Bar that announced it would organize a party for homosexuals in Istanbul has been shut down

Bar that announced it would organize a party for homosexuals in Istanbul has been shut down

27.06.2026 17:30

The bar named Tek Yön in Taksim, which announced it would hold a party on a cruise ship carrying gay passengers in the Bosphorus, was closed by the district governorship following inspections conducted on the instructions of the Istanbul Governorship.

The entertainment venue named "Tek Yön" in Taksim, which announced it would hold a gay-themed party on a cruise ship in the Bosphorus, has been closed. After the party announcement spread on social media and drew reactions, teams acting on the instructions of the Istanbul Governorate carried out a comprehensive inspection at the establishment.

CLOSED AFTER THE INSPECTION

As a result of the inspections, it was determined that the venue was engaged in activities contrary to regulations. The operation was terminated by the Beyoğlu District Governorate, and a sealing process was implemented.

In a statement issued by the Governorate, the following expressions were included: "During the inspections conducted on the instructions of the Istanbul Governorate, the bar establishment named Tek Yön, operating in the Cihangir neighborhood of Beyoğlu District, was closed by the Beyoğlu District Governorate due to its practices and operations contrary to regulations."

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