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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 24 December 2025)
Trump sending the marines!
In Adana's Çukurova region, dozens of illegal structures have been
built over the years on Menderes Island, also known as the
"American Island," (!) in the Seyhan Dam Lake. These illegal
businesses, mostly selling the city's unique "bici bici" dessert and
"salep" (a hot drink made from milk and spices), have extended
their wooden extensions, even reaching onto the lake itself. The
municipality has attempted to demolish these businesses at various
times, but this has been prevented by armed resistance and protests
from some individuals.
Over the years, the boulevards surrounding the lake were renovated,
new roads were opened, and luxury buildings were constructed, but
the island's appearance remained the same. Drug-related incidents
and public order problems on the island have also drawn criticism.
American Island (!)
The persistence of unlicensed business owners in the high-value real
estate area, who lure visitors to their establishments through touting,
has further increased complaints. Following initiatives by the Adana
Governorship, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Environment,
Urbanization, and Climate Change have taken action and issued a final
demolition order. Business owners, numbering over 50, were given
until December 23rd to vacate the island. They were informed that if
the island was not vacated, demolition would be carried out under the
supervision of law enforcement.
Yesterday morning, construction machinery arrived on the island for
demolition. Riot police, along with water cannons (TOMA), took
security measures in the area. Shopkeepers tried to prevent the
demolition. One person resisted the police and injured himself with
a knife. Some business owners set their shops on fire by pouring
gasoline on them. Numerous people were detained.
The end is near...
The teams negotiated with the large group to evacuate the island. Police
teams removed the shopkeepers who caused the disturbance from the
island. The flames were extinguished with water cannons. After the
island was cleared, the construction machinery began the demolition.
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