Recent Keynotes of August 2025

31.08.2025 Beril Cimitoğlu
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International Agreements

  • The Resolution of the President dated 06.08.2025 and numbered 10164 on the Approval of the attached Amendment Protocol signed through the Exchange of Letters dated 27.05.2025 and 10.06.2025 between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the European Commission regarding the Amendment of the Financing Agreement on the Multiannual Competitiveness and Innovation Action Program for Türkiye under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA II), was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 06.08.2025 and numbered 10165 on the Approval of the attached Amendment Protocol signed through the Exchange of Letters dated 27.05.2025 and 10.06.2025 between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the European Commission regarding the Amendment of the Financing Agreement on the Multiannual Transport Action Program for Türkiye under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA II), was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 06.08.2025 and numbered 10166 on the Approval of the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 06.08.2025 and numbered 10168 on the Approval of the Agreement on Cooperation in the Fields of Technical Regulations, Standardization, Conformity Assessment, Accreditation, and Metrology between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of Turkmenistan was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 06.08.2025 and numbered 10169 on the Approval of the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Meteorology between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of Turkmenistan was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 06.08.2025 and numbered 10171 on the Approval of the Protocol on the Establishment of a Consultation and Cooperation Mechanism in the Fields of Product Safety and Technical Barriers to Trade between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Republic of Iraq was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 06.08.2025 and numbered 10172 on the Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding on Employment and Social Security between the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Iraq was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 06.08.2025 and numbered 10173 on the Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Health and Medical Sciences between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Republic of Iraq was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.

Resolutions of the President

  • The Resolution of the President dated 20.07.2025 and numbered 10113 on the Termination, as of 27.07.2026, of the Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement dated 27.08.1973 approved by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers dated 22.04.1975 and numbered 7/9843, the Crude Oil Pipeline Protocol approved by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers dated 10.10.1976 and numbered 7/12745, Part VI and the attached Letters of the Memorandum of Understanding approved by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers dated 16.02.1981 and numbered 8/2403, the Supplementary Agreement to the Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement approved by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers dated 11.04.1986 and numbered 86/10556, and the Amendment Agreement regarding the Modification of the Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement dated 27.08.1973 and subsequent related Agreements, Protocols, Meeting Minutes and Annexes between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Republic of Iraq approved by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers dated 15.04.2011 and numbered 2011/1705, was published in the Official Gazette dated 21.07.2025 and numbered 32962.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 23.07.2025 and numbered 10115 on the Redetermination of Special Consumption Tax Rates and Special Consumption Tax Bases Applicable to Certain Goods Listed in Schedule (II) Attached to the Special Consumption Tax Law No. 4760 came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.07.2025 and numbered 32965.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 23.07.2025 and numbered 10116 on the Amendment to the Decision on the Support and Price Stability Fund came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.07.2025 and numbered 32965.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 29.07.2025 and numbered 10130 on the Amendment to the Import Regime Decision was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.07.2025 and numbered 32971. This Resolution enters into force on 01.08.2025.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 29.07.2025 and numbered 10131 on the Amendment to the Decision on the Application of Additional Customs Duties in Imports was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.07.2025 and numbered 32971. This Resolution enters into force on 01.08.2025.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 29.07.2025 and numbered 10132 on the Entry into Force of the Principles on the Amendment to the Principles Regarding the Price Difference to be Applied in Service Procurements Tendered under the Public Procurement Law No. 4734, the Principles on the Amendment to the Principles Regarding the Price Difference to be Applied in Goods Procurements Tendered under the Public Procurement Law No. 4734, and the Principles on the Amendment to the Principles Regarding the Price Difference to be Applied in Construction Works Tendered under the Public Procurement Law No. 4734 was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.07.2025 and numbered 32971. This Resolution enters into force on 01.09.2025.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 31.07.2025 and numbered 10154 on the Withholding Rates Stipulated in Provisional Article 67 of the Income Tax Law No. 193 came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 01.08.2025 and numbered 32973.The Resolution of the President dated 15.08.2025 and numbered 10203 on the Determination of the Entry into Force Dates of Certain Agreements came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 16.08.2025 and numbered 32988.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 15.08.2025 and numbered 10209 on the Amendment to the Decision on the Implementation of Certain Articles of the Customs Law No. 4458 came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 16.08.2025 and numbered 32988.
  • The Resolution of the President dated 15.08.2025 and numbered 10211 on the Amendment to the Inward Processing Regime Decision came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 16.08.2025 and numbered 32988.

