Let’s Get Fiscal

Economy Issue #13

The long-awaited tax package is finally here! We now know the base number, but that may not be such great news.

Inflation remained on the agenda this week but seems to have migrated to warmer climates. That said, the heat is on – both metaphorically and literally.

In this week’s edition:

1. Long-awaited base pension hike disappoints

2. Tax package foresees globally-compliant tax regulations

3. Inflation takes its toll on Bodrum’s beaches

4. This week’s stat round-up

İstanbul’s Kanyon shopping mall, where debts are born. © Diego Cupolo

Penny-sions: Long-awaited base pension hike disappoints