Pusula Brief - 25.01.2026
Attendance Requirement Reduced for Law Students at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Establishment of Learning and Teaching Application and Research Center, Ufuk University Launches Eurasia Studies Center, and more
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Faculty amends regulations to lower the mandatory attendance threshold
Contents
- 1Attendance Requirement Reduced for Law Students at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University
- 2Establishment of Learning and Teaching Application and Research Center
- 3Ufuk University Launches Eurasia Studies Center
- 4Public Judicial Notifications for Absent Defendants
- 5High-Value Lease Tender for Alanya Municipality Restaurant
- 6Demolition Tender Announced for Karabağlar Bozyaka Hospital
- 7MTA Seeks Unprocessed Bentonite
- 8Sultansuyu Agricultural Enterprise to Procure Liquid Nitrogen
- 9Turkish Hard Coal Institution Tenders for Hydraulic Support Spares
- 10Emirdağ Municipality Auctions Commercial Properties
- 11Ministry of Justice Declares Files Destroyed or Lost
- 12Building Inspection Firms Suspended from Public Works
- 13Academic Vacancies at Bilkent and Mudanya Universities
- 14New Archaeological and Urban Sites Registered Across Turkey
- 15Daily Financial Indicators for Government Debt Securities
Attendance Requirement Reduced for Law Students at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University
Faculty amends regulations to lower the mandatory attendance threshold
Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University has updated the Education-Training and Examination Regulation for its Law Faculty. The amendment lowers the compulsory attendance requirement for courses from 80% to 70%. A provisional clause states that this change does not apply to students who enrolled prior to the 2025–2026 academic year.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 1–2])
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Establishment of Learning and Teaching Application and Research Center
Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University creates new unit to support academic development
A new regulation has been published establishing the Learning and Teaching Application and Research Center at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University. The center aims to support student academic development, provide training seminars for teaching staff, and conduct research to improve learning environments. The regulation outlines the duties of the Director, Management Board, and Advisory Board.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 2–6])
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Ufuk University Launches Eurasia Studies Center
New research unit replaces former Belt and Road center
Ufuk University has issued a regulation establishing the Eurasia Studies Application and Research Center. The center will focus on interdisciplinary scientific research regarding countries in the Eurasian region, organizing seminars, and collaborating with international institutions. This regulation simultaneously repeals the university's previous "Belt and Road Countries and China Application and Research Center" regulation.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 6–8])
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Public Judicial Notifications for Absent Defendants
Büyükçekmece court issues notices regarding fraud, theft, and harassment cases
The Büyükçekmece 5th Criminal Court of First Instance has issued public notifications for several individuals who could not be located. These include a jurisdictional decision regarding fraud (Fırıdun Hasratov), an acquittal for theft (Ahmed Haffar), a prison sentence of 3 years and 9 months for sexual harassment (Turgay Tulğay), and a fine for endangering traffic safety (Celal Yıldırım).
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 9–10])
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High-Value Lease Tender for Alanya Municipality Restaurant
Property near social facilities offered for annual rent of 12 million TL
The Alanya Municipality is offering a restaurant property located near the Municipal Social Facilities on Güzelyalı Street for lease via a closed-bid tender. The estimated annual rental price is 12,000,000 TL plus VAT for a three-year term. The tender is scheduled for 19 February 2026.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 11–12])
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Demolition Tender Announced for Karabağlar Bozyaka Hospital
Izmir Governorship seeks contractors to demolish 15 blocks in exchange for scrap
The Izmir Investment Monitoring and Coordination Presidency (YİKOB) has announced a tender for the demolition of 15 blocks of the Karabağlar Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital (covering 60,855 m²). The work involves demolition and rubble removal in exchange for scrap materials, with an estimated value of 26,000,000 TL. The tender will be held on 13 February 2026.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 12–14])
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MTA Seeks Unprocessed Bentonite
General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration opens tender for 2,000 tons
The General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA)
ration (MTA) is soliciting bids for the purchase of 2,000 tons of unprocessed bentonite. The procurement includes 1,500 tons in 25kg sacks and 500 tons in bulk Big Bags, to be delivered to facilities in Ankara.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 14–15])
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Sultansuyu Agricultural Enterprise to Procure Liquid Nitrogen
TİGEM announces tender for 300 tons of gas for Malatya facility
The General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises (TİGEM) has announced a tender for the procurement of 300 tons of liquid nitrogen gas for the Sultansuyu Agricultural Enterprise in Malatya. The contract covers a supply period of two years.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 16–17])
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Turkish Hard Coal Institution Tenders for Hydraulic Support Spares
Procurement of 21 equipment items for Karadon operation
The Turkish Hard Coal Institution (TTK) has opened a tender for the procurement of 21 items of hydraulic support spare parts. The materials are to be delivered to the Karadon Hard Coal Operation Directorate in Zonguldak within 75 days of the start date.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 18–20])
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Emirdağ Municipality Auctions Commercial Properties
Sale and lease tenders announced for shops, a hotel complex, and a park
The Emirdağ Municipality is auctioning several properties, including the sale of a shop in Cumhuriyet District and the lease of a car wash area, a Hotel/Restaurant/Meeting Hall complex (floors 3, 4, and 5), and the Alparslan Türkeş Park. Leases range from 3 to 10 years, with auctions scheduled for 6 February 2026.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 20–22])
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Ministry of Justice Declares Files Destroyed or Lost
Legal proceedings authorized for recreating lost files in Istanbul, Bursa, and Ankara
The Ministry of Justice has issued notices declaring various execution and court files from Istanbul (33rd, 28th, 6th, and Anadolu 7th Execution Directorates), Bursa (9th Civil Court), and Ankara (5th General Execution) as destroyed or lost due to causes such as fire or flood. This authorization allows for new proceedings under Law No. 4473.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 23–24])
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Building Inspection Firms Suspended from Public Works
Ministry bans Megabir and Tekaks for one year due to inspection failures
The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has suspended two building inspection firms, Megabir Yapı Denetim Ltd. Şti. (Düzce) and Tekaks Yapı Denetim Ltd. Şti. (Tekirdağ), from taking on new business for one year. The penalties were imposed due to failures in inspecting structures under their responsibility.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 23–24])
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Academic Vacancies at Bilkent and Mudanya Universities
Institutions seek professors and lecturers across Management, Engineering, and Health Sciences
İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University is recruiting a Professor for its Management Department specializing in production management. Mudanya University has opened multiple positions for professors, associate professors, and research assistants across its Engineering, Health Sciences, and Design faculties.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 25–29])
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New Archaeological and Urban Sites Registered Across Turkey
Protection status granted to locations in Adana, Kocaeli, Izmir, and Balıkesir
Regional Cultural Heritage Preservation Boards have registered several new protected sites:
• Adana: "Küçükçınar" and "Dikili Mevkii" designated as 3rd Degree
Archaeological Sites.
• Kocaeli: 29 civil structures in Kapaklı Village, Yalova, registered, creating the "Kapaklı Village Urban Site."
• Izmir: "Nizamtepe Tumulus" in Soma, Manisa, registered as a 1st Degree Archaeological Site.
• Balıkesir: An area in Yeniköy, Karesi designated as a 3rd Degree Archaeological Site.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 30–40])
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Daily Financial Indicators for Government Debt Securities
Central Bank publishes values for bonds and lease certificates
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has published the daily indicative values for Government Domestic Borrowing Securities, lease certificates, and Treasury bills effective for 25 January 2026.
([Resmî Gazete, Pages 41–59])