Sevcan Orhan and Buca Mayor Görkem Duman's Phuket Holiday Sparks Controversy

As cleaning staff at the Buca Municipality decided to take action due to not receiving their salaries, singer Sevcan Orhan and Buca Mayor Görkem Duman were spotted on a Phuket holiday, drawing widespread criticism. Following the circulation of images, Sevcan Orhan commented that the timing of the holiday was 'unfortunate'.

Luxury Getaway Amidst Salary Crisis Draws Ire

While a salary crisis was unfolding at the Buca Municipality just before the New Year, Mayor Görkem Duman's holiday with famous folk singer Sevcan Orhan caused a significant stir on social media and in public opinion. The vacation, taken during a period when workers were facing hardship, led to strong backlash.

Sevcan Orhan Responds: 'We Shared the Costs'

Responding to the criticism, Sevcan Orhan stated that she did not want the holiday to be drawn into political debates, saying, "That's a politician, that part concerns him." While acknowledging the unfortunate timing of the holiday, Orhan defended that the expenses were shared and nothing was spent from anyone's pocket. Orhan also responded to the criticism by saying, "Eating ill-gotten gains and being a recipient of ill-gotten gains… nothing like that would pass our throats."