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Cemil Tugay: ‘We will protect the Republic and İzmir’s free spirit’

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

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  • İzmir held a reception marking the 104th anniversary of the city’s liberation, hosted by Mayor Cemil Tugay and his wife, Öznur Tugay.
  • The event brought together military officials, lawmakers, diplomats, local officials, journalists and other guests, and opened with a moment of silence and the Turkish national anthem.

İzmir marked the 104th anniversary of its liberation with a September 9 reception hosted by Mayor Cemil Tugay and his wife, Öznur Tugay.

The event took place at the historic Gasworks Factory and drew Ege Army and Garrison Commander General Zorlu Topaloğlu, members of parliament, ambassadors, consuls, political party representatives, district mayors, council members, journalists, bureaucrats and other guests.

The reception began with a moment of silence, followed by the singing of the Turkish national anthem. Tugay said the city would protect the Republic and İzmir’s free spirit.

We will protect the Republic and İzmir’s free spirit.

· Cemil TugayThe İzmir mayor’s statement at the reception marking the anniversary of the city’s liberation.
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