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SGK New Regulation: Debt Restructuring Rules Change for Millions of Employers
The new circular issued by the Social Security Institution (SGK) simplifies debt restructuring for businesses with payroll and administrative penalty debts by changing installment and collateral conditions.
Üsküdar Municipality Switches to AK Party
The Üsküdar Municipality announced its transition to the AK Party on September 9, 2026, sparking discussions about leadership changes and future projects.
U.S. Introduces New Regulatory Rules for Stablecoins
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced a new regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, clarifying reserve management, auditing, and user fund protection for U.S.-based banks, non-bank entities, and foreign companies.
Mıstaçoğlu Holding Achieves $400 Million Smartphone Production at AGM Technology Factory in Tuzla, Istanbul
Since the second half of 2024, Mıstaçoğlu Holding has produced over one million smartphones at its AGM Technology plant in Tuzla, Istanbul, reaching a production value of roughly $400 million and creating 1,000 direct jobs.
Meta Moves Instagram Reels to Android TV
Meta brings Instagram Reels to Android TV and Google TV with a new app, extending the social media experience to the living room.
Obilet Shares 10 Domestic and Visa‑Free International Routes for Ramadan Holiday
Obilet has released ten travel route suggestions for the Ramadan holiday, covering both domestic destinations and visa‑free international trips.
Palandöken Ski Resort Records 245 cm Snow Depth
Snow depth measurements across Turkey's top ski resorts show varying depths, with Palandöken Ski Resort recording 245 cm. Temperature forecasts for 26 February 2026 are also provided.
Justice Minister: Social Media Is Not a Freedom Zone, Personal Accounts Will Be Used
Turkey's Justice Minister announced that social media anonymity will be removed and users must switch to personal accounts, a move that the Freedom of Expression Association warns will create a digital panopticon.
Millions of Retirees Await Holiday Allowance Increase
Around 17 million retirees in Turkey expect the Ramadan and Kurban holiday allowance to rise from 4,000 to 5–6,000 Turkish lira, with the government speeding up legal procedures and economic factors such as inflation and public finances shaping the final amount.
Empa Elektronik Completes IPO on Istanbul Stock Exchange
Empa Elektronik, a leading provider of defense, space, e‑mobility, and energy solutions, successfully completed its initial public offering on February 26, 2026, with a gong ceremony on the Istanbul Stock Exchange.
Anchorage Digital Adds Strategy’s STRC Shares to Portfolio
Cryptocurrency bank Anchorage Digital announced it has incorporated Strategy’s high‑yield preferred stock, STRC, into its holdings, using the proceeds to fund Bitcoin purchases.
Economic Confidence Index Rises 1.4%
According to TÜİK's February 2026 data, the Economic Confidence Index increased 1.4% month‑on‑month to 100.7.