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Investigation permission not granted for trustees of four municipalities in Diyarbakır

Investigation permission not granted for trustees of four municipalities in Diyarbakır

Diyarbakır Chamber of Architects filed an objection at the Council of State against the Ministry's letter stating that no action would be taken regarding the complaints in connection with "profit-oriented unauthorized construction" against the trustees appointed to replace elected mayors in four districts of Diyarbakır.

1 November 2023 İnanç Yıldız

Head of Ankara Architects Chamber expelled from public service

Head of Ankara Architects Chamber expelled from public service

The ministry decision came despite a Council of State ruling revoking a permission for her investigation.

7 September 2022

Turkey's State Council halts renovation of Nevşehir Castle in Cappadocia

Turkey's State Council halts renovation of Nevşehir Castle in Cappadocia

Upon the application of the Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects, the 6th Chamber of the Council of State has halted the execution of the Presidential decision designating the Castle of Nevşehir and its environs as a “Renovation Site”.

14 December 2021

Journalist Timur Soykan granted transparency award

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Journalist Timur Soykan granted transparency award

Transparency International has granted the 7th Transparency Awards to the Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects, journalist Timur Soykan and Faruk Çebi, "a bureaucrat who devoted himself to the protection of nature."

9 December 2021

Court cancels Ankara’s ‘Iron Cage’ plan for the 8th time

Court cancels Ankara’s ‘Iron Cage’ plan for the 8th time

The Ankara 4th Administrative Court has cancelled the 8th plan change regarding the “Iron Cage” area. The Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects has called on the Metropolitan Municipality to abide by the ruling and to swiftly seal off the YDA Center.

29 September 2021

Court cancels changes to plans that would zone Lake Gökpınar for construction

Court cancels changes to plans that would zone Lake Gökpınar for construction

The Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects previously took legal action against the changes to the master plans of Lake Gökpınar. The Sivas Administrative Court has cancelled the changes that would zone the lake for construction.

27 September 2021

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

Court annuls Ministry’s decision allowing construction in Atatürk Forest Farm

Court annuls Ministry’s decision allowing construction in Atatürk Forest Farm

The Ankara 6th Administrative Court has annulled the decision of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization that allowed buildings such as car parks and wedding halls as part of a landscape project in the Atatürk Forest Farm.

'Shops are being built on Armenian and Catholic cemetery in Ankara'

'Shops are being built on Armenian and Catholic cemetery in Ankara'

The Chamber of Architects has applied to the authorities for the halt of the construction.

Hagia Sophia sets a precedent: Application for Atatürk Forest Farm

Hagia Sophia sets a precedent: Application for Atatürk Forest Farm

Referring to the ruling on the status of Hagia Sophia, the Chamber of Architects is preparing to take legal action to demand that Atatürk Forest Farm, where the Presidential Complex is also located, be returned to its original in line with the last will of Atatürk.

Emre Madran Prize Awarded to Our Colleague Nilay Vardar From bianet

Emre Madran Prize Awarded to Our Colleague Nilay Vardar From bianet

Emre Madran Press Awards have been granted by the Chamber of Architects this year for the first time in the section of urban protection. bianet journalist Nilay Vardar has received the prize in online journalism.

30 September 2016

Detained Chamber of Architects Delegation Released

Detained Chamber of Architects Delegation Released

15 people detained consisting of chamber executives and staff protesting against emptying the Yıldız Palace Outer Post Building used as service building assigned to the Chamber of Architects have been taken released.

Chamber of Architects Sued for “Sold inch by inch” Case

Chamber of Architects Sued for “Sold inch by inch” Case

After Bülent Arınç said Melih Gökçek sold Ankara inch by inch, Tezcan Karakuş, Ankara Branch Chairperson of Chamber of Architects who criticized Gökçek was sued.

“Announcing AK Saray’s Cost Would Damage Economic Interests”

“Announcing AK Saray’s Cost Would Damage Economic Interests”

Turkey’s Public Housing Administration declined to respond inquiries regarding the cost of new presidential palace, saying that it would “damage economic interests” of the country.

3 December 2014

Groundbreaking For Çamlıca Mosque Despite Ongoing Trial

Groundbreaking For Çamlıca Mosque Despite Ongoing Trial

Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Çamlıca Mosque in Istanbul that has been subjected to prosecution by Architects Chamber and City Planners Chamber because of its violation of essential urbanism principles and city planning.

7 August 2013 Nilay Vardar

Three Lawsuits Against Hotel Constructions in Cappadocia

Three Lawsuits Against Hotel Constructions in Cappadocia

Two environment advocacy organizations have filed three seperate lawsuits against hotel constructions in Cappadocia, a historical site with its worldwide-known fairy chimneys.

28 March 2013 Nilay Vardar

Architects Organise Symposium on Local Administration

In the run-up to the Turkish local elections in March, the Istanbul branch of the Chamber of Architects is discussing local administration at a symposium.

5 February 2009