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The Turkish Competition Authority Has Concluded the Investigation Conducted against One of the Leading Household Appliances Companies with the Approval of the Proposed Commitments! (BSH)

Competition Law | Articles

The Turkish Competition Authority Has Concluded the Investigation Conducted against One of the Leading Household Appliances Companies with the Approval of the Proposed Commitments! (BSH)

The TCA has been initiating one investigation after another into sectors that closely affect the lives of consumers in recent times. Large and small household appliances sector is one of these sectors and there are many recent investigations (ongoing and completed) initiated against the undertakings operating in the sector.

The Turkish Competition Authority Publishes the Final Report on the Turkish FMCG Retailing Sector Inquiry

Competition Law | Articles

The Turkish Competition Authority Publishes the Final Report on the Turkish FMCG Retailing Sector Inquiry

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods ("FMCG") retailing sector is one of the most important areas under the TCA’s focus due to its structure and key role in the economy. The TCA regularly monitors the sector with sensitivity and follows developments in the sector. In this context, following the publication of the Final Report on the Turkish FMCG Retailing Sector Inquiry dated 24 May 2012 ...

The New Regulation Sets Out the Framework for the Authority and Social Network Providers – Interested Parties Should Scrutinise

Competition Law | Articles

The New Regulation Sets Out the Framework for the Authority and Social Network Providers – Interested Parties Should Scrutinise

The Decision of the Information and Communication Technologies and Communication Board (“Board”) on Procedures and Principles Regarding Social Network Provider1 (“Decision”) entered into force on 1 April. The Decision reiterates most of the provisions laid down in the previous Procedures and Principles Regarding Social Network Provider, which had entered into force in 2020.2

Competition Authority On-Site Inspection Training

Competition Law | News

Competition Authority On-Site Inspection Training

We are delighted to share with you our online "Competition Authority's On-Site Inspections Training" prepared in cooperation with Compliance House.

Establishment of the Rebar Monitoring System: New Obligations for Rebar Producers, Importers and Taxpayers Operating in the Construction Sector?

Regulation | Articles

Establishment of the Rebar Monitoring System: New Obligations for Rebar Producers, Importers and Taxpayers Operating in the Construction Sector?

On 16 March 2023, the Ministry of Treasury and Finance (Turkish Revenue Administration) published the General Communiqué on Application of Rebar Monitoring System. After emphasizing the importance of monitoring and analysing certain inputs of the construction industry for the prevention of tax evasion and the building safety, the Communiqué sets out the main procedures and ...

The Constitutional Court of Turkey Examined the Constitutionality of the Amendments Made in 2020 to Turkish Competition Law

Competition Law | Articles

The Constitutional Court of Turkey Examined the Constitutionality of the Amendments Made in 2020 to Turkish Competition Law

The Constitutional Court of Turkey (the “Court”) delivered a judgment on 9 November 2022 regarding the action for an annulment application made by the 137 members of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey against amendments introduced in 2020 to various articles of Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition (“Competition Law”).

State Aids – Does New Regulation Bring Precision?

Regulation | Articles

State Aids – Does New Regulation Bring Precision?

On 31 March 2023, a Presidential decision was announced in Official Gazette with respect to the enactment of the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Implementation, Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation of State Aids (“Regulation”). The relevant regulation appears to bring clarity regarding the definition of state aids and procedures ...

Lawyers@Work

Competition Law | News

Lawyers@Work

Members of ELSA visited ACTECON's offices on Friday, March 31, 2023, as part of the Lawyers@Work event organised by ELSA, and discussed competition law with our Senior Associates, Muhammed Safa Uygur and Alper Karafil.

Brief Note on the Turkish Ministry’s Assessments Regarding Certain Arguments in Some of Its Trade Remedies Investigations Completed in 2022

International Trade | Articles

Brief Note on the Turkish Ministry’s Assessments Regarding Certain Arguments in Some of Its Trade Remedies Investigations Completed in 2022

In 2022, the Turkish Ministry of Trade (“Ministry”) continued its intensive work in trade remedies and made certain striking assessments which may shed light on the potential approaches that might be adopted by the Ministry in the future cases and which matter to exporters in their international trade compliance policies.

New Rules on Agricultural Research and Development Support Programme

Regulation | Articles

New Rules on Agricultural Research and Development Support Programme

It is possible to develop technology to provide sufficient and safe access to food for the rapidly increasing population with limited agricultural resources, only through Research and Development (“R&D”) and innovation activities.

EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation

Regulation | News

EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation

European Commission’s (EC) recent Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) allows the EC to review subsidies granted by non-European Union (EU) states to companies operating in the EU.

The Turkish Competition Authority Fines Elon Musk due to Failure to Notify the Twitter Deal

Competition Law | Articles

The Turkish Competition Authority Fines Elon Musk due to Failure to Notify the Twitter Deal

On 06.03.2023, the Turkish Competition Authority ("TCA”) announced its decision to fine Elon Musk due to failure to notify the $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter.

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