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Pharmaceutical Sector Inquiry Preliminary Report Published			10.8.2026
According to the Competition Board decision dated 08.12.2021 and numbered 21-59/844-M, a sector inquiry was initiated to detect the structural competition problems in the pharmaceutical sector and offer competitive solutions. The pharmaceutical sector, due to its structural characteristics and features that are different from other sectors, is among the sectors that competition authorities prioritize both in Türkiye and around the world. Therefore, proactive identification and assessment of t...
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The acquisition of CARREFOURSA by A101 conditionally authorized			6.8.2026
The Competition Board (the Board) has conditionally authorized the acquisition by Yeni Mağazacılık AŞ (A101) of the sole control of Carrefoursa Carrefour Sabancı Ticaret Merkezi AŞ (CARREFOURSA) with the decision dated 30.07.2026 and numbered 26-27/789-331 within the framework of the commitment package submitted by A101 including both behavioral and structural commitments.  The decision determines that the transaction is an acquisition subject to authorization according to article 7 of the Ac...
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Investigation Conducted on the economic unity composed of Avixa İlaç San. ve Tic. AŞ and Avigem İlaç San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. concluded through the commitment and settlement procedures.			4.8.2026
The investigation which evaluated the conduct of the economic unity composed of Avixa İlaç San. ve Tic. AŞ and Avigem İlaç San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. (AVIXA) involving its refusal to offer to the market one of the two nasal sprays that it distributed under the scope of the co-marketing agreement, thereby preventing the entry of competitors into the double action nasal spray market and causing public losses, with respect to Article 6 of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition has been conclu...
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Investigation Launched on Undertakings Operating in the Nuclear Medicine Market			28.7.2026
According to the Competition Board decision dated 30.04.2026 and numbered 26-16/481-M, an investigation has been launched on Medicheck Nükleer Ürünler San. ve Tic. AŞ, Referans Nükleer Tıp Sağlık Ltd. Şti., Fefa Nükleer Tıp Ticaret Ltd. Şti., Sintias Moleküler Sağlık Ürünleri San. ve Tic. AŞ, Sintias Nükleer Tıp Tic. Ltd. Şti., Nukleon Nükleer Teknoloji Araştırma San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., Bianco Sağlık Ürünleri Ticaret Pazarlama Ltd. Şti., Nukleus Sağlık Hizmetleri AŞ, MNT Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Tic...
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The acquisition of PNS by Cargill conditionally authorized			16.7.2026
The Competition Board (the Board), with the decision dated 30.06.2026 and numbered 26-23/685-275, conditionally authorized the acquisition by Cargill Tarım ve Gıda Sanayi Ticaret AŞ (CARGILL TÜRKİYE) of PNS Pendik Nişasta Sanayi AŞ's sole control from Alpinvest Yatırım Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ within the framework of the behavioral commitments offered by the parties.  The decision includes the findings that the transaction is an acquisition subject to authorization according to article 7 of ...
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Interim Measures Imposed on Haribo			3.7.2026
Within the framework of the investigation initiated on Haribo Şekerleme San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. (HARIBO) in accordance with Competition Board (Board) decision dated 05.03.2026 and numbered 26-08/238-M to determine if Articles 4 and 6 were of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition were violated, it was decided that interim measures should be imposed on HARİBO with the Board decision dated 04.06.2026 and numbered 26-20/605-241. The decision concerned ruled that In order to preven...
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The Coca-Cola Satış Dağıtım A.Ş. (CCSD) Investigation Concluded with Commitments!			1.7.2026
The Competition Board concluded its investigation on Coca-Cola by accepting the comprehensive commitments offered by Coca-Cola. So, what can Coca-Cola do from now on, and what can’t it do? Let’s take a look... 1. A New Era in Cooler Access The cooler access rule is expanded significantly. In this context, the following practices will be implemented until the end of 2026. In all outlets similar to grocery stores, small markets, restaurants and eateries, each Coca-Cola cooler will open...
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Competition Policies in the Digital Age Workshop Organized			30.6.2026
“Competition Policies in the Digital Age Workshop”, aimed at discussing emerging regulatory trends and new-generation competition challenges in a rapidly evolving world was hosted by the Turkish Competition Authority on June 26, 2026 in Ankara. Held with the distinguished participation of Minister of Trade Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, the Workshop brought together academics, public institutions and organizations, non-governmental organizations and industry stakeholders to discuss the impact of digital ...
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The Application of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Concerning the Relaunch of Threads in Türkiye Considered Compliant with the Accepted Commitments			23.6.2026
With the decision of the Competition Board (the Board) dated 03.08.2023 and numbered 23-36/667-M, it was decided to conduct a preliminary inquiry about META regarding the allegation that META violated article 6 of the Act No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition by means of tying the application it launched called Threads with Instagram and during the preliminary inquiry process, in addition to the tying allegation, it was found that certain data was combined between Threads and Instagram. In l...
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Third Meeting of the Competition Authorities of Organization of Turkic States Held in Shusha, Azerbaijan.			19.6.2026
Competition Authorities of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Meetings, which were initiated by the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) and held its first session hosted by TCA in İstanbul on January 23, 2024 and its second session hosted by the Hungarian Competition Authority in Budapest on April 29, 2025, convened in Shusha for its Third Meeting on June 13, 2026, hosted by the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. I...
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