Extension of Turkish Naval Forces Mandate in the Gulf of Aden

Parliament approves one-year extension for anti-piracy and counter-terrorism missions

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) has approved a Presidential decree extending the mandate of the Turkish Naval Forces elements in the Gulf of Aden, Somali waters, the Arabian Sea, and adjacent regions. The mission, extended for one year starting from 10 February 2026, aims to combat piracy, armed robbery, and maritime terrorism, ensuring the safety of Turkish-flagged vessels and contributing to international maritime security operations.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 1–2)

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Urgent Expropriation for Energy Projects

Presidential decisions authorize land acquisition for gas pipelines and storage facilities

Several Presidential Decisions have authorized urgent expropriations for critical energy infrastructure. These include lands along the Mut-Mersin Natural Gas Pipeline route, specific parcels in Denizli (Sarayköy) for the Buharkent natural gas supply, lands in Istanbul and Tekirdağ for the Silivri Natural Gas Storage 4th Phase Project, and lands for the Çorum-Ortaköy and Yozgat-Baydiğin-Aydıncık natural gas connection lines. The expropriations will be conducted by BOTAŞ and EPDK.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 3–9)

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Boundary Revision for Bolu Köroğlu Mountain Tourism Area

Culture and Tourism Protection Zone borders redefined

Presidential Decision No. 10893 has redefined the boundaries of the Bolu Köroğlu Mountain Culture and Tourism Protection and Development Zone. The decision includes a map illustrating the revised, narrowed borders of the protected area.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 10–11)

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Land Consolidation in Tunceli

DSİ to conduct agricultural infrastructure works in Mazgirt

Presidential Decision No. 10894 decrees the implementation of land consolidation and on-farm development services in the villages of Aydınlık, Göktepe, Ortaharman, and Sökücek in the Mazgirt district of Tunceli. The project will be executed by the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) 9th Regional Directorate.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 12)

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Amendments to Contracted Personnel Employment Principles

New rights for part-time work after birth and Defence Industry recruitment rules

Presidential Decision No. 10895 introduces amendments to the principles governing contracted personnel. Key changes include extending the right to part-time work following birth or adoption to contracted personnel, aligning them with civil servants. Additionally, the Presidency of Defence Industries is now authorized to recruit contracted personnel through oral and/or practical exams for up to three times the number of positions, exempting them from strict KPSS score ranking order.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 13–14)

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Procurement Procedures for International Events

Ministry of Transport authorized for direct procurement for prestigious meetings

Presidential Decision No. 10896 establishes specific procedures for goods and services procurement related to international organizations and meetings hosted by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's Directorate General for EU and Foreign Relations. Designated events will be exempt from standard Public Procurement Law monetary limits, allowing for direct procurement to ensure the events are conducted in a manner befitting the state's reputation.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 15–24)

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Amendments to Spatial Plans Construction Regulation

Regulation updates include Cemevi symbology and detailed plan legends

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has amended the Regulation on the Preparation of Spatial Plans. The update formally includes "Cemevi structures" in the regulation's text. Extensive annexes have been published detailing the standard legends, symbols, and color codes for various spatial plans (strategic, environmental, and zoning), covering categories like disaster risk areas, renewable

ble energy, and social infrastructure.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 25–266)

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Public Procurement Thresholds and Limits Updated for 2026

Monetary limits increased by 27.67% aligned with Producer Price Index

The Public Procurement Authority has issued Communiqué No. 2026/1, updating the threshold values and monetary limits in the Public Procurement Law No. 4734. Effective from 1 February 2026, these values have been increased by 27.67%, reflecting the annual change in the Domestic Producer Price Index (Yİ-ÜFE).

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 267–269)

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Repeal of Accountant Professional Decision Article

Union of Chambers repeals specific article of Circular 1996/2

The Union of Chambers of Certified Public Accountants and Sworn-in Certified Public Accountants has published a decision repealing Article 4 of the Compulsory Professional Decision Circular 1996/2.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 270)

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Judicial Announcements

Courts issue notifications for absentee defendants

Various courts, including the Istanbul 58th Criminal Court of First Instance and Diyarbakır 2nd High Criminal Court, have issued public notifications regarding case outcomes. These include notifications of acquittal and the dropping of charges due to the statute of limitations for individuals who could not be located at their registered addresses.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 271)

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Tire and Feed Procurement Tenders by TİGEM

Agricultural Enterprises to source tires and 5,750 tons of feed

The General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises (TİGEM) has announced two tenders: one for the procurement of 12 lots of outer tires (bids due 5 Feb 2026) and another for the purchase of 5,750 tons of concentrated feed for its Kazımkarabekir and Türkgeldi operations (bids due 2 Feb 2026).

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 272–273)

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Vehicle Rental Tender for TPAO Şırnak

12-month rental of 40 trailers for oil field operations

The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) Şırnak Regional Directorate involves a tender for the rental of 40 trailers with drivers for 12 months. The vehicles will be used to transport tower materials, chemicals, and pipes in the Bestesor and Gabar Mountain regions. Bids are due by 30 January 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 274–277)

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Real Estate Sales by Public Institutions

Lands in Kocaeli and Konya up for auction

The Kocaeli National Property Directorate is selling five plots of state-owned land in Kartepe, Gebze, and Darıca via open bidding on 17-18 February 2026. Additionally, the Ilgın Municipality in Konya has announced the sale of six residential plots in the Camiatik Neighborhood, with the tender scheduled for 10 February 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 277–282)

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Disciplinary Actions in Building Inspection and Public Tenders

Ministry bans firms for inspection failures and tender violations

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has penalized Emirbey Teknik Yapı Denetim and Gencer Yapı Denetim, along with several engineers and architects, for failing to properly inspect structures in Istanbul; they are banned from taking new jobs for one year. Furthermore, various ministries (Energy, Interior, Defence, Education) have banned specific companies and individuals from participating in public tenders for periods ranging from 6 months to 1 year due to legal violations.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 283–301)

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Academic Recruitment and Foundation Announcements

Universities recruit staff; new foundation established

Several universities, including Istanbul Gedik, Yeditepe, and Istanbul Rumeli, have issued recruitment notices for academic staff across various faculties. In foundation news, the "Cemil Sarı Eğitim ve Hayır Vakfı" has been established in Kocaeli, while the "Torbalı Eğitim Kültür Sağlık ve Bilim Vakfı" has been dissolved.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 302–312)

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Archaeological Site Registrations

New protection status for sites in multiple pro vinces

Regional Cultural Heritage Preservation Boards have registered several new archaeological sites. These include 1st Degree sites in Adana (Sarıçam), Antalya (Konyaaltı), Eskişehir (Günyüzü), Mardin (Mazıdağı), Uşak (Eşme), and Kütahya (Gediz). Specific protection terms prohibit construction and unauthorized excavation in these areas.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 313–327)

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Daily Financial Indicators

Central Bank releases exchange rates and debt security values

The Central Bank of Turkey has published the indicative exchange rates for 22 January 2026, with the USD selling rate at 43.2944 TL and the Euro selling rate at 50.7096 TL. The gazette also lists the daily values for Government Domestic Borrowing Securities and Lease Certificates.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 328–347)