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HSK KARARLARIJustice & Law
Regional Status of Suşehri Courthouse Reclassified as 3rd Region
The regional classification of the Suşehri judicial district in Sivas has been re-evaluated. Considering its geographical, economic, and transport conditions, along with its proximity to major centers, the Suşehri Courthouse has been upgraded from the 4th to the 3rd judicial region. The change will take effect on September 1, 2026.
Amended Legislation
Change:The regional status of the Suşehri Courthouse in the annex list of the Regulation on the Appointment and Transfer of Judges and Public Prosecutors has been reclassified from the 4th to the 3rd region.
HSK · Suşehri Courthouse · regional classification · appointment and transfer · judicial district
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RegulationTransport, Infrastructure & Communications
Two Annexes Repealed in Aircraft Registration Marks Regulation
Annex-2 and Annex-3 of the Regulation on Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks have been repealed.
Amended Legislation
Change:Annex-2 and Annex-3 of the regulation have been repealed and removed from the scope of the regulation.
Aircraft · Registration marks · Civil aviation · Regulation
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RegulationLabor & Social Security
Updated Service Branch Classifications for Public Institutions
The list of service branches for public institutions under the Law on Public Servants' Unions and Collective Bargaining has been updated. The Climate Change Presidency and the Urban Transformation Presidency are now included in the 'Public Works, Construction, and Village Services' branch; TCDD Transportation Inc. General Directorate in the 'Transportation Services' branch; and the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks in the 'Agriculture and Forestry Services' branch.
Amended Legislation
Change:The regulation updates the annex of the existing regulation to reclassify specific public institutions into their respective collective bargaining service branches to clarify union authorization and collective agreement processes.
service branch · public servants union · collective bargaining · regulatory amendment
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RegulationTransport, Infrastructure & Communications
Traffic Regulation Updates on Driving Safety and Noise Control
The regulation introduces new safety and public order measures to the Highway Traffic Regulation. It mandates that the driver's field of vision must be kept clear, restricting the use of accessories that impede visibility, while providing specific exceptions for devices like dashcams and phone mounts. Watching videos or television on devices within the driver's view while in motion is prohibited. Furthermore, it imposes restrictions on the use of sound systems that emit excessive noise, establishing technical standards for audio equipment permitted in vehicles.
Amended Legislation
Change:The regulation amends Article 3 of the Highway Traffic Regulation with new definitions, adds restrictions on the driver's field of vision to Article 63, introduces prohibitions on the use of audio and visual devices in Article 144, and revises the usage terms for individual audio-visual devices in Table 2.
traffic safety · driver field of vision · vehicle sound systems · in-vehicle displays · traffic regulation
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RegulationEducation
Amendments to the Regulation on Secondary Education Institutions
The processes for identifying and evaluating schools admitting students via central examinations have been revised. Inclusion criteria—based on academic performance, projects, certifications, and collaborations—have been detailed, and the timeline and commission structure for the application and approval process have been standardized. Additionally, foreign national graduates are now granted the option to receive a supplementary Anadolu High School diploma in both Turkish and a foreign language. Annex-6 of the regulation has been repealed.
Amended Legislation
Change:The procedures regarding the application, evaluation, and approval processes for schools admitting students via central examinations in the Regulation on Secondary Education Institutions of the Ministry of National Education have been restructured; a right to a second diploma for foreign national students has been added to Article 69, and Annex-6 has been repealed.
secondary education · central examination · student admission · diploma · foreign national students
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RegulationHealth & Pharmaceuticals
Ministry of Health Service Units Restructured
The Regulation on the Duties, Working Procedures and Principles of the Service Units of the Ministry of Health Affiliated Institutions has undergone a significant structural change. The duties, working procedures, and organizational structure of the service units have been aligned with Presidential Decrees. In particular, the job descriptions of the vice presidencies in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biological products have been updated, new units have been defined, and some areas of responsibility have been repealed or restructured. Additionally, the integration of digital transformation and technological innovations into inspection and analysis processes has been prioritized.
Amended Legislation
Change:The legal bases in Articles 3 and 6 of the Regulation have been updated in accordance with Presidential Decrees. In Article 9, the job descriptions of vice presidencies responsible for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetic products, and market surveillance have been expanded, several sub-clauses have been repealed, and new units/tasks have been added.
Ministry of Health · Service Units · Organization · Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices · Regulatory Amendment
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RegulationHealth & Pharmaceuticals
Amendments to Health Information Management Systems Regulation
The regulation introduces amendments to the Health Information Management Systems Regulation, including the removal of specific definitions, granting the General Directorate authority to set compliance periods, and restructuring the re-registration process for providers removed from the KTS registry. Additionally, references to public procurement legislation were updated.
