With the Ramadan month beginning on March 23, retirees have been asking when the holiday gratuity will be paid. To clarify these questions, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security announced the payment schedule for pensions and bonuses. Approximately 15 million people, including retired SSK and Bağ-Kur members and those covered by the early retirement … Read more

The “construction amnesty” (İmar Barışı) was introduced to resolve long-standing zoning and permit issues for property owners. Through this initiative, buildings that lack permits or were constructed contrary to their permit attachments and zoning regulations can be registered and brought into legal compliance. The construction amnesty is expected to bring significant changes to daily life … Read more

Many workers in our country are employed under employers. Employers have responsibilities such as assuming liability for these workers and paying their social security premiums. One important obligation is reporting employees to the relevant authorities. Employee notification is important, and the question of how much the penalty for failing to notify an employee is often … Read more

The education allowance for the 2023–2024 school year has been set at 1,400 TL. This payment is provided to eligible teachers to help cover students’ stationery and classroom supply needs. The education allowance is awarded annually and its terms are determined in collective bargaining agreements. Teachers incur certain expenses while carrying out their duties during … Read more

Bağ-Kur is one of the three institutions that provide social security services in our country. As a social state, the government works to meet the basic needs of its citizens. For this reason, the services offered to citizens in many countries are described under the term social security. In our country, social security services include … Read more

With only a few days left until Eid al-Fitr, Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations have begun providing various forms of aid to families in need. In line with the principles of a social state, cash payments of varying amounts are being given to those who need help buying food or clothing for the holiday. Minister … Read more

Breaking News: Intercity Travel Restrictions Lifted. The intercity travel restrictions that had been in place for an extended period as part of coronavirus precautions ended on Monday, June 1, 2020. These travel limits were only one of the many measures adopted to contain COVID-19. Following a cabinet meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the … Read more

There are several situations in which overpaid premiums can be reclaimed from the Social Security Institution (SGK). SGK has announced that it will refund excess contributions for insured workers who have overpaid, for those who are not yet retired, and for relatives of deceased contributors who did not receive a survivor’s pension. When the total … Read more

Healthcare services play a crucial role in patients’ treatment journeys. Major interventions such as surgeries require patients to be careful both medically and financially. In Turkey, surgery costs vary depending on the type of hospital (private or public) and the patient’s insurance status. As of 2025, surgery fees in private and public hospitals are determined … Read more

With advances in technology, many services have shifted online and institutions have started offering digital transactions. By enabling procedures to be completed online, people save time and can handle tasks with a single click instead of visiting offices in person. One of the everyday aspects most affected by this change is traffic-related services. Transactions related … Read more