A recent regulation provides the opportunity for early retirement to workers in certain professions. In Turkey, retirement requires meeting criteria such as sufficient contribution days and age. Considering difficult working conditions and occupational hazards, the scope of early retirement has been expanded to include up to 45 professions. Rights have been extended to make retirement … Read more

You can use the Central Hospital Appointment System (MHRS) to book an appointment at Ankara Dr. Nafiz Körez State Hospital. If you do not have an MHRS account, you can sign in via e-Government (e-Devlet) and complete your appointment through the MHRS portal. Steps to book an appointment at Ankara Sincan Dr. Nafiz Körez State … Read more

Under Law No. 2914 on Higher Education Personnel, academic staff are classified as follows: Academic members (this category includes professors, associate professors, and doctor lecturers), Instructors (this category covers instructors), Research assistants (this category covers research assistants). In addition to the provisions of Law No. 2914, the provisions set out by the Higher Education Law … Read more

Customs duty calculation for 2020 uses multiple parameters. The calculation is based on the Customs Duty Base (taxable value). To determine that base, the CIF value of the goods is taken as the reference. The customs duty collected is calculated by applying the rate listed in the Customs Tariff Statistical Position (CTSP) for the goods … Read more

With the EYT regulation becoming law, many people have started applying to retire under this provision. Some applicants, however, encounter the phrase “placed in SGK incoming document file” and wonder what it means in the context of their retirement application. This article explains that status and related messages in clear, natural English. What Does “Placed … Read more

Where can I call if my retirement pension hasn’t been deposited? The first answer is: First determine which pension scheme you belong to (SSK, Bağ-Kur, Emekli Sandığı) and which bank receives your payments. The cause is sometimes from SGK, sometimes from the bank, and sometimes due to missing personal information or deductions. Why Would a … Read more

With the decision taken on November 15, mortgage interest rates rose. After public and private banks increased their rates, many people began to check the current mortgage interest rates. Mortgage Rates Increased Following the Central Bank’s decision, both state-owned and private banks raised their current mortgage interest rates. This rise in rates for home loans, … Read more

Recently, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of people retiring using fake disability reports. In response to the spread of this practice, the Social Security Institution (SGK) has launched intensive inspections and imposes severe sanctions on those found to have retired based on fraudulent reports. Beware of Fake Disability Reports The SGK … Read more

In 2025, thousands of people interested in applying for jobs at A101 are researching salary details and position descriptions. A101, Turkey’s largest supermarket chain by number of branches, offers different salary levels and career opportunities for full-time and part-time employees. In this article you will find clear and up-to-date answers to all common questions: how … Read more

Individual Pension System and How It Works The Individual Pension System is open to anyone over 15 years of age who has legal capacity. After joining the system, participants are required to remain enrolled for at least 10 years. Individuals become eligible for pension benefits once they reach age 56. Those who qualify for retirement … Read more