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CB KARARIForeign Affairs & International
Economic and Financial Cooperation Agreement with TRNC Enters into Force
The "Agreement on Economic and Financial Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for 2026", signed on April 9, 2026, has entered into force effective May 23, 2026.
TRNC · Economic and Financial Cooperation · Agreement · Effective Date
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RegulationFamily & Social Policy
Operational Procedures for Public Nurseries and Day Care Centers
The regulations concerning the standards, opening procedures, inspections, operations, personnel qualifications, and fee structures for nurseries and day care centers established by public institutions under the Social Services Law No. 2828 have been established. It is mandatory for these facilities, which serve children in the 0-6 age group, to operate under the supervision of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, in compliance with physical safety, educational programs, personnel adequacy, and health requirements. Serious violations such as neglect or abuse carry the penalty of immediate closure, and a six-month transition period has been granted for existing facilities to ensure compliance.
nursery · day care center · social services · childcare · inspection
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RegulationOther
Disciplinary Supervisors Updated at Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Disciplinary supervisors for the Department of Emergency Situations and Defense Planning under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry have been designated. The Deputy Minister is appointed as the disciplinary supervisor for the Department Head, while the Department Head is designated for other staff members.
Amended Legislation
Change:The "Department of Emergency Situations and Defense Planning" section has been added to the Annex-1 table of the Regulation on Disciplinary Supervisors of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, published in the Official Gazette dated 13/9/2022 and numbered 31952.
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry · Disciplinary Supervisors · Regulation Amendment · Emergency Situations and Defense Planning
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RegulationOther
New Regulations for the Sale of Renewed Products
This regulation, which repeals the Regulation on the Sale of Renewed Products dated August 22, 2020, establishes updated procedures and principles for the renewal and resale of used goods. It introduces a mandatory paid-in capital requirement of 100 million Turkish Lira for renewal centers and mandates the use of the YÜBİS system. A minimum one-year warranty period for renewed products is established, and processes regarding the right of withdrawal and after-sales services have been restructured. Product categories such as mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, and computers are included within the scope of the renewal process, subject to strict authorization and oversight mechanisms.
Amended Legislation
Change:The Regulation on the Sale of Renewed Products published in the Official Gazette dated August 22, 2020, and numbered 31221, has been repealed and replaced by this new regulation.
renewed products · renewal center · consumer rights · YÜBİS · warranty
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CommuniquéLabor & Social Security
Official Decisions on Industrial Sector Determinations Issued
The Ministry of Labor and Social Security has issued industry determination decisions identifying the specific industrial sectors for various workplaces. These decisions formalize the industrial classifications of workplaces operating in sectors such as logistics, property management, metal manufacturing, private security, aquaculture, municipal services, and pharmaceutical and chemical production, in accordance with the Law No. 6356 on Trade Unions and Collective Labor Agreements.
industrial sector · trade union · determination decision · labor law
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CommuniquéBanking, Finance & Capital Markets
Remote Identity Verification Procedures Set for Non-Nationals
The amendment to the MASAK General Communiqué introduces a remote identity verification procedure for non-Turkish nationals to become customers at financial institutions. The use of passports compliant with ICAO 9303 standards is mandatory, and strict security measures such as video calls, NFC verification, liveness checks, and risk-based address verification have been implemented. Customers onboarded through this method will be classified as 'high-risk' and subject to enhanced monitoring; specific restrictions, such as requiring money transfers to come from the customer's own accounts abroad, have been established for their accounts.
Amended Legislation
Change:The regulation amends the General Communiqué No. 19 (published in OG No. 31470) by redefining 'financial institution' in Article 3, introducing Article 4/C regarding remote identity verification for non-nationals, and updating Articles 5, 5/A, and 6 to expand the scope and operational requirements.
MASAK · remote identity verification · non-national customer · AML · financial institutions
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KURUL KARARIEnergy & Mining
Investment Ceilings Updated for Aksa Çanakkale Natural Gas Distribution
The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) has revised the 2022-2026 retail sale tariffs for Aksa Çanakkale Natural Gas Distribution Inc. The investment ceiling table, established by the Board's decision dated September 15, 2022, has been updated to reflect new investment limits for the specified period, including an additional investment ceiling for 2026.
Amended Legislation
Change:The investment ceiling table under Article 2 of the Board decision dated September 15, 2022, has been amended to adjust the investment ceilings for 2022-2026 and to introduce an additional investment ceiling for 2026.
Aksa Çanakkale · natural gas · investment ceiling · retail tariff · EMRA
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