🇹🇷Week of August 3

The 'Terror-Free Turkey' law proposal, also referred to as the 'framework law', was approved by the Justice Commission of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) after an 18-hour session marked by heated debates among lawmakers.123

Following the commission's approval, attention has shifted to the TBMM General Assembly, where the bill will be debated next.124

The New Party (Yeni Parti) voted in favor of the proposal in the commission, according to T24 and other outlets.21

İzzet Özgenç, a former legal advisor to President Erdoğan, claimed that a party that had consulted his legal opinion and said it would vote against the proposal ultimately voted in favor during the commission vote.5

The framework law's official name has been determined, as reported by T24.6

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said regarding the Mecca Agreement: 'No country that does not attack us is our target.'12

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are strengthening defense cooperation, according to state broadcaster TRT Haber.3

Pro-government outlets celebrated the alliance in the Islamic world, with Sabah headlining 'Joy of alliance in the Islamic world' and Hürriyet publishing a column titled 'The Mecca Agreement for the confused.'45

Milliyet reported that Greece called for a move against the Mecca Agreement, with the headline 'Greece calls for a move against the Mecca Agreement! 'Action must be taken immediately.'6

NTV Haber quoted Fidan as saying the agreement does not target any country, while Haber 7 reported a 'surprise message' from Pakistan regarding Turkey and Saudi Arabia.78

Iran-backed Houthis announced they struck an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia, according to Milliyet (pro-government) and Sözcü (oppositional).12

The attack targeted an Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia using a drone (İHA), as reported by Hürriyet (pro-government).3

The strike occurred after the Mecca Agreement, according to Halk TV (oppositional).4

Tensions are rising in the Red Sea following the attack by Ensarullah (Houthis) on the Aramco refinery, according to soL Haber (oppositional).5

The Turkish Parliament passed a law concerning children drawn into crime, as reported by multiple outlets including TRT Haber, NTV Haber, Diken, and others.1234

The law changes prison sentence limits for the 15-18 age group, according to Haber3.5

Interior Minister Çiftçi said the new Child Protection Law 'acts as a shield for our children', as reported by Hürriyet.6

Attributed claim: Bianet, an oppositional outlet, reported criticism that the law prioritizes punishment over protecting children, with the headline 'The approach of punishing instead of protecting the child comes to the fore'.7

Turkish media reported that a gasoline price increase is expected, with the new price to be reflected at the pump on Monday at midnight.123

According to Ekonomim, the gasoline price increase will be reflected on the price board on Monday at midnight.1

Yeni Asır reported that there was a significant discount in diesel prices, and listed current fuel prices for Izmir, Istanbul, and Ankara.4

Dünya reported on the latest fuel prices, asking whether there are increases or discounts for gasoline, diesel, and LPG as of August 9, 2026.5

Bigpara reported on August 6, 2026, that a gasoline price increase is expected, and provided current fuel prices for August 10, 2026.6

Cumhuriyet reported on August 6, 2026, asking whether gasoline prices increased, and provided current prices for gasoline, diesel, and LPG.7