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Local authorities are crucial for democratic structuring of the state

Local authorities are crucial for democratic structuring of the state

In Turkey, the fundamental principles regarding local governments, as defined in Article 127 of the Constitution, essentially recognize the "principle of decentralization" and the "administrative oversight authority of the central government." However, the principle of decentralization is not sufficiently clarified.

3 May 2026 Nazım Tural

What Do Children Want from Local Government?

500 children in Istanbul and Ankara were asked about their wishes in a study entitled “Children make demands on local authorities”.

“Municipality has 1,000 Buses, Disabled Can only Get on 10”

The Turkish Association of Disabled People has accused local authorities of token gestures towards the disabled rather than real service.

5 February 2009 Bawer Çakır