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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk commemoration in Turkey

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The 88th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, was observed with nationwide commemorations on November 10, 2026. At 09:05, the moment of his death in 1938, sirens sounded across the country, prompting citizens and state officials to observe moments of silence in cities including Ankara, Istanbul, Denizli, and Eskişehir. In Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended ceremonies at Anıtkabir, where he signed the Special Book of Anıtkabir. This event also coincided with a leadership transition at the site, as Lieutenant Colonel Murat Bakıcı handed over command to Lieutenant Colonel M. Erhan Aydemir following a five-year tenure. The SOLOTÜRK aerobatic team performed a ceremonial flyover at the site. Additionally, President Erdoğan attended a ceremony at the Atatürk Culture, Language and History High Institution, where he stated that the government aims to introduce a civil constitution to the nation and addressed the importance of strengthening national institutions to preserve the republic. Political leaders, including Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin and MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, issued messages of remembrance. Bahçeli noted that understanding Atatürk requires interpreting his ideas within the context of modern scientific and technological developments. Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş also shared tributes. In Istanbul, various groups organized human chains and maritime tributes, while Dolmabahçe Palace saw significant visitor interest despite heavy rain. Major sports clubs, including Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, and Galatasaray, held commemorative events, and the Turkish National Football Team held a ceremony at the TFF Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp. Regional activities included large-scale programs in Izmir, featuring a formal ceremony at Cumhuriyet Square and a 350-meter Atatürk poster procession. The international climate summit COP31 in Antalya also included a two-minute moment of silence to honor Atatürk, involving diplomats and international participants.

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