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The Cuban government has announced plans to open gas stations, pharmacies, and various sectors to private enterprise as part of a 176-point reform package approved in June. The government stated that most of the reforms have begun to be implemented. Cuba is preparing to open gas stations, pharmacies, and non-strategic sectors to private investment as…

A significant increase in fuel prices is expected in the coming days. A rise of 3.71 lira per liter in diesel prices is anticipated, effective from tomorrow. This increase, resulting from changes in international markets, is expected to directly affect pump prices. Following the expected hike, diesel prices are projected to reach certain levels.

As the second-hand vehicle market becomes increasingly digital, consumers need to pay attention not only to the physical condition of the vehicle but also to the information and documents presented in the digital environment. The President of the Motorized Vehicle Sellers Federation (MASFED), Aydın Erkoç, made important warnings to consumers when buying second-hand vehicles. Erkoç…

Pension payments will be deducted for debts related to general health insurance premiums, including premiums and premium-related debts for one's own insurance. The expert explained the deductions in detail. According to the law that came into effect on January 1, 2026, debts can be collected by deducting up to 25% of pension payments. If the…

The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged, as expected. The Fed's decision means that the interest rate remains between 3.5 percent and 3.75 percent. The statement included The Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent to support the Federal Reserve's…

US markets opened lower as investors await the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision. Rising inflationary pressures, tensions with Iran, and the possibility of a hawkish rate decision have increased selling pressure. The Dow Jones index fell 0.14% to 52,674.21 at the opening, while the S&P 500 index lost 0.14% to 7,418.16. The Nasdaq index…

The Social Security Institution (SGK) has determined the procedures and principles for deducting SGK debts from retirement salaries. Accordingly, deductions can be made from the salaries of those with certain debts without the need for enforcement proceedings or consent. While a maximum deduction of 25% is allowed directly from the salary, it has also been…

The Housing Development Administration (TOKİ) is putting 737 plots of land up for sale in 49 provinces through an open auction method. The prices of the plots in provinces such as Antalya, Çanakkale, Samsun, Istanbul, and Izmir start at 315,000 lira. The plot sales will take place on August 12, 13, and 14, 2026, at…

The lowest average salary in Turkey's private sector was found to be in Mardin, with a rate of 16% above the minimum wage, while the highest average salary was in Kocaeli, with a rate of 154% above the minimum wage. SGK expert journalist Ahmet Kıvanç analyzed the salaries by province. As of 2025, the lowest…

The producers who have been waiting for a long time in Giresun have finally received the news they have been waiting for. It has been decided that the hazelnut harvest in Giresun will start on August 8. Giresun Chamber of Agriculture President Nurittin Karan announced in a message on his social media account that the…