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Türkiye E-Commerce Outlook 2025
Turkey's e-commerce sector reached a historic milestone in 2025, with transaction volumes surging to TRY 4.57 trillion and digital commerce now representing nearly one-fifth of all trade activity. The Ministry of Trade's comprehensive report reveals how artificial intelligence integration, rapid delivery models, and shifting consumer demographics are fundamentally reshaping the nation's retail landscape and economic structure.
Turkey Media & IT
Universal Hukuk | Law & Consultancy
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Sosyal Ağ Ve Oyun Sektöründe Yeni Düzenlemeler
Sosyal Hizmetler Kanunu ve Bazı Kanunlarda Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Kanun ("Kanun")1 01.05.2026 tarihinde yürürlüğe girdi. Kanun, 5651 sayılı İnternet Ortamında Yapılan Yayınların Düzenlenmesi ve Bu Yayınlar Yoluyla İşlenen Suçlarla Mücadele Edilmesi Hakkında Kanun’unda (“5651 Sayılı Kanun”)2 çocukların dijital ortamda korunmasına yönelik düzenlemeler, oyun sektörüne ilişkin yeni kurallar ve büyük ölçekli sosyal ağ sağlayıcılarına getirilen müdahale yükümlülükleri bakımından önemli değişiklikler öngörüyor.
Turkey Media & IT
HB
Herguner Bilgen Ucer Attorney Partnership
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New Regulations In The Social Network And Gaming Sector
“Law Proposal on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Other Laws” (the “Law”)¹ entered into force on 1 May 2026. The Law introduces significant amendments to Law No. 5651 on the Internet and Fighting Against Crimes Committed through Internet Broadcasting Law (“Law No. 5651”)², regarding protection of children in digital environments, the introduction of new rules for the gaming sector, and obligations imposed on large scale social network providers.
Turkey Media & IT
HB
Herguner Bilgen Ucer Attorney Partnership
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New Rules For Social Networks And Game Platforms In Türkiye
Turkey's amended Law No. 5651 introduces comprehensive regulatory obligations for social network providers and gaming platforms, establishing age verification requirements, parental controls, and content moderation standards. The legislation, effective November 2026, creates a graduated enforcement framework with administrative fines reaching up to 3% of global turnover and potential bandwidth restrictions for non-compliant platforms.
Turkey Media & IT
MA
Moroglu Arseven
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Dijital Oyun Platformlarına Yeni Uyum Rejimi: 5651 Sayılı Kanun’da Öngörülen Değişiklikler
A proposed amendment to Turkish Law No. 5651 introduces comprehensive compliance obligations for digital gaming platforms, social media providers, and game distributors. The new regulatory framework mandates age verification systems, parental control tools, content classification by age ratings, and risk assessment reporting to the Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK), with significant administrative penalties for non-compliance.
Turkey Media & IT
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CBC Law Firm
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