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Turkey Announces Establishment of Biotechnology Institute
The Turkish Health Institutes Directorate (“Directorate”) has announced establishment of the Biotechnology Institute (“Institute”). The Institute will include a range of Scientific Boards,... [Read More]
Turkey Announces Rules and Procedures for Human Rights and Equality Institution
Principles and procedures have entered into force for the Turkish Human Rights and Equality Institution (“Institution”). These include occupational and ethical rules for... [Read More]
Turkey’s Ministry of Finance Announces 2017 Revaluation Rate as 14.47%
Turkey’s Ministry of Finance has announced the revaluation rate for 2017 as 14.47%. The rate will also apply to the last provisional taxation... [Read More]
Explicit Written Consent for Processing Health Data No Longer Required in Turkey
Turkey has amended the Regulation on Processing of Personal Health Data and Protection of Privacy (“Health Data Regulation”), concerning rules and regulatory framework... [Read More]
Turkey Introduces Mandatory Continuing Professional Education Scheme for Independent Auditors
Turkey’s Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (“Authority”) has introduced mandatory continuing professional education requirements for independent auditors. Auditors who fail to... [Read More]
Turkish Constitutional Court: Suspending Statute of Limitations during Tax Valuation Commission Deliberations is Constitutional
The Turkish Constitutional Court recently held that suspending the statute of limitations while the Tax Valuation Commission deliberates is constitutional, provided certainty and... [Read More]
Turkey Announces Operating Rules for Personal Data Protection Board
Operating rules have now been announced for Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Board (“Board”). The Regulation on Working Procedures and Principles of the Personal... [Read More]
Turkish Trade Remedies – November 2017
The following article gives a summary of decrees by the Council of Ministers and communiqués by the Ministry of Economy regarding prevention of... [Read More]
Turkey Tightens Rules for Plant Protection Products in Line with Global Standards
Turkey has tightened rules for products which protect plants from pests. The updated regime addresses processes and responsibilities for testing these products, as... [Read More]
Turkish Constitutional Court: Confiscating LPG’s Replacement Value Breaches Constitutional Property Rights
The Turkish Constitutional Court recently considered the legal basis for confiscating LPG from a gas station. It held that since the act in... [Read More]
Turkish Constitutional Court: Including Interest and Court Expenses in Fine for Bounced Cheques Violates Constitutional Rights to Certainty and Predictability
The Turkish Constitutional Court recently considered calculation of judicial fines for bounced cheques. It decided to remove interest and court expenses from the... [Read More]
Turkey Requires Local Government Bodies to Use at Least 51% Domestic Goods During Rail Projects
Turkey has introduced a rule that municipalities, special provincial administrations and related entities must now use at least 51% domestic goods when manufacturing... [Read More]