18.07.2026 Official Gazette Summary — Issue 33313

Amendment to Karabük University Women and Family Studies Center Regulation

The name of the Karabük University Women's Studies Research and Application Center has been amended to 'Women and Family Studies Research and Application Center'. The scope of the Center's objectives and activities has been expanded to include strengthening family structures, promoting family communication, analyzing demographic changes, and developing social policies related to the family. Furthermore, the frequency of the Board of Directors meetings has been updated to at least three times per year.

Boundaries Revised for Strictly Protected Sensitive Area in Sarıyer, Istanbul

The boundaries of the 'Strictly Protected Sensitive Area' within the Kilyos Street and its Surrounding Natural Protected Area, located in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul, have been redefined based on the attached sketch and coordinate list.

Procedures for BOTAŞ Natural Gas Procurement Established

Procedures and principles regarding natural gas procurement by BOTAŞ under Article 3(m) of Public Procurement Law No. 4734 have been established. The decision covers procurement methods, the formation of eligibility lists, direct procurement, and non-advertised bargaining processes, aiming to ensure procurements are conducted in accordance with market conditions, confidentiality, reliability, and efficiency principles.

Boundaries of Istanbul Specialized Free Zone Redefined

The boundaries of the Istanbul Specialized Free Zone have been redefined in accordance with the attached sketch and coordinate list.

Revenue Share Regulation for State-Owned Enterprises Repealed

Presidential Decree No. 11547 repeals the Council of Ministers Decree No. 2005/9916, which regulated revenue shares to be collected from certain state-owned enterprises, effective retroactively from June 1, 2026.

Presidential Appointments to Various Public Institutions

Various appointments to public institutions and organizations have been made by the Presidency. These decisions include appointments to the Forensic Medicine Institute's specialty boards, diplomatic missions, the Presidency of Migration Management, the General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises, and other directorates, alongside various reassignments and dismissals.

Regulation on Energy Transmission Line Investment Cost Methodology

The Energy Market Regulatory Authority's decision dated 16/07/2026 introduces updates to the 'Methodology for Determining the Realized Investment Amount for Reimbursement'. The decision clarifies the CPI index calculation method for updating EİH (Energy Transmission Line) unit prices, adjusts the criteria for selecting reference EİH, and includes provisions for incorporating EİH dismantling works into the investment cost calculation methodology.

Potas Akdeniz Antalya Branch Storage Tariff Approved

The Energy Market Regulatory Authority's decision No. 14734 dated July 16, 2026, approves the amended storage tariff for the Antalya branch of Potas Akdeniz Akaryakıt Dağıtım A.Ş. The new tariff sets the daily storage fee for aviation fuel types at 5.64 TL/m³ and the service fees for receiving and delivery at 778.00 TL/m³.

Approval of the Agreement between Türkiye and UN for COP31

The agreement between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat regarding the COP31 meetings to be held in Antalya has been approved. The agreement establishes the financial and logistical obligations, including the coverage of conference preparations, personnel expenses, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and accommodation costs, with a commitment from Türkiye to transfer a designated amount of 7,715,200 USD to the Secretariat.

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Council of State Resolution on Tax Classification of ATV-type Vehicles

The Council of State Tax Chamber of Disputes resolved a conflict of interpretation among regional administrative courts regarding the classification of ATV-type vehicles for Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) purposes. The court ruled that despite being labeled as 'T3-Tractor' in type-approval certificates, judicial authorities must determine whether these vehicles meet the technical criteria for tractors as defined in the Customs Tariff Schedule Explanatory Notes, employing expert testimony if necessary. Courts are mandated to base their rulings on the actual technical compliance of vehicles rather than relying solely on administrative labels.

Council of State: Attorney Fees in Annulment Cases Must Be Fixed

The Council of State (Danıştay) reviewed a ruling regarding an administrative fine dispute where the lower court calculated attorney fees based on the value of the subject matter. The Court ruled that in annulment cases against administrative acts, attorney fees must be determined as a 'fixed' (maktu) amount, independent of the case value. Consequently, the Court overturned the lower court's decision regarding the attorney fee calculation, citing it as non-compliant with the Attorney General's legal standing and the relevant provisions of the Attorneyship Law.