# Eskişehir public space usage dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eskiehir-public-space-usage-dispute
> Updated: 2026-08-27T10:29:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

A political dispute has emerged in Eskişehir regarding the use of public spaces, specifically Dede Korkut Park, for political and religious activities. YENİ Parti Member of Parliament İbrahim Arslan questioned the legal and financial basis for the AK Party’s use of the park, demanding transparency regarding permits and the funding of logistics, equipment, and catering for large-scale events.

In response, AK Party Eskişehir Provincial Chairman Gürhan Albayrak defended the party, stating that programs held at the park are open to the public and fully documented. Albayrak countered by questioning the YENİ Parti’s own use of the Atatürk Cultural Center and Kentpark, demanding transparency regarding their allocation certificates and usage fees.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Eskişehir political dispute erupts over use of public spaces

AK Parti official Gürhan Albayrak has responded to YENİ Parti MP İbrahim Arslan's allegations regarding the unauthorized use of public spaces like Dede Korkut Park in Eskişehir.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehir-political-dispute-erupts-over-use-of-public-spaces

### 2026-08-25: Dede Korkut Park usage sparks political debate in Eskişehir

Political tension has risen in Eskişehir over the legal use of Dede Korkut Park for AK Party events, amid calls for financial transparency regarding public space usage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dede-korkut-park-usage-sparks-political-debate-in-eskiehir

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