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As cross-border healthcare services continue to expand, protecting the privacy and confidentiality of health tourists has become a legal and ethical priority.

The Advertising Board imposed sanctions on an online shopping platform operated by a retail company offering installment sales, concerning its "User and Privacy Agreement".

Defined as holding foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities to hedge against the risk of local currency depreciation in inflationary economies, dollarization has traditionally been a key concern for central banks, ...

Global payment giants including Visa, Mastercard, Circle and Stripe are racing to integrate stablecoins into mainstream financial infrastructure, transforming them from crypto-trading instruments into core components of cross-border payments and settlement systems. This strategic shift raises critical questions about monetary sovereignty, payment infrastructure control, and the future balance between private innovation and public regulatory authority.

Commercial contracts are agreements concluded within the scope of commercial transactions and activities that regulate the mutual rights and obligations of the parties. In determining whether a contract is commercial in nature, the provisions of the Turkish Commercial Code (“TCC”) concerning commercial transactions and the obligations of merchants are taken into consideration.

Turkish labour law establishes strict procedural requirements when employers seek to change an employee's workplace location. This article examines the legal framework governing workplace transfers, including mandatory written notification procedures, employee consent requirements, and the circumstances under which such changes may constitute grounds for termination with severance entitlements.

Turkish enforcement law balances creditor rights with debtor protections through specific exemptions that prevent seizure of essential assets. This analysis examines which property in a debtor's residence can and cannot be seized, including the homestead exemption for suitable residences and protections for necessary household goods, while clarifying that valuable items like gold, antiques, and precious stones remain subject to seizure despite their location in the home.

With the new regulation published in the Official Gazette dated 26 April 2025, the Regulation on International Health Tourism and Tourist Health of 2017 has been repealed.

Turkish law has evolved significantly in addressing dark patterns—manipulative digital interface designs that steer consumers toward decisions contrary to their interests. The 2026 amendments to the Regulation on Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices introduce comprehensive transparency obligations covering targeted advertising, AI-generated content, discount claims, and consumer reviews. How do these new provisions reshape the legal framework for protecting consumer autonomy in digit

Minority shareholders in joint stock companies possess specific rights designed to protect their interests against majority control. This article examines the positive minority rights under Turkish Commercial Code, including representation on the board, convening general assemblies, requesting special audits, and seeking company dissolution for just cause.

The rapid emergence of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies is fundamentally reshaping the global monetary landscape, challenging traditional banking systems and raising critical questions about financial sovereignty, monetary policy transmission, and the future balance between public trust and private innovation.

Turkey's Ministry of Health has introduced significant amendments to the Personal Health Data Regulation, fundamentally changing how individuals can request re-evaluation of previously diagnosed medical conditions.

The newly enacted Cybersecurity Law No. 7545 (the "Law"), which entered into force on March 19, 2025, marks a significant shift in Türkiye's approach to cybersecurity by establishing a comprehensive legal framework.

The legislator has granted specific rights to minority shareholders in joint stock companies to prevent oppression under majority control and protect their interests. This study examines how Turkish Commercial Code provisions establish a balanced position between majority and minority shareholders through positive and negative minority rights.

As artificial intelligence ("AI") technologies continue to permeate economic, social, and institutional structures at an increasingly profound level, legal systems across the globe are swiftly...

Modern para sistemi, bankalar ve fintech şirketleri arasında artan bir gerilim yaşamaktadır. Geleneksel bankacılık güvenilir para üretirken, yeni nesil finansal teknoloji platformları daha hızlı ve kullanıcı dostu...

Turkey's Personal Data Protection Board has issued a landmark principle decision establishing that biometric data processing for employee attendance tracking violates fundamental data protection principles.