Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş

Global implementation of social media age restrictions

3 clusters · 113 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Turkey to implement social media age verification via e-Devlet

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

Global trends in social media regulation for minors

288 clusters · 2485 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Greece bans social media use for children under 15

The European Commission has formally introduced the ‘EU Kids Act’, a legislative proposal targeting social media, online games, and AI chatbots. The Act proposes a tiered access model: a total ban for children under 13,

Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

154 clusters · 747 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Turkey weather alert: Heavy rainfall and storms expected across western and southern regions

The meteorological shift in Turkey began in late August 2026, as a new weather system from the north replaced prolonged heatwaves with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures. By early September, flooding in the Black Sea

Turkey and Cyprus 2026-27 school year commencement

34 clusters · 252 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of National Education announces 2026-2027 academic calendar

The 2026–2027 academic year in Turkey and Cyprus is characterized by significant administrative preparations, new curriculum implementations, and ongoing debates regarding educator welfare. While higher education institu

Turkey social media age verification regulations

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey's DMM warns of fraud regarding social media age verification

Turkey is implementing new social media regulations designed to protect minors from digital risks. Under the rules, children under the age of 15 will be prohibited from accessing social media platforms. Users between the

YENİ Parti expands organization and holds congresses

15 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Yeni Parti conducts nationwide primary elections and congresses

The YENİ Parti continues its nationwide organizational drive across Turkey, utilizing provincial congresses and primary elections to establish its leadership structure. In Istanbul, Özgür Çelik was re-elected as Provinci

Turkish family and social services policy developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Minister Göktaş highlights Turkey's family and child welfare reforms

Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş has been promoting various social service initiatives and welfare reforms. In Hatay, the Minister emphasized the role of academic collaboration and di

Turkey YKS placement, exam results, and student support

35 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Youth and Sports KYK scholarship results pending

The 2026 YKS additional placement process, which allowed students not placed in the initial round to apply for approximately 110,000 vacant spots, took place between September 17 and September 21. Significant vacancies w

Salah's record-breaking run and European milestones

68 clusters · 555 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Trabzonspor defeats Beşiktaş 2-0 as Mohamed Salah leads scoring charts

Mohamed Salah has continued his record-breaking form at Trabzonspor, recently being named the Trendyol Süper Lig Player of the Month for September after recording four goals and two assists in four matches. His impact ha

Turkey 2026–2027 pension, wage, and budget outlook

83 clusters · 229 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey: Legislative proposal to index minimum pensions to net minimum wage

As of late October 2026, focus remains on January 2027 salary and pension adjustments for millions of civil servants and retirees in Türkiye. While previous updates noted a potential gap between official inflation and pu

Turkey faces delays and political debate in disarmament

23 clusters · 329 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Mustafa Çiftçi inaugurates new facilities in Batman

The ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ initiative has entered a new legislative phase following the passage of the ‘Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration’ in August 2026. This framework law established a Moni

Turkey SED education support program

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Family and Social Services issues 2.2 billion lira in SED payments

The Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services provides Social and Economic Support (SED) payments to low-income families to assist with school-related expenses. The program aims to prevent children from being placed

Turkish investigation into Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya

9 clusters · 189 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: İbrahim Ömer Gönül faces investigation for alleged market manipulation

The investigation into former Turkish Minister Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband, İlyas Kaya, has progressed following an audit by the Capital Markets Board (SPK). The SPK submitted findings to the Istanbul Chief Pu

Turkey disability care Nefes Merkezi expansion

2 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry announces social media rules and Hatay social services

Turkey’s Ministry of Family and Social Services has launched the ‘Nefes Merkezi’ (Breath Center) project to support caregivers of individuals with disabilities. The initiative provides short-term, state-run care for rela

Turkey COP31 summit preparations and joint presidency

6 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey detains and investigates environmental protesters

As the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Turkey, approaches (scheduled for November 9–20, 2026), the summit is set to feature an unprecedented joint structure where Turkey serves as the host nation while Aus

Turkey social support system development

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Turkey drafts Income Complementary Family Support System

Turkey is developing the Income Complementary Family Support System (GETAD), colloquially known as the ‘citizenship salary’. Developed in coordination with the Presidency of Strategy and Budget, the model aims to supplem

Disability rights and accessibility advocacy in Turkey

4 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Disabled citizens in Turkey report employment and welfare struggles

In Turkey, community organizations and government agencies are working to improve social inclusion and rights for individuals with disabilities. Local initiatives include fundraising by the Kozluçay School-Family Associa

AileFest festival in Istanbul

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Rami Library hosts AileFest, attracting 825,000 visitors

AileFest, an event designed to strengthen family communication and intergenerational interaction, was held at the Rami Library in Istanbul. Organized by the Türkiye Gönüllü Teşekküller Vakfı (TGTV) as part of the ‘Family

Turkish family receives support after quadruplet birth

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Antalya family receives state support after welcoming quadruplets

A couple from the Kaş district of Antalya, Turkey, welcomed quadruplet girls following IVF treatment. The infants, named Dünya Eylem, Doğa Nur, Aylima Ülküm, and Aysima İlkem, were born via surgery at Pamukkale Universit

Turkish social welfare and family service initiatives

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services promotes social welfare initiatives

The Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services has implemented various social welfare initiatives focusing on elderly care, family support, and international cooperation. In Denizli, Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş

Turkey natural gas consumption support program

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Family and Social Services announces natural gas aid

Turkey’s Ministry of Family and Social Services has implemented a Natural Gas Consumption Support Program to assist low-income households with heating costs. In the first nine months of 2026, the ministry distributed 1

World Seniors Day initiatives in Turkey and Cyprus

4 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Erzurum hosts intergenerational chess tournament for seniors

Following the commencement of World Seniors Day on October 1, social initiatives were observed across Turkey and Cyprus. In Turkey, activities included awareness walks, community dinners, and cultural events, such as a c

Turkish initiatives for women's leadership

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Minister Göktaş visits Gaziantep to discuss social welfare and family policies

Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş has been advocating for increased female participation in various sectors of economic and environmental transformation. In September, during a meeting

Turkey-Syria voluntary refugee return processes

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Turkey supports voluntary return of Syrian refugees

Turkey and Syria have initiated processes for the voluntary return of Syrian nationals. In September 2026, Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş traveled to Damascus to facilitate the hand

Turkish social assistance for marriage and childbirth

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Turkey distributes September birth assistance payments to families

Turkey has introduced several social assistance initiatives aimed at supporting families and addressing demographic trends. Initially, the ‘Support for Young People to Marry Project’ provided financial aid to new couple

Turkey education and student living cost surge

19 clusters · 124 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Aydın student dormitory reports insects and worms in meals

As the 2026–2027 academic year progresses, Turkish university students face intensifying economic pressures and deteriorating living conditions. While the Ministry of Youth and Sports (GSB) has set the KYK monthly base f

Turkish financial market stability and ministerial scrutiny

2 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Turkey addresses financial market volatility and fund investigation

Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance issued denials regarding rumors of his resignation and allegations of improper business ties with a brokerage firm. The Ministr