New Regulation for National Occupational Health and Safety Council

Ministry defines procedures, membership, and duties regarding national safety policies

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has issued a new regulation determining the working procedures and principles of the National Occupational Health and Safety Council. The Council is established to make recommendations for determining national policies and strategies related to occupational health and safety, with the goal of preventing work accidents and diseases. Chaired by the Minister or a deputy, the Council includes representatives from various ministries, the Social Security Institution, and the three trade union confederations with the largest membership. The Council must convene at least once a year, and this new regulation repeals the previous version published in 2013,.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 1–4)

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Amendments to Electricity Market Metering Systems Regulation

EPDK updates terms and installation rules for transmission-connected facilities

The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has amended the Regulation on Electricity Market Metering Systems, updating the term "relevant network operator" to "distribution network operator". For generation facilities connected to the transmission system, users are now required to supply the meters and modems for measurement points within their property limits, while TEİAŞ will handle the installation. The amendments also extend the deadline for installing specific communication units to after 1 March 2026 and push the compliance deadline for connection points to 1 January 2027.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 5)

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Central Bank Revokes Previous Council Decision

Cancellation enacted following an administrative court stay of execution

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has issued a decision revoking a previous Bank Council decision (No. 11929/21528, dated 30 October 2025). This revocation is issued in compliance with a stay of execution order granted by the Ankara 25th Administrative Court regarding the initial decision.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 6)

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Judicial Announcements and Notifications

Courts issue public notices for fugitives and absent defendants

Several judicial notices serve as official notifications for individuals who could not be located. The Diyarbakır 5th High Criminal Court announced the merging of files for Mehmet Ermiş regarding a "Membership in an Armed Terrorist Organization" case. The Büyükçekmece 28th Criminal Court issued a notification regarding a supervision decision for Vusala Mammadova. The Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor notified Gholamreza Faramarzi of a finalized prison sentence and fine for smuggling violations. Additionally, the Büyükçekmece 13th Criminal Court announced the acquittal of several defendants, including Cumana Şemseddın, in a theft case.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 7–8)

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Tender for Spare Material Procurement

TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. opens bids for 20 items of spare parts

The TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. General Directorate has opened a tender for the procurement of 20 items of spare materials. Bids must be submitted to the commission in Ankara by 10:30 on 23 February 2026, and bidders are required to provide a provisional bond of at least 3% of the offered price,.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 8–9)

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Service Tender for Material Handling

TCDD 6th Region seeks services for loading and unloading railway materials

The TCDD 6th Regional Directorate in Adana is soliciting bids for a service contract to load materials removed from the railway line onto wagons and subsequently unload them. This tender is open to domestic bidders, with proposals due by 10:00 on 3 February 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 9–10)

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Procurement of Filter Paper

ÇAYKUR announces tender for 10,000 kg of filter paper

The General Directorate of Tea Enterprises (ÇAYKUR) has announced an open tender for the purchase of 10,000 kg of filter

paper (C-24 Perfecta). Proposals must be submitted to the General Directorate in Rize by 14:00 on 3 February 2026, and partial bids are not accepted,.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 10)

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Privatization Administration Sale of Real Estate

Lands in Ankara and Istanbul offered via bargaining and auction

The Ministry of Treasury and Finance Privatization Administration is offering two properties for sale: a 49,495 m² plot in Alacaatlı, Ankara, and a 91,167 m² plot in Tepecik, Istanbul. Bids are due by 10 February 2026, and buyers may utilise a payment plan involving a 40% down payment with the remainder paid over 48 months,.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 10–12)

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Construction Tender for Earthquake Recovery Project

Iller Bank manages stormwater construction work in Adana

Iller Bankası A.Ş. has issued a tender invitation for the "Adana (Center) Stormwater Construction Work" under the World Bank-financed Turkey Earthquake Recovery and Reconstruction Project (TERRP). The project involves the construction of approximately 3 km of box culverts and 2 km of U-section drainage, with bids required by 14:00 on 17 February 2026,.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 13–14)

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Tender for 182 Mining Sites

MAPEG to assign mining rights through closed bids and auctions

The General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs (MAPEG) has announced that 182 mining sites will be tendered under the Mining Law. The process will involve closed bids followed by an open auction, and detailed specifications for the sites will be published on the MAPEG website for at least 15 days,.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 15)

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Disciplinary Decisions Banning Entities from Public Tenders

Temporary bans imposed on individuals and companies for tender violations

Several entities have been banned from participating in public tenders for varying durations due to legal violations. The Ministry of Environment imposed 1-year bans on Şuzi Günal and Feyzullah Aktan,. BOTAŞ imposed a 6-month ban on İsmail Çelik İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., and the TCDD 7th Region imposed 1-year bans on MSD Madencilik and Semih Dağhan.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 16–19)

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Recruitment of Contracted Personnel at Dicle University

Vacancies for security officers and support staff based on KPSS scores

Dicle University is recruiting 5 contracted personnel based on 2024 KPSS scores. The available positions include 3 Protection and Security Officers and 2 Support Personnel for cleaning and maintenance, with applications open until 4 February 2026 via the Career Gate platform,.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 20–22)

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Academic Recruitment at Istanbul Beykent University

Faculty positions available across multiple disciplines

Istanbul Beykent University is hiring 6 faculty members, including Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors. The positions are within the Faculties of Fine Arts, Communication, Economics, Law, and Dentistry, and applications must be submitted within 15 days of the announcement.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 23–24)

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Academic Recruitment at Özyeğin University

Faculty of Business seeks professors in Economics and Management

Özyeğin University is accepting applications for two faculty positions in the Faculty of Business. The roles include one Assistant Professor in Economics and one Professor in Business Administration specialising in innovation strategies and blockchain, with an application deadline of 5 February 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 25)

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Daily Financial Indicators and Debt Securities

Central Bank releases exchange rates and government bond values

The Central Bank has published the indicative exchange rates for 21 January 2026, listing the USD selling rate at 43.2839 TL and the Euro selling rate at 50.6901 TL. The gazette also contains the daily values for Government Domestic Borrowing Securities and Lease Certificates.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 26–46)