Istanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown
Istanbul's Bilgi University has reopened following a police crackdown and student protests. The closure decree that threatened to shut down the university mid-year was reversed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Students celebrated the decision after days of demonstrations against the closure.
- ▪Bilgi University was closed due to a decree from the government.
- ▪Students protested against the closure for several days.
- ▪President Erdogan's reversal of the closure led to celebrations among students.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 02:48:49 +0000 |
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Toggle PlayIstanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdownNewsFeedIstanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdownStudents celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.Read moreStudents at Istanbul’s Bilgi University celebrated after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reversed a decision to shut down the institution following days of protests and a police crackdown.Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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