The deadline for private higher education student housing facilities to align their operations with the current regulations has been extended. The compliance deadline, originally set for August 1, 2026, has been postponed to August 1, 2028.
The Constitutional Court of Turkey examined the constitutionality of Article 29(a) of Law No. 1319, which regulates the determination of real estate tax base for lands and plots by valuation commissions based on specific zoning criteria (streets, neighborhoods). The Court concluded that the provision does not violate the principles of legality of taxation, legal certainty, or proportionality. Consequently, the Court dismissed the request for annulment, ruling that the challenged regulation provides a legitimate framework for taxation and does not impose an unconstitutional burden on the right to property.
The Constitutional Court has annulled the second paragraph of the additional article 4 of the Expropriation Law No. 2942. The annulled provision exempted the administration from the requirement to provide security when requesting a stay of execution in compensation cases arising from de facto expropriation without legal process. The Court ruled that this regulation violated the right to property and constitutional guarantees, as allowing the administration to stay execution without security imposes a disproportionate burden on rights holders by delaying their compensation.
The applicant, who legally changed their name and gender, filed an individual application to the Constitutional Court after the university refused to reissue their diploma with updated information. The Court ruled that maintaining the diploma with previous details, despite official legal changes, constitutes a violation of the right to respect for private life. It was determined that administrative and judicial authorities failed to balance the applicant's interests with public interests, and that the refusal based on rigid regulations did not meet the requirements of a democratic society. The Court ordered a retrial to remedy the consequences of the violation.
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz will act as the President of the Republic of Türkiye during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in accordance with Article 106 of the Constitution.
The deadline for private higher education student housing facilities to align their operations with the current regulations has been extended. The compliance deadline, originally set for August 1, 2026, has been postponed to August 1, 2028.
The regulation enhances international cooperation in the analysis and audit processes of the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency. Under 'trust-based' practices, the Agency may now consider analysis and batch release data provided by recognized foreign health authorities or international organizations, subject to its own guidelines. Furthermore, in cases where the Agency lacks specific local guidelines, it is authorized to adopt and apply international or foreign regulatory guidelines upon public announcement.
The amendments to the Trakya University Graduate Education and Examination Regulation introduce additional periods for students facing disasters, pandemics, or maternity, facilitate the appointment of external second advisors, and repeal certain existing provisions.
The applicant, who legally changed their name and gender, filed an individual application to the Constitutional Court after the university refused to reissue their diploma with updated information. The Court ruled that maintaining the diploma with previous details, despite official legal changes, constitutes a violation of the right to respect for private life. It was determined that administrative and judicial authorities failed to balance the applicant's interests with public interests, and that the refusal based on rigid regulations did not meet the requirements of a democratic society. The Court ordered a retrial to remedy the consequences of the violation.
The applicant, a teacher, alleged a violation of the right to a fair trial, claiming that the disciplinary investigation was concluded without hearing his requested witnesses or receiving his defense prior to the final report. The Constitutional Court ruled that the application falls outside the scope of fundamental rights and freedoms protected by the Constitution and the Convention, declaring the application inadmissible ratione materiae. The decision was reached by majority vote, with dissenting opinions from President Basri Bağcı and member Kenan Yaşar.
The Constitutional Court rejected the request to annul the provision in the Law Decree No. 7068, which stipulates disciplinary penalties for law enforcement personnel failing to submit mandatory asset declarations. The Court ruled that the disciplinary measure complies with the principle of legality, serves the public interest in maintaining efficient service, and is proportional. Furthermore, the Court determined that the disciplinary sanction does not possess the character of a criminal penalty, thereby concluding that the 'ne bis in idem' principle is not violated.
The Constitutional Court of Turkey examined the constitutionality of Article 29(a) of Law No. 1319, which regulates the determination of real estate tax base for lands and plots by valuation commissions based on specific zoning criteria (streets, neighborhoods). The Court concluded that the provision does not violate the principles of legality of taxation, legal certainty, or proportionality. Consequently, the Court dismissed the request for annulment, ruling that the challenged regulation provides a legitimate framework for taxation and does not impose an unconstitutional burden on the right to property.
The Constitutional Court examined the constitutionality of Article 45(5) of the Administrative Procedure Act No. 2577, which declares the decisions of regional administrative courts final. The Court concluded that the provision does not violate the right to a fair trial, falls within the discretionary power of the legislature, and does not conflict with Articles 36, 141, and 142 of the Constitution, thereby unanimously dismissing the challenge.
The Constitutional Court has annulled the second paragraph of the additional article 4 of the Expropriation Law No. 2942. The annulled provision exempted the administration from the requirement to provide security when requesting a stay of execution in compensation cases arising from de facto expropriation without legal process. The Court ruled that this regulation violated the right to property and constitutional guarantees, as allowing the administration to stay execution without security imposes a disproportionate burden on rights holders by delaying their compensation.
The Constitutional Court evaluated the request to annul the amendment to Article 12 of Law No. 5235, introduced by Law No. 7571, which transferred jurisdiction over the offense of 'qualified fraud' from High Criminal Courts to Courts of First Instance. The Court unanimously rejected the annulment application, ruling that the legislature acted within its discretionary power to improve judicial efficiency and specialization, and that the amendment does not violate the right to a fair trial or the principle of the natural judge.