Legislation

  • The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/16) came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 22.07.2025 and numbered 32963.
  • The Communiqué on the Implementation of Tariff Quotas in the Import of Oilseed Sunflower Seeds and Crude Sunflower Oil came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 22.07.2025 and numbered 32963.
  • The Regulation on the Collection from Employers of Various Expenses of Foreigners Against Whom a Deportation Decision Has Been Taken for Working Without Permission was published in the Official Gazette dated 23.07.2025 and numbered 32964. This Regulation enters into force on 23.03.2026.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Principles Regarding the Stock Exchange Activities of Borsa İstanbul A.Ş. came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.07.2025 and numbered 32964.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Principles Regarding the Establishment, Activities, Operation and Supervision of Exchanges and Market Operators came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.07.2025 and numbered 32964.
  • The Law Amending Certain Laws (Law No. 7554) came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.07.2025 and numbered 32965.
  • The Law on Amendments to the Law on the Protection of the Value of the Turkish Currency and Certain Laws and the Decree Law No. 635 (Law No. 7555) was published in the Official Gazette dated 24.07.2025 and numbered 32965. The provisions of this Law enter into force on different dates.
  • The Law on Amendments to Certain Health-Related Laws and the Decree Law No. 663 (Law No. 7557) came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.07.2025 and numbered 32965.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Electricity Market Licensing Regulation came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.07.2025 and numbered 32966.
  • The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Maximum Interest Rates Applicable to Credit Card Transactions (No: 2020/16) (No: 2025/17) came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.07.2025 and numbered 32966.
  • The Regulation on the Determination of the Preferential Origin of Goods in Trade within the Framework of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the State of Qatar was published in the Official Gazette dated 27.07.2025 and numbered 32968. This Regulation enters into force on 01.08.2025.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Expertise came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.07.2025 and numbered 32971.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Implementation of Service Procurement Tenders came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.07.2025 and numbered 32971. This Regulation enters into force on 01.09.2025.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Implementation of Goods Procurement Tenders was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.07.2025 and numbered 32971. This Regulation enters into force on 01.09.2025.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Implementation of Construction Works Tenders was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.07.2025 and numbered 32971. This Regulation enters into force on 01.09.2025.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Unclaimed Funds by Beneficiaries under Private Law Insurance came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.07.2025 and numbered 32971.
  • The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Public Procurement General Communiqué was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.07.2025 and numbered 32971. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.09.2025.
  • The Law on the Approval of the Decision No. 1/2023 of the Joint Committee of the Regional Convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (Law No. 7556) came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2025 and numbered 32972.
  • The Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/3) was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2025 and numbered 32972. This Communiqué enters into force on 30.09.2025.
  • The Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/4) was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2025 and numbered 32972. This Communiqué enters into force on 30.09.2025.
  • The Communiqué (No: 2025/18) on the Amendment to the Communiqué (No: 2023/5) on Supporting the Conversion of Firms’ Foreign Exchange Obtained from Abroad into Turkish Lira came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 01.08.2025 and numbered 32973.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Lines of Business came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 01.08.2025 and numbered 32973.
  • The Communiqué (No: 2025/13) on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Supports for Plant Production to be Made in 2025–2027 and on the Payments for Certain Other Agricultural Supports (Communiqué No: 2024/39) was published in the Official Gazette dated 05.08.2025 and numbered 32977. This Communiqué enters into force on the date of its publication, to be effective as of 01.01.2025.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Production and Trade of Tobacco Products was published in the Official Gazette dated 06.08.2025 and numbered 32978. The provisions of this Regulation enter into force on different dates.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.
  • The Communiqué on the Rates of Price Increases to be Applied in Project and Supervision Works was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979. This Communiqué enters into force on the date of its publication, to be effective as of 01.07.2025.
  • The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2025/35) on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Import Controls of Chemicals Kept Under Control for Environmental Protection (Product Safety and Inspection: 2025/6) came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.
  • The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/27) came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979.
  • The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Institutional Contribution in the Compulsory Financial Liability Insurance for Medical Malpractice (2010/1) was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.08.2025 and numbered 32979. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.11.2025.
  • The Regulation on Direct Sales was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.08.2025 and numbered 32980. The provisions of this Regulation enter into force on different dates.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Contracts Concluded Outside the Workplace came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 08.08.2025 and numbered 32980.
  • The Communiqué on the Risk-Based Control System in Foreign Trade (Product Safety and Inspection: 2025/28) was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.08.2025 and numbered 32980. This Communiqué enters into force on 25.08.2025.
  • The Regulation on Direct Current Power Sources within Facilities at Nuclear Power Plants came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 09.08.2025 and numbered 32981.
  • The General Communiqué of the Real Estate Tax Law (Serial No: 87) was published in the Official Gazette dated 09.08.2025 and numbered 32981.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Manufacture, Modification and Assembly of Vehicles came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.08.2025 and numbered 32984.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Implementation of Goods Procurement Tenders came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.08.2025 and numbered 32984The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on the Strategic Priority and Technical Evaluation of Investment Projects came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.08.2025 and numbered 32984.
  • The Communiqué (Export: 2025/3) on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Tax, Duty and Fee Exemption Regarding Exports, Transit Trade, Deemed Export Sales and Deliveries, and Foreign Exchange Earning Services and Activities (Export: 2017/4) came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.08.2025 and numbered 32984.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Zoning in Planned Areas came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.08.2025 and numbered 32985.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Production and Domestic and Foreign Trade of Ethyl Alcohol and Methanol came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.08.2025 and numbered 32985.
  • The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Keeping Commercial Books Unrelated to the Accounting of the Enterprise in Electronic Environment came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 14.08.2025 and numbered 32986.
  • The Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports (No: 2025/5) was published in the Official Gazette dated 15.08.2025 and numbered 32987. This Communiqué enters into force on 14.09.2025.
  • The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Mandatory Reserves (No: 2013/15) (No: 2025/19) came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 16.08.2025 and numbered 32988.
  • The Regulation on the Amendment to the Highway Traffic Regulation was published in the Official Gazette dated 19.08.2025 and numbered 32991. The provisions of this Regulation enter into force on different dates.

