Turkish Trade Remedies – December 2016

An overview of notable decrees by the Council of Ministers and communiqués by the Ministry of Economy regarding prevention of unfair competition in... [Read More]
16/12/2016 News

Parallel Import and Repackaging of Pharmaceutical Products in Turkey

While the European Union has long determined its approach to trademark issues for parallel imports and repackaging of pharmaceuticals, Turkish courts and legislation... [Read More]
15/12/2016 News

Sector Inquiry: A Glimpse Into the Cement Industry by the Turkish Competition Authority

The Turkish Competition Authority (“Authority“) published its final report into the cement sector (“Report“) on its website recently. The Report sheds light on... [Read More]
15/12/2016 Articles Publications

Turkey Amends Requirements for Central Bank Reserves

Turkey’s Central Bank has amended secondary legislation on the principles and procedures for reserves which it is required to hold. It introduced a... [Read More]

Turkey Publishes Further Details of Notary and Fee Exemptions Intended to Encourage Investment

Turkey has published secondary legislation, outlining further details for a recent law which lifted notary and other fees (more). Notable exemptions mean notary... [Read More]

Turkey Introduces Regime for Urban Transformation Real Estate Certificates

Turkey has announced a range of changes and new regulations to real estate certificates, intended to improve effectiveness of these instruments. In particular,... [Read More]

European Union Court of Justice: Dynamic IP Addresses Count as Personal Data

The Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) recently declared that dynamic IP addresses should be deemed to be personal data if... [Read More]

D-8 Certificate of Origin Included in Turkey’s Customs General Communiqué (International Treaties) Serial No: 8

Turkey’s Ministry of Customs and Trade has included the “D-8 Certificate of Origin” in the Customs General Communiqué (International Treaties) Serial No: 8,... [Read More]

Turkey Announces Safety, Labelling and Recall Rules for Electrical Equipment Used Between Certain Voltages

Turkey has introduced regulations for electronic equipment aimed at protecting the safety of people, property and animals. The rules apply to electrical equipment... [Read More]

Turkey Updates Profiles for Electricity Conciliation Calculations

Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Board has updated procedures and principles for profiles which will be used in conciliation calculations, to maintain the equilibrium... [Read More]

Turkey Extends Credit Card Instalment Periods and Maximum Length of Certain Consumer Loans

Turkey’s banking regulator has extended the maximum credit card installment period from nine months to twelve months for purchasing goods and services, as... [Read More]

Turkey Announces 2016 Electricity Market Operation Revenue Requirements

Turkey’s energy regulatory has announced 2016 principles and methods for calculating electricity market operation revenues for the Energy Markets Operating Company (“EPIAS”). Accordingly,... [Read More]
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