Kategori: Economy

The Hormuz Strait has once again become a focal point of tension affecting global oil markets. New sanction and penalty proposals that emerged during negotiations between Iran and Oman have heightened concerns over supply security, driving Brent oil futures to their highest level in recent weeks. The talks between Iran and Oman have introduced new…

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered the immediate inspection of 471 Boeing 737 Max jets due to cracks found in the aircraft bodies. The airworthiness directive, which will come into effect on September 10, affects approximately 471 Boeing 737 Max 8, Max 9, and Max 8-200 model aircraft registered in the US. The…

Nuclear energy investments have been brought back to the global agenda due to the increasing demand for electricity. Turkey, which aims to reach 20 GW of nuclear capacity by 2050, has successfully completed a major learning area with the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NGS) project. Nükleer Sanayi Derneği (NIATR) Chairman Alikaan Çiftçi stated that the…

The price increases for cigarettes continue. After the hike in prices for British American Tobacco (BAT) products, the new prices have been announced. The President of the Tekel Bayileri Yardımlaşma Derneği (TBYD), Erol Dündar, stated that the cheapest pack of cigarettes will cost 115 TL, while the most expensive will be 130 TL. The new…

Germany's rising temperatures and drought have lowered the Rhine River's water level to a record low. Experts warn that this could put significant pressure on industry and supply chains. The Rhine River is a crucial waterway for the transportation of critical raw materials. The low water level in the river is limiting the cargo capacity…

The UK Treasury Department has expanded its sanctions list against Russia, adding Ozon Bank among 6 banks and 6 oil tankers to the list. According to an announcement by the UK Treasury Department, 13 new individuals and 6 new entities have been added to the sanctions list. The Russian administration has repeatedly emphasized that the…

The countdown is over for the difference payments of the lowest retirement pension, which concerns 6 million retirees. Millions of retirees are waiting for the difference payments to be made to their accounts with the new lowest retirement pension, which has increased from 20,000 to 23,552 lira. This increase in the lowest retirement pension covers…

The Competition Authority has granted conditional approval for A101's acquisition of Carrefour. As part of this approval, A101 has committed to maintaining the current employment level for 3 years and divesting 48 stores. The divested stores will include 10 A101 stores and 38 Carrefour stores. Additionally, Carrefour will maintain its independent corporate structure, and A101…

The square meter prices for real estate tax calculations for 2027 have been determined by the Real Estate Tax Law General Communiqué published in the Official Gazette. According to this regulation, the normal construction cost per square meter for luxury residences can reach up to 27,712.26 lira. The communiqué, prepared by the Ministry of Treasury…

Updates to cigarette prices are ongoing. The President of the Tekel Bayileri Yardımlaşma Derneği, Erol Dündar, announced on social media that the PM group of cigarettes had a 10 TL price increase. Following the price hike, the prices of cigarettes in the PM group were updated. Consequently, the lowest-priced cigarette in this group is now…