Mergers and Acquisitions

  • The Competition Board (“Board”) authorized the acquisition of sole control of Huzur Radyo TV Anonim Şirketi by The Walt Disney Company through TWDC FTA Medya Eğlence ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi. (24.07.2025, 25-27/656-400)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Intralot SA by Bally’s Corporation through multiple steps and subsidiaries. (24.07.2025, 25-27/651-398)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of the license rights related to Tensinor 50 mg Tablet, Tensinor 100 mg Tablet, Tenoretic 50/12.5 mg Film Tablet, and Tenoretic 100/25 mg Film Tablet, owned by AstraZeneca İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi, by Abdi İbrahim İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi. (24.07.2025, 25-27/648-397)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of the medical products containing iron (II)-glycine-sulfate-complex sold under the Ferro Sanol brand and all related assets in various countries, including Türkiye, by Teofarma Srl from UCB Pharma GmbH and other undertakings of the UCB Group. (24.07.2025, 25-27/639-394)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of the Valeda Business Unit of LumiThera, Inc. by Alcon Research, LLC, a subsidiary of Alcon Inc. (24.07.2025, 25-27/638-393)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of all shares and sole control of Boxbilet Yazılım Medya Ticaret Anonim Şirketi, currently controlled by Murat Deniz TEMEL and İrfan Yasin YILDIZ, by Paribu Holding Anonim Şirketi. (31.07.2025, 25-28/675-407)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control of PAL Cooling Holding LLC indirectly by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC and Engie SA through National Central Cooling Company PJSC and DIF Management B.V., together with CVC Capital Partners plc and the Founders. (31.07.2025, 25-28/671-405)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Olam Agri Holdings Pte. Ltd., currently under the joint control of Olam Holdings Pte. Ltd. and Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co., by Public Investment Fund through Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (31.07.2025, 25-28/670-404)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of all rights, liabilities, ownership, and interests in the mobile game titled “Color Block Jam,” owned by Gybe Games Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi, by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (31.07.2025, 25-28/665-403)
  • The Board authorized the transfer of the operating rights of pilotage services in the Kocaeli-1 regional service area through tender procedure, pursuant to the Regulation on Pilotage and Towage Services published in the Official Gazette dated 11.02.2025 and numbered 32810 by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. (31.07.2025, 25-28/663-402)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of a portion of the shares of Aironn Havalandırma Sanayi A.Ş. by CFH GmbH. (31.07.2025, 25-28/660-401)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of the license and trademark rights in Türkiye of the product Seroquel, used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and owned by AstraZeneca İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi, by Humanis Sağlık A.Ş. (31.07.2025, 25-28/659-396)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Drivee Teknoloji Oto Filo Kiralama Ticaret A.Ş., indirectly by Tera Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. through Tera Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş., BRKT Siber Güvenlik Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu and Tera Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. (07.08.2025, 25-29/702-423)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of the Treasury and Capital Markets and Investment Management business unit of the Finastra Group, indirectly by Apax Partners LLP through the special purpose vehicle MFGA Bidco Limited. (07.08.2025, 25-29/701-422)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of a portion of the shares of Nishane İstanbul Tasarım Organizasyon Turizm Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş., from Osman Murat KATRAN, Süleyman Mert GÜZEL, Engin GÖKHAN and Lara GÖKHAN, by Maxis Girişim Sermayesi Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Atlas Büyüme Sermayesi Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu and Beylerbeyi Investment B.V. (07.08.2025, 25-29/693-420)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of certain assets constituting the polymer chemistry business operated by two facilities located in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, and a research and development facility located in Akron/Ohio, of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, indirectly by funds managed and/or advised by Gemspring Capital Management, LLC. (07.08.2025, 25-29/689-417)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of İskenderun Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş., currently under the joint control of Oyak Birleşik Enerji A.Ş. and STEAG Power GmbH, by Ordu Yardımlaşma Kurumu through Oyak Birleşik Enerji A.Ş. (07.08.2025, 25-29/681-412)
