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The Geopolitician

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Turkey · Country watch

New Export Supports, Gas Market Rules Updated

Turkey revises export support schemes and natural gas market rules, impacting exporters and energy firms.

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Business conditions in Turkey remain stable with new export support schemes and updated natural gas market rules, providing clarity for exporters and energy firms.

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In this briefing Ministry of Trade (Turkey) · Energy Market Regulatory Authority (Turkey) · Meteorology General Directorate (Turkey) · Ordu · Giresun

Regulation

Trade Ministry expands export support schemes

Sending New Zealand Exports to the World text
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Turkey's Ministry of Trade has announced comprehensive changes to the General Communiqué on Brand and Turquality Support, introducing new support elements to enhance the international competitiveness of exporters. The changes aim to strengthen branding activities and support sustainable export performance, according to Yeni Safak. The updated regulations are designed to address the evolving needs of exporters and the dynamics of global trade.

Impact Exporters benefit from expanded support measures, enhancing competitiveness globally.

Sources: Yeni Safak ↗, milatgazetesi.COM ↗, haber7.com ↗

  • Energy

EPDK revises natural gas market rules

The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has implemented new regulations in the organized wholesale natural gas market. The changes include a 50% margin limit on daily reference price calculations and revised rules on offer quantities and participant obligations, Radikal-Rss reports. These adjustments aim to maintain system balance and improve market operations.

Impact Energy firms in Turkey face new operational rules in the natural gas market.

Sources: Radikal-Rss (Son Dakika) ↗, Yeni Safak ↗, haber7.com ↗

Safety & health

  • Logistics

Severe weather warnings in Ordu and Giresun

View of Ordu from Boztepe hill
View of Ordu from Boztepe hill — Ahmet Gürsakal, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Meteorology General Directorate has issued a yellow code warning for heavy rain in Ordu and Giresun, with risks of flooding and waterlogging. The warning advises precautions throughout the day, according to mynet haber. Several regions in Turkey are expected to experience thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Impact Logistics operators in Ordu and Giresun face potential disruptions due to severe weather.

Sources: Cumhuriyet.com.tr: Son Dakika ↗, mynet haber ↗

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