🔹 What is Drug Trafficking? In Turkey, if someone sells, carries, brings into the country, or hides drugs, this is called drug trafficking. It is a very serious crime. 🔹 What If a Foreigner Does It? Even if you’re not a Turkish citizen, if you commit the crime in Turkey, the Turkish police and courts can arrest and punish you. It doesn’t […]
🔹 INTRODUCTION The illegal import, distribution, or trade of narcotic substances in Turkey is among the most heavily sanctioned offenses under Turkish criminal law. When this offense is committed by a foreign national, it entails not only criminal liability under the Turkish Penal Code (TPC) but also a series of consequences under international criminal law and immigration law. […]
🔹 INTRODUCTIONThe military coup of May 27, 1960 — the first intervention to suspend the constitutional order in the history of the Republic of Turkey — not only overthrew the political authority of the time but also directly violated the rights to liberty, dignity, and even life of many individuals. Prime Minister Adnan Menderes and numerous […]
The Role of Turkish Law in Protecting Employee Rights 🔷 INTRODUCTION In modern working life, protecting employees not only physically but also psychologically has become one of the main goals of labor law. One of the frequently discussed issues in this context is workplace mobbing, also known as psychological harassment. Systematic targeting, exclusion, or humiliation of […]
Legal Remedy for Financial Losses Caused by Death 🔹 Introduction Death, one of the harsh realities of life, can cause not only emotional devastation but also significant economic hardship. The loss of a person who provided financial support to their family members can leave a serious financial gap for the survivors. In Turkish Tort Law, […]
Introduction In modern legal systems, the reliability and predictability of relationships between individuals largely depend on the authenticity and legality of documents. At this point, the notary institution emerges as a safeguard that ensures the accuracy and legal validity of legal transactions. Acting on behalf of the state and under public authority, the notary public plays a direct role […]
🔹 Introduction Medicine is a field that directly affects human life and requires a high level of expertise. Therefore, physicians are expected to act with a heightened duty of care. However, not every medical intervention yields the expected result. In some cases, misdiagnosis, improper treatment, or surgical errors may worsen a patient’s condition. In such […]
Introduction Biotechnology is one of the most revolutionary technological fields of the 21st century, leading to groundbreaking discoveries that directly affect human life. With the advancement of genetic engineering, applications such as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), gene therapies, tools like CRISPR for targeted genome editing, and personalized medicine have entered daily medical and agricultural practice. […]
Introduction As countries seek to secure energy supply and reduce carbon emissions, nuclear energy is once again gaining attention worldwide. Turkey is following this trend with major investments such as the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. However, unlike other energy sources, nuclear energy projects require a more rigorous legal and administrative framework. Two of the most critical […]
Introduction The escalating global climate crisis has accelerated the shift toward clean energy sources, making renewable energy projects a cornerstone of sustainable development. Projects based on solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass resources require a multi-layered investment process—not only environmentally, but also financially and legally. Especially in emerging markets such as Turkey, international financing sources play a critical […]