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Anti-refugee mayor removes sign of refugee association

Anti-refugee mayor removes sign of refugee association

Having returned to the CHP after being expelled, Mayor Özcan of Bolu had the sign of the Bolu Afghan Youth Social Cultural and Solidarity Association removed, stating, "No one can put up a sign in Bolu without our knowledge."

12 December 2023

CHP expels Bolu mayor over social media posts

CHP expels Bolu mayor over social media posts

The mayor, known for his anti-refugee stance, has voiced opposition to party leader Kılıçdaroğlu following the election defeat in May.

CHP suspends anti-refugee mayor's membership for one year

CHP suspends anti-refugee mayor's membership for one year

The decision was taken because of Mayor Özcan's sexist remarks about a woman who he said had wanted help for test-tube baby treatment.

27 September 2022

Newspaper’s payment of damages to an MP over news 'violated its rights’

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Newspaper’s payment of damages to an MP over news 'violated its rights’

Turkey’s top court has concluded that the rights of a local newspaper were violated when it was sentenced to pay damages to former CHP MP Pekşen: “It poses a serious obstacle to the discussion of issues concerning public good".

Interior Ministry probes Bolu Municipality over discriminatory decisions

Interior Ministry probes Bolu Municipality over discriminatory decisions

The Human Rights and Equality Institution of Turkey (TİHEK) has also announced that it has launched an inquiry into the discriminatory decisions against foreign nationals taken by the Bolu Municipal Council.

24 November 2021

Bolu municipal council passes discriminatory arrangements against foreign nationals

Bolu municipal council passes discriminatory arrangements against foreign nationals

By a majority of votes, the Bolu Municipal Council has accepted the discriminatory moves of main opposition CHP’s Bolu Mayor Özcan: Foreign nationals will have marriage ceremonies performed for 100,00 lira, a cubic meter of water will cost 2.5 USD.

23 November 2021

CHP refers Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan to disciplinary board over sexist remarks

CHP refers Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan to disciplinary board over sexist remarks

Causing outrage for planning to introduce a price increase discriminating against refugees in the city, main opposition CHP’s Bolu Mayor Özcan also drew criticism over his sexist remarks. He has been referred to the CHP’s disciplinary board to be warned.

7 September 2021

Bolu Mayor ‘won’t step back’ from discriminatory price rises

Bolu Mayor ‘won’t step back’ from discriminatory price rises

Having announced that a 10-fold increase will be introduced to the water bills and solid waste taxes collected from refugees, Bolu Mayor Özcan has said, “I am behind by words. If I have to pay a price, I am ready to do it. I will never take a step back.”