Confederation of Turkish Craftsmen and Tradesmen
No alcohol to be allowed in New Year gift baskets in Turkey
Traditional "New Year baskets," gift packages of beverages and snacks sold at supermarkets during the last weeks of the year, will not be permitted to include alcoholic drinks this year, according to a ruling from Turkey's alcohol and tobacco regulator.
The decision, made public in the Official Gazette on Nov. 5, has triggered contrasting reactions from the sector.
Business world condemns terror attack in Ankara
Turkey's business world expressed dismay after terror attacks at a peace rally in the capital Ankara, which killed at least 95 people and wounded more than 200, offering condolences to all families.
Leading business groups have called for a robust fight against terrorism in the country.
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High meat prices, planned imports ruffle feathers in Turkey
Meat prices in Turkey have been steadily increasing in recent years due to supply problems and merchants' speculative sales moves, according to sector representatives.
Hike in Turkish meat prices, imports trigger debates
Meat prices in Turkey have begun spiraling upward, with the state-run Meat and Milk Board (ESK) being forced to import high amounts of meat amid promises of further purchases despite reaction from private businesses.
The ESK launched a tender to buy 3,200 tons of frozen meat on Aug. 5, announcing that the purchases would continue until the Feast of Sacrifice on Sept. 24.
Turkish tradesmen eye wedding stimulus in summer
Some 600,000 couples are expected to get married this wedding season and spend around 15 billion Turkish Liras, said Bendevi Palandöken, head of the Confederation of Turkish Craftsmen and Tradesmen (TESK), in a statement today.
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Tax hikes on cigarettes and alcohol to encourage smuggling, tradesmen union says
The recent rise in fixed tax from cigarettes and alcohol over the inflation rate will encourage smuggling, the head of the Confederation of Turkish Craftsmen and Tradesmen (TESK) Bendevi Palandöken has said.