Presidential Appointments of Police Chiefs

Decree reassigns provincial police directors and general directorate staff

A Presidential Decision has been issued regarding the assignment of high-ranking police officials. Gökalp Şener, formerly the Bilecik Provincial Police Chief, and Ümit Bitirik, formerly the Yalova Provincial Police Chief, have been reassigned to the General Directorate of Security. New appointments include Yılmaz Delen as the Yalova Provincial Police Chief, Erdem Çağlar as the Bilecik Provincial Police Chief, and Erdinç Yüceer as the Niğde Provincial Police Chief.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 1)

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Regulation on Rehabilitation of Mining Sites

Energy Ministry mandates concurrent environmental restoration and financial guarantees

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has published a new regulation to govern the rehabilitation of areas disrupted by mining activities. The regulation stipulates that rehabilitation must be conducted concurrently with mining operations and completed upon the cessation of activities. It requires license holders to deposit an annual rehabilitation fee equivalent to the license fee into a dedicated account. The regulation details the procedures for the preparation and approval of rehabilitation projects, the accrual and collection of fees, and the conditions under which fees are refunded or used by the administration if the licensee fails to fulfill their obligations.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 2–6)

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Regulation on High-Security Forensic Psychiatry Centers

Health Ministry establishes standards for facilities treating forensic patients

The Ministry of Health has issued a regulation defining the operational principles, physical standards, and personnel requirements for High-Security Forensic Psychiatry Centers. These centers are designated for individuals referred by judicial authorities for observation regarding criminal responsibility or for mandatory treatment and protection. The regulation mandates strict security measures, including central locking systems, unbreakable glass, and 5-meter garden walls, alongside a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. It also outlines procedures for admission, risk management, the use of seclusion and restraint, and discharge protocols, distinguishing these centers from prisoner wards.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 7–18)

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Amendment to Customs Authorization for Agricultural Products

Additional customs directorates authorized for specific plant product controls

The Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry have amended the communiqué regarding customs directorates authorized to control specific products. The amendment adds Adana Gölovası, Mersin Çukurova Airport, and Sakarya Karasu Customs Directorates to the lists of authorities empowered to conduct official controls on certain plant and forestry products entering the country.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 19–20)

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Judicial Announcements and Notifications

Public notices issued for probation violations and criminal case decisions

The Niğde Probation Directorate has issued a notification for Hatice Uykal regarding a violation of probation terms, announcing that her file will be closed and referred to the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office due to persistent non-compliance. Additionally, the Antalya 15th Criminal Court of First Instance has issued a public notification regarding a 12-month prison sentence for Murat Önderli in a simple injury case involving victim Vedat Ergel, as the parties could not be reached for personal service.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 21–22)

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Tender for Surgical Instruments at Ankara City Hospital

Procurement of 45 items of surgical hand tools for Children's Hospital

The Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Coordinating Chief Physician's Office has announced an open tender for the procurement of 45 items of surgical hand tools for the Children's Hospital. Bids are required to be submitted by 10:30 on 27

February

2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 23–24)

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Procurement of Pesticides by TİGEM

Agricultural enterprises announce tenders for various fungicides and pesticides

The General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises (TİGEM) has announced two separate tenders. The Dalaman Agricultural Enterprise is procuring 12 items of agricultural pesticides with a bid deadline of 12 February 2026. The Headquarters is soliciting bids for specific active ingredients (Azoxystrobin or Prothioconazole mixtures) totaling over 9,000 liters, with a deadline of 5 February 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 24–25)

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Tender for Creation of 3D City Models

World Bank-funded project covers multiple provinces including Izmir and Diyarbakır

The General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre has issued a Request for Bids for the "Creation of 3D City Models (Group-3)" under the Sustainable Land Administration Infrastructure Project financed by the World Bank. The tender is divided into three lots covering numerous provinces such as Balıkesir, Çanakkale, Denizli, Diyarbakır, Adana, Antalya, and Izmir. Bids must be submitted by 10:00 on 24 February 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 26–28)

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Consultancy Tender for Renewable Energy in Public Buildings

Environment Ministry seeks firms for solar energy feasibility studies

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change is requesting expressions of interest for consultancy services to prepare feasibility studies for renewable energy installations (solar power plants) in public buildings. This project is funded by the World Bank and covers 60 institutions across 14 provinces. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 18 February 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 29–31)

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Construction Tender for Red Crescent in Şanlıurfa

Flat-for-land construction project announced for Haliliye district

The Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay) General Directorate has announced a tender for a construction project in return for land share (kat karşılığı) in the Ertuğrulgazi Neighborhood of Haliliye, Şanlıurfa. The project involves construction on four distinct parcels. Bids are due by 14:00 on 23 February 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 32)

