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Culture minister 'open to suggestions' on contested cultural center
Issues related to arts and culture should not be turned into "fields of tension," Culture and Tourism Minister Mahir Ünal has said, adding that he was "always open" to listening to suggestions for the future of the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) in Istanbul's Taksim Square.
Culture minister says "open to suggestions" on contested cultural center
Issues related to arts and culture should not be turned into "fields of tension," said Culture and Tourism Minister Mahir Ünal, adding that he was "always open" to listen the suggestion for the future of Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) in Istanbul's Taksim Square.
Gathering with Ankara-based journalists on April 27, Ünal shared his ministry's projects on agenda.
Turkish PM reveals government's cultural development program
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has revealed the government's program on sustainable cultural development, which includes a series of plans extending from the Atatürk Culture Center in Istanbul's Taksim Square to making Ankara a capital with Turkey's best cultural venues.