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Caravans overcrowd NCity parking in Kocaeli, sparking protests

29.11.2025 15:00 1 min 1 source РУС
Çağdaş Kocaeli Gazetesi TUR
Caravans overcrowd NCity parking in Kocaeli, sparking protests
Original source: Çağdaş Kocaeli Gazetesi

Residents of Kocaeli face a parking shortage due to an accumulation of caravans at the NCity coastal car park. Despite special areas designated by the municipality, some caravan owners ignore the rules, using the car park for long-term stays. The situation has been exacerbated by closures related to metro construction.

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Caravans overcrowd NCity parking in Kocaeli, sparking protests

29.11.2025 Çağdaş Kocaeli Gazetesi TUR Original source

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