Official Gazette / August 11-17, 2025

The Constitutional Court has annulled the provision in the Decree-Law (KHK) issued under the State of Emergency (OHAL) which stated that those dismissed from their duties could not file any claims for compensation. There are no longer any legislative obstacles preventing those dismissed under the KHK from filing lawsuits for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages (2025/134 Basis, 2025/114 Decision, 03.06.2025)

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has amended the Planned Areas Zoning Regulation, making it possible to construct healthcare facilities in parks larger than 2,500 m2. Furthermore, the construction of independent daycare centers has become mandatory for projects with a construction area larger than 15,000 m² and containing more than 150 independent units, and the construction of family health centers has become mandatory for projects larger than 25,000 m² with more than 250 independent units. In addition to these, renovations have been permitted in buildings with occupancy permits on parcels where no zoning plan is currently in effect due to the cancellation of the zoning plan, and renovations have been permitted in independent units with occupancy permits, provided that the building's footprint, floor area ratio (FAR), and total construction area remain unchanged, regardless of the status of the zoning plan.

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has announced a principle decision stating that animal shelters and natural habitats for stray animals may be permitted in natural protected areas, excluding 1st-degree natural protected areas and strictly protected sensitive areas.

The Ministry of Health has amended the Regulation on the Independent Practice of Healthcare Professionals, extending the licensing period until 31.12.2025 for healthcare professionals to bring their workplaces into compliance with the new regulation that came into effect in March.

The Public Procurement Authority has amended the Regulation on the Implementation of Goods Procurement Tenders, including tenders for the procurement of vehicles to be used in urban rail systems and railway lines by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure among the exceptional types of tenders where agreements can be made in foreign currency. As is known, under the Law on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency and other relevant legislation, entering into contracts in foreign currency or indexed to foreign currency is generally prohibited in the context of the subject matter and parties of the contract, and can only be applied in cases accepted as exceptions by the law.

The Ministry of Industry and Technology has amended the Regulation on Market Surveillance and Inspection of Elevators, designating the company that installs the elevator as the elevator manufacturer and subjecting it to the same obligations as manufacturers.

With Presidential Decree No. 10209, an amendment was made to the Decision on the Implementation of Certain Articles of the Customs Law, establishing the principles regarding simplified customs declarations issued within the scope of postal services or express cargo transportation.

With Presidential Decree No. 10211, an amendment was made to the Inward Processing Regime Decision, ensuring that domestic purchases within the scope of the inward processing authorization certificate are carried out within the certificate period, except in exceptional cases.