Turkish land disputes affect elderly in Balçova and Adana
In Balçova, Izmir, 80‑year‑old Aydan Uğurtan says she holds a titled parcel but its exact location has never been identified. She has repeatedly appealed to the Balçova Municipality for decades without a resolution, describing the situation as a generational burden that threatens her remaining years.
In Adana, 95‑year‑old Türkan İşbilir alleges that her grandson and daughter coerced her into selling inherited land for 17 million lira. She was taken to a hospital, given a mental‑health report, and the property was transferred to a buyer named İ. Ö. After the sale, about 13 million lira was spent within weeks on online purchases and gold. Legal action has been initiated and a precautionary measure placed on her bank account.
Entities: Aydan Uğurtan · Balçova Municipality · G. K. · I. O. · Türkan İşbilir
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aydan Uğurtan has repeatedly appealed to the Balçova Municipality for a resolution to the land issue without success. (df1215a5-519b-4e9e-ad10-70b2ce134497)
- [● 2 SOURCES] After the sale, about 13 million lira of the 17 million lira was spent within roughly 20 days on online shopping, gold and other purchases. (a3b5a6bb-2227-4597-b3e1-897de686ac62)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Türkan İşbilir alleges her grandson and daughter forced her to sell inherited land for 17 million lira. (a3b5a6bb-2227-4597-b3e1-897de686ac62)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aydan Uğurtan holds a titled land parcel in Balçova whose location has not been determined. (df1215a5-519b-4e9e-ad10-70b2ce134497)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The land dispute in Balçova has persisted for decades, affecting multiple generations of the same family. (df1215a5-519b-4e9e-ad10-70b2ce134497)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Legal action has been taken against the grandson and daughter, and a precautionary measure was placed on Türkan İşbilir’s bank account. (a3b5a6bb-2227-4597-b3e1-897de686ac62)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Türkan İşbilir was taken to a hospital, given a mental‑health report, and then the land was transferred to buyer İ. Ö. (a3b5a6bb-2227-4597-b3e1-897de686ac62)