Turkish Grand National Assembly

Turkey advances 'Terror-free Turkey' and regional security

15 clusters · 294 sources · last updated about 15 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 security personnel and staffing expansion

8 clusters · 88 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Turkish security agencies announce new specialist and student recruitments

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, published in August 2026, the

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 export and trade expansion

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Latest: Turkey export growth driven by Far East and automotive sectors

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. The “Export to Target Countries” strategy generated $94 billion in exports to 60 designated

Turkey pension system and reform developments

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey's under-18 Private Pension System surpasses 2 million contracts

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

Turkey Mediterranean waste pollution and tourism crisis

11 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Antalya implements sea barriers and waste collectors at Phaselis

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has intensified its crackdown on Mediterranean waste pollution. Since July 1, authorities have conducted 604 inspections across six provinces, resulting in 19

Yeni Parti expansion and Üsküdar political crisis

38 clusters · 331 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dündar Ziya Gültekin elected Deputy Mayor of Üsküdar

Since its formal registration in July 2026, Yeni Parti has undergone rapid expansion under Özgür Özel. After reporting membership numbers exceeding 600,000 in late August, the party has focused on organizational growth a

Turkish judicial and penal system reforms

4 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey to introduce new divorce and alimony regulations in October

Turkey is preparing to introduce the 13th Judicial Package to the Grand National Assembly in October, featuring significant reforms to family law and professional benefits for legal practitioners. A central component o

Turkey vehicle inspection system updates and safety guidance

4 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey launches AI-driven vehicle inspection model center in Istanbul

Turkey is preparing for a major overhaul of its vehicle inspection system, scheduled to begin on August 15, 2027. The new era, managed by TURKA for a 20-year period (2027–2047), involves an investment program of approxim

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

11 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkish banking deposits reach 33.7 trillion lira

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

Turkish retirement and social security reforms

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bağ-Kur retirement reform to reduce premium days to 7,200

Turkey has implemented specific tax relief measures for retirees, offering property tax exemptions for those owning a single residence of up to 200 gross square meters. To qualify, retirees must reside in the property an

Global geopolitical and nuclear tensions

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Global tensions rise amid Ukraine and Iran conflicts

Global geopolitical tensions have escalated across multiple fronts involving Russia, Ukraine, and Iran. Initial instability was marked by Vladimir Putin threatening to seize Western vessels in response to European inspe

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

Turkish political developments regarding terrorism policy

7 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances 'Terror-free Turkey' process toward legal phase

The ‘Terror-free Turkey’ initiative, a state policy promoted by the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has progressed toward a critical legal and judicial phase. While MHP leaders have m

Turkish political and security policy discourse

2 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Turkey passes 'Terror-Free Turkey' framework law with 467 votes

The Turkish Grand National Assembly has passed the ‘National Solidarity and Strengthening of Social Integration Law,’ commonly referred to as the ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ framework law, with 467 votes. Justice Minister Akın

Turkey Law No. 7595 counter-terrorism framework

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Mehmet Uçum discusses Law No. 7595 and constitutional reform

Presidential Advisor Mehmet Uçum has provided assessments regarding Law No. 7595, a framework law in Turkey intended to end systematic terrorism. Uçum described the legislation as a policy designed to achieve national in

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

Internal leadership dynamics in Turkey’s CHP

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Court challenges Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s CHP leadership term

Internal tensions have emerged within Turkey’s Republican People's Party (CHP) regarding the leadership of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. As the party prepares for an ordinary convention expected in mid-September, speculation sugge

Turkey disarmament and political process developments

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey's Coordination Board holds first meeting for 'Terror-Free Turkey' process

The National Solidarity and Integration Coordination Board held its inaugural meeting at the Presidential Complex, chaired by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz. This meeting focused on implementing Law No. 7595, which entered

Gelecek Party officially dissolves after delegate vote

4 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Gelecek Partisi officially dissolves following delegate vote

Former Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced the dissolution of the Gelecek Party, which he founded in 2019. He stated the move was intended to avoid a “polluted political climate” and emphasized that it was “

Devlet Bahçeli strategic vision for Turkey

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Devlet Bahçeli outlines 'Terror-free Turkey' and political reform goals

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli has introduced a long-term strategic vision for Turkey, initially framed as the ‘Turkish and Turkey Century’ (Türk ve Türkiye Yüzyılı). This vision aims to position the nation as a ‘Super-Power

Turkish political discourse on terrorism and global order

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkey implements 'Terror-Free Turkey' framework law

Following the passage of the ‘Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration’ on August 10, 2026, Turkish Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş provided further details on the implementation of