Ministry responds to reports that 'Grand Kartal Hotel was illegal': 'Documents have been submitted to the prosecutor's office'

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has responded to allegations that the Grand Kartal Hotel, which became a grave for 78 people, including 36 children, in Bolu, had lost its tourism license at least six months before the fire and had become 'illegal'.

In a statement denying the allegations, the Ministry stated that the documents in question had been submitted to the prosecutor's office.

While the debate over "Who is responsible?" continues following the tragedy, it was alleged that the Grand Kartal Hotel had lost its tourism license at least six months before the fire, had become 'illegal', and that it should not have been possible for it to operate.

MINISTRY DENIES

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism denied the claim that the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu Kartalkaya was illegal.

The statement included the following: "The Grand Kartal Hotel possessed a business opening and operating license issued by the Bolu Provincial Special Administration, which was valid on the date of the fire, as well as a tourism operation certificate issued based on this license. The documents regarding the hotel in question have been submitted to the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, which is conducting the investigation."