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The hearing for the investigation about the Central Association of Egg Producers, 12 local associations affiliated with the Central Association and undertakings owned by the presidents of those local associations to be held on October 25, 2023 (26.9.2023) 11.10.2023
The investigation made to determine whether the Central Association of Egg Producers (YUMBİR), the local associations that are members of YUMBİR and the undertakings owned by the presidents of the local associations violated article 4 of the Act no 4054 by means of certain practices restrictive of competition has reached the hearing stage.  The hearing will be held on October 25, 2023 at 10:30 AM.   In accordance with the "Communiqué on Hearings Held before the Competition Board", third pa...
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The  Active Cooperation Regulation Draft opened to Public Opinion (28.9.2023) 10.10.2023
As known, the Regulation on Active Cooperation for Detecting Cartels, which was published in the Official Gazette dated 15.02.2009 and no 21142 has been in force for more than fourteen years.  In light of the outcomes of enforcement observed since the Regulation was put into effect, the amendments to the relevant legislation, in particular settlement procedure, and the enforcement in peer countries, the regulation about active cooperation needs to be updated. As a result, a new draft regulation ...
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Investigation on Dorak Turizm ve Gayrimenkul Yatırımları Holding A.Ş. and other undertakings providing balloon rides to tourists in the Cappadocia Region Concluded on 25.03.2021 10.10.2023
The investigation conducted in order to determine whether Dorak Turizm ve Gayrimenkul Yatırımları Holding A.Ş. and other undertakings operating in the provision of balloon rides in the Cappadocia region violated the Act no 4054 by excluding competing undertakings from the market. As a result of the discussion of the file by the Competition Board on 25.03.2021, it was decided that Dorak Holding and 21 other undertakings violated Article 4 of the Act no 4054 in the market for hot air balloon fl...
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Investigation concerning Krea İçerik Hizmetleri ve Prodüksiyon AŞ was terminated upon the commitment offered. 28.9.2023
According to the decision of the Competition Board dated 29.09.2022 and no 22-44/652-M, an investigation was opened in response to the claim that Krea İçerik Hizmetleri ve Prodüksiyon AŞ provides sub broadcasting rights, especially “news videos” and “extended highlights” in a discriminative manner to other broadcasting organizations within the scope of its broadcasting rights for Türkiye Super League and First League football matches, which it holds exclusively.   While the investigation p...
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An investigation launched about Amway Türkiye Ltd. (Headquarters in Delaware, USA) Izmir Branch, Ersağ Organizasyon Temizlik Kozmetik Ürünleri Pazarlama Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi, Hunca Life Kozmetik Pazarlama Dağıtım Ticaret Anonim Şirketi, Oriflame Kozmetik Ürünleri Ticaret Limited Şirketi and Tiens İç ve Dış Ticaret Limited Şirketi (12.9.2023) 25.9.2023
The Competition Board concluded the preliminary inquiry conducted about the claim that undertakings operating in the cosmetics, personal care and food supplements industry with direct sale method have violated the Article 4 of the Act no 4054 by determining the resale prices of the resellers and/or restricting their online sales.   After discussing the information and documents acquired and observations made in the preliminary inquiry in its meeting on 17.08.2023, the Board considered the ...
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Investigation about Private Piraziz Kuzey Higher Education Student Dormitory for Girls, Private Onur Higher Education Student Dormitory for Girls, Private Piraziz Beyza Higher Education Student Dormitory for Girls and Private Sıla Higher Education Student Dormitory for Girls opened (19.9.2023) 25.9.2023
The Competition Board concluded the preliminary inquiry conducted about the claim that undertakings operating in higher education student dormitories market in Giresun have violated article 4 of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition by means of price fixing.   Discussing the information and documents obtained and observations made in the meeting on 31.08.2023, the Competition Board considered the findings significant and sufficient and took the decision no 23-40/775-M to open an...
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The hearing for the investigation conducted on Petrofis Akaryakıt Dağıtım Hizmetleri AŞ, THY Opet Havacılık Yakıtları AŞ and Triple Star Aviation Ltd. will be held on October 17, 2023. (18.9.2023) 25.9.2023
The investigation conducted upon the annulment of the decision of the Competition Board dated 01.11.2018 and no 18-41/652-318 with the decision of the Ankara Regional Administrative Court 8th Administrative Case Chamber dated 09.03.2022 and no 2021/896 E. 2022/353 K. to determine whether Petrofis Akaryakıt Dağıtım Hizmetleri AŞ, THY Opet Havacılık Yakıtları AŞ and Triple Star Aviation Ltd., which operates as an intermediary, have violated articles 4 and 6 of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of ...
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Hearing for the investigation conducted on Media Markt Turkey Ticaret Limited Şirketi, Teknosa İç ve Dış Ticaret AŞ and Vatan Bilgisayar Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ will be held on 17 October 2023. (18.9.2023) 25.9.2023
The investigation conducted with the decision of the Competition Board dated 18.05.2022 and no 22-23/370-M to determine whether Media Markt Turkey Ticaret Limited Şirketi, Teknosa İç ve Dış Ticaret AŞ and Vatan Bilgisayar Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ have violated Article 4 of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition has reached the hearing stage. The hearing will be held on October 17, 2023 at 2:30 PM.   In accordance with the "Communiqué on Hearings Held before the Competition Board", c...
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Statement about the Investigation and the Interim Measure Imposed on Mackolik İnternet Hizmetleri AŞ According to Article 9 of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition (19.9.2023) 21.9.2023
In its meeting on 10.08.2023, the Competition Board took the decision numbered 23-37/ 714-M to open an investigation on Mackolik İnternet Hizmetleri AŞ to determine whether it has violated articles 4 and 6 of the Act no 4054. In the Board meeting on 07.09.2023, the following final decision numbered 23-41/797-281 was taken to impose an interim measure under the scope of article 9 of the Act no 4054 concerning Mackolik İnternet Hizmetleri AŞ’s activities. According to the Report prepared and...
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Investigation launched on ERY Motors-Eray Ersan, Özgen Gallery and Canatar Auto. (29.8.2023) 11.9.2023
The Competition Board concluded the preliminary inquiry launched into the allegations that car dealers operating in the provinces of Adana, Antalya and Gaziantep violated Article 4 of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition.    After examining the information and documents acquired and the observations made during the preliminary inquiry in its meeting of 26.07.2023, the Competition Board found that the findings were significant and sufficient, and took the decision numbered 23-34...
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