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Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry elections

Overview

Ahead of the October 1 elections for the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO), candidate Özer Matlı campaigned on his “Bursa Economy Transformation Plan Vision 2040.” His platform focused on supporting small businesses and SMEs through reduced fees and improved access to finance. During his campaign, Matlı addressed allegations regarding his company’s financial practices, describing them as “pressure, defamation, and manipulative social media posts” intended to undermine his advocacy for small businesses.

Following the committee and assembly member elections for the 2026–2030 term, the results showed a split in representation. Matlı’s ‘green list’ won 34 committees and 78 assembly seats, while incumbent İbrahim Burkay’s ‘blue list’ secured 40 committees and 71 assembly seats. Matlı characterized the outcome as a “demand for change” within the local business community.

As part of broader organizational elections across Turkey for the 2026–2030 term, the BTSO race remains a key competitive highlight. While Burkay secured more committees, Matlı’s green list emerged with the strongest representation in terms of total committee and assembly seats. As regional election cycles conclude across various Turkish chambers, the BTSO presidential election remains scheduled for October 8.

Entities

Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry · Özer Matlı · Bursa · Diyarbakır Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası · Şahin Bilgiç

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DTSO) has a total of 26,515 members. www.ozdiyarbakirgazetesi.com · www.gazetebirlik.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Out of the total members, 11,463 are currently suspended. www.ozdiyarbakirgazetesi.com · www.gazetebirlik.com
[● 2 SOURCES] 9,946 members are eligible to vote in the current election. www.ozdiyarbakirgazetesi.com · www.gazetebirlik.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Incumbent President Mehmet Kaya is running for re-election as the sole candidate on the Blue List. www.gazetebirlik.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] DOSIAD criticized the DTSO management, stating that 62.3% of members are unable to vote. www.ozdiyarbakirgazetesi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 30 to 35 women are expected to be represented in the chamber through committee memberships and council roles. www.malabadigazetesi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Güven Kuzu won all 10 professional groups in the Siirt Chamber of Commerce and Industry election. www.batmanrehbergazetesi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Güven Kuzu has held the presidency of the Siirt Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 1999. www.batmanrehbergazetesi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sami Karaoğlan's White List won 5 out of 10 professional groups in the Akhisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry election. www.gazetebirlik.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ufuk Merde's Blue List won 2 professional groups in the Akhisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry election. www.gazetebirlik.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Independent lists won 3 professional groups in the Akhisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry election. www.gazetebirlik.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Esin Güral Argat's Orange List won all 15 professional committees in the Kütahya Chamber of Commerce and Industry election. gazeterize.com

Timeline

11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 51 sources
Turkish chambers of commerce hold regional leadership elections
Multiple Turkish chambers of commerce and commodity exchanges are holding elections for the 2026-2030 term, with several incumbents re-elected across various provinces.
13 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Özer Matlı calls for BTSO members to vote in upcoming elections
BTSO presidential candidate Özer Matlı has called for member participation in the upcoming October 1 elections, promising SME support and addressing recent allegations of defamation and financial misconduct.

Sources

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