Urban Planning Ministry

Turkey recycled some 2 million tons of waste, including plastics, glass and tires last year, according to data state-run Anadolu Agency compiled.

Data showed that 730 tons of waste batteries, some 178,00 tons of waste tires and 484, 000 tons of plastic were recycled in 2019.

The recycled materials also included some 234,000 tons of glass and 821,000 tons of packaging waste.

Turkey's Council of State has approved a local court decision on a major copper mine in the Black Sea province of Artvin, a project that has triggered strong reactions and protests by locals and environmentalists.

After an application by the Green Artvin Association to cancel the project, the top court ruled there was no need for the cancelation of it.

The natural assets of the Saros Gulf, in the Keşan district of the northwestern province of Edirne, face destruction due to the opening of stone and limestone quarries, Doğan News Agency reported May 23.

"The trucks at the mines have been passing through our villages every day at every hour. We are inhaling dust. It sticks to our throat," said one villager, Dilber Sarı.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has proposed new regulations for future construction on the shore of Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, repeating his call against rapidly spreading high-rise buildings and in favor of "horizontal urbanization."

Residents of the southeastern district of Silopi, who were forced to flee their homes during a 36-day curfew imposed to conduct military operations, have faced ruined homes amid a general scene of desolation.

Turkey's Council of State has annulled a comprehensive environment regulation plan, including a 2,600-kilometer-long road construction, stating that the plan would pave the way for the commercialization of naturally protected areas in the Black Sea region.

A court in ?zmir has ordered a stay of execution in the controversial dismantling of an oil refining ship that allegedly contained radioactive waste - but only after most of the vessel had already been dismantled.

The ?zmir 3rd Administrative Court released its order for a stay of execution on Oct. 16, just days before the dismantling was set to be completed.

Following its surprising election win on Nov. 1, the Justice and Development Party (AKP) is planning to reshape the composition and portfolios of Turkey's council of ministers.

Turkey's Environment and Urban Planning Ministry has issued a bylaw to ensure safe cycling in intra-city traffic by regulating the construction of bicycle roads and stations. 

The regulation on the design and construction of bicycle roads, stations and parking lots entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette on Nov. 3. 

Ida National Park, a national park bordering the northwestern province of Çanakkale and the western province of Bal?kesir, faces a major threat of being clouded with coal ash, as a coal power plant is planned to be built near the popular parkland.