17.01.2026 09:30
The new position of Bedri Tan Sağtürk, who was dismissed from his role as the General Director of the State Opera and Ballet by presidential decrees published in the Official Gazette, has been announced. Tan Sağtürk will now serve as an advisor to the Minister of Culture and Arts. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy stated, "We will continue to benefit from Mr. Tan Sağtürk's knowledge and experience in various areas of our Ministry."
Bedri Tan Sağtürk, one of Turkey's leading artists, was removed from his position as the General Director of the State Opera and Ballet, a role he has held for over two years, by a Presidential Decision published in the Official Gazette. Tan Sağtürk will begin his new role within the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
TAN SAĞTÜRK BECAME CULTURE AND ART MINISTER ADVISOR
Tan Sağtürk has become the Culture and Art Minister Advisor. Following a meeting with the Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the appointment was made, and Sağtürk will continue his work in the field of culture and art at the Ministry level.
"WE WILL BENEFIT FROM HIS EXPERIENCE IN DIFFERENT AREAS"
The Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy thanked Tan Sağtürk for his contributions so far, stating,
"We will continue to benefit from the knowledge and experience of Mr. Tan Sağtürk, who has achieved successful works during his term and opened the way for breaking records in opera and ballet, in different areas of our Ministry. I wish him success in his new role."
Tan Sağtürk will begin his work as a Minister Advisor following the handover of duties.