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The Ministry of Industry and Technology inspected 26,310 industrial products during the first 6 months of the year. In the controls, 2,441 products were found to be contrary to the legislation, and 232 products were sent to the detailed test and examination process. The rate of non-compliance of the inspected products was calculated as 9.28…

A new era is beginning in the daily car rental sector. With the regulation prepared by the Ministry of Trade, only businesses with the necessary license and professional competence certificates will be able to operate. Companies operating in the sector will now have to have their main business as car rental or a similar field.…

The long-awaited pension increase for millions of retirees has officially come into effect. SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees who received their salaries based on the old rate in July will receive an additional 3,552 TL in August, according to the schedule to be announced by the Social Security Institution (SGK). Approximately 5.1 million retirees are expected…

The minimum special consumption tax (ÖTV) application on passenger cars and some motor vehicles for human transportation has been implemented with the law published in the Official Gazette. According to the regulation, if the calculated ÖTV amount is below the determined minimum tax, only the minimum fixed tax will be collected. According to the information…

The Revenue Administration has announced that tomorrow is the last day for motor vehicle tax (MTV) and income tax payments. These payments, which affect millions of people, can be made through the Digital Tax Office, GİB Mobile Application, credit and debit cards of contracted banks, or bank accounts. Additionally, cards from banks operating in foreign…

The Mobile DOA, which was launched to expand the access network of the Deposit-Laden Packaging (DOA) System, has started serving in markets, groceries, and buffets in Istanbul. From now on, returns can also be made by merchants in points where deposit return machines cannot be installed in Istanbul. A new application has been put into…

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…