Turkey Responds to Reports of Restrictions in Armenian Schools

The Turkish Presidential Communications Center has issued a statement regarding reports of restrictions in schools for national minorities, as reported by Ermenihaber.am.

"The publications circulating on certain social media platforms and in the media, which create the impression that 'minority schools are being specifically targeted with various restrictions, contain misinformation and are directed against social peace and unity,'" it stated.

It emphasized that no new regulations are being applied beyond the provisions stipulated by relevant laws regarding these schools, which continue their educational activities. The public has been urged not to believe unfounded claims and manipulative content.

It is noteworthy that recently, the weekly publication 'Agos' reported that inspectors from Turkey's Ministry of Education have begun checks in Armenian schools in Istanbul, which will soon also include Greek and Jewish educational institutions.

According to circulating information, the inspectors informed the administration of the schools that the admission of students who are citizens of Armenia is no longer permitted and that they should be transferred to Turkish state schools.