  • The Board authorized the indirect acquisition by Emre TEZMEN of a certain portion of the shares of Barikat İnternet Güvenliği Bilişim Ticaret A.Ş. (07.08.2025, 25-29/679-411)
  • The Board authorized the indirect acquisition of sole control of Clarience Technologies LLC, currently controlled by Genstar Capital Partners LLC, by Leonard Green & Partners LP through the acquisition of certain shares via Clarity Parent LLC. (07.08.2025, 25-29/678-410)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition by Motherson SAS Turkey Otomotiv Servis Ticaret Ltd. Şti. from Erol ŞENOL of certain shares in SMR Plast Met Molds And Tools Turkey Kalıp İmalat A.Ş. and SMR Plast Met Automotive Tec Turkey Plastik İmalat A.Ş., which are under the joint control of SMR Automotive Mirrors Stuttgart GMBH and Erol ŞENOL. (07.08.2025, 25-29/677-409)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control of Evri Limited and DHL Parcel UK Holding Limited by Apollo Group, consisting of subsidiaries of Apollo Global Management Inc., and DHL Group, consisting of subsidiaries of Deutsche Post AG. (07.08.2025, 25-29/676-408)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of TGS Dış Ticaret A.Ş. by Re-Pie Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. (14.08.2025, 25-31/727-BD)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of ownership of six (6) aircraft, one registered in Türkiye and leased to a third-party lessee and the others registered in different countries, owned by Labrador Aviation Finance Limited, Aircraft Lease Securitisation Limited and Start II Ireland Leasing Limited, by Castlelake, L.P. (14.08.2025, 25-31/743-441)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of certain parts of the digital aviation solutions business of The Boeing Company, ultimately by Thoma Bravo Global, LLC. (14.08.2025, 25-31/740-440)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of 75% of the shares of Soma Beton A.Ş. from the current shareholders Orhan Holding A.Ş. and Aunde Achter & Ebels GmbH by Cesur Sünnetçioğlu, Olcay Sünnetçioğlu and Yalçın Sünnetçioğlu. (14.08.2025, 25-31/739-439)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Kavçim Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. by Akçadağ Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., wholly owned by Akçadağ İnşaat Enerji Madencilik A.Ş. (14.08.2025, 25-31/737-438)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of all shares and sole control of FläktGroup Holding GmbH, ultimately by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (14.08.2025, 25-31/736-437)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control over the European olefin and polyolefin business of LyondellBasell Industries Holding B.V. by AEQ Amethyst B.V., indirectly controlled by AEQUITA Management SE. (14.08.2025, 25-31/735-436)
  • The Board authorized the transfer of approximately 98.5% of the shares representing the capital of 360 Sağlık ve Turizm Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi to Medila Mobil Sağlık Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi. (14.08.2025, 25-31/734-435)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Alvogen Malta (Out-Licensing) Holding Ltd. by EQT X, controlled, managed and advised by entities affiliated with EQT AB. (14.08.2025, 25-31/733-434)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Couchbase Inc. by Cascade Parent Inc., an affiliate of Haveli Investments, L.P., through Merger Sun Inc. (14.08.2025, 25-31/732-433)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control of Mavis Games Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi by Habby Pte. Ltd. (14.08.2025, 25-31/731-432)
  • The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over Diot Siaci TopCo SAS, currently under the joint control of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board and Christian Burrus, ultimately by Ardian Holding SAS and Christian Burrus. (14.08.2025, 25-31/723-430)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of a portfolio of four human medicinal products (Foradil/Foradil Combi Fix, Anafranil, Zaditen, and Nitroderm) from Sandoz AG by Adalvo Limited, part of the Aztiq Group, through asset transfer. (14.08.2025, 25-31/721-429)
  • The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over Mechanima Mühendislik ve Yazılım A.Ş. by Hacı Ömer Sabancı Holding A.Ş. through Sabancı ARF İnovasyon ve Ticarileştirme A.Ş. together with Adnan KEFAL. (14.08.2025, 25-31/717-427)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of the off-highway business of Dana Incorporated by Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (14.08.2025, 25-31/716-436)
  • The Board authorized the acquisition of all shares and sole control of Çatalkaya Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi by DEUTZ AG. (14.08.2025, 25-31/715-425)

