Grand National Assembly of Turkey

Political and social instability in Turkey

6 clusters · 17 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Turkey: Challenges regarding the reconstruction of the Republic

Turkey continues to face political and social turbulence characterized by stagnant ideological struggles and perceived societal decay. Recent observations suggest that issues impacting Kurdish populations have remained u

Turkey pension reform and retirement equity debate

22 clusters · 89 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Turkey prepares 2027 budget with focus on retiree welfare

The debate over Turkey’s pension system has escalated into a broader movement for economic reform and social justice. Following the Constitutional Court (AYM) Commission’s decision to admit an individual application rega

Turkish social security retirement regulations

13 clusters · 56 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Turkey: Gradual retirement proposal submitted to Parliament

Turkish social security regulations determine retirement eligibility based on service status and premium days. Under Law No. 2829, workers must complete 1,260 days in their most frequent service status during their final

Turkey regional stability and counter-terrorism efforts

9 clusters · 54 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Numan Kurtulmuş discusses peace economy and disarmament in Turkey

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has articulated a national commitment to regional stability and internal unity, specifically aiming for a “Turkey without terrorism” through a logistical, step-by-step approach.

Turkish legislative proposals for green passport expansion

5 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey: Legislative proposals submitted for green passports for teachers and journalists

Legislative proposals have been submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to expand eligibility for special stamped passports, known as green passports. These measures aim to alleviate visa-related logistical an

Turkish judicial reforms on alimony and legal processes

7 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey considers new criteria for alimony regulations

Turkish courts and the government are implementing significant reforms regarding post-divorce financial obligations and social security benefits. Following the Constitutional Court’s annulment of ‘indefinite’ poverty ali

Turkey SGK debt collection and restructuring

7 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey proposes debt relief for General Health Insurance premiums

Turkey’s Social Security Institution (SGK) is implementing measures to increase the collection of unpaid premium debts. Under the new Medium-Term Program, the SGK is expected to intensify its follow-up processes during t

Turkish political debates on election timelines

9 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkish political leaders discuss 2028 election timelines

Turkish political leaders continue to debate the timeline for the 2028 general elections and the legal framework for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s potential final candidacy. Presidential Advisor Mehmet Uçum has identi

Turkey fund liquidation: Legislative and legal developments

38 clusters · 328 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey to begin interim payments for liquidated investment funds on October 30

The Turkish investment fund crisis has entered an active recovery and legal enforcement phase. Following the mid-September 2026 market volatility, the Fund Coordination Board has advanced liquidation processes. Ziraat Ba

Turkish Parliament Advances Makkah Defense Agreement

40 clusters · 786 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkish Parliament Committee approves Mecca Agreement

The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement (MJDA), signed August 7, 2026, by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, has entered its operational phase. The alliance aims to enhance deterrence against Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastr

Turkey minimum wage and salary projections amid inflation

38 clusters · 164 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey labor market updates: Job openings and minimum wage discussions

The gap between Turkey’s minimum wage and the cost of living widened significantly through mid-2026. In July, the Turkish Confederation of Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ) reported the food poverty line for a four-person family in

Azerbaijan-Turkey diplomatic crisis intensifies

8 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey clarifies diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan

Diplomatic friction between Azerbaijan and Turkey has escalated into an unprecedented crisis. The rift originated from comments by Oktay Saral, a senior advisor to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, regarding religi

Turkey household and personal debt continues to surge

29 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey personal debt reaches 7.4 trillion lira amid rising interest rates

By late 2026, Turkish personal debt reached a new peak of 7.428 trillion lira when including debts to asset management companies. This follows a mid-2026 record of 6.5 trillion lira. Since the start of 2026, individual l

Turkish geological and geophysics engineering concerns

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkish geophysics engineers protest new legislative proposal

In mid-October 2026, geological experts in Turkey emphasized the necessity of scientific ethics and accurate geological data for urban planning and disaster management. In Bursa, the Osmangazi Municipality entered a prot

Van Chamber of Commerce election dispute and results

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry election results

A dispute emerged regarding the voter lists for the Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Van TSO) elections, centered on the potential exclusion of 1,565 members. Candidate İrem Bayram raised concerns that these members

