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Turkey plans changes to the practical driving test

Candidates will no longer be able simply to memorise a route known in advance. The test will follow a non-fixed route in real urban traffic conditions.Future drivers will have to find their way independently, drive in normal traffic and park between real vehicles, rather than only between cones.The route may include bypass roads and visits to shopping centre car parks.The practical part is expected to...

Entrepreneurs with debts in Turkey will be able to obtain subsidised loans

The country has updated the rules for issuing state-supported loans to small businesses and artisans.Under certain conditions, tax arrears or debts to SGK will no longer automatically prevent applicants from obtaining a subsidised loan.Halkbank will be able to allocate part of the funds to paying off debts. The debt must not exceed 25% of the loan amount, and such payments are capped at 300,000 lira per...

Turkey tightens checks on property and car advertisements

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has extended the EİDS system to all online platforms carrying advertisements for property sales and rentals, as well as cars.Checks now cover not only classified advertising websites but also Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.Before an advertisement is published, the owner’s identity and the seller’s authorisation to place the advertisement must be verified.These measures...

The Short-Term Rental Law

Law No. 7464 on rentals for tourism purposes: licences, applications, documents, accommodation requirements and plaques from 1 January 2024.