Energy

  • The decision of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (“EMRA”) dated 17.07.2025 and numbered 13645 came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 20.07.2025 and numbered 32961.
  • The decisions of EMRA dated 24.07.2025 and numbered 13657, 13658, 13659, 13660, 13661, and 13662 were published in the Official Gazette dated 26.07.2025 and numbered 32967. These Decisions came into effect on the date of its publication, effective as of 01.08.2025.
  • The decision of EMRA dated 14.08.2025 and numbered 13706 came into effect through publication in the Official Gazette dated 16.08.2025 and numbered 32988.

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Constitutional Court Decided to Annul the Provision on Extension of the Term of Port Privatization Contracts

The Constitutional Court’s decision dated 18.01.2024 and numbered 2023/12 E., 2024/12 K. (Decision) has been published in the Official Gazette dated 05.03.2024 and numbered 32480. The Constitutional Court decided to annul the provisional Article 31 of the Law on Privatization Applications (Law)...

Other 05.03.2024
Railway Operation Authorization Regulation Entered Into Force Upon Publication
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Railway Operation Authorization Regulation Entered Into Force Upon Publication

Railway Operation Authorization Regulation (Regulation) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 16.02.2024 and numbered 32462. The Regulation repeals the Railway Operation Authorization Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated 19.08.2016 and numbered 29806...

Other 19.02.2024
Railway Infrastructure Access and Capacity Allocation Regulation
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Railway Infrastructure Access and Capacity Allocation Regulation

The Regulation on Railway Infrastructure Access and Capacity Allocation (Regulation) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.09.2023 and numbered 32323. The important amendments introduced by the Regulation are summarized...

Other 09.10.2023
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Sale and Service of Tobacco Products and Alcoholic Beverages
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The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Sale and Service of Tobacco Products and Alcoholic Beverages

The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Sale and Service of Tobacco Products and Alcoholic Beverages (Regulation) is published in the Official Gazette dated 20.09.2023 and numbered 32315. The amendments introduced by the Regulation are summarized...

