A New Era Begins for the Sale of Pre-Filled Cigarettes! Following the introduction of prison sentences for those who sell pre-filled cigarette tubes or rolling papers commercially — filled with finely cut tobacco, shredded tobacco, or any substance other than tobacco — attention has turned to the enforcement of these decisions. The regulation aims to … Read more

To track a letter, you must first have completed the official dispatch process. After the letter is sent according to the required procedures, its location and delivery status can be learned through tracking queries. To track a letter with PTT, enter the 13-digit barcode number on the tracking page at www.gonderitakip.ptt.gov.tr. Entering that number allows … Read more

SGK incapacity for work report is a medical leave certificate indicating that an insured person cannot work for a specified period due to a work accident, occupational disease, illness, or maternity. In SGK regulations the main concept is temporary incapacity for work and the associated temporary incapacity allowance. In other words, the payment commonly called … Read more

Civil servants have different retirement rules compared with other workers, and retirement conditions also vary among civil servants themselves. Female civil servants face different requirements than male civil servants to qualify for retirement. In particular, when and how female civil servants can retire differs from their male counterparts. Retirement Situation for Female Civil Servants Because … Read more

The Turkish Hard Coal Institution (Türkiye Taşkömürü Kurumu, TTK) has opened recruitment for civil servant positions. According to the recently published announcement, TTK will hire personnel to serve in several different units. Candidates who meet the specified requirements may submit applications. Details about personnel recruitment based on the relevant KPSS score types from 2021 and … Read more

The promotional days organized by Şok Market draw heavy interest because they offer many discounted items for household needs. Alongside regular discounts on everyday products, these events sometimes include lower-priced electronics and reduced prices on various consumer goods. As the school season approaches, families looking for ways to save will find ŞOK’s promotional offers reassuring. … Read more

One of the support services for low-income families living in Istanbul is the İBB Halk Süt program, a social initiative launched to support children’s healthy development. Run by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), this program provides free milk distribution to children who do not consume enough milk. The initiative aims to protect children’s health while … Read more

These payments, also referred to as SGK personal payments, are the cash compensations for social benefits individuals are entitled to beyond their salary. Eligible people can receive these payments, and SGK may reimburse expenses, especially for health-related costs. Covering items such as education and travel, SGK personal payments are disbursed to individuals through designated institutions … Read more

There are many construction companies in Istanbul that offer homes on promissory notes without requiring an upfront payment. Below are some companies that sell homes in Istanbul with no down payment, on promissory notes or installment plans, along with brief notes about their options: Eminevim Birevim Fuzulev Yıldız Konut Milenyum Yapı Okyanus İnşaat People with … Read more

You can easily check and cancel association membership through e-Devlet. People who join associations usually do so with a specific purpose in mind and choose organizations that match their interests. Associations organize activities periodically so members can come together and work toward shared goals. They also host social and networking events where people meet and … Read more