Istanbul Bilgi University, closed by presidential decree, reopens after 3 days

Istanbul Bilgi University, whose operating permit was suspended by presidential decree, reopened three days after the decision came into force. Newspaper, students, academics, and union representatives gathered in front of the campus and chanted 'Resistance won.'

The university's reopening followed intense backlash against the closure decision. Student and academic groups had repeatedly stated throughout the process that they found the closure unacceptable on grounds of legality and academic freedom.

The legal basis for the closure and the details of the legal process that enabled the university to reopen have not yet been officially disclosed by the Presidency. The university administration has also issued no detailed statement. The development has sparked wide public debate over the limits of administrative intervention in higher education institutions.