In Turkey, a controversial bill proposing to open olive grove areas for mining activities is currently under debate in the Grand National Assembly (TBMM). The legislation, part of a broader omnibus bill, aims to allow mining in these regions to support power plant fuel needs. The bill has sparked protests, with villagers from Balıkesir traveling to Ankara to demonstrate near the parliament building, establishing a "Köylü kürsüsü" (villagers' platform) to voice their opposition. The opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) members, including Rize MP Tahsin Ocaklı and Şanlıurfa MP Mahmut Tanal, have pledged to resist the bill in parliament, emphasizing the protection of olive groves and environmental concerns. Tanal notably urged, "Do not touch the olive, do not touch life" during parliamentary discussions. Meanwhile, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has shown determination to pass the law, with AKP MP Mustafa Varank stating that despite opposition resistance, they intend to proceed with the legislation. The Turkish Electricity, Mining and Petroleum Workers Union (TES-İŞ) has publicly expressed support for the mining law amendment. International media have highlighted the bill as a move to open olive groves for mining to fuel power plants, raising environmental and social concerns.