Monday, 7 September 2026Independent English edition
METHODOLOGY

A source must be verifiable

Readers should know where a fact came from, the date it applies to, and where the document ends and our explanation begins.

Primary sources first

We prioritise Resmî Gazete, TÜİK, TCMB, ministries, municipalities, courts, official registers, airports, companies and international organisations. Secondary reporting provides context but does not replace the original document.

Date and scope

Rules, fees and statistics are checked as of publication. We explain whether information applies nationwide, to one province, to a defined group of foreigners or only for a limited period.

Links and images

Reports link to public primary sources where available. Images carry attribution. AI-assisted illustrations are disclosed and are not presented as photographs of real events.

Figures and conclusions

An official statistic is not automatically investment advice. We explain the method, limitations and practical meaning, separating confirmed figures from interpretation.