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Sodium sulpharte investigation concluded			27.12.2012
The investigation conducted by the Competition Board in the markets for sodium sulphate powder, crystal sodium sulphate and raw salt has been concluded.  As a result of the investigation, a total fine of TL 984,200 were imposed on Sodaş Sodyum Sanayi A.Ş. and Otuzbir Kimya ve San. Türk Ltd. Şti.  Click here for the text of the decision in Turkish....
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Announcement Concerning Infringements of Competition in the Motor Vehicle Driving Courses Sector			27.12.2012
In our country, motor vehicle driving courses sector is among those where infringements of competition are particularly widespread. It has been observed that one of the main reasons for this situation is a general lack of information within the sector concerning basic prohibitions of competition law. Lately, there has been an increase in the number of reports and complaints received by the Competition Authority concerning infringements of competition within the driving courses sector, and the C...
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Hearing for the Investigation concerning Four Undertakings Operating in the Sand Products Field to be held on August 28, 2012.			27.12.2012
The investigation concerning the four undertakings operating in and around the province of İzmir in the field of sand products has reached the hearing stage. The hearing concerning Ak-Ege Madencilik Nakliyat Turizm İnşaat Taahhüt ve Yapı Malzemeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Aydın Kum Çakıl Madencilik ve İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti., Aydınlar Madencilik İnşaat Tarım Ürünleri Hayvancılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. and  İzmir Kum Yapı Malzemeleri Nakliye Pazarlama Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. which...
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Hearing for the investigation concerning five Peugeot dealers operating in the motor vehicles market to be held on April 10, 2012			27.12.2012
In accordance with the Competition Board decision dated 02.03.2012, the hearing for the investigation concerning Yıldırım Otomotiv San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., Parlar Otomotiv ve Turizm Ltd. Şti., Aktif-İriyıl Otomotiv İnşaat Turizm Ticaret ve Sanayi Ltd. Şti., Egeılısal Otomotiv Pazarlama Ltd. Şti. and İrde Motorlu Araçlar Servis Tic. A.Ş. will be held at 10:00 a.m., on April 10, 2012, Tuesday. Complainants and third parties who wish to attend the meeting in accordance with the "Communiqué on Hearin...
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The Competition Report has been published			27.12.2012
Click for the report which includes evaluations and proposals about the current conditions in 11 different sectors and industries (Turkish version only). ...
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Announcement Concerning Out-Of-Scope Applications to the Competition Authority			27.12.2012
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING OUT-OF-SCOPE APPLICATIONS TO THE COMPETITION AUTHORITY As is known, the main goal of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition (Competition Act) is to prevent agreements restricting competition, abuses of dominant position and mergers and acquisitions that would significantly decrease competition. In order to reach that goal, the Competition Authority, which is charged with the application of this Act, may impose fines on those undertakings which distort, prevent ...
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Competition Authority is Celebrating its 15th Year			27.12.2012
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of its establishment, Competition Authority will organize a meeting on March 15, 2012, at 15.00 in Ankara. In the meeting, the Competition Report which puts certain sectors under the microscope will be announced and evaluated. The opening remarks for the meeting will be delivered by the President of the Competition Authority Prof. Dr. Nurettin KALDIRIMCI, Minister of Customs and Trade Mr. Hayati YAZICI, and Prime Minister Mr. Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN, in case ...
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An Investigation Opened concerning Frito-Lay			27.12.2012
As a result of the preliminary inquiry conducted to determine whether articles 4 and 6 of the Act no 4054 were violated through the exclusion of competitors, foreclosure of markets and/or exclusionary practices, in the Competition Board meeting dated 26.06.2012 it was decided that an investigation should be opened concerning Frito Lay Gıda San. Tic. A.Ş., operating in the packaged chips market. As is known, article 4 of the Act no 4054 prohibits anti-competitive agreements and concerted practic...
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The investigation concerning the cement sector has been completed.Click for the decision.			27.12.2012
The relevant part of the decision taken within the scope of the investigation initiated according to the decision of the Competition Board dated 16.12.2010 and numbered 10-78/1618-M for detecting whether certain undertakings operating in the cement sector in Eastern Anatolia Region, Southeastern Anatolia Region, Eastern Black Sea Region and in Adana violated Article 4 of the Act no 4054 is as follows: 1- It was decided BY MAJORITY OF VOTES and with differing reason stated by the President Prof....
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Turkish Competition Authority Celebrated its 15th Anniversary with the Participation of the Prime Minister Mr. R. Tayyip ERDOĞAN			27.12.2012
Turkish Competition Authority celebrated its 15th Anniversary with the valuable participation of the Prime Minister Mr. R. Tayyip ERDOĞAN, the Minister of Customs and Trade Mr. Hayati YAZICI, the Minister of Internal Affairs Mr. İdris Naim ŞAHİN and the Ministry of Energy Mr. Taner YILDIZ as well as with many participants from political, bureaucratic and business areas and the media.  The program started with the speeches of the President of Turkish Competition Authority Prof. Dr. Nurettin KALD...
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