Kategori: Economy

There have been notable developments in the gold market recently. In the Borsa Istanbul Precious Metals and Precious Stones Market (KMKTP), the kilogram price of standard gold reached 6 million 299 thousand 500 lira. The kilogram price of standard gold fluctuated between 6 million 57 thousand lira and 6 million 200 thousand 500 lira throughout…

As the June inflation data approaches, expectations in the markets are being reshaped. Investors are closely watching not only the monthly inflation rate but also how the announced data will affect the expectations for the monetary policy of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. Recently, downward revisions in June inflation forecasts have been…

The payment period for the second installment of the Motor Vehicle Tax (MTV) for 2026 has begun. Vehicle owners can make their payments until July 31. Payments can be made through digital channels and physical payment points. Vehicle owners who do not make their payments on time will face monthly late payment interest. MTV payments…

The sales of automobiles and light commercial vehicles in Turkey decreased by 8.19% in the first half of the year compared to the same period of the previous year. According to the data shared by the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD), total sales in this period decreased by 8.19% to 558,179 units. Car sales…

The increasing number of traffic accidents, disputes, and stricter penalties have rapidly popularized the use of in-car cameras. Drivers are equipping their vehicles with cameras to visually prove their innocence, with prices ranging from 2,000 to 20,000 Turkish Lira. In-car cameras, once predominantly used in commercial vehicles, are now being adopted by individual car owners…

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change has introduced significant changes to the Building Regulations. The changes cover elevator requirements, emerald calculations, re-licensing, and renovation applications for existing buildings. The scope of non-emerald areas has been clarified, and common usage areas have been defined. The new regulations provide clarity on the calculation of the…

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the record number of company bankruptcies and the deepening economic crisis in Germany. Zakharova stated that the German administration is paying the price for its blind commitment to anti-Russian policies, saying 'Germany is paying the price for others' decisions with its own well-being.' Zakharova discussed the historic…

As the number of people turning to savings finance companies increases, BDDK has made new decisions. The maximum early delivery rate has been increased to 45%, and the earliest delivery time has been extended to 180 days. The preference for savings finance model over the banking system for home and vehicle purchases is noteworthy, and…

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan answered questions from journalists after the Cabinet Meeting. Işıkhan replied to the curious question about the lowest pension amount, stating that the new figure will be clarified after the inflation data to be announced on July 3. Minister Işıkhan's statements increased expectations regarding pension amounts. The inflation…

The salary increase rates for millions of civil servants, retirees, and social benefit recipients, which have been eagerly awaited, will be clarified with the June inflation data to be announced on Friday. The June inflation figures to be announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on Friday, July 3, will finalize the salary increase rates…