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Turkey has introduced regulations for electronic equipment aimed at protecting the safety of people, property and animals. The rules apply to electrical equipment designed for use between 50 and 1,000 Volts for alternating current, and between 75 and 1,500 […]

Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Board has updated procedures and principles for profiles which will be used in conciliation calculations, to maintain the equilibrium between electricity supply and demand. Decision numbered 6513-2 on Procedures and Principles Determined Regarding Profile Application […]

Turkey’s banking regulator has extended the maximum credit card installment period from nine months to twelve months for purchasing goods and services, as well as cash withdrawals. The maximum maturity period for consumer loans has also increased from 36 […]

Turkey’s energy regulatory has announced 2016 principles and methods for calculating electricity market operation revenues for the Energy Markets Operating Company (“EPIAS”). Accordingly, revenue required for EPIAS operations (as the exclusive market operator) will be allocated among the market […]

Turkey’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security has announced secondary legislation with details of conditions, procedures and restrictions for recent changes to maternity leave, unpaid leave following maternity leave, as well as part-time employment eligibility up until a child […]

Turkey has announced rules for establishing and operating control and checkpoints for fruit, vegetable and other high demand goods, to ensure sufficient supply and demand. Under the rules, municipalities must establish, equip and operate checkpoints. The primary tasks for […]

Turkey’s Ministry of Industry and Technology has introduced rules for electromagnetic compatibility between electronic devices and fixed wiring installations to ensure electromagnetic compatibility of the devices throughout the market. The new rules apply to all types of electromagnetic devices […]

Turkey has amended rules to protect electricity consumers who are dependent on life support units. The rules outline processes for consumers to register with distribution companies, as well as obligations and restrictions which apply to notifying and disconnecting such […]

Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (“EMRA”) has introduced service standards for call centres run by electricity distribution companies and appointed supply companies which provide 24/7 services to consumers. Among other things, the standards set maximum waiting times for callers, […]

The Union of Turkish Public Notaries (“Notary Union”) has stated that both a building’s value and land’s value will be considered when calculating fees and stamp tax for construction agreements undertaken in exchange for condominium rights. To clarify contradictory […]