Yusuf Tekin

Turkey-Sudan educational cooperation

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Anadolu University and Sudan sign educational cooperation protocol

Turkey and Sudan have initiated efforts to strengthen bilateral educational ties through high-level diplomatic and academic cooperation. Following meetings between Turkish National Education Minister Yusuf Tekin and Sud

Turkey teacher dress code and allowance updates

8 clusters · 47 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Turkey's Education Minister announces new school policies

The Turkish Ministry of National Education (MEB) has finalized teacher preparation allowances for the 2026-2027 academic year, with permanent teachers set to receive 8,599.55 TL and contracted teachers 7,386.00 TL in lat

Rising education costs and regulatory response in Turkey

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of National Education regulates textbooks and private school fees

Concerns have emerged in Turkey regarding the rising costs of private education and school-related expenses for the new academic year. Lawmaker Cem Avşar initiated a parliamentary inquiry to the Minister of National Educ

Turkey YKS placement, housing, and student support updates

24 clusters · 187 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey student support: İŞKUR and KYK application details

The 2026 YKS additional placement process has commenced, allowing students who were not placed in the initial round to apply for approximately 110,000 vacant university spots. Applications are open from September 17 unti

Turkey education reforms: placements, transfers, and exams

42 clusters · 143 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ministry of National Education announces e-exam teacher assignments

The Ministry of National Education (MEB) is advancing its 2026–27 reform agenda through enhanced digital oversight, personnel management, and updated school regulations. A new School Management Regulation (No. 33323) has

Turkey advances 'Terror-free Turkey' amid political debate

16 clusters · 296 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey's 'Terror-Free Turkey' process sparks political debate

The ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ initiative, part of the ‘Turkey Century’ vision, continues to advance through legislative frameworks and regional diplomacy. While the process aims to oversee the disarmament of the PKK/KCK, poli

Turkish lira decline and energy market volatility Sept 2026

13 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey financial markets face strain as lira hits record low

The Turkish lira continued its decline into mid-September 2026, with major foreign currencies hitting new record highs. By September 10, the US Dollar reached 48.49 TL, the Euro hit 56.57 TL, and the British Pound climbe

Turkey education and demographic trends

4 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey improves performance in all three PISA 2025 categories

Turkey continues to see shifts in its educational performance and demographic profile. Building on previous PISA trends, the 2025 results show Turkey rising to 19th place in science, 18th in reading, and 28th in mathemat

Turkey 2026-27 school year preparation and commencement

18 clusters · 234 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey marks start of 2026-2027 academic year with new directives

The 2026–2027 academic year has officially commenced in Turkey and Cyprus, involving approximately 17 million students and 1.2 million teachers. The term is marked by the expansion of the ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli’

Economic instability and social crisis in Turkey

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey faces youth unemployment and SME economic shifts

Turkey continues to face severe social and economic instability, particularly regarding child welfare, education inequality, and youth employment. Data from DİSK-AR confirms that approximately 6.7 million children, or 31

Turkish educational campaign for Gaza children

4 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Gaza students return to school amid war damage as Turkey holds solidarity kite festivals

The Turkish Ministry of National Education (MEB) initiated a nationwide awareness campaign titled ‘Let the Kites Not Be Shot, Let the Sky Remain for Children’ to mark the 2026-2027 academic year. Directed by Minister Yus

Turkey ‘Terörsüz Türkiye’ political process

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkish leaders promote ‘Terörsüz Türkiye’ and curriculum reforms

The ‘Terörsüz Türkiye’ (Terror-free Turkey) initiative has become a central focus of Turkish political discourse, characterized by varying levels of public support and active promotion by government leaders. Public opin

Turkey 2026-2027 academic year start and student support

2 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey begins 2026-2027 academic year with new curriculum and security

As the 2026-2027 academic year commences for approximately 17 million students and 1.2 million teachers, Turkey is implementing the ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli’ curriculum. To support this transition, over 283 million

CHP organizational restructuring and congress process

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: CHP announces congress schedule and waives legal appeal

The Republican People's Party (CHP) has entered a period of organizational restructuring following allegations of corruption and irregularities during its 2023 convention. Initially, the party focused on renewing local a

SPD economic advocacy and PISA 2025 education trends

3 clusters · 798 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: PISA 2025 assessment reaches 91 countries via digital platform

The SPD has advocated for a shift in German economic policy, moving away from austerity toward massive public investment to ensure industrial transformation and economic stability. The party leadership argued that long-t

Kurdish language education in Turkey

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Diyarbakır education unions highlight teacher shortages and economic barriers

Discussions regarding Kurdish language education in Turkey have focused on teacher appointments and the availability of elective courses. Ramazan Tekdemir, the Diyarbakır branch president of the Eğitim Bir-Sen union, cal

Imam Hatip Congress in Trabzon

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Imam Hatip Congress held in Trabzon

The 23rd Imam Hatip Congress was held in Trabzon, organized by the ÖNDER Imam Hatip Association. The event brought together participants from 81 provinces and included a celebrity football match featuring former national

Turkey 2026 public hiring surge expands

68 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkish universities announce new contracted staff recruitments

The 2026 public hiring wave in Turkey has expanded through August, with a significant focus on school safety and university staffing. A major initiative involving the Ministries of Interior, National Education, and Labou

Turkey education and student living cost surge

16 clusters · 107 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Turkey student housing: KYK dormitory results and rental market trends

As the 2026–2027 academic year begins, Turkish university students face significant economic pressure from rising housing and living costs. While the Ministry of Youth and Sports (GSB) has confirmed the Credit and Dormit

Eğitim Bir-Sen teacher relocation reform advocacy

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Turkey prepares for new school year amid teacher protests and policy changes

Önder Uçak, the Muğla branch president of the Eğitim Bir-Sen union, has advocated for reforms to the teacher relocation and appointment system in Turkey to better support family unity. In August 2026, Uçak criticized th

Turkish education system regulatory and economic challenges

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey education costs and Mersin infrastructure face parliamentary scrutiny

The Turkish education sector is facing systemic challenges regarding new regulations and rising costs. Initially, the Ministry of National Education introduced the ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli’ alongside new dress code

Turkish government university security and unity initiatives

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: YÖK calls on Turkish universities to support 'Terror-Free Turkey' goal

Turkish government officials have initiated efforts to integrate security and academic oversight within the higher education system. Initially, Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi and Higher Education Council (YÖK) Presiden

Debate over Turkish education policy and structure

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Turkey faces debate over calls to end co-education

Discourse regarding the Turkish education system has intensified, focusing on the structure of compulsory schooling and gender integration. Initial criticism from columnist Yusuf Kaplan characterized the 12-year compulso

Turkey 2026 teacher exam result controversy

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: ÖSYM admits error in 2026 MEB-AGS exam score calculations

Following the release of the 2026 Ministry of National Education Academy Entrance Exam (MEB-AGS) and Teacher Field Knowledge Test (ÖABT) results on August 26, significant controversy emerged regarding calculation errors.

Turkey education reform implementation

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli: New skill-based curriculum evaluated

Turkey has launched the ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli’ (Century of Türkiye Education Model), a new educational framework designed to modernize the nation’s curriculum. Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin introduc