Ministry of Treasury and Finance

Turkish government administrative reorganizations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Turkey implements administrative changes via Presidential Decree

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued several decrees through the Official Gazette to implement significant changes across Turkey's public administration and economic sectors. Initial decrees focused on high-level p

Turkey fuel prices: Tax restructuring and price divergence

69 clusters · 271 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Turkey fuel prices expected to rise in November

The Turkish fuel market has undergone significant restructuring following the official termination of the ‘eşel-mobil’ stabilization mechanism on October 1, 2026. This system had previously mitigated the impact of global

Turkish tax compliance and digital audit intensification

7 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey Revenue Administration to launch AI-powered digital services

The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance has significantly intensified its efforts to combat tax evasion and the unregistered economy through expanded audits and digital transformation. The Tax Inspection Board (VDK)

Turkey fund liquidation: Legislative and legal developments

39 clusters · 329 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey investment fund crisis impacts political landscape

The Turkish investment fund crisis has entered an active recovery and legal enforcement phase. Following the mid-September 2026 market volatility, the Fund Coordination Board has advanced liquidation processes. Ziraat Ba

Turkey produce price pressures and producer losses

19 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Hazelnut prices fluctuate in Samsun and Trabzon

By late October 2026, economic strain on Turkish agriculture intensified across multiple sectors. In the onion market, production was projected to decrease by 13.5% due to rising costs and low prices. Although the Minist

Turkey minimum wage and salary projections amid inflation

38 clusters · 164 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey labor market updates: Job openings and minimum wage discussions

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

Turkey expands e-Devlet services and digital tax oversight

19 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey implements new real estate payment and tax regulations

Following the 5 September 2026 expansion of tax oversight to digital economic activities, new measures have been implemented to target the unregistered economy and real estate sector. In Muğla, the Ministry of Finance in

Turkey household and personal debt continues to surge

29 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey personal debt reaches 7.4 trillion lira amid rising interest rates

By late 2026, Turkish personal debt reached a new peak of 7.428 trillion lira when including debts to asset management companies. This follows a mid-2026 record of 6.5 trillion lira. Since the start of 2026, individual l

Turkey Capital Markets Board regulatory updates

9 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey enacts law for investment fund liquidation and investor payouts

The Capital Markets Board (SPK) of Turkey continues to implement regulatory updates focused on market transparency, reporting, and accessibility. Following previous decisions regarding IPO prioritization and capital requ

Turkish automotive market contraction and EV trends

11 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey second-hand car sales rise in Q3 2026

The Turkish automotive market continues to face stagnation and contraction. Following a 20.1 percent decline in new motor vehicle registrations in August 2026, the downward trend intensified in September. Total sales for

Turkish bank pension and employee promotion competition

11 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkish banks announce October 2026 retiree promotions and credit campaigns

By late October 2026, competition among Turkish banks for retirees and new customers intensified. While retiree promotional packages often reach up to 35,000 TL, these benefits are frequently contingent on secondary cond

Turkey economic and military developments

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey ranks 9th in Global Firepower 2026 military strength index

Turkey has demonstrated advancements in both fiscal management and military standing. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the country has achieved high rankings in fiscal transparency, placing it among th

Istanbul capital markets investigation expands

19 clusters · 202 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey fund investigation leads to multiple high-profile arrests

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into capital market manipulation, money laundering, and terrorism financing has evolved into a major financial crisis. The probe, involving entities such as Pus

Turkey vehicle fleet growth and market trends

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkish car rental sector invests 253 billion TL in first nine months of 2026

As of August 2026, the total number of vehicles registered in traffic in Turkey reached 34,911,879, marking a net increase of 1,300,493 vehicles since the beginning of the year. Automobiles represent the largest segment

Turkey financial crime regulation and enforcement

4 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkish banking sector implements stricter transaction monitoring

Following an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into a money laundering and illegal betting network involving Papel Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A.Ş., the Central Bank of the Republic o

Turkish government administrative appointments

3 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey extends Istanbul urban transformation support to 2027

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has implemented a series of high-level government appointments and removals across various Turkish ministries and public institutions, as published in the Official Gazette. Initial changes

Turkey 2026–2027 pension, wage, and budget outlook

83 clusters · 229 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey: Legislative proposal to index minimum pensions to net minimum wage

As of late October 2026, focus remains on January 2027 salary and pension adjustments for millions of civil servants and retirees in Türkiye. While previous updates noted a potential gap between official inflation and pu

Turkish investigation into Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya

9 clusters · 189 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: İbrahim Ömer Gönül faces investigation for alleged market manipulation

The investigation into former Turkish Minister Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband, İlyas Kaya, has progressed following an audit by the Capital Markets Board (SPK). The SPK submitted findings to the Istanbul Chief Pu

Turkey labor reform and hybrid work regulation

5 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Turkey discusses flexible working models and civil servant reforms

Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has indicated that the government is considering labor reforms focused on flexible working models. These initiatives, part of the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program, aim to

Turkey transport and logistics infrastructure development

17 clusters · 139 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Trabzon Airport expansion begins with sea reclamation and drilling

Turkey continues to expand and restructure its transport and logistics infrastructure, focusing on maritime cargo, rail networks, tunnel construction, and new privatization models for strategic assets. In the maritime se

Turkey economic policy and financial regulation

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Mehmet Şimşek reaffirms commitment to disinflation and fiscal discipline

Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has outlined the strategic roadmap for the 2027-2029 Medium Term Program, focusing on economic growth and financial integrity. Initial reports highlighted economic per

Turkey fines businesses for excessive produce prices

4 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Trade issues 2.6 billion TL in fines during 2026 audits

Turkish authorities have expanded their efforts to combat price manipulation in the fresh fruit and vegetable market. Following an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into fraudulent receipts a

Turkish student financial assistance programs

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces vocational high school student subsidies

Turkey has implemented various financial assistance programs for students in 2026. Under the Genç Teknoloji Destek Programı (Youth Technology Support Program), eligible university students under the age of 26 can receiv

Turkey political and economic agenda

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Bahçeli calls for Erdoğan to run for a third term in 2028

The Turkish political and economic agenda for early October 2026 involves several legislative and financial activities. In the Grand National Assembly, Yeni Parti leader Özgür Özel is scheduled to address a group meeting

Turkish capital market manipulation investigations

2 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: İbrahim Ömer Gönül faces investigation request for alleged fund supervision failures

Turkish authorities have initiated investigations into potential market manipulation and misconduct within the country’s capital markets. In September 2026, prosecutors launched an investigation into former Borsa İstanb