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Council of State upholds local court rulings: 2 dam projects in Munzur canceled

Council of State upholds local court rulings: 2 dam projects in Munzur canceled

The Dersim Associations Federation (DEDEF) has announced that the legal proceedings against the planned construction of two dams in Munzur Valley have been finalized by the Council of State and the projects have been canceled.

25 January 2022

Tunceli Bar Lodges Appeal Against Ministry Decision for Munzur Valley

Tunceli Bar Lodges Appeal Against Ministry Decision for Munzur Valley

Tunceli Bar has lodged an appeal against the decision of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism rejecting to include the Munzur Valley National Park on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List.

Hydroelectric Plant Construction Granted Despite State Council Verdict

Hydroelectric Plant Construction Granted Despite State Council Verdict

Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Board gave permission for preliminary license once again to the Konaktepe Dam and two hydroelectric plant projects planned on Munzur Valley National Park and already once annulled by Turkey’s State Council, deeming the projects devoid of public welfare around three years ago.

9 June 2014 Nilay Vardar