Politics · Turkey · 7 hrs ago
Turkey’s interior minister reviews redevelopment plans for Ankara’s Ulus district
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi inspected redevelopment plans in Ankara’s Ulus district and around Hacı Bayram-ı Veli Mosque.
The work covers Ulus, Çankırı Avenue and İsmetpaşa neighbourhood.
Officials reviewed plans to remove buildings linked to activities that violate regulations and threaten public safety.
The aim is to improve safety while protecting the area’s historic character, including nearby heritage sites.
Plans also include a modern police facility and a Vilayetler House, which provides accommodation for provincial officials.
Çiftçi said the police facility could help support public order and a safer atmosphere in Ulus.
The redevelopment is being carried out with cooperation among government, police and municipal bodies, but no timetable was given.
Turkey’s Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi reviewed redevelopment plans in Ankara’s Ulus district.
The plans include removing buildings linked to unsafe conditions and activities that violate regulations.
Officials also assessed plans for a modern police guesthouse and a Vilayetler Evi in Ulus.
Çiftçi said the work aims to protect the area’s historic character while improving safety.
- Who
- Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi, accompanied by other officials.
- What
- He reviewed redevelopment plans and plans for a police guesthouse and a Vilayetler Evi.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Ulus, Ankara, including the area around Hacı Bayram-ı Veli Mosque.
- Why
- To protect the area’s historic character and improve safety and public security.
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Çiftçi inspected redevelopment areas around Hacı Bayram-ı Veli Mosque, Ulus, Çankırı Avenue and İsmetpaşa neighbourhood.
He visited Ankara police units and met with security personnel.
Çiftçi visited Hacı Bayram-ı Veli Mosque and Tomb and spoke with residents and civil society representatives.
- Minister
- Mustafa Çiftçi
- District
- Ulus, Ankara
- Accompanying officials
- Deputy Interior Minister Mehmet Cangir; Ankara Governor Yakup Canbolat; Provincial Police Chief Maksut Yüksek
- Planned facilities
- A modern Police Guesthouse and Vilayetler House
- Areas inspected
- Hacı Bayram-ı Veli Mosque surroundings, Çankırı Avenue and İsmetpaşa neighbourhood
What people are saying
We inspected on site the work to remove buildings that damage the area’s historic character, threaten the peace and security of our citizens, and are used for activities contrary to regulations.
We also assessed plans to bring a modern Police Guesthouse and Vilayetler House to Ulus.
Our goal is to preserve the spiritual atmosphere of this exceptional area, revive its historical heritage, and create a safe and pleasant environment where our fellow citizens can spend time in peace.