Other 26.09.2023
OFAC Included Some Turkish Companies in the SDN List
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OFAC Included Some Turkish Companies in the SDN List

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States (US) has included some Turkish companies and an individual in the specially designated nationals and blocked persons list (SDN List) to limit Russia’s ability to acquire, develop and maintain the technology it needs for its war machines. The OFAC’s...

Other 20.09.2023
Constitutional Court decided to Annul the Provision on Compensation for Damages to Immovable Properties in the Coalfields within the Scope of Mining Operations
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Constitutional Court decided to Annul the Provision on Compensation for Damages to Immovable Properties in the Coalfields within the Scope of Mining Operations

The Constitutional Court’s decision dated 22.06.2023 and numbered 2023/117 E., 2023/121 K. (Decision) has been published in the Official Gazette dated 15.09.2023 and numbered 32310. The Constitutional Court decided to annul a part of paragraph 1 of Article 3 of the Law on the Acquisition of Immovable...

Other 19.09.2023
The Communiqué on Procurements to be Made by Direct Procurement Method
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The Communiqué on Procurements to be Made by Direct Procurement Method

The Communiqué on Procurements to be Made by Direct Procurement Method (Communiqué) is published in the Official Gazette dated 11.07.2023 and numbered 32245. The Communiqué will enter into force on 01.02.2024. Main issues set forth under the Communiqué are...


Other 14.07.2023
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Second Hand Motor Vehicle Trade
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The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Second Hand Motor Vehicle Trade

The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Second Hand Motor Vehicle Trade (Regulation) is published in the Official Gazette dated 06.07.2023 and numbered 32240. The Regulation will enter into force on 15.07.2023. Significant amendments introduced by the Regulation are...

Other 06.07.2023
Recent Amendments to the Regulation on Duty Free Shops
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Recent Amendments to the Regulation on Duty Free Shops

The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation (Regulation) on Duty-Free Sales Stores (Amending Regulation) has entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 20.04.2023 and numbered 32169. The key amendments introduced under the Amending Regulation are summarized as...

Other 08.05.2023
Constitutional Court Cancels the Provision on Women Taking Their Husband’s Surname After Marriage
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Constitutional Court Cancels the Provision on Women Taking Their Husband’s Surname After Marriage

The Constitutional Court’s decision dated 22.02.2023 and numbered 2022/155 E. 2023/38 K. (Decision) is published in the Official Gazette dated 28.04.2023 and numbered 32174. With the decision, Article 187 of the Turkish Civil Code regarding the surname of women is cancelled...

Other 28.04.2023
German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains
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German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains

The German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (Law) entered into force on January 1, 2023. The Law imposes significant obligations on German companies in relation to environmental law and human rights, covering their supply chains...

Other 28.03.2023
Amendments to the Legislation on Tenders to be Conducted by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance
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Amendments to the Legislation on Tenders to be Conducted by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance

The Resolution of the President (Resolution) numbered 6807 on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Tenders to be Conducted by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance within the Scope of Subparagraph (b) of Article 3 of the Public Procurement Law No. 4734 entered into force following its publication...

Other 09.03.2023
The Regulation on Administrative Sanctions of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority Entered into Force
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The Regulation on Administrative Sanctions of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority Entered into Force

The Regulation on Administrative Sanctions of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (Regulation) has entered into force through its publication in the Official Gazette dated 24 January 2023 and numbered 32083. Significant provisions introduced by the Regulation are summarized...

Other 25.01.2023
Regulations on the Alcoholic Beverage Sector
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Regulations on the Alcoholic Beverage Sector

The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Technical Requirements for Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverage Facilities, Procedures and Principles Regarding their Establishment, Operation and Supervision and the Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Domestic...

Other 03.02.2023
The Communiqué on Environmental Impact Assessment Qualification Certificate is Published
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The Communiqué on Environmental Impact Assessment Qualification Certificate is Published

The Communiqué on Environmental Impact Assessment Qualification Certificate (Communiqué) entered into force following its publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2022 and numbered 32060. With the Communiqué, the Communiqué on Environmental Impact Assessment Qualification Certificate published in...

Other 02.01.2023
European Council Adopted 9th Package of Sanctions Against Russian Federation
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European Council Adopted 9th Package of Sanctions Against Russian Federation

The European Council (Council) adopted the 9th Sanction Package (Sanction Package) to be applied against Russian Federation on 16.12.2022. The most notable sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) against the Russian Federation under the Sanctions Package are summarized...

