Watan – In a recent development, Rafat Vergili, the Mayor of Karabük, a city in northern Turkey affiliated with the Nationalist Movement Party, has publicly declined the idea of opening nightclubs and bars. This decision came in response to criticisms suggesting the city lacked recreational venues.
In a video clip circulated by the Syrian site “Orient Net,” Vergili is seen discussing the public’s demand for entertainment venues in Karabük. He questioned the type of venues people desired, reminiscing about the four nightclubs that existed during his youth, which are now absent.
The Mayor emphasized the city’s abundance of cafes, tea houses, and shopping centers. However, he firmly stated his inability to sanction the opening of bars or nightclubs. Despite this, Vergili assured that aside from these exceptions, the municipality is committed to serving its citizens’ needs.
The Mayor’s remarks have ignited a flurry of reactions on social media platforms, with some praising his stance while others accuse him of meddling in citizens’ lifestyles. One user commented on the refreshing absence of bars and nightclubs, while another emphasized the difference between national pride and extreme nationalismRafat Vergili.