Üsküdar Municipality

Turkey 2026–2027 pension, wage, and budget outlook

83 clusters · 229 sources · last updated 9 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

Deaths of Turkish local government officials

3 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Muhammed Emin Sarıoğlu elected Deputy Mayor of Üsküdar

In late September 2026, Muammer Balcı, the Deputy Governor of Zonguldak, died of a heart attack at age 57 while on leave in Istanbul. Balcı had recently submitted his retirement petition after serving in various administ

Student support initiatives in Istanbul

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality opens 2026 university scholarship applications

BELBİM, a subsidiary of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, has launched the ‘Istanbulkart Plus’ program to assist students with transportation and daily living expenses. Valid until October 31, 2026, the program inc

CHP provincial leadership changes in Turkey

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Ayhan Oran resigns as CHP Denizli Provincial Chair

Ayhan Oran resigned as the Republican People's Party (CHP) Provincial Chair for Denizli on October 5, 2026. Oran, who had been in the role since July 2026, cited health concerns as the primary reason for his departure, n

Legal and political disputes in Turkish municipalities

8 clusters · 100 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities face investigations and political shifts

Legal and administrative disputes involving Turkish municipal officials continue to evolve following various removals and investigations. In Balçova, Mayor Onur Yiğit resumed his duties in late August after a two-month s

Yeni Parti expansion and rising Turkish political tensions

41 clusters · 342 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Turkish politics faces fund scandal allegations and new legislative session

Since its registration in July 2026, Yeni Parti has expanded rapidly under Özgür Özel, reporting over 600,000 members in August. As the party prepares for its major congress on November 14-15, it is implementing district