With July approaching, debate resurfaced over whether an additional raise will be applied to the minimum wage. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan settled the question. In its election manifesto, the AK Party emphasized that workers and pensioners would not be crushed by inflation, and that in addition to the minimum wage, civil servants and retirees would … Read more

Commodities are defined as “all goods and products subject to trade.” Generally, they are tangible items rather than digital assets. Crude oil, gold, copper, wheat, cotton, soybeans and coal are examples of commodities. These items are typically raw materials or sometimes intermediate goods used in production. How Is Commodity Trading Conducted? Commodities are traded on … Read more

Anadolu Foundation Scholarship Application for 2021 is conducted online. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was decided that interviews would not be held for scholarships awarded in the 2020–2021 academic year. Students enrolled full-time at state universities can apply regardless of whether they are first-year or upper-class students. Applicants for arts and sports scholarships are … Read more

Last month, a significant change was introduced in declaration filings: the withholding tax returns and premium-service declarations that employers previously submitted separately to the tax office and the Social Security Institution (SGK) have been consolidated. From now on, these previously separate declarations are submitted together. This change also simplifies employer obligations for apartment managers and … Read more

Good news for those who meet all retirement conditions but are held back by age! Millions of citizens who have completed their premium payments were waiting for the age requirement to be met before retiring. A new ray of hope has emerged for those affected by the retirement-age issue (EYT). What is the latest on … Read more

There has been public interest in whether the minimum monthly pension amount for retirees changed in 2023. Under the first article of Law No. 5454, a retiree’s monthly pension including any supplementary payment cannot be less than 5,500 Turkish Lira. Likewise, for retirees covered by Law No. 5434, the minimum monthly pension has been set … Read more

In 2023, those who want to calculate SGK and SSK premium contributions can complete the calculation quickly online via the e-Devlet platform. SSK and SGK premium calculations are performed through the e-Devlet system. To access the e-Devlet system, go to turkiye.gov.tr. Log in using your Turkish ID number (T.C. Kimlik No) and e-Devlet password. After … Read more

Those who want to reach PTT Card Customer Service can call the call center at 444 1 778. From PTT card customer service you can complete banking transactions such as transfers, collections and other payments. To reach a live customer representative directly by calling PTT Bank customer service, follow these steps: Call the call center … Read more

The TOKİ lottery draws for Arnavutköy, Istanbul have begun. Low-income applicants who applied for TOKİ housing in Istanbul are eagerly awaiting the lottery results. This week’s draws are taking place for Istanbul, and due to coronavirus measures implemented here and worldwide, the lotteries are being conducted as live broadcasts. The TOKİ lottery for Istanbul Arnavutköy … Read more

In 2020, the banks offering student personal loan (need-based) support included the following: Garanti BBVA Education Loan, Yapı Kredi Bank Education Loan, Halkbank Education Loan, ING Bank Education Loan, İş Bank Education Loan, QNB Finansbank Education Loan, Ziraat Bank Education Loan, Vakıfbank Education Loan, Albaraka Türk Education Financing. It is possible to obtain a student … Read more