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İsa Karakaş

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Reactions and Reforms in Türkiye's 2027-2029 OVP

11 clusters · 145 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey outlines 2027-2029 public investment priorities

The Turkish government’s 2027–2029 Medium-Term Program (OVP) continues to face scrutiny over its inflation targets and sectoral priorities. While the government maintains that the program is a necessary phase of macroeco

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Turkey minimum wage falls behind rising hunger and poverty

23 clusters · 117 sources · last updated

Latest: Mehmet Şimşek announces inflation-linked wage increases for Turkish retirees and civil servants

The gap between Turkey’s minimum wage and the cost of living widened significantly through mid-2026. In July, the Turkish Confederation of Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ) reported the food poverty line for a four-person family in

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Turkish social security retirement regulations

6 clusters · 42 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey retirement reform: Workers await gradual pension system

Turkish social security regulations determine retirement eligibility based on service status and premium days. Under Law No. 2829, workers must complete 1,260 days in their most frequent service status during their final

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Turkish bank promotion distribution and competition

6 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkish banks increase retiree promotion packages to record levels

In Turkey, a legal disparity exists regarding bank salary promotions. Due to gaps in labor and obligation laws, public sector employees and retirees regularly receive these payments, while many private sector workers are

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Turkey pension system and reform developments

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: Complementary Pension System removed from Turkey's Medium Term Program

Turkey’s social security landscape involves complex pension calculations and proposed structural reforms. Current pension amounts are determined by the Social Security Institution (SGK) using formulas divided into three

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Turkish labor compensation and payroll regulations

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey severance pay ceiling update expected January 1

Discussions regarding Turkish labor compensation and payroll dynamics focus on severance pay ceilings and salary deductions. Analysis of severance pay (kıdem tazminatı) indicates that the current ceiling of 73,729.87 T

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Turkey martyr and veteran benefits legislation (2024-2026)

13 clusters · 57 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey to pay 217.2 million lira to veterans and martyrs' relatives

Following extensive consultations by the Defence Commission, a draft law to improve support for families of martyrs and veterans was prepared and debated. By early August 2024, a joint AK Party‑MHP amendment was approved

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Turkey 2026–2027 pension and wage adjustments

78 clusters · 195 sources · last updated

Latest: Economic pressures impact retirees in Zonguldak and real estate in Eskişehir

By early September 2026, economic strain intensified as TÜİK data indicated an eight-month inflation rate of 22.07% and annual rent increases of 31.79%. In Muğla, the gap between the 13.52% civil servant pension increase

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Turkish Court of Cassation severance pay rulings

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Court of Cassation rules on annual leave and severance pay

The Turkish Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) has issued several landmark rulings regarding the calculation and entitlement of severance pay. In an initial decision, the 9th Civil Chamber ruled that variable sales bonuses m

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Turkish retirement and social security reforms

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Bağ-Kur retirement reform to reduce premium days to 7,200

Turkey has implemented specific tax relief measures for retirees, offering property tax exemptions for those owning a single residence of up to 200 gross square meters. To qualify, retirees must reside in the property an

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Turkey retirement legislative and eligibility developments

5 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey retirement reform: Gradual system proposed for post-1999 workers

Discussions regarding retirement in Turkey continue to focus on proposed legislative reforms and existing eligibility pathways. A draft law proposed by the Emeklilikte Adalet Derneği (EMADDER) seeks a gradual retirement

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Turkish social security proposals for housewives

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: YENİ Parti leader Özgür Özel announces social welfare plans and criticizes book ban

In August 2026, discussions emerged regarding legislative and political efforts to provide social security and retirement rights to housewives in Turkey. A 40-article legislative proposal was submitted to the Grand Nati

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Turkish labor law termination and compensation regulations

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Yargıtay ruling classifies regular tips as wages in Turkey

Turkish labor law outlines specific regulations regarding termination, notice pay, and bad faith compensation. Employees terminated due to the misuse of termination rights—such as discrimination based on pregnancy, marri

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Turkey minimum wage debate: regional plan faces opposition

5 clusters · 38 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey minimum wage debates intensify over regional model claims

The debate over Turkey’s minimum wage has intensified, focusing on whether to maintain a single national rate or adopt a regional system. In early July 2026, CHP Group Deputy Chairman Gökhan Günaydın presented a draft la

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