Omnibus Law Amends Wealth Fund, Labor, and Tax Regulations

New legislation adjusts scope for Turkey Wealth Fund subsidiaries and extends VAT exemptions

Law No. 7573 introduces significant changes across various sectors. Amendments to the Turkey Wealth Fund Law clarify that companies and sub-funds established by the Fund, or where the Fund is a controlling shareholder, are subject to private law and exempt from legislation governing public institutions (excluding specific articles of the Civil Servants Law). Additionally, the Law amends the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, extending the date in Provisional Article 17 from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2030.

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New Employment Incentives and Severance Pay Amnesty for Contractors

Daily premium support for employers and waiver of recourse for public contracts

The Omnibus Law introduces a temporary article to the Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law, providing private sector employers with daily support of 42.33 TL per insured employee for the year 2026, funded by the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Furthermore, an amendment to the Labor Law introduces a waiver for public institutions seeking recourse from sub-employers for severance payments made to workers under service procurement contracts signed between 2014 and 2019.

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Regulatory Framework Established for Shared E-Scooters

Traffic Law amended to include supervision and fining of e-scooter operators

An amendment to the Highway Traffic Law explicitly authorizes authorities to inspect those operating shared electric scooter businesses. The new provision allows for the issuance of administrative fine reports against responsible parties for violations found during these inspections.

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Bank Liability for Cheques Increased

Central Bank updates mandatory payment limits for bearer cheques

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has updated the Communiqué regarding chequebook printing and bank liabilities. The mandatory amount banks are obliged to pay to the bearer for each cheque leaf has been increased from 12,650 TL to 16,350 TL. For chequebooks printed before the effective date of previous communiqués, the amount is adjusted from 11,120 TL to 14,200 TL. These changes take effect on 30 January 2026.

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Anti-Dumping Investigation Launched on Polyester Yarn

Ministry of Trade initiates review of imports from five Asian nations

The Ministry of Trade has issued a communiqué initiating a final review investigation into anti-dumping measures on "polyester textured yarn" originating from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The investigation follows a complaint by domestic producers (Korteks and Sasa) alleging that the expiration of current measures would lead to a recurrence of dumping and injury to the local industry.

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Professional Competence Rules Eased for Logistics Graduates

Transport Ministry introduces exemptions and defines "SRC Courier"

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has amended the Regulation on Road Transport Activities Professional Competence Training. Key changes include granting exemptions from training and exams for SRC, ODY, and ÜDY certificates to graduates of relevant university departments (e.g., logistics, international trade). The amendment also introduces a new certificate category, "SRC KURYE," specifically for motorcycle and moped couriers.

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Constitutional Court Annuls Decree on Forensic Medicine Appointments

Court rules qualifications for board members must be regulated by law, not decree

The Constitutional Court has annulled specific provisions of Presidential Decree No. 165 regarding the Adli Tıp Kurumu (Council of Forensic Medicine). The Court ruled that setting the qualifications (such as requiring a medical specialization or

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orate) and term limits for Specialization Board members falls under "public service" regulations (Article 128 of the Constitution) and must be established by law rather than presidential decree.

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EU-Funded Tender for Advanced Prototype Station

Ministry of Industry seeks VR and autonomous vehicle development equipment

The Ministry of Industry and Technology has announced a supply tender for the "Advanced Prototype Station (APS)" project in Eskişehir. The contract involves the supply and installation of virtual reality equipment, an autonomous vehicle development platform, and motion measurement systems. The deadline for tender submission is 3 March 2026.

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State Supply Office Tenders for Water Tankers

80 vehicles to be procured for Ankara Metropolitan Municipality

The State Supply Office (DMO) has opened a tender to purchase 80 water tankers (3-ton capacity) for the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality. The procurement will be conducted via open offer procedure from the domestic market, with bids due by 12 February 2026.

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TPAO Oil Exploration Licenses Expire

Energy Ministry announces expiration of licenses in Adana, Batman, and Niğde

The General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs has announced the expiration of several oil exploration licenses held by Türkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO). The expired licenses cover areas in Adana, Batman/Diyarbakır, and Niğde. Third parties claiming damages due to unfulfilled obligations by the licensee have one year to apply for compensation from the security deposits.

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New Foundation "Hmbrgr Vakfı" Established

Founders endow 2 million TL for social aid purposes

The General Directorate of Foundations has announced the official registration of a new foundation named "Hmbrgr Vakfı" in Ankara. Established by Ertuğrul Avcı and others with assets of 2 million TL, the foundation aims to provide health, shelter, and educational aid to those in need.

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Extensive Municipal Recruitment Drives Announced

Municipalities across Turkey seek engineers, city planners, and civil servants

Several municipalities have issued recruitment notices for permanent public service positions.

• Sandıklı Municipality: Recruiting a City Planner.

• Eleşkirt Municipality: Recruiting an Engineer.

• Büyükçekmece Municipality: Recruiting 10 Civil Servants (GİH class).

• Başçiftlik Municipality: Recruiting an Engineer. All positions require specific KPSS scores and educational backgrounds.

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Protected Status Updated for Historic Estate in Kadıköy

Conservation board revises group status and protection zone for Göztepe property

The Istanbul V Cultural Heritage Preservation Board has updated the protection status of a historic mansion and its garden in Göztepe, Kadıköy (Island 3121, Parcel 272). The building's protection group was updated to Group II, and a specific protection zone was delineated around the property, requiring annotations on relevant land deeds.

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Archaeological Sites Registered in Southern and Central Turkey

New protection zones declared in Muğla, Konya, Karaman, and Aksaray

Various Cultural Heritage Preservation Boards have registered new archaeological sites, restricting construction and land use.

• Muğla: Sites in Milas (Karahayıt), Datça (Emecik), and Bodrum (Göl, Dağbelen) designated as I and III Degree Archaeological Sites.

• Central Anatolia: Sites in Konya (Beyşehir, Seydişehir), Karaman (Ayrancı, Merkez), and Aksaray (Merkez, Güzelyurt, Gülağaç) registered, including höyüks (mounds) and castle ruins.

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Central Bank Daily Financial Indicators

Exchange rates and government debt securities values published

The Central Bank of Turkey has released the indicative exchange rates for 28 January

2026 (USD Selling: 43.4108 TL; Euro Selling: 52.0285 TL) and the daily values for Government Domestic Borrowing Securities and Lease Certificates effective 29 January 2026.

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