Turkish Grand National Assembly

Turkish government policy and stability priorities

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: President Erdoğan emphasizes stability and rejects street protests

Following the 74th Cabinet Meeting, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan outlined domestic and international priorities focusing on economic resilience, national stability, and maritime interests. Domestically, the administrat

Turkish banking trends and TCMB policy rate cuts

19 clusters · 160 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Deutsche Bank forecasts 30% year-end inflation for Turkey

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

Turkey regional stability and counter-terrorism efforts

8 clusters · 49 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Numan Kurtulmuş announces parliamentary monitoring commission for anti-terror process

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 judicial reforms on alimony and legal processes

6 clusters · 64 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Erdoğan rejects draft proposal on indefinite alimony

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

Makkah Defense Alliance Activates Collective Defense

40 clusters · 789 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Turkish Parliament to discuss Mecca Defense Agreement and 2027 budget

The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement (MJDA), signed August 7, 2026, by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, has entered its operational phase. Following an emergency meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee

Turkey fund liquidation: Legislative and legal developments

37 clusters · 325 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey Justice Minister clarifies fund investigation legalities

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

Turkey minimum wage and salary projections amid inflation

38 clusters · 173 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey discusses 2027 wage scenarios for minimum wage and retirees

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

Turkey trade expansion and manufacturing growth

105 clusters · 318 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey reports diverse export growth in free zones and agricultural sectors

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. By September 2026, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced that annualized exports reached $283

Istanbul capital markets investigation expands

19 clusters · 202 sources · last updated 2 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

Halk TV raid and trustee appointment in Turkey

3 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey authorities seize control of Halk TV opposition channel

On October 14, 2026, Turkish authorities conducted a dawn raid on the Istanbul headquarters of Halk TV, an opposition-aligned television station. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office stated the operation was par

Borsa Istanbul volatility and fund investigation

4 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Borsa İstanbul faces volatility amid geopolitical tensions and regulatory changes

The Borsa Istanbul BIST 100 index experienced volatility in early October 2026, driven largely by the trading activities of Bank of America (BofA) clients. After a brief recovery on October 13, the index faced downward p

Turkish political dispute over fund crisis allegations

4 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey Parliament debates fund liquidation law to address investor crisis

The political dispute regarding allegations of a massive financial crisis in Turkey continues to intensify. YENİ Parti spokesperson Zeynel Emre has criticized the AK Parti for failing to disclose the identities of 214 in

Turkish Red Crescent legislative debate

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkish Parliament to debate Red Crescent Law and 2027 budget

The Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) has progressed with deliberations on the ‘Turkish Red Crescent Law’ proposal, having approved the first three articles of the bill. This stage of the legislation establishes the

Economic pressures on Turkish small businesses

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Small businesses in Turkey face rising costs and regulatory gaps

Small business owners and tradespeople in Turkey are facing mounting economic pressures, leading to calls for legislative reform and local relief. Initially, representatives in regions like Antalya and Alanya sought chan

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

Turkish political debates on election timelines

8 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey advisor suggests early 2028 elections

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

Devlet Bahçeli security and regional policy statements

3 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Devlet Bahçeli affirms Turkey-Azerbaijan ties and OTS cooperation

Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), has issued a series of statements regarding national security, regional stability, and bilateral tensions. Bahçeli has maintained a focus on a ‘terror-free

Turkish agricultural insurance reforms

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: TARSİM expands agricultural insurance coverage for 2027

The push for agricultural insurance reform in Turkey began following a parliamentary inquiry by Isparta Deputy Hikmet Yalım Halıcı. Halıcı raised concerns regarding rising TARSİM premiums and surcharges for 2026, noting

Turkish presidential economic and urban policy meetings

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Turkey fund investigation: 282 people face legal action

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has held high-level meetings at the Presidential Complex to address economic and urban development issues in Turkey. Initial discussions focused on the industrial and economic agenda of An

Turkish parliamentary legislative agenda

5 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: TBMM begins new session with Red Crescent and digital platform laws

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) has commenced its 5th legislative year of the 28th term following a 51-day recess. The opening session featured ceremonial tributes and official addresses by Speaker Numan Kur

Turkey pension system and reform developments

7 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkey updates Private Pension System with higher state contributions

Turkey’s social security landscape involves complex pension calculations and proposed structural reforms. Current pension amounts are determined by the Social Security Institution (SGK) using formulas divided into three

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

Turkey corporate debt, FX exposure, and KKM phase-out

15 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Turkey enforcement files reach 26.3 million amid rising debt

By late August 2026, Turkey’s economic distress manifested in the total evaporation of the Currency Protected Deposit (KKM) system. According to the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), KKM account balances

Turkey security personnel and staffing expansion

11 clusters · 126 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: New police chiefs assume duties in Iğdır and Erzurum

Turkey continues to expand and restructure its security and personnel management through significant leadership changes and staffing updates. Following Presidential Decrees No. 199 and 200 in August 2026, the government