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12.08.2026 Official Gazette Summary — Issue 33338

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Environment, Urbanization & Climate · Regulation

Comprehensive Amendments to the Regulation on Building Demolition

The amendment to the Regulation on the Demolition of Buildings introduces comprehensive safety and technical standards for the demolition of high-rise structures and projects utilizing explosives. It broadens the mandatory scope of civil engineer oversight (fenni mesuliyet), mandates the appointment of specialized blasting engineers and blasters, and establishes detailed procedures for dust, vibration, and noise mitigation. The regulation also updates criteria for demolition permits, introduces specialized rules for high-rise demolitions (Appendix-5/6), and clarifies the responsibilities of public institutions in demolition processes.


Agriculture, Forestry, Food & Livestock · Communiqué

Update to Authorized Customs and Directorates for Agricultural Imports

A new entry has been added to the list of customs offices authorized for the entry of certain products subject to the control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the provincial directorates authorized to carry out official controls. This regulation updates the list of competent authorities for imports, incorporating an additional control point into the customs process.

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Legislation

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TBMM KARARIOther

Decision on the Recess of the Turkish Grand National Assembly

The Grand National Assembly of Türkiye has entered into recess starting from August 10, 2026, with the scheduled date to reconvene on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 14:00.

TBMM · recess · legislative session · parliamentary decision
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Executive & Administration

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RegulationEnvironment, Urbanization & Climate

Comprehensive Amendments to the Regulation on Building Demolition

The amendment to the Regulation on the Demolition of Buildings introduces comprehensive safety and technical standards for the demolition of high-rise structures and projects utilizing explosives. It broadens the mandatory scope of civil engineer oversight (fenni mesuliyet), mandates the appointment of specialized blasting engineers and blasters, and establishes detailed procedures for dust, vibration, and noise mitigation. The regulation also updates criteria for demolition permits, introduces specialized rules for high-rise demolitions (Appendix-5/6), and clarifies the responsibilities of public institutions in demolition processes.

Amended Legislation
Change:The Regulation on the Demolition of Buildings has been amended through revisions to articles 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, and 21, along with the addition of a new section (Chapter 5) on high-rise demolition rules and a temporary article 2. Definitions were updated, conditions for technical supervision were redefined based on building height and type, specific certification requirements were introduced for explosive-assisted demolitions, and new technical annexes (EK-5, EK-6) for high-rise structures were integrated.
demolition permit · high-rise buildings · technical supervision · explosive demolition · demolition plan
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CommuniquéEnvironment, Urbanization & Climate

New Price Escalation Rates for Project and Consultancy Works

New price escalation rates for design and consultancy contracts have been established. Based on the salary coefficients of the Ministry's project department head, the updated rates became effective as of July 1, 2026. The calculation methodology for the 1980-2000 period has also been adjusted through a new coefficient.

Amended Legislation
Change:The previous Communiqué on Price Escalation Rates for Project and Consultancy Works, dated February 3, 2026, has been repealed and replaced with new rates.
price escalation · project contracts · consultancy · Ministry · public procurement
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CommuniquéAgriculture, Forestry, Food & Livestock

Update to Authorized Customs and Directorates for Agricultural Imports

A new entry has been added to the list of customs offices authorized for the entry of certain products subject to the control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the provincial directorates authorized to carry out official controls. This regulation updates the list of competent authorities for imports, incorporating an additional control point into the customs process.

Amended Legislation
Change:An additional row has been inserted after row 11 in Annex-5 of the 2013 Communiqué, with subsequent rows renumbered accordingly.
import · customs · inspection · agricultural products · official controls
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