# Turkey martyr and veteran benefits legislation (2024-2026) > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-martyr-and-veteran-benefits-legislation > Updated: 2026-09-10T13:50:26.000Z. Sources: 57. Developments: 13. 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 by the TBMM Defence Commission, amending the Civil Servants Pension Law with nine articles. These included guaranteeing a minimum monthly payment to parents of deceased personnel at least equal to the net minimum wage, raising extra‑care allowances for severely dependent veterans to 2.5 times the minimum wage, increasing monthly allowances for various categories of disabled personnel, and extending the re‑examination age from 41 to 55. In late July 2026, a new 12-article bill was drafted to insert the term “martyr” into official population registers, replace “deceased” with “martyr,” and create a new status for seriously wounded security personnel. On 5 August 2026, the Defence Commission approved an amendment that enshrined the 2.5-times care-support level, guaranteed minimum-wage payments, and extended monthly payments to persons injured in terrorism operations or the 15 July coup attempt. On 18 August 2026, Law No. 7594 was officially published in the Official Gazette, enacting new pension rights and benefits through amendments to the Retirement Fund Law and the Anti-Terror Law. In early September 2026, Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced that legislative changes improved the status of nearly 9,000 conscript veterans previously injured in counter-terrorism efforts but not officially recognized as veterans. She also noted that employment appointments for relatives of martyrs increased from 5,500 in 2002 to 53,000. Further developments in September 2026 include a program for the free enrollment of children of martyrs and veterans in private schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, with schools required to reserve at least 3% of capacity. ## Claims - The Turkish Defence Commission approved a bill amending the Civil Servants Pension Law. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The amendment guarantees that monthly allowances to parents of deceased duty‑disabled personnel are at least equal to the net minimum wage. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Payments to disabled veterans and persons in need of care are increased from twice the net minimum wage to 2.5 times the net minimum wage. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The bill revises the Terrorism Law to increase monthly payments for injured persons not classified as disabled but with a degree determination. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Extra indicator points are added to pension grades: 2,100 for fourth degree, 2,200 for third, 3,000 for second and 3,600 for first. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The total monthly amount for beneficiaries is calculated using a coefficient of 35,398 multiplied by the civil‑servant salary coefficient and cannot be less than the calculated share. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Any overpayments will be reclaimed by the Social Security Institution from the Treasury. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The amendment also extends benefits to families of those killed in the July 15 coup attempt and other terror‑related injuries. (corroborated by 13 sources) - A law amendment proposal titled “Bazı Kanunlarda Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Kanun Teklifi” was submitted to the TBMM Speaker. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The proposal was prepared jointly by the AK Party and the Milliyetçi Hareket Partisi (MHP). (corroborated by 12 sources) - The draft was prepared over two years through consultations coordinated by the Ministry of Family and Social Services and the Defense Commission chaired by Hulusi Akar. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The proposal was presented by Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and AK Party Deputy Chairman Abdulhamit Gül. (corroborated by 11 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Turkey to pay 217.2 million lira to veterans and martyrs' relatives Turkey will pay 217.2 million lira to 25,099 martyrs' relatives and veterans on September 11, 2026, following regulatory improvements to social security benefits and monthly allowances. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-to-pay-2172-million-lira-to-veterans-and-martyrs-relatives ### 2026-09-03: Turkey improves status for nearly 9,000 conscript veterans Turkish Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced improved status for nearly 9,000 conscript veterans and noted a rise in employment appointments for martyr relatives following new legislative measures. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-improves-status-for-nearly-9000-conscript-veterans ### 2026-09-03: Turkey announces free private school placements for children of martyrs and veterans Turkey has announced placement results for children of martyrs, veterans, and those under state protection to attend private schools for free during the 2026-2027 academic year. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-announces-free-private-school-placements-for-children-of-martyrs-and-veterans ### 2026-08-31: Turkey opens applications for military personnel injured in counter-terrorism operations Applications for military personnel injured in counter-terrorism operations without disability will open via e-Devlet, covering active, retired, and discharged members of the Turkish Armed Forces. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-opens-applications-for-military-personnel-injured-in-counter-terrorism-operations ### 2026-08-25: Turkey to open applications for injured counter-terrorism personnel Turkey's Ministry of Interior announced that injured counter-terrorism personnel can apply for disability status via e-Devlet starting September 1, 2026, under Law No. 3713. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-to-open-applications-for-injured-counter-terrorism-personnel ### 2026-08-18: Turkey enacts new law expanding benefits for veterans and security personnel Turkey has passed Law No. 7594, expanding pension rights and increasing benefits for veterans, martyrs' families, and security personnel injured during anti-terror operations. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-enacts-new-law-increasing-benefits-for-veterans-and-martyr-families ### 2026-08-12: Turkish officials reaffirm commitment to martyr families and veterans Turkish officials and veteran associations have reaffirmed that the rights of martyr families and veterans remain a priority and will not be used as political bargaining chips. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-officials-reaffirm-commitment-to-martyr-families-and-veterans ### 2026-08-11: Turkey announces new social rights for injured security personnel Turkey's Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced that applications for social rights for security personnel injured in counter-terrorism operations will open on September 1, 2026. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-announces-new-benefits-for-counter-terrorism-injury-victims ### 2026-08-08: Turkey proposes veteran income boost to 253,000 TL per month Turkey's parliament plans a law to raise 1st‑degree veterans' monthly income to about 253,000 TL, add benefits for 15 July veterans and martyr families, and adjust disability assessment ages. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-proposes-veteran-income-boost-to-253000-tl-per-month ### 2026-08-05: Turkey's parliament passes law boosting benefits for families of martyrs and veterans Turkey’s parliament approved a pension law amendment guaranteeing minimum‑wage payments to martyr families, raising veteran benefits, adding indicator points, and extending aid to those injured in terrorism or 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-parliament-proposes-higher-pensions-for-veterans-and-war-widows ### 2026-08-02: Turkey's parliament to consider comprehensive law for martyr families and veterans Turkey's AK Party and MHP will submit a joint amendment bill expanding benefits for martyr families and veterans, including income guarantees for parents and new status for non‑disabled veterans, after two‑year 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-minister-mahinur-gkta-unveils-legislation-for-martyr-families-and-veterans-at-kocaeli-humanr ### 2026-07-29: Turkey's Parliament to boost benefits for martyr families and veterans Turkey's AK Party is set to submit a 12‑article bill to Parliament that will grant martyr families and veterans higher allowances, expand care support, add new statuses for injured security staff, and amend the 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-parliament-to-boost-benefits-for-martyr-families-and-veterans ### 2026-07-26: Turkey prepares legislation to boost support for families of martyrs and veterans Turkey is readying a law to strengthen support for martyr families and veterans, after extensive consultations and a Manisa joint‑project meeting; public calls also urge rights improvements. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-admiral-yank-bacolu-urges-parliament-to-pass-stalled-veteran-and-martyrfamily-bills --- Cite as: Turkey martyr and veteran benefits legislation (2024-2026). CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-martyr-and-veteran-benefits-legislation