Official Gazette
Voting abroad for Turkish elections to start on April 17
The first votes will be cast on April 27 in Türkiye's consulates abroad and border gates, the election watchdog has announced.
President Erdoğan sets elections for May 14
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has officially set the date for Türkiye's parliamentary and presidential elections as May 14, a month ahead of the previously scheduled date, seeking to extend his two decades in power.
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Gov’t’s sole focus during polls is on post-quake relief: Erdoğan
The ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) sole focus during the election campaign will be on efforts to heal the wounds of the earthquake victims and build new houses for them, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on March 6.
Court rules in favor of Armenian foundations
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the refusal of the request for the return of the properties of two Armenian foundations, which had been taken over by the Treasury, violated their property rights and that a retrial should be held.
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CHP leader stresses freedom of expression on social media
While criticizing the "disinformation law," main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has stated that it is natural for young people or anyone to express criticism on social media.
Gov’t announces new regulation on health workers’ rights
The new regulation which will improve the rights and additional payments of health workers was published in the Official Gazette on Aug. 12.
Making a statement after the publication of the regulation, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said in his post on social media that additional payments will be made on the 15th of each month to health workers.
Edirne mayor demands regulation on signs in Bulgarian
Edirne Mayor Recep Gürkan has requested a commission to be established over the increasing number of Bulgarian signs and posters in the city after a recent decision that no longer requires Bulgarian citizens to obtain a visa to visit Türkiye.
Türkiye bans access to VOA and DW broadcasters
Türkiye's media regulator blocked access to the Turkish language services of Voice of America (VOA) and Deutsche Welle (DW) websites after the international public broadcasters refused to apply for licenses the regulator had requested.
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Turkey appoints new ambassadors to 25 countries
Turkey appointed ambassadors to 25 foreign diplomatic missions, while ambassadors from 23 countries are recalled to their headquarters in Ankara, according to a presidential decision published in the Official Gazette on June 2.
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Property sales abroad deemed service exports: Official Gazette
The Turkish government will provide substantial financial support to property companies for promotion activities abroad, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on April 22.
Marketing Turkish properties have been classified as "service exports," the decree said.