27.06.2026 13:35
The claim that Dikmen Valley and Botanical Park in Ankara would be closed to the public for French President Emmanuel Macron's morning walk as part of the NATO Summit stirred public reaction. The Directorate of Communications denied the reports in some media outlets, stating, "It is strongly requested not to heed such deliberate posts aimed at misleading the public, spreading unfounded fears that disrupt daily life, and creating a manipulative perception before the summit."
Within the scope of the NATO Summit, allegations that Dikmen Valley and Botanical Park in Ankara would be closed to the public due to French President Emmanuel Macron's morning walk became a topic on the public agenda. The Directorate of Communications' Center for Combating Disinformation announced that these claims are not true.
"ALLEGATIONS COMPLETELY UNFOUNDED"
The Directorate of Communications' Center for Combating Disinformation reported that posts on some social media accounts claiming, "Within the scope of the NATO Summit, Dikmen Valley and Botanical Park in Ankara will be closed to the public for French President Emmanuel Macron's morning walk," do not reflect the truth.
In a statement made by the Center, it was stated, "The allegations shared on some social media accounts that 'Dikmen Valley and Botanical Park in Ankara will be closed to the public for French President Emmanuel Macron's morning walk within the scope of the NATO Summit' are completely unfounded."
"NO SUCH DECISION OR PRACTICE EXISTS"
The statement emphasized that among the security measures taken within the scope of the NATO Summit to be held in Ankara, there is no decision or practice regarding the closure of these parks to the public on the grounds of Macron's walk.
WARNING TO CITIZENS
The Center for Combating Disinformation stated in its call to the public: "It is kindly requested not to heed such deliberate posts aimed at misleading the public, spreading unfounded fears that disrupt daily life, and creating a manipulative perception before the Summit."