Amended Legislation
Change:Certain definitions in Article 4 were repealed. Article 6, paragraph 3 was abolished, and authority for setting timelines in paragraph 7 was assigned to the General Directorate. A new paragraph was added to Article 8 establishing a one-year waiting period for re-registration following removal from KTS. A specific reference to the Public Procurement Law in Article 10 was removed.
Health Information Management Systems · SBYS · KTS · Ministry of Health · Regulation
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RegulationAgriculture, Forestry, Food & Livestock
Regulation on Bee Venom Collection Procedures Published
This regulation sets out the procedures and principles for the hygienic, traceable, and ethical collection of bee venom. It establishes standards for collection equipment, mandatory training and certification for producers, contract farming requirements, apiary health protocols, and cold chain storage. The regulation ensures all collection activities are conducted in compliance with Veterinary Services, Plant Health, Food and Feed Law to facilitate monitoring and safety.
Bee venom · Beekeeping · Contract farming · Bee health · Apitherapy
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RegulationTransport, Infrastructure & Communications
Amendments to the Regulation on Private Vessels
Regulations concerning the equipment standards, operational qualifications, and safety rules for private vessels have been updated. The amendments introduce the 'seafarer proficiency certificate' for operating certain private vessels, exempt specific sports-related marine vehicles from equipment requirements, and correct technical units for alcohol limit testing. Additionally, provisions for commercial yachts were clarified, and the annex regarding mandatory equipment lists was revised.
Amended Legislation
Change:The Regulation on the Equipment of Private Vessels and Qualifications of Persons Operating Private Vessels (dated 17/01/2026, No. 33140) has been amended: Article 5 was updated to include the 'seafarer proficiency certificate' and exemptions for sports vessels; Article 14, paragraph 2 was modified by replacing 'private vessels' with 'commercial yachts'; the alcohol unit in Article 18, paragraph 6 was corrected to '0.25 mg/L'; and Annex-2 was replaced.
private vessel · maritime · proficiency certificate · equipment · commercial yacht
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RegulationHealth & Pharmaceuticals
Regulation on Online Sale of Contact Lenses
With the amendment to the Regulation on the Sale, Advertising and Promotion of Medical Devices, the sale of contact lenses via the internet has been regulated. Accordingly, contact lenses can only be sold online by optician establishments authorized by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency and only upon prescription. The Agency may delegate this authorization power to provincial directorates.
Amended Legislation
Change:A new provision has been added to the fifth paragraph of Article 26 of the Regulation, establishing procedures for the online sale of contact lenses. While the previous text of the paragraph contained general prohibitions on online sales, the new regulation introduces an exceptional right of sale for optician establishments, subject to Agency authorization and prescription requirements.
contact lens · online sale · optician establishment · prescription · medical device
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CommuniquéLabor & Social Security
July 2026 Public Official Unions Membership Statistics Communiqué
The communiqué prepared by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security officially determines the membership statistics and unionization rates of public official unions and confederations as of July 2026, in accordance with Law No. 4688. The document provides detailed lists regarding the number of members of unions within service branches and their affiliated confederations.
trade union · membership statistics · public officials · collective bargaining
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Foreign Trade Capital Company Status Granted to Four Firms
Four companies, namely Assan Alüminyum, Atakaş Çelik, Beyçelik Gestamp, and Noksel Çelik Boru, have been granted 'Foreign Trade Capital Company' status by the Ministry of Trade.
Amended Legislation
Change:The list of companies under the Decision on Foreign Trade Capital Companies, published in the Official Gazette dated 04/04/2026 and numbered 33214, has been updated to include four additional entities.
Foreign Trade · Capital Company · Ministry of Trade · Status · Export
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Sunset Review Investigation on PVC-S Imports from USA and Germany
A sunset review investigation has been initiated regarding the anti-dumping duties currently in force on the imports of suspension-type polyvinyl chloride (PVC-S) originating from Germany and the USA, following an application by Petkim Petrokimya Holding A.Ş. The existing anti-dumping measures will remain in effect throughout the investigation period. Interested parties are required to submit their views and questionnaire responses to the Ministry of Trade within 37 days.
dumping · import · investigation · polyvinyl chloride · trade defense
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Anti-Dumping Sunset Review Initiated on Vietnamese Stainless Steel Pipes
The Ministry of Trade has initiated a sunset review regarding the existing anti-dumping measures on certain stainless steel pipe products originating from Vietnam, following an application by domestic producers. Existing measures will remain in effect throughout the investigation. Relevant parties are required to submit their questionnaire responses and views to the Ministry within 37 days from the date of publication. For parties that do not cooperate, the investigation may be finalized based on available data.
Anti-dumping · Investigation · Import · Vietnam · Stainless Steel · Sunset Review
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