It is reported that Azerbaijan and Türkiye have signed a historic protocol to collaborate in the field of AI, aiming to rank among the world’s top 20 countries in this sector. Zafer Kucuksabanoglu, Chairman of Türkiye’s Artificial Intelligence Policy Association
Food testing labs fined for violating competition law
Authorities in Turkey have found three companies guilty of breaching competition laws.
The Turkish Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu) recently concluded an investigation involving five private food control laboratories.
The case concerned claims that the food testing labs fixed prices and
Turkey court blocks Grok content, becoming first country to ‘censor’ the AI chatbot
It is reported that a Turkish court – the Ankara 7th Criminal Court of Peace – has ordered the blocking and removal of about 50 posts shared by Grok (i.e. an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk-founded company xAI) after
Spotify accused by Turkish official of ‘insulting’ content
Culture and tourism deputy minister calls for legal action against streaming service
District court confirms arbitral award over objection that confirmation would run contrary to the United States’ public policy in favor of res judicata
Etrak Insaat Taahhut Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi v. Libya, No. 22-cv-864 (D.D.C. Feb. 4, 2025)[1]
Factual Background In October 2012, Libya contracted with a Turkish corporation, Etrak Insaat Taahhut Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (“Etrak”), for the performance of public-construction projects.
Study assesses food supplied to survivors of Turkish earthquake
Researchers have assessed the factors impacting food safety in items that were provided to victims of an earthquake in Turkey.
The study examined the food safety and security of emergency food distributed to survivors by 40 organizations located in provinces
Financial Times Publishes “Gender Gap in Law at Risk of Widening Amid Diversity Pullback”
Marianna Giusti has published "Gender gap in law at risk of widening amid diversity pullback" on June 24 in the Financial Times. A few key highlights of the article include:Ukraine, Turkey, Nigeria and the Netherlands have the largest
Hiring Strategies Around the World: A 17-Country Series for Foreign Businesses – Turkey
As international companies grow their footprint and tap into new markets, understanding local hiring laws and employment structures becomes vital to building sustainable operations. In this 17-part series, we guide foreign businesses through the legal and strategic aspects of employment
Litigation in Turkey
I was lucky enough to visit Turkey for the first time last year. Everyone enthusiastically told me how great the country is. I heard about the country’s amazing food, rich history, and blend of European and Asian cultures. But few