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Mining Equipment Tenders by TTK

Procurement of gas monitoring systems and washery pumps

The Turkish Hard Coal Enterprises (TTK) has announced two tenders. The first is for the supply and revision of the Central Gas Monitoring System at the Kozlu Timber Center, with bids due on 23 February 2026. The second tender is for the procurement of various pumps for washery operations, with bids due on 11 February 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 33–39)

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Sale of Vehicles by Van Water Administration

Auction for 19 vehicles including backhoes, trucks, and drilling rigs

The Van Water and Sewerage Administration (VASKİ) is selling 19 vehicles, including Case backhoe loaders, BMC dump trucks, and drilling machines, via a closed-bid tender. The total estimated value of the vehicles is approximately 27.67 million TL. The tender will be held on 4 February 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 40–41)

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Lease of Real Estate for Gas Station Construction

Tepebaşı Municipality tenders land on Build-Operate-Transfer model

The Tepebaşı Municipality in Eskişehir is offering a 1,418 m² plot of land in the Şarhüyük Neighborhood for the construction and operation of a fuel station under the Build-Operate-Transfer model. The lease term is 10 years with an estimated monthly rental value of 440,000 TL. The tender is scheduled for 3 February 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 41–45)

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Miscellaneous Announcements: Zoning and Expropriation

Etimesgut zoning plan and TPAO urgent expropriations announced

The Etimesgut Municipality announced the suspension of a parselation plan for the 30 Ağustos Neighborhood. Additionally, the General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs announced the urgent expropriation of lands in Silivri (Istanbu

l), Lüleburgaz (Kırklareli), and Tekirdağ to facilitate natural gas pipeline projects by TPAO. Kayseri University also announced the cancellation of recruitment for three specific faculty positions.

(Resmî Gazete, Page 46)

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Registration of Natural Site in Isparta

Burdur Lake area designated as protected natural zone

The General Directorate for Protection of Natural Assets has registered the Burdur Lake 1st Degree Natural Site (1st Stage) in the Senir Town of Keçiborlu, Isparta. The area has been designated as a "Qualified Natural Protection Area" and a "Sustainable Protection and Controlled Use Area."

(Resmî Gazete, Page 47)

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Decisions to Ban Entities from Public Tenders

Ministries and municipalities impose temporary bans for tender violations

Several companies and individuals have been banned from participating in public tenders for periods ranging from 6 months to 1 year. The bans were issued by the Ministry of Environment (regarding tenders for Polatlı, Dalaman, Orkent, Çankaya, and Çanakkale municipalities), the Ministry of National Education (regarding tenders in Van and Ankara), the Ministry of Health (Izmir), and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 48–61)

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Academic Staff Recruitment

Vacancies announced at Izmir Tınaztepe, Mardin Artuklu, Ufuk, and Fenerbahçe Universities

Multiple universities have issued recruitment notices. Izmir Tınaztepe University is hiring professors and lecturers for its Dentistry, Health Sciences, and Medicine faculties. Mardin Artuklu University is recruiting contracted support personnel and security guards based on 2024 KPSS scores. Ufuk University is seeking professors for Urology, Biochemistry, and Medical Education. Fenerbahçe University is recruiting faculty members and research assistants for various departments including Pharmacy, Architecture, and Health Services.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 62–72)

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Decisions by Cultural Heritage Preservation Boards

Protection zones and site registrations updated in multiple provinces

Regional Cultural Heritage Preservation Boards have issued decisions regarding historical sites. Notable decisions include the updating of protection zones for the Beşgöz Bridge in Antalya, the registration of a tumulus in Manisa as a 1st Degree Archaeological Site, updates to protection groups for historical homes in Trabzon, the registration of archaeological sites in Aydın (Kuşadası), Bilecik (Bozüyük), Mardin (Mazıdağı), and Hatay (Altınözü), and the upgrading of a site status in Yalova (Helenopolis) to 1st Degree.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 73–106)

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Daily Financial Indicators and Debt Securities

Central Bank releases balance sheet, exchange rates, and bond values

The Central Bank of Turkey has published its balance sheet as of 16 January 2026 and indicative exchange rates for 22 January 2026 (USD Selling: 43.3026 TL; Euro Selling: 50.6345 TL). The gazette also lists the daily values for Government Domestic Borrowing Securities (Government Bonds, Treasury Bills) and Lease Certificates for 23 January 2026.

(Resmî Gazete, Pages 107–127)