New Regulations for Building Contractor Classification

Ministry extends compliance deadlines and tightens rules on work experience certificates

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has amended the Regulation on the Classification and Record Keeping of Building Contractors. A new clause prohibits the use of work experience certificates obtained through fraudulent means or prohibited acts for classification purposes. Additionally, the amendment extends the deadlines for certain provisional articles regarding cooperative registrations and validity periods to 31 December 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 1–2])

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Overhaul of Electricity Market Connection and System Usage Rules

EPDK introduces distance limits for unlicensed generation and mandates digital applications

The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has issued significant amendments to the Regulation on Electricity Market Connection and System Usage. Key changes include defining specific distance limits for connecting unlicensed generation facilities to the grid (e.g., 4 km for facilities up to 5 MW) and establishing protocols for joint connection facilities. The regulation also mandates distribution companies to complete infrastructure for online connection applications by 1 January 2027.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 2–9])

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Monetary Limits Updated for Bankruptcy Sales Announcements

Ministry of Justice adjusts advertising thresholds based on producer price index

A new Communiqué has been issued updating the monetary limits that determine how sales under the Execution and Bankruptcy Law are advertised. Effective 1 February 2026, sales with an estimated value between 1.18 million TL and 4.74 million TL must be advertised in local newspapers or internet news sites, while sales exceeding 4.74 million TL require advertisement in widely distributed newspapers or high-traffic internet news sites.

([Resmî Gazete, Page 10])

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National Real Estate Transaction Thresholds Increased

Ministry updates financial limits in General Communiqué

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has updated the monetary limits in the National Real Estate General Communiqué (Sequence No: 421). The threshold for specific transactions has been raised from 50,000 TL to 63,000 TL, and from 200,000 TL to 251,000 TL.

([Resmî Gazete, Page 11])

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2026 State Support Rates for Special Education Announced

Treasury to provide monthly support for individuals in private special education

The Ministry of Treasury and Finance has determined the 2026 support amounts for individuals with special education needs attending private institutions. Effective 1 January 2026, the state will cover 7,748 TL per month for individual education and 2,168 TL per month for group education (excluding VAT).

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 11–12])

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Anti-Dumping Investigation Launched on Synthetic Fabrics

Ministry of Trade reviews measures on imports from China, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand

A final review investigation has been initiated regarding anti-dumping measures on "woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn" originating from China, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. This follows a complaint by domestic producers claiming that the expiration of current measures would likely lead to a recurrence of dumping and injury to the local industry. Current measures remain in force during the investigation.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 13–17])

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TMSF Auctions Boyteks Tekstil for 14.3 Billion TL

100% shares of the textile company offered via sealed bid and open auction

The Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF) has put 100% of the shares of Boyteks Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. up for sale. The estimated value is 14.3 billion TL, with a required bid bond of 700 million TL. Bids are due by 30 March 2026, and the auction will take place on 31 March 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 23–24])

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Industrial Land for Sale in Arnavutköy

Municipality offers 15,332 m² plot with 610 Million TL estimated value

The Arnavutköy Municipality in Istanbul is auctioning a 15,332 m² plot of land in the Ömerli neighborhood. The land is zoned for industry (E=1.50) and has an estimated price of 610,000,000 TL. The tender is scheduled for 11 February 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Page 26])

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Lease Tender for Parking Lot Construction in Nilüfer

Bursa municipality seeks contractor for 10-year operation of 55,660 m² facility

The Nilüfer Municipality in Bursa is offering a lease for a 55,660 m² area in Balat District to be used as a parking lot. The tender involves the construction and operation of the facility for 10 years, with an estimated monthly rental price of 1.9 million TL + VAT. The tender will be held on 11 February 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Page 21])

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Kilis OSB Tenders Social Facility Construction

Revenue-sharing model applied to project with 128 Million TL discovery cost

The Kilis Organized Industrial Zone (OSB) is tendering the construction of a social facility building under a "construction in return for flat" model. The project has an estimated discovery cost of 128,455,848 TL. Bids are due by 10 February 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 28–29])

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TPAO Transfers Operation License to BOTAŞ

Energy Ministry approves transfer of petrol rights in Istanbul and Tekirdağ

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has approved the transfer of a 100% interest in the petrol operation license (ARİ/TPO/K/F20-d1-1) from Türkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO) to BOTAŞ. The license covers areas within the provincial borders of Istanbul and Tekirdağ.

([Resmî Gazete, Page 101])

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TPAO Secures 10-Year License Extension in Tekirdağ

Operation license extended until 2036 based on reserve and production plans

The General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs has extended TPAO’s petrol operation license (ARİ/TPO/K/3302) in Tekirdağ for an additional 10 years. The extension is valid from 18 January 2026 to 18 January 2036.

([Resmî Gazete, Page 102])

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Tuzla Municipality Leases 40 ATM Locations

10-year contract offered for bank automats across the district

Tuzla Municipality is holding a tender to lease 40 ATM spots throughout the district for a 10-year period. The estimated annual rental value is 2,800,000 TL + VAT. The tender is scheduled for 18 February 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Page 33])

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New Archaeological Sites Registered Restricting Land Use

Sites in Antalya, Muğla, Sakarya, Samsun, Yalova, and Ankara designated for protection

Various Cultural Heritage Preservation Boards have registered new archaeological sites, imposing strict protection measures that ban construction, mining, and agricultural tilling. Notable registrations include a First Degree Archaeological Site in Datça (Muğla), a Tumulus in Sakarya (Hendek), and sites in Yalova (Çiftlikköy) and Ankara (Ayaş).

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 104–119])

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Daily Financial Indicators and Debt Securities

Central Bank releases exchange rates and government bond values

The Central Bank of Turkey has published the indicative exchange rates for 26 January 2026 (USD Selling: 43.3758 TL; Euro Selling: 51.4181 TL) and the daily values for Government Domestic Borrowing Securities and Lease Certificates effective 27 January 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 120–139])