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Control of Istanbul's Basilica Cistern Sparks New Dispute Between İmamoğlu and Turkish Government

A fresh standoff has erupted between Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the Turkish government following the transfer of control of the historic Basilica Cistern from the opposition-run Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality to a state body.

8 Apr, 12:42 — 8 Apr, 12:42
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Control of Basilica Cistern sparks fresh standoff between İmamoğlu and Turkish gov’t

The transfer of control of İstanbul’s historic Basilica Cistern from the opposition-run İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality to a state body has triggered a new dispute between jailed Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the Turkish government, Turkish Minute reported. According to land registry records, the title deed of the Basilica Cistern has been registered in the name of […] The post Control of Basilica Cistern sparks fresh standoff between İmamoğlu and Turkish gov’t appeared first on Stockholm Cente...

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Control of Basilica Cistern sparks fresh standoff between İmamoğlu and Turkish gov’t

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newsbeast8 Apr, 17:45Latest update

Ιμάμογλου κατά Ερντογάν για τη Βασιλική Κινστέρνα του Ιουστινιανού: Νέα σύγκρουση με φόντο την Κωνσταντινούπολη

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