24.01.2026 11:50
The removal of the Turkish flag and the historical symbols of the city from the logo of the Ardahan Governorship and the transition to a new logo themed with snow and leaves has sparked discussions. While some expressed their appreciation for the new logo, which is said to represent winter tourism and nature, others criticized the decision harshly, stating that the old logo was more meaningful.
The Ardahan Governorship changed its institutional logo on the official social media account named "TC Ardahan Governorship." The Turkish Flag, Ardahan Historical Castle, snowy mountains, and the historical bridge over the Kura River in the old logo were removed, and a new logo featuring symbols of snow and leaves was adopted.
THE NEW GOVERNOR'S DECISION BECAME A SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION
This decision, made during the term of Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli, who started his duty a few weeks ago with the decree published in the Official Gazette, caused a wide reaction in the city. The fact that the logo change was made quietly increased the backlash.
THE CITY IS DIVIDED
Some argued that the new logo represents Ardahan's nature and winter tourism, expressing their positive reception of the change. However, many citizens and social media users criticized the decision harshly, stating that the old logo reflected the city's historical, cultural, and national values more strongly.
Here is the old and new logo;