
The Independence Medal is an official state decoration established to be awarded to military and civilian individuals who rendered distinguished service during the Turkish War of Independence, as well as to the families of those who died as martyrs during the National Struggle. It is the only medal awarded during the founding process of the Republic of Türkiye and is regulated by a special law. Independence Medal (AA) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> Reason and Scope of Awar
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Abdullah Hilmi Tunalı, known as Tunalı Hilmi Bey, gained prominence during the transition from the late Ottoman Empire to the early years of the Republic through his political and social activities. Born on 28 August 1871 in the town of Eski Cuma (Targovişte) in Bulgaria, then part of the Ottoman territories, Tunalı Hilmi migrated with his family to Istanbul after the 1877–78 Russo-Turkish War, began his education in Üsküdar, and became involved in political activities by joining the Young Turk
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Yunus Emre Sağlam

Ahmet Rifat Bey (Çalıka) was a politician who served during the late Ottoman and early Republican periods, born in 1873. Following the proclamation of the Second Constitutional Era, he was elected as a deputy from Elazığ to the Chamber of Deputies (Meclis-i Mebûsan), and after the declaration of the Republic, he served as a member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye for its first, second, and third terms representing Elazığ. Throughout his political career, he participated in religious and
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Yunus Emre Sağlam

İstiklal Madalyası is an official state decoration awarded to military and civilian individuals who rendered distinguished service during the Turkish War of Independence, as well as to the families of those who died in the line of duty during the Millî Mücadele period. It is the only medal established by special law during the founding process of the Republic of Türkiye. Reason and Scope of Award The İstiklal Madalyası was regulated by the İstiklal Madalyası Law dated 4 April 1921 and numbered 6
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BlMavi Vatan Law is a legislative initiative aimed at regulating Türkiye’s sovereignty rights over its maritime jurisdictional areas, maritime security policies, and applications concerning international maritime law within a comprehensive legal framework. It is stated that the regulation, prepared by the Justice and Development Party, aims to provide legal assurance for Türkiye’s rights and interests in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Aegean Sea. It is indicated that the draft law is planne
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Zeynep Gül
TrThe Treaty of Moscow, signed on 16 March 1921 between the Government of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye and the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) acting on behalf of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, is an international agreement that defined Türkiye’s northeastern borders and resolved boundary issues in the Caucasus region. This treaty is regarded as one of the first international successes of the TBMM during the War of Independence. It also marked a diplomatic
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Sevgi Kıraç

National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission is a 51-member parliamentary commission established under the umbrella of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM) with the objective of "Turkey without Terrorism", aiming to strengthen social cohesion, national solidarity and brotherhood. The commission held its first meeting on 5 August 2025 under the chairmanship of TBMM President Numan Kurtulmuş. Establishment Process and Objective The commission was established within the framew
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Edanur Karakoç

Zeynel Abidin Bayhan was a politician, lawyer, and organizer who held active roles during the Second Constitutional Era and the National Struggle. Born in 1869 in Niğde, he spent many years working in the justice system before transitioning to legal practice and politics. He joined the Committee of Union and Progress, served in the Society for the Defense of Rights and as a member of the First Term of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. He was also one of the founders of the Niğde Farmers an
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Yunus Emre Sağlam

The 28th Term, Second Session Election of the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye is one of the Speaker elections conducted by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye in accordance with the Constitution and the Internal Regulations during its legislative terms; it was initiated following the expiration of the term of the incumbent Speaker, Numan Kurtulmuş. As a result of the election, Numan Kurtulmuş was re-elected as Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. Reason for the
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Edanur Karakoç

Bill on Amendments to Certain Laws for the Effective and Efficient Administration of Justice, known in public discourse as the 12th Justice Package, is a legislative proposal.【1】 The proposal was prepared under the framework of the 4th Justice Reform Strategy Document announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The 4th Justice Reform Strategy Document, prepared by the Ministry of Justice and made public on 23 January 2025, established as its core vision the creation of a legal system based on t
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Edanur Karakoç