Busy agenda in the new week in the parliament! Red Crescent and digital accommodation arrangements are on the table
With the bill proposal to be discussed in the General Assembly of the Parliament, the Red Crescent will be the sole authority for in-kind and cash aid from abroad in ordinary and extraordinary situations.
Quick Look
- According to the new regulation to be discussed in the Parliament, the Red Crescent will be the only authorized authority in Türkiye for in-kind and cash aid coming from abroad.
- The proposal also imposes a 5 million TL authorization certificate obligation on foreign digital accommodation platforms.
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Why It Matters
The powers of the Red Crescent and new legal regulations for digital accommodation platforms are being discussed at the General Assembly of the Parliament.
NEWS CENTER - According to the regulation expected to be discussed in the General Assembly of the Parliament, the Red Crescent will become the only authorized authority and organization in Türkiye regarding the acceptance and use of in-kind and cash aid coming to Türkiye from abroad in ordinary and extraordinary situations.
RED CRESCENT IS BECOMING THE ONLY AUTHORITY
He gave the details from CNN Turk correspondent Arda Erdoğan;
"The Red Crescent will be the only authorized authority and the only authorized organization in Türkiye regarding the receipt and use of in-kind and cash aid coming to Türkiye from abroad in ordinary or extraordinary situations. With this bill, compensation will be given to those who personally work for the Red Crescent in the region during disasters and war periods regarding the aid coming from abroad.
After the completion of this bill, negotiations will begin on the proposal containing important regulations regarding Digital Accommodation Platforms. Accordingly, foreign digital accommodation platforms will need to obtain an authorization certificate from the Ministry in order to operate. The fee for this authorization certificate will be 5 million lira and will be valid for two years. The authorization certificate cannot be transferred to another platform. Turkish courts will have jurisdiction in disputes arising from accommodation activities within the scope of the permit. Foreign digital accommodation platforms will pay a tourism share of seven and a half per ten thousand to the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency. Access to accommodation platforms operating in the country without a permit will be blocked. This important regulation work in the field of digital accommodation platforms will be passed by the General Assembly of the Parliament this week.
The budget marathon continues in the Planning and Budget Commission. Let's take a closer look at his calendar. The budgets of the Ministry of Justice on Monday, the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Tuesday, the Ministry of Family and Social Services on Wednesday, and the Ministry of National Education on Thursday will be discussed in the Parliamentary Planning and Budget Commission.
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, group meetings of political parties will be held in the Turkish Grand National Assembly. "Leaders will give their messages directly from the podium this week."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The regulation regarding digital accommodation platforms will be passed by the General Assembly of the Parliament this week.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- When will the bill be voted on in the Parliament?
- Which platforms will be blocked from access?
