Turkey tightens rules for building on agricultural land

Camping and caravan park operators on the Kapıdağ Peninsula (Turkey) are demanding inspections due to an uncontrolled increase in caravans. They claim some individuals open their land for parking without licenses or taxes, creating unfair competition. Caravans are also parked on beaches, roadsides, and public areas, causing environmental pollution and damage to natural coves.

A concentration of caravans in the Çalış Şat Burnu area of Fethiye has drawn complaints from local residents. They claim the area has become a caravan parking lot, with many caravans staying long-term along the coast and among mimosa trees. Residents report litter accumulation and environmental pollution, negatively affecting the natural landscape. Calls have been made for increased oversight of the area's use and cleanliness.

Turkish actress Ece Dizdar, who married colleague Serdar Orçin in June 2025, went on a caravan camping holiday. Dizdar noted that colleague Hülya Gülşen from the adjacent caravan assisted her. The actress stated that working with tools was not difficult for her.

A parked caravan and construction machinery were completely burned in Güneykalınkese village, Taşköprü district, Kastamonu province. Firefighters extinguished the blaze; arson is being investigated.

In the Kötekli neighborhood of Menteşe, Muğla, a parked Fiat Ducato caravan and a Skoda Fabia car were completely destroyed by fire. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to a third vehicle, a Volkswagen Polo. No casualties reported.

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