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| The investigation about 13 undertakings operating in the field of masks was concluded (5.1.2021) | 20.1.2021 | ||
| The investigation which was initiated upon the allegation that the undertakings operating in the field of masks violated the Act no 4054 to increase prices together during the COVID-19 outbreak period, was completed. As a result of the discussion of the file by the Competition Board on 30.12.2020, it was decided that Akyel Medikal İth. İhr. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti., Atos Sağlık Ürün. Teks. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., Awon İş Güvenliği Malz. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., Başaran İş Elbiseleri ve İş Güvenliğ... | |||
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| Final examination on the planned merger through the incorporation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. into Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. was concluded (30.12.2020) | 20.1.2021 | ||
| The final examination on the planned merger through the incorporation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. into Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. conducted according to the Competition Board's decision dated 17.07.2020 and no 20-34 / 441 was concluded. As a result of the final examination, the decision by the Competition Board dated 30.12.2020 and no 20-57/794-354 was taken. It was decided unanimously that The notified transaction is subject to authorization within the sco... | |||
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| Investigation concerning Duru Bulgur Gıda San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Initiated | 20.1.2021 | ||
| The application related to the claim that Duru Bulgur Gıda San. ve Tic. A.Ş. determined its resale prices in its sales to retail chains in Konya and Karaman region was reevaluated upon the decision of Ankara 13th Administration Court. In the preliminary inquiry made previously due to the related complaint, the practices in question were examined and it was decided not to open an investigation with the decision no 18-07 / 112-59 on 08.03.2018. However, the said Board decision was annulled with... | |||
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| Investigation concerning 17 undertakings and an association engaged in wholesale trade of bananas within the borders of Bozyazı and Anamur districts of Mersin Initiated. | 20.1.2021 | ||
| The preliminary inquiry conducted ex officio in order to determine whether the undertakings engaged in wholesale trade of bananas within the borders of Bozyazı and Anamur districts of Mersin violated the Act no 4054 was concluded by the Competition Board. The Competition Board discussed the information and documents collected and observations made in the preliminary inquiry in its meeting dated 17.12.2020, found the findings serious and sufficient and took the decision numbered 20-54/755-M to... | |||
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| Commitments being applied: Commitments submitted by Insurance Association of Turkey and OSEM Sertifikasyon A.Ş. were accepted and the relevant investigation was terminated | 15.1.2021 | ||
| Within the scope of the investigation conducted according to the Competition Board Decision dated 29.08.2019 and numbered 19-30/453-M in response to the claim that standard setting and certificating services regarding damage recovery centers and equivalent part suppliers, and mass spare part purchase activities by OSEM Sertifikasyon A.Ş. prevented competition; damage management system called “OSEM Portal” would make competition sensitive information transparent, the Board evaluated the commitmen... | |||
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| Application for the acquisition of the sole control of Eaton Corporation plc's hydraulic business by Danfoss A/S taken under final examination (7.12.2020) | 4.1.2021 | ||
| The Competition Board took the application for the acquisition of the sole control of Eaton Corporation plc's hydraulic business by Danfoss A/ S under final examination with its decision dated 12.11.2020 and no 20-49/671-M. As it is known, according to article 7 of the Act No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition, the Competition Board is responsible for supervising merger and / or acquisition transactions that will result in a significant reduction in effective competition in the markets. ... | |||
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| CYBER SECURITY AWARD TO THE TURKISH COMPETITION AUTHORITY IN THE PRESIDENTIAL COMPLEX (21.12.2020) | 4.1.2021 | ||
| Organized under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey as part of the Cyber Security Week, the National Cyber Security Summit brought together representatives from the public, private sector and academia. At the summit held at Beştepe National Culture and Congress Center and honored by the Vice President Fuat Oktay, institutions and organizations that pioneered the use of domestic and national products in the public sector were awarded. At the summit, the Turkish Competit... | |||
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| The investigation about 6 undertakings operating in the fertilizer sector was concluded. (30.11.2020) | 4.1.2021 | ||
| The investigation, initiated ex officio to determine whether the undertakings operating in the fertilizer sector violated Article 4 of the Law No. 4054, has been completed. As a result of the discussion of the file by the Competition Board in 26.11.2020; it has been decided that Bandırma Gübre Fabrikaları A.Ş., EGE Sanayi A.Ş., Gemlik Gübre Sanayi A.Ş., Gübre Fabrikaları T.A.Ş., İstanbul Gübre Sanayi A.Ş. and Toros Tarım Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. did not violate article 4 of the Act no 4054, t... | |||
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| The Act Amending the Act on the Protection of Competition Entered into Force | 17.8.2020 | ||
| “The Act no 7246 Amending the Act on the Protection of Competition” was adopted and enacted by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on 16.06.2020 and was published in the Official Gazette dated 24.06.2020 and numbered 31165 and entered into force. The final text of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition with the amendments made according to the Act no 7246 is available at https://www.rekabet.gov.tr/en/Sayfa/Legislation/act-no-4054 ... | |||
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| Competition Board launched a Sector Inquiry concerning E-Marketplace Platforms | 11.8.2020 | ||
| According to the Competition Board decision dated 11.06.2020 and numbered 20-28/353-M, a sector inquiry concerning e-marketplace platforms has been launched. E-marketplace platforms are among important actors in online retail channel, which is a driver for the increase of e-trade in our country. This announcement aims to inform the public and includes the main developments that form the basis of the sector inquiry as well as brief information about the intended scope and nature of the inquir... | |||
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