Official Gazette Today (July 25, 2025): Appointment Decisions, Key Regulatory Changes, and New Communiqués Published

Ankara – The Official Gazette of July 25, 2025, issue number 32966, has been published. Today's edition features significant appointment decisions within the judicial and administrative sections, along with regulatory amendments affecting various ministries and institutions, and new communiqués. Additionally, the announcements section includes judicial notices, auction and tender announcements, and other various public notices.

Highlights from the Executive and Administrative Section

Appointment Decision:

• Appointment Decision of the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK): This decision directly impacts the judiciary, outlining crucial appointments within the legal system. The HSK's appointment decision holds critical importance for the functioning and personnel structure of the judiciary.

Regulations:

• Amendment to the Regulation on Promotion, Title Change, and Relocation Appointments of Ministry of National Education Personnel: This amendment introduces new regulations affecting the career development and appointment processes for personnel within the Ministry of National Education. It is expected to establish new principles for promotion, title changes, and relocation for teachers and other MEB employees.

• Amendment to the Electricity Market Licensing Regulation: This change, highly relevant to the energy sector, updates the licensing processes and rules within the electricity market. It is anticipated to impact companies involved in energy generation, distribution, and trade.

• Amendment to the Regulation on Principles for Transitions Between Associate and Undergraduate Level Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfers in Higher Education Institutions: This amendment, affecting university students and academic procedures, introduces new rules regarding student transfers between different programs, opportunities for double majors and minors, and inter-university credit transfers. These changes aim to enhance flexibility in students' educational paths.

• New Application and Research Center Regulations: Today's Official Gazette includes the establishment of four new university application and research centers:

  • Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Health Application and Research Center Regulation

  • Sinop University Addiction Combat Application and Research Center Regulation

  • Sinop University Aquatic Products Application and Research Center Regulation

  • Sinop University Elderly Welfare and Aging Studies Application and Research Center Regulation These new centers aim to conduct scientific research, practical applications, and community service activities in their respective fields.

Communiqué:

• Communiqué Amending the Communiqué (No: 2020/16) on Maximum Interest Rates to Be Applied in Credit Card Transactions (No: 2025/17): This communiqué amendment, directly impacting consumers and the banking sector, indicates an update in the maximum interest rates applicable to credit card transactions. This could affect credit card debtors and credit card usage habits.

Announcement Section and Other Notices

The announcement section of the Official Gazette, as usual, contained various notices:

• Judicial Announcements: Court decisions, official summons, and other legal notices are featured in this section.

• Auction, Tender, and Bid Announcements: Public institutions' tenders, sales, and rental announcements were published in this section.

• Various Announcements: Other general notices and official communiqués fall under this category.

• Exchange Rates Determined by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and Daily Values of Government Domestic Debt Securities: Updated economic data, including exchange rates determined by the Central Bank and daily values of government domestic debt securities, were presented in detail in this section.

These decisions, regulations, and communiqués published in the Official Gazette hold significant developments for the relevant sectors and the public. For detailed information, the official website of the Official Gazette can be visited.