Category: Insights

This part serves as a knowledge hub for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of various legal topics in Turkey. Through a collection of well-researched articles, expert opinions, and up-to-date information, the Lawblog offers valuable insights into complex legal issues. Whether you’re a legal professional, a business owner, or simply curious about legal matters, our blog provides accessible explanations, real-world examples, and thought-provoking discussions to help you navigate the intricate world of law. The materials are not intended to provide legal advice for specific circumstances and should not be relied upon in place of professional advice and judgement. The content of this section is for general informational and educational purposes only. The information on this section may not present the most up-to-date legal information. Readers should contact our attorney for legal advice regarding any particular legal matter.

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Jan2026

Türkiye’s Visa Exemption for Chinese Citizens

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As of 2 January 2026, citizens of the People’s Republic of China holding ordinary (burgundy) passports are entitled to enter Türkiye without a visa for tourism and transit purposes, pursuant to a Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025. The exemption allows a maximum stay of ... More Information
5 January 2026Admin
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Jan2026

Fatherhood Claims Under Turkish Law

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Why Fatherhood Claims Matter Beyond Borders Fatherhood disputes increasingly arise in cross-border contexts involving Türkiye. International relationships, migration, dual nationality, inheritance planning, and global mobility have brought Turkish family law into focus for foreign individuals and international legal practitioners alike. In these cases, questions of fatherhood are rarely confined to private ... More Information
1 January 2026Admin
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Dec2025

Identity Document Certification for Global Acceptance

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Introduction: Why Identity Document Certification Still Matters in a Digital World Despite rapid advances in digital identification systems, biometric technologies, and online verification tools, the certification of physical identity documents remains a critical legal requirement in many international processes. Immigration authorities, professional licensing bodies, academic institutions, courts, regulators, and examination boards ... More Information
28 December 2025Admin
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Dec2025

Monitoring Law Implementation Trends in Türkiye

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Introduction: Why Strategic Legal Risk Assessment Requires Continuous Legal Intelligence In many jurisdictions, legal risk is commonly assessed through a static review of legislation, regulations, and formal compliance obligations. While this approach may be sufficient in relatively stable regulatory environments, it is increasingly inadequate in jurisdictions where legal exposure is shaped ... More Information
27 December 2025Admin
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27

Dec2025

Apple App Store Legal Opinion in Türkiye

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In recent years, developers of crypto-related and fintech mobile applications have increasingly encountered a familiar response during the App Store review process: a request from Apple App Store asking for a legal opinion letter under local law. This request often comes as a surprise - particularly for developers operating non-custodial wallet ... More Information
27 December 2025Admin
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Dec2025

Sky ECC Intercepts: Legal Implications for Türkiye

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Sky ECC was marketed as a secure communication ecosystem offering encrypted messaging services, primarily through specially configured mobile devices. Unlike mainstream encrypted messaging applications, Sky ECC operated as a closed system, combining proprietary software, device-level security modifications, and subscription-based access. From a legal perspective, this distinction matters: courts and investigators ... More Information
22 December 2025Admin
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Dec2025

Money Laundering in Türkiye: Legal Rules and Practice

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Money laundering is a criminal activity that refers to the process of concealing, converting, transferring, or disguising the proceeds of crime so that they appear to originate from legitimate sources. In Türkiye, the phenomenon of money laundering has acquired particular significance due to the country’s geopolitical position, its integration into ... More Information
12 December 2025Admin
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12

Dec2025

Türkiye and International Anti-Corruption Law

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Corruption is widely regarded as a highly damaging phenomenon that states and non-state actors ought to combat. In Türkiye, as elsewhere, corruption undermines the rule of law and good governance, distorts markets, weakens public trust, obstructs sustainable development, and can enable organized crime and illicit financial flows to flourish. Although ... More Information
12 December 2025Admin
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11

Dec2025

UNTOC Implementation in Türkiye: Law and Practice

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International law governing transnational organized crime is of particular relevance to Türkiye, given its geography at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East and its role as a transit, origin and destination country for various forms of illicit activity, including drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, human trafficking and firearms ... More Information
11 December 2025Admin
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05

Dec2025

The Structure and Functioning of OFAC

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The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has become one of the most influential regulatory bodies in the global financial and commercial landscape. Although formally a domestic agency within the U.S. Department of the Treasury, OFAC’s decisions reach well beyond U.S. borders. In practice, its sanctions shape commercial ... More Information
5 December 2025Admin