Parliament OKs new benefits for veterans, families of fallen
Türkiye’s parliament on Aug. 9 passed legislation expanding financial and social rights for veterans and families of those killed in service, as lawmakers also considered a government-backed framework law for a new peace initiative.
The bill was approved in a 382-0 vote in the 600-seat General Assembly after being jointly submitted by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and its ally the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
The provisions will take effect Sept. 1 following their publication in the Official Gazette.
Under the legislation, monthly payments to the parents of fallen service members will be guaranteed at no less than the net minimum wage, regardless of the category of disability or status under which the payments are granted.
