One of İstanbul's oldest gay bars shut down after invitation to 'gay cruise' passengers
- İstanbul's Beyoğlu District Governor's Office on Jun 27 closed Tek Yön, a gay nightclub in Cihangir area that has operated for 18 years, alleging violations of regulations.
- After investigating the club, authorities said the establishment was shut down due to "practices and transactions that violate legal regulations.
- " The investigation followed a social media post by Tek Yön, inviting passengers of a gay cruise tour to the club on Jul 8 to when the ship is scheduled to stop in İstanbul, two days after a stop in Kuşadası, Aydın in western Turkey.
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- İstanbul's Beyoğlu District Governor's Office on Jun 27 closed Tek Yön, a gay nightclub in Cihangir area that has operated for 18 years, alleging violations of regulations.
- After investigating the club, authorities said the establishment was shut down due to "practices and transactions that violate legal regulations.
- " The investigation followed a social media post by Tek Yön, inviting passengers of a gay cruise tour to the club on Jul 8 to when the ship is scheduled to stop in İstanbul, two days after a stop in Kuşadası, Aydın in western Turkey.
Sources: Bianet