Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş

Turkey forest fire response, May–Sep 2026

48 clusters · 544 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Adana forest fires cause widespread destruction and displacement

Turkey’s 2026 fire season saw intense activity through July and August. In late July, a major surge occurred in southwestern provinces. In Muğla’s Seydikemer district, a blaze on 29 July prompted the evacuation of approx

Turkey advances 'Terror-free Turkey' and regional security

15 clusters · 294 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Turkish Ministry of National Defense addresses PKK surrenders and EU criticism

The ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ initiative, part of the broader ‘Turkey Century’ vision, is advancing through legislative frameworks and regional diplomacy. Following the enactment of the Law on Strengthening National Solidarit

Turkey martyr and veteran benefits legislation (2024-2026)

13 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey to pay 217.2 million lira to veterans and martyrs' relatives

Following extensive consultations by the Defence Commission, a draft law to improve support for families of martyrs and veterans was prepared and debated. By early August 2024, a joint AK Party‑MHP amendment was approved

Turkey 2026–2027 pension and wage adjustments

78 clusters · 195 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Economic pressures impact retirees in Zonguldak and real estate in Eskişehir

By early September 2026, economic strain intensified as TÜİK data indicated an eight-month inflation rate of 22.07% and annual rent increases of 31.79%. In Muğla, the gap between the 13.52% civil servant pension increase

Turkey social assistance and poverty trends

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey social assistance payments and rates updated for late 2026

In Turkey, discussions regarding social assistance have centered on both rising poverty indicators and adjustments to specific welfare payments. Republican People's Party (CHP) Deputy Ömer Fethi Gürer has reported an in

Turkey expands family aid, demographic & gender policies

24 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Minister Göktaş visits Hakkari to promote family and women's support

The Ministry of Family and Social Services has significantly expanded its demographic and financial support programs through mid-2026. A central pillar is the Family and Youth Fund, which provides interest-free marriage

Social instability and crime in Turkey and Cyprus

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Security and violence concerns raised in Cyprus and Turkey

In Turkey and Cyprus, officials and organizations are raising alarms regarding rising crime rates and social instability. In Turkey, political figures have highlighted a crisis of youth crime, noting that hundreds of tho

Turkey YKS 2026 placement, housing, and scholarship updates

21 clusters · 184 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces 2026-2027 student dormitory placement results

Following the release of the 2026 Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) placement results, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) detailed the preferences of the top 1,000 students. In the numerical category, 490 stude

Salah at Trabzonspor: Transfer friction and league progress

52 clusters · 491 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Mohamed Salah sets scoring records at Trabzonspor

Mohamed Salah joined Trabzonspor on a two-year contract through June 2028 following his departure from Liverpool. The deal includes a €7 million signing fee, a 20% share of merchandise revenue, and an annual salary of €1

Turkish government student educational support

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey allocates 2 billion lira for student education aid

The Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services has announced an allocation of approximately 2 billion lira to Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations (SYDV) to assist students for the first term of the 2026-2027

Turkey-North Macedonia diplomatic relations

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia and Turkey sign social services cooperation pact

Turkey and North Macedonia are marking 34 years of diplomatic relations, a bond established following North Macedonia’s independence in 1992. Turkey has historically supported North Macedonia’s territorial integrity and

Turkey demographic aging and population shifts

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkey sees rising divorce rates and increase in grey divorces

Turkey is experiencing a significant demographic shift characterized by an aging population and declining birth rates. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) indicates that the proportion of the population ag

Turkey Enacts Conditional Pardon Law for PKK Disarmament

11 clusters · 103 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey passes law to end conflict with PKK

The “National Solidarity and Strengthening Social Integration Law Proposal” has transitioned from legislative debate to formal enactment. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has signed the law, which was published in the Offi

Turkey family and social welfare support programs

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Mardin social services: Minister Göktaş announces child and family support updates

Turkey’s Ministry of Family and Social Services has implemented various financial support programs aimed at strengthening family structures and addressing demographic needs. In late August 2026, the Family and Youth Fu

Turkey enacts major juvenile justice and child protection re

12 clusters · 103 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Türkiye implements harsher prison sentences for minors

Following the passage of comprehensive legal reform by the Grand National Assembly, Turkey has officially enacted the Child Protection Law. The legislation introduces significant changes to the juvenile justice system, i

Turkey digital safety and family support initiatives

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Turkey expands digital support tools for parents and child safety

Turkey has implemented various digital tools to enhance the safety and support of women, children, and families. The KADES (Women’s Direct Security Line) mobile application, launched in 2018, has approached 10 million d

Turkey energy revenue utilization and production

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Turkey distributes 2.18 billion lira in marriage support via Family and Youth Fund

Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, has detailed how domestic energy and mining revenues are being utilized to support social initiatives and national energy goals. A total of 21.9 bi

Blueberry farming development in Düzce

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Düzce entrepreneur transitions from accounting to blueberry farming

In Düzce, Turkey, state-supported agricultural initiatives are fostering new business models in blueberry farming. Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş visited a farm in the region to highlight how

Şehitkamil Municipality social facility developments

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Erdoğan meets with martyr families and veterans

The Şehitkamil Municipality in Gaziantep has entered into multiple agreements with local families to develop social infrastructure through philanthropic partnerships. On August 9, 2026, a protocol was signed with the Es