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Women's election stand in Ankara's Mamak for imprisoned politician's election campaign

Women's election stand in Ankara's Mamak for imprisoned politician's election campaign

During the opening of the election stand, Özgül Saki, the İstanbul Deputy of the DEM Party, stated, "The people of Ankara don't have to search for the good among the bad anymore. Now there is Gültan Kışanak."

'Ankara Municipality charges higher fees from foreigners for water subscription'

'Ankara Municipality charges higher fees from foreigners for water subscription'

Municipal officials in the capital city ask foreign citizens to pay for time higher "deposit fees" for first subscriptions, but there are no written instructions for such a practice, said a union head.

9 September 2022

Municipality discloses cost of Ankapark: 801 million 288 thousand dollars

Municipality discloses cost of Ankapark: 801 million 288 thousand dollars

The opposition-led Ankara Metropolitan Municipality has added another “page of wasted money” to its website and disclosed the cost of the now-closed Ankapark amusement park, a project of ruling AKP’s former Ankara Mayor Melih Gökçek.

4 February 2022

Court cancels changes to development plan zoning Dikmen Valley for construction

Court cancels changes to development plan zoning Dikmen Valley for construction

Commenting on the court ruling cancelling the changes in the development plan of the Dikmen Valley, which would zone green spaces for construction, Chamber of Architects’ Ankara Chair says, “The judiciary has found our struggle justified.”

24 September 2021

Ankara mayor granted 2021 World Mayor Capital Award

Ankara mayor granted 2021 World Mayor Capital Award

"The measures the Mayor has already introduced and his vision for the Turkish capital will make Ankara a more resilient and sustainable city," the City Mayors Foundation has stated.

14 September 2021

Ankara Municipality offers free psychological counseling during pandemic

Ankara Municipality offers free psychological counseling during pandemic

Psychologists hired by the municipality give consultation to people having anxiety.

Interior Ministry Investigates İstanbul, Ankara Mayors over Coronavirus Donation Campaigns

Interior Ministry Investigates İstanbul, Ankara Mayors over Coronavirus Donation Campaigns

The ministry previously blocked donation accounts of the municipalities for illegally launching a donation campaign.

Interior Ministry Blocks Coronavirus Donations to İstanbul, Ankara Municipalities

Interior Ministry Blocks Coronavirus Donations to İstanbul, Ankara Municipalities

The ministry's move came after President Erdoğan launched a separate donation campaign.