are experiencing a decline in real terms when adjusted for inflation. According to the July 2026 Housing Value Report, the average square meter sales price of a house is 41,703 TL, and the average housing sales price is 5,212,875 TL. Housing prices in Turkey have…

In 2025, the income tax base in Anatolian provinces, excluding Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, increased by 81% to 871.9 billion liras. During the same period, income tax taxation rose by 84% to 233.2 billion liras. The share of Anatolia in Turkey's total tax revenue increased from 30.28% to 32.81%. The increase in the total tax…

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has updated the regulations for vehicles temporarily imported by individuals living abroad. The ministry's relevant decree was published in the Official Gazette and has come into effect. Vehicles owned by individuals who are retired from abroad are granted a 730-day period. The definition of the retirement certificate has also been…

In Izmir, student and personnel transportation fees have been increased by 20 percent before the new academic year. The lowest student service fee has been raised to 4,228 lira. The increased tariffs were applied to all transportation services, from pre-school education to private education. According to the new tariff, the service fee for a distance…