Information from official sources regarding the issue, which has a wide repercussion on Türkiye's agenda, has become clear. According to the statements made; Reactions to the Welcome Center project, which is under construction in the Ancient City of Ephesus, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and dates back to 6600 BC, are growing. Aegean Environment and Culture Platform (EGEÇEP), which filed a lawsuit against construction activities hidden behind high screens, shared with the public the extent of the destruction in the region. In the written statement, it was pointed out that following the expert examination and discovery process carried out on the field on June 26, 2026, the construction accelerated rather than slowed down.  Detailed analysis and official statements of the issue are closely followed by our editorial team in line with the developments.

Information from official sources regarding the issue, which has a wide repercussion on Türkiye's agenda, has become clear. According to the statements made; In the statement, which emphasized the ecological and historical destruction in the region, "As observed during the reconnaissance and expert examination carried out in the field on 26.06.2026, no precautions were taken for protection, the natural landscape was brutally damaged, flora and fauna were scattered. The construction activities in the project area, which seemed to slow down before the reconnaissance and expert examination, suddenly accelerated, including the concrete pouring works, with the completion of the examination. This intense work led to the growth of the destructions and the execution requested in the opening of the case." "Postponing its suspension and evaluation until months later will cause irreversible destruction," it said.  Detailed analysis and official statements of the issue are closely followed by our editorial team in line with the developments.

According to the latest information about hot developments, a new phase has been entered in the event that is closely followed by the public. According to the details given; Stating that the project was carried out against its legal basis and international agreements, EGEÇEP noted that the area was chosen at a different point than the Efes Area Management Plan prepared in 2014. While it was stated that a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment Report (CMED) was not prepared before the project, it was emphasized that no document was submitted to the case file proving that the mandatory notification to the UNESCO World Heritage Center was made in accordance with the agreements to which Turkey is a party. Detailed analysis and official statements of the issue are closely followed by our editorial team in line with the developments.

Information from official sources regarding the issue, which has a wide repercussion on Türkiye's agenda, has become clear. According to the statements made; In the statement, which drew attention to the archaeological potential of the area where the construction was built, it was reminded that the priceless Moses Sarcophagus, found in 1978, was unearthed at this exact point where concrete was poured. It was also stated that the area where the Vedius Gymnasium and the River God Kaystros statue are located, just 15 meters away from the project, is expected to be the "necropolis (cemetery)" of the ancient city.  EGEÇEP stated that the fate of the immovable cultural assets, whose existence was definitely determined by georadar and geophysical surveys in 2013, is "unknown" and demanded that the GPR (georadar) measurement results in question be included in the case file or a new measurement be made and shared with the public.  While the investigation process carried out by the official authorities regarding the incident continues, you can instantly follow the most up-to-date information on our website.