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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 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

Court cancels tender for hunting red deers in Bolu

Court cancels tender for hunting red deers in Bolu

In the lawsuit filed by Vegan Association of Turkey for the suspension and annulment of the “tender for hunting” red deers in Bolu, an administrative court has canceled the tender announced by the permission of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Prisoner Bilgin found dead in ward 5 months before his release

Prisoner Bilgin found dead in ward 5 months before his release

Mehmet Hanefi Bilgin, who had been behind bars for 30 years, lost his life in Bolu Type F Prison in western Turkey. The prison administration called his family and informed them that Bilgin had a heart attack.

31 January 2022

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

‘1,605 ill prisoners behind bars in Turkey, 604 seriously ill’

FREEDOM FOR ILL PRISONERS INITIATIVE

‘1,605 ill prisoners behind bars in Turkey, 604 seriously ill’

Held in Bolu Type F Prison, Yıldırım Demir is one of the 1,605 ill prisoners across Turkey. The Human Rights Association has underlined that he must be fully provided with medical examination and treatment and taken to doctors’ appointments.

8 November 2021

Stay of execution for the stone quarry in Bolu’s Ayman Highland

Stay of execution for the stone quarry in Bolu’s Ayman Highland

The court has given a decision of stay of execution for the production permit of a stone quarry attempted to be opened in the Ayman Highland in Bolu province. Villagers have urged the State Hydraulic Works to respect the judicial process and halt the works.

24 September 2021

1,500 trees to be cut down in Ayman Highland, villagers protesting

1,500 trees to be cut down in Ayman Highland, villagers protesting

After it is decided to cut down 1,500 trees to open a stone quarry in Ayman Highland in Bolu province, villagers have started protesting. Their lawyer has taken legal action and demanded a stay of execution from the administrative court.

16 September 2021 Ferid Demirel

Bolu mayor investigated for discrimination over 'refugee plan'

Bolu mayor investigated for discrimination over 'refugee plan'

Mayor Tanju Özkan introduced a plan to increase water prices and waste taxes for refugees in the city.

Bolu mayor's plan to increase prices for refugees 'unconstitutional'

Bolu mayor's plan to increase prices for refugees 'unconstitutional'

If implemented, the plan would violate both the Constitution and international conventions to which Turkey is a party, says Ebru Meşe of the Ankara Bar Association.

27 July 2021 Dilek Şen

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.”

Bolu Municipality to introduce 10-fold increase in refugees' water bills

Bolu Municipality to introduce 10-fold increase in refugees' water bills

Bolu Mayor Özcan has said, "You cut the aid. You say, 'I am not giving you workplace license.' But they are still not leaving. We have decided to take new measures."

Search of Workplaces, Houses of 6 Signatory Academics

Search of Workplaces, Houses of 6 Signatory Academics

Search has been made in Bolu province of house and faculty rooms of six academics signing petition titled “We will not be a party to this crime”.

29 January 2016 Beyza Kural