YENİ Parti organizes first general congress

16 clusters · 140 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Yeni Parti announces first general congress for November 14-15

The YENİ Parti has officially scheduled its 1st Ordinary General Congress for November 14-15 at the Ankara Arena Sports Hall. This decision was reached via a unanimous vote during a Party Assembly meeting led by General

Turkish banking trends and TCMB policy rate cuts

19 clusters · 165 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey banking sector reacts to Central Bank interest rate cut

Turkish financial institutions and business leaders continue to navigate shifting credit availability and interest rate environments. Following the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) decision to maintain its

Turkish agricultural spending and rural development rollout

13 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Düzce implements agricultural and culinary support projects

In the first half of 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry allocated significant funding toward agricultural support and consumer protection. Out of an annual support budget of 167.6 billion lira, 106 bi

Global implementation of social media age restrictions

3 clusters · 121 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey to implement social media age verification on November 1

Several nations are implementing legal regulations to restrict social media access for minors to enhance digital safety. The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia have established age-based barriers. In the UAE, Cabinet Res

Turkish Parliament Petition Commission activity

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: TBMM Petition Commission receives diverse citizen requests

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) Petition Commission has reported significant volumes of public applications. An activity report for the 4th Legislative Year of the 28th Term noted that the commission receive

Istanbul capital markets investigation expands

19 clusters · 202 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey fund investigation leads to multiple high-profile arrests

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into capital market manipulation, money laundering, and terrorism financing has evolved into a major financial crisis. The probe, involving entities such as Pus

Turkish political discourse on disarmament

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkish Cabinet to meet over fund investigations and security processes

Turkish political leaders have expressed varying perspectives regarding the ‘Terror-free Turkey’ process and the requirements for achieving regional stability. AK Party Group Chairman Abdullah Güler and Deputy Mustafa Şe

Turkish parliamentary inquiries into road safety

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ali Öztunç calls for safety measures on Elbistan-Göksun road

Members of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) have raised concerns regarding dangerous road conditions and traffic safety in different regions of Turkey. In Mersin, Deputy Gülcan Kış submitted a parliamentary inquiry r

Turkey real estate and tourism regulation updates

6 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: TOKİ to auction 725 land plots across 61 Turkish provinces

Turkey continues to implement regulatory changes in the real estate and tourism sectors to increase transparency and prevent fraud. In real estate, the Ministry of Trade is expanding the Electronic Listing Verification S

Turkey tobacco and health policy developments

9 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey Health Minister warns of rising youth smoking rates

The Turkish Ministry of Health is advancing a legislative package to combat rising smoking rates and protect minors. Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu has noted that tobacco-related illnesses are linked to nearly 60% of de

Turkish regional infrastructure and economic discussions

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Diyarbakır sports leaders call for infrastructure and economic support

In the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, representatives addressed various regional needs. In Kayseri, Deputy Baki Ersoy advocated for improved sports infrastructure for amateur clubs and amputee athletes, alongside leg

Healthcare professional unemployment in Turkey

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey faces pharmacist and dentist employment crisis

A growing employment crisis is affecting healthcare graduates in Turkey, specifically within the dentistry and pharmacy sectors. Initial reports highlighted individual cases, such as a dental graduate seeking waitressing

Agricultural production and economic challenges in Turkey

14 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkish farmers face rising costs and falling incomes

Agricultural activities continue across Turkey, but producers face intensifying economic distress as production costs outpace revenues. In Adana, the corn harvest has commenced, while Sivas has seen record organic honey

Turkey permanent time zone policy

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ömer Fethi Gürer calls for review of Turkey's permanent time system

Turkey has confirmed it will maintain its permanent UTC+3 time zone throughout 2026, declining to implement seasonal time changes. This policy, originally established in 2016 to aid energy conservation and maximize dayli

Commemoration of Muhtars Day in Turkey

3 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey celebrates Muhtars Day with local leadership meetings

On October 19, 2026, Turkey observed Muhtars Day with widespread ceremonies and official commemorations across numerous provinces. These events honored the role of village and neighborhood heads as a vital bridge between