Those stuck by retirement age, known as EYT (early retirement age issue) claimants, have returned to the public agenda. Recently, EYT groups submitted petitions to parliament and even formed a political party to defend their rights. Discussions have included a so-called Finland model, but adapting that model to Turkey’s social security structure appears largely impractical. … Read more

One of the popular social knowledge platforms, Ekşi Sözlük, has been experiencing access problems for some time. In recent days, restrictions were applied to some social media platforms to curb misinformation after the earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş that caused severe destruction across 11 provinces. Many users encountering difficulties reaching Ekşi Sözlük began to wonder whether … Read more

Many civil servants work in public service in our country. These public employees are obliged to perform their duties throughout their service. However, adverse incidents may sometimes occur, and penalties can follow as a result. In this article we examine which penalties can be imposed on civil servants. To ensure public services run properly, certain … Read more

Is Ziraat Bank a state-owned bank? This question is best answered by examining terms like public bank, state guarantee, capital structure, shareholder distribution and the Turkey Wealth Fund. In Turkey, banks operate as private banks, participation banks and public banks. Ziraat Bank, by its legal status and shareholder structure, is a financial institution under direct … Read more

Home care allowances were among the most searched topics in 2023. With the new year, the Ministry of Family and Social Services set the home care payment for disabled, ill, and elderly citizens at 4,336 TRY. These payments are deposited into beneficiaries’ accounts on specific dates each month. Home care payments deposited to accounts can … Read more

Police spouse transfer requests cover the rules and procedures that apply to officers after marriage. Because these transfers are explicitly linked to the marriage contract, a legally recognized marriage is required. The “Polis Eş Durumu Tayin Yönetmeliği” (Police Spouse Transfer Regulation) lays out the details and varies based on each spouse’s status. Under the regulation, … Read more

Edenred Card accepted locations 2026 cover more than 60,000 partner restaurants, cafés, supermarkets and online platforms across Turkey. Starting as a meal card, Edenred has evolved by 2026 into a “smart digital payment solution”. Users now pay not only with the physical card but also via the Edenred mobile app, Apple Pay, Google Wallet or … Read more

Metropol Card locations 2026 is one of the most widely used digital payment systems for employees’ non-salary benefits. Across Turkey, more than 40,000 partner merchants, thousands of supermarkets, hundreds of online platforms and major restaurant chains in all big cities now accept Metropol Card. 2026 marked a turning point in Metropol Card’s digital transformation. The … Read more

The March 2020 AÖL exams have been postponed. Measures against the coronavirus continue to increase every day. The Open Education High School (AÖL) exams that were scheduled for March 21–22, 2020 have been postponed as part of these precautions. According to an announcement by Minister of National Education Ziya Selçuk, the Open Education Institutions exams … Read more

After Turkey recently experienced devastating earthquakes again, people are once more researching what precautions to take, what to know, and other essential details—often only after a quake has occurred. Following the latest tremors, citizens have begun searching for designated earthquake assembly areas to minimize their risk. AFAD’s earthquake assembly locations can be easily accessed through … Read more