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RegulationOther
New Examination and Registration Regulations at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University
Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University has updated its regulations regarding examinations and the suspension of registration for associate and undergraduate programs. A three-course examination right has been introduced for students at the graduation stage, along with specific application criteria. Furthermore, a one-month deadline from the start of the academic semester/year has been established for suspension of registration requests.
Amended Legislation
Change:The regulation amends Article 22, paragraph 1, clause (d) to redefine the single-course examination for year-based systems and adds clause (i) to regulate three-course examinations. Additionally, it amends Article 24, paragraph 2 by introducing a one-month application deadline for suspension of registration.
Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University · academic regulations · three-course exam · suspension of registration · higher education
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CommuniquéDefense & Security
2026 List of Defence Equipment Subject to Control
The Ministry of National Defence has established the 2026 list of defence equipment, weaponry, ammunition, and related technologies subject to control under Law No. 5201. The communique mandates authorization for the production, import, and export of a wide range of defence products, including firearms, unmanned aerial vehicles, chemical defence systems, and cyber security hardware. Existing manufacturers of newly added items are granted a two-month period to apply for required certifications, with a deadline of June 1, 2027, to finalize the licensing processes.
Amended Legislation
Change:It repeals the 2023 List of Materials Subject to Control, published in the Official Gazette dated December 3, 2022, and replaces it with the 2026 list.
Defence Industry · Export Authorization · Import Control · Military Equipment · Ministry of National Defence
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Constitutional Court Ruling on Political Party Emblem Similarity
The Republican People's Party (CHP) applied to the Constitutional Court for the annulment and removal of the Republican Nation Party's name and emblem from the political party register, claiming they infringe upon Article 96 of the Law on Political Parties No. 2820 and cause public confusion. The Court rejected the request regarding the party name, ruling that terms like 'republic' and 'nation' are common values and that the name is sufficiently distinguishable. However, the Court ruled by majority vote that the emblems are confusingly similar and ordered the removal of the Republican Nation Party's emblem from the register.
Amended Legislation
Resultkısmen iptal
Decision typeother
Political Party · Emblem Infringement · Constitutional Court · Public Confusion · Law No. 2820
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Constitutional Court DecisionJustice & Law
Constitutional Court Rejects Challenge Against Gender Reassignment Legal Requirements
The Constitutional Court of Turkey has reviewed the constitutionality of Article 40 of the Turkish Civil Code, which regulates the legal requirements for gender reassignment. The Court concluded that the provisions, which require judicial authorization and medical certification for gender reassignment, serve the legitimate purpose of protecting personal integrity and public order. Emphasizing that these conditions are proportionate, foreseeable, and necessary to prevent arbitrary medical interventions, the Court rejected the annulment application, finding no violation of constitutional rights.
Amended Legislation
Affected legislation: 4721 sayılı Türk Medeni Kanunu m.40
Resultrejected
Decision typeobjection
gender reassignment · Turkish Civil Code · Constitutional Court · legal requirements · judicial review
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Constitutional Court DecisionJustice & Law
Constitutional Court Upholds Provisions on Partial Lawsuits
The Constitutional Court of Turkey examined the constitutionality of Article 109 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Law No. 6100) regarding partial lawsuits. The Court concluded that the provisions allowing for partial claims serve to facilitate access to justice and do not violate the principles of a fair trial or the right to property. Consequently, the Court found the challenged provisions consistent with the Constitution and dismissed the application for annulment.
Amended Legislation
Affected legislation: 6100 sayılı Hukuk Muhakemeleri Kanunu m.109
Resultrejected
Decision typejudicial review
Partial lawsuit · Code of Civil Procedure · Access to justice · Constitutional Court · Litigation costs
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Court of Cassation DecisionJustice & Lawfirst+last pages · 32 pp.
Court of Cassation Reorganizes Judicial Division of Labor
The Grand General Assembly of the Court of Cassation has reorganized the division of labor among the civil and criminal chambers effective from June 26, 2026. Based on caseload analysis and departmental specialization, the decision aims to enhance judicial efficiency, expedite case processing, and clarify the allocation of legal disputes to specific chambers. The resolution outlines the procedural rules for the transfer of pending cases and establishes the updated subject-matter jurisdiction for all court divisions.
Amended Legislation
Resultother
Decision typeother
Court of Cassation · Judicial chambers · Division of labor · Procedural rules · Case management
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Court of Cassation DecisionJustice & Lawfirst+last pages · 39 pp.
New Claims Cannot Be Added via Partial Amendment in Civil Lawsuits
The Grand General Assembly for the Unification of Case Law of the Court of Cassation has ruled that a new claim not included in the original petition cannot be introduced into the lawsuit through 'partial amendment' (islah). The Assembly determined that such an addition violates the principles of judicial economy, the structure of the civil procedure system, and the right of defense. Consequently, it was decided by majority vote that a claim or demand absent from the initial petition cannot be incorporated into the proceedings via partial amendment.
Amended Legislation
Resultother
Decision typeother
Court of Cassation · Unification of Case Law · civil procedure · amendment · claim
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