Other 22.12.2021
The Law Amending the Law on the Regulation of Tobacco, Tobacco Products and Alcohol Market and Certain Laws
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The Law Amending the Law on the Regulation of Tobacco, Tobacco Products and Alcohol Market and Certain Laws

The Law Amending the Law on the Regulation of Tobacco, Tobacco Products and Alcohol Market and Certain Laws (Law) entered into force following its publication in the Official Gazette dated 10.12.2022 and numbered 32039. Significant amendments introduced by the Law are...

Other 12.12.2022
The Law on the Amendment to the Press Law and Certain Laws Is Published
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The Law on the Amendment to the Press Law and Certain Laws Is Published

The Law on the Amendment to the Press Law and Certain Laws (Law) is published in the Official Gazette dated 18.10.2022 and numbered 31987. The Law amended a number of laws, most notably Press Law numbered 5187 (Press Law), Law on the Regulation of Internet Publications and Combating...

Other 19.10.2022
The Presidential Circular numbered 2022/15 on Investment Program Preparations for the 2023-2025 Period is Published
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The Presidential Circular numbered 2022/15 on Investment Program Preparations for the 2023-2025 Period is Published

The Presidential Circular numbered 2022/15 on Investment Program Preparations for the 2023-2025 Period is published in the Official Gazette dated 14.09.2022 and numbered 31953 (bis)...

Other 16.09.2022
The Regulation on Control of Medical Waste Has Been Published in the Official Gazette
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The Regulation on Control of Medical Waste Has Been Published in the Official Gazette

The Regulation (Amending Regulation) Amending the Regulation on Control of Medical Waste (Regulation) has entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette...

Other 19.08.2022
The Constitutional Court Decision on the Cancellation of Provisional Article 30 of Law No. 4046 Has Been Published in the Official Gazette
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The Constitutional Court Decision on the Cancellation of Provisional Article 30 of Law No. 4046 Has Been Published in the Official Gazette

The Constitutional Court Decision dated 20.07.2022 and numbered 2022/22 E. 2022/92 K. has been published in the Official Gazette dated 02.08.2022 and numbered 31911...

Other 02.08.2022
The Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment Has Been Published in the Official Gazette
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The Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment Has Been Published in the Official Gazette

The Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 29.07.2022 and numbered 31907...

Other 02.08.2022
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Allocation of Public Immovables for Tourism Investments Has Been Published
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The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Allocation of Public Immovables for Tourism Investments Has Been Published

The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Allocation of Public Immovables for Tourism Investments (the “Amendment”) has entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 14 May 2022 and numbered 31835...

Other 20.05.2022
Many Countries Including the USA and European Union Member States, Decided to Impose Heavy and Comprehensive Economic Sanctions Against Russian Federation
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Many Countries Including the USA and European Union Member States, Decided to Impose Heavy and Comprehensive Economic Sanctions Against Russian Federation

Following Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, many countries, especially the European Union member states, the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Canada, agreed on imposing heavy economic sanctions against Russia...

Other 01.03.2022
Compliance to the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
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Compliance to the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltsgesetz) (“Act”) was approved on 11 June 2021 by the German Federal Parliament.

Other 17.11.2021
Whitford's Breach of US Iran Sanctions
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Whitford's Breach of US Iran Sanctions

Whitford's Breach of US Iran Sanctions

Other 20.08.2020
Advertisements on Twitter, Pinterest and Periscope/Scope has been banned in Turkey
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Advertisements on Twitter, Pinterest and Periscope/Scope has been banned in Turkey

Advertisements on Twitter, Pinterest and Periscope/Scope has been banned in Turkey

Other 20.01.2021
Amendment to the Regulation on Measures Regarding Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism-I
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Amendment to the Regulation on Measures Regarding Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism-I

Amendment to the Regulation on Measures Regarding Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism

Other 16.03.2021
United States of America decided to impose sanctions against the Russian Federation
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United States of America decided to impose sanctions against the Russian Federation

United States of America decided to impose sanctions against the Russian Federation

Other 22.04.2021

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