New Inspection Procedures for Nuclear and Radioactive Waste Facilities

Nuclear Regulatory Authority publishes comprehensive guidelines on safety inspections and on-site reviews

The Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NDK) has issued a new decision determining the procedures and principles for safety inspections and on-site reviews of nuclear facilities and radioactive waste facilities. The regulation defines the scope of inspections, the duties of inspection teams, and the classification of findings into Class A, B, and C based on their safety impact. It establishes a "graded approach" for regulatory control and outlines the obligations of authorized entities regarding the submission of documents, quality plans, and corrective actions for identified non-conformities.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 4–21])

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New Administrative Courts Established in Mersin

Ministry of Justice expands judicial capacity with two new courts

The Ministry of Justice has decided to establish the 3rd and 4th Administrative Courts in the province of Mersin. This decision, taken with the positive opinions of the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Treasury and Finance, and Ministry of Trade, defines the jurisdiction of these new courts as the provincial borders of Mersin.

([Resmî Gazete, Page 22])

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Constitutional Court Rules on International Commercial Dispute and Corporate Liability

High court finds no violation of property rights in case involving BTA Bank and Vakıfbank

The Constitutional Court has issued a detailed judgment regarding an application by BTA Bank JSC and Fincraft Investment House JSC. The case involved a commercial dispute where Vakıfbank sought to collect a debt related to a loan guarantee, invoking the legal doctrine of "piercing the corporate veil" to hold related entities responsible. The Court examined claims regarding the validity of assignment agreements and the application of foreign law versus Turkish law. Ultimately, the Court ruled that the lower court's decision to hold the applicants jointly liable did not violate their property rights, finding the judicial process was not arbitrary and did not impose an excessive burden on the applicants.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 23–44])

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TPAO Launches R&D Call for Localizing Drilling Equipment

State oil company seeks domestic partners to manufacture casing pipes

Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO) has issued a "Localization R&D Project Call" to develop domestic manufacturing capabilities for materials currently imported. Specifically, TPAO is seeking proposals for the design and manufacture of "9 5/8" N80/N-80Q ERW Drilling Casing Pipes" in accordance with API 5CT and 5B standards. The project targets the production of 10,000 meters of pipe and requires firms to have specific technical infrastructure, including threading and testing capabilities. Applications are open until 13 March 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Page 94])

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World Bank Funded Solar Power Tender for Public Buildings

Ministry of Environment invites bids for renewable energy installations in Ankara and Diyarbakır

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has announced a tender under the World Bank-financed "Public and Municipal Renewable Energy Project (KAYEP)." The tender covers the design, supply, and installation of Solar Power Plants (GES) for public buildings in Ankara (including the Grand National Assembly and Sayıştay) and Diyarbakır. The procurement will be conducted via national competitive bidding, with proposals due by 4 March 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 87–88])

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Large-Scale Lease Tender by Ankara Metropolitan Municipality

Commercial properties in recreation areas offered for 10-year leases

The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality is offering 20 distinct commercial properties for lease, including restaurants, wedding halls, carpet pitches, and cafeterias located primarily in "Harikalar Diyarı" and "Kuzey Ankara" recreation areas. The

leases are for a 10-year term (with some exceptions for 3 years), with estimated annual rental values reaching up to 1.96 million TL for specific lots. The tender will be held on 12 February 2026 via closed bid.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 89–93])

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Real Estate Sale by Aydın Foundations Regional Directorate

Four land plots in Didim up for auction with a total value over 2.2 Billion TL

The General Directorate of Foundations, Aydın Regional Directorate, has announced the sale of four parcels of land in the Çamlık neighborhood of Didim. Three of the parcels are being sold together with a substantial estimated price of 2.2 billion TL. A separate parcel is also listed. The sales will be conducted via closed-bid tender on 13 February 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 94–96])

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Refahiye Municipality Announces Construction Project Tender

Residential construction work offered in exchange for flats

The Refahiye Municipality in Erzincan has opened a tender for a construction project on municipal land (Camiişerif neighborhood) involving two blocks of residential units. The project is structured as a "construction in return for flat" (kat karşılığı) model combined with a cash payment. The estimated total value is approximately 20.7 million TL. Bids are due by 6 February 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 85–86])

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Ministry of Justice Announces Notary Vacancies

Application period opens for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class notary positions

The Ministry of Justice has published lists of vacant notary positions across various classes. This includes 26 vacancies for first-class notaries (including high-revenue posts in Kocaeli, Üsküdar, and Ankara), 60 vacancies for second-class notaries, and 46 vacancies for third-class notaries. Candidates must apply via the UYAP system within one month.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 98–104])

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Corporate Foundation Updates and Regulatory Amendments

New foundation registered; amendments to university regulations

The "Human and Ethical Values Education and Culture Foundation" (İNSEVA) has been officially registered in Istanbul with a capital of 2 million TL. Separately, the dissolution of the "Turkcell Foundation" has been announced following a court decision. Additionally, Isparta University of Applied Sciences has amended regulations regarding its Language Teaching Center and its Associate/Undergraduate Education rules, specifically regarding student athletes and arts participants.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 1–3, 105])

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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 27 January 2026 (USD Selling: 43.3939 TL; Euro Selling: 51.5440 TL) and the daily values for Government Domestic Borrowing Securities and Lease Certificates effective 28 January 2026.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 136–155])

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Public Procurement Bans Imposed on Contractors

Various entities barred from tenders for durations of one to two years

Several companies and individuals have been banned from participating in public tenders due to violations of tender laws (Law No. 4734 and 4735). Entities affected include Aryıl Enerji (1 year), İrem Akçay İnşaat (1 year), Eba Endüstri (18 months), and others listed under decisions by the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of National Education, and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. A correction was also issued regarding the tax number and title for a previously banned firm, Türkeri Otomat Sistemleri.

([Resmî Gazete, Pages 105–127])