s Zeytinburnu

Two opposition parties have each said they will hold election rallies this weekend at Kazl?çe?me Square in Istanbul?s Zeytinburnu district, despite repeated rejections to use the area, which the Zeytinburnu District Election Board said was ?unavailable for rallies.?

Turkish Environment Minister ?dris Güllüce said the clause that would legalize already-constructed buildings, including a group of skyscrapers that have ruined the iconic panorama of Istanbul?s historic center and the controversial presidential palace in Ankara, by awarding them ?vested rights? status was removed from the omnibus bill.