5 Jul 2016
An omnibus law in Turkey has amended insurance provisions of the Highway Traffic Law No. 2918 to clarify document requirements and introduce the option of arbitration. It also loosens a legislative requirement for employees to take annual leave in […]
28 Jun 2016
Turkey’s Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications has issued regulatory amendments intended to clarify certain detailed procedural issues in the road transport sector, which have been subject to different interpretations. The clarifications aim to increase certainty in international […]
21 Jun 2016
Turkey’s Prime Ministry has announced an action plan (“Action Plan”) for transparency and anti-corruption during the 2016 to 2019 period. The Action Plan aims to develop a fair, accountable, transparent and credible management mentality, as well as prevent corrupt […]
14 Jun 2016
Turkey has published secondary legislation outlining details of new tax exemptions for young entrepreneurs and taxpayers whose commercial income is determined via simple procedure. As a result, from 10 February 2016, qualifying entrepreneurs under the age of 29 can […]
7 Jun 2016
Turkey has enacted a range of legislation regarding cooperation with foreign states on criminal matters, including criteria and procedures for making and executing requests. The updated legislative framework outlines criteria for extradition from Turkey, including circumstances Turkey can refuse […]
31 May 2016
Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (“Authority”) has updated and amended certain elements of the template agreements for use and connection to the electricity distribution system. Changes apply to the Distribution System Use Agreement, the Distribution System Connection Agreement for […]
24 May 2016
The 2016 Report on Trade in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods (“Report”) was published on 18 April 2016 by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (“OECD”). The Report gives detailed insights into global counterfeiting activities, as well as ranks […]
17 May 2016
In 1981, Turkey signed the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data (“Convention”) at Strasbourg. In 2001, an amendment Protocol was added to the Convention, specifically addressing supervisory authorities and transborder data […]
