Date of Entry: 12.03.2026 08:18 Can civil servants engage in beekeeping

Date of Entry: 12.03.2026 08:18 Can civil servants engage in beekeeping? QUESTION: Is it permissible for a civil servant to practice beekeeping on their own land? Does earning income from beekeeping violate Law No. 657? Details in the morning for civil servants... SUBSCRIBE ANSWER: Article 28 of Law No. 657 states that civil servants are prohibited from engaging in trade or other profit-generating activities. They cannot act as traders or artisans under the Turkish Commercial Code, hold positions in commercial enterprises, or be partners in commercial partnerships. Exceptions apply only to roles representing their institutions. Civil servants cannot open offices or practices for professional or freelance work, nor can they work in private or public institutions. Membership in certain cooperatives and specific roles outlined by law are exempt from these restrictions. Additionally, civil servants must report any involvement in prohibited activities by their spouses or dependents to their institution within 15 days.