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28.08.2026 Official Gazette Summary — Issue 33354

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Energy & Mining · MİLLETLERARASI ANDLAŞMA

Renewable Energy Agreement Between Turkey and Saudi Arabia Approved

The Intergovernmental Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concerning Renewable Energy Power Plant Projects has been approved. The agreement sets forth the principles and procedures for the development of Phase 1 projects comprising solar power plants with a total capacity of 2,000 MWe in Sivas and Taşeli, and Phase 2 projects with an additional 3,000 MWe, covering investment agreements, land rights, tax incentives, and dispute resolution.


Interior, Local Government & Migration · CB KARARI

Visa Exemption Granted for Syrian Diplomatic Passport Holders

Visa exemption has been granted to Syrian citizens holding diplomatic passports for their official assignments in Turkey, tourist travels with a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period, and transit passes.


Agriculture, Forestry, Food & Livestock · CB KARARI

2026 Irrigation Facilities Operation and Maintenance Fee Tariffs Determined

The operation and maintenance fee tariffs for irrigation facilities operated by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) or contractor firms for the year 2026 have been determined, along with the principles for calculation, application guidelines, and discount rates.


Labor & Social Security · Regulation

Amendments to Employment Protection Support Program Regulation

Amendments to the Employment Protection Support Program Implementation Regulation redefine application procedures, sector-specific support amounts, credit limits, payment workflows, and budgetary processes.

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MİLLETLERARASI ANDLAŞMAEnergy & Miningfirst pages · 54 pp.

Renewable Energy Agreement Between Turkey and Saudi Arabia Approved

The Intergovernmental Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concerning Renewable Energy Power Plant Projects has been approved. The agreement sets forth the principles and procedures for the development of Phase 1 projects comprising solar power plants with a total capacity of 2,000 MWe in Sivas and Taşeli, and Phase 2 projects with an additional 3,000 MWe, covering investment agreements, land rights, tax incentives, and dispute resolution.

Renewable Energy · Solar Power Plant · Intergovernmental Agreement · Saudi Arabia · Investment Projects

⚠ Document too long (54 pages); summary generated from first and last pages.

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CB KARARIInterior, Local Government & Migration

Visa Exemption Granted for Syrian Diplomatic Passport Holders

Visa exemption has been granted to Syrian citizens holding diplomatic passports for their official assignments in Turkey, tourist travels with a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period, and transit passes.

Syria · diplomatic passport · visa exemption · official assignment · travel
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CB KARARIEducation

Decision on Fund Allocation to Turkey Maarif Foundation for 2026

A presidential decree has authorized the transfer of up to 7,513,889,000 Turkish Liras from the Ministry of National Education budget in 2026 to cover expenses related to the services of the Turkey Maarif Foundation.

Maarif Foundation · Ministry of National Education · budget · fund allocation · education services
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CB KARARIAgriculture, Forestry, Food & Livestock

2026 Irrigation Facilities Operation and Maintenance Fee Tariffs Determined

The operation and maintenance fee tariffs for irrigation facilities operated by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) or contractor firms for the year 2026 have been determined, along with the principles for calculation, application guidelines, and discount rates.

DSI · irrigation facilities · operation and maintenance fee · tariff · agriculture
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CB KARARIOther

Procedures Set for TSE International Organization Procurements

Procedures and principles regarding goods and services procurements to be made under subparagraph (z) of Article 3 of Public Procurement Law No. 4734 for international organizations and meetings organized by the Turkish Standards Institution and determined by the President have been established. Accordingly, such procurements can be conducted through direct procurement without announcement, and monetary limits, provisional and final guarantees, announcement requirements, and qualification rules shall not apply.

Turkish Standards Institution · Public Procurement Law · direct procurement · international organization · procurement exemption
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CB KARARIOther

Privatization and Tender Approvals for Various Real Estate Properties

Approval has been granted for the privatization tenders of various real estate properties belonging to the Treasury and the Privatization Administration, transferring them to the respective winning companies located in Ankara and Istanbul.

Privatization · Tender · Real Estate Sale · Ankara · Istanbul
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RegulationLabor & Social Security

Amendments to Employment Protection Support Program Regulation

Amendments to the Employment Protection Support Program Implementation Regulation redefine application procedures, sector-specific support amounts, credit limits, payment workflows, and budgetary processes.

Amended Legislation
Change:Amends Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 of the Employment Protection Support Program Implementation Regulation regarding support criteria, calculation methods, credit limits, payment procedures, and budgetary allocations.
Employment Protection · Support Program · KOSGEB · Social Security · Credit Support
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RegulationOther

Amendments to Uskudar University Graduate Education and Examination Regulation

Amendments to the Uskudar University Graduate Education and Examination Regulation outline updated foreign language proficiency requirements for doctorate and proficiency in art programs, along with Senate authority to set rules for international and abroad-graduate Turkish citizens.

Amended Legislation
Change:Revised foreign language criteria for doctoral and proficiency in art applications, granting the Senate authority to determine language proficiency conditions for international students and Turkish citizens who completed their undergraduate studies abroad.
Uskudar University · Graduate Education · Doctorate · Foreign Language Requirement · Regulation Amendment
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