
Istanbul Governorship announced that face-to-face training in Science and Art Centers, exams in E-Exam Centers, Support and Training Courses and face-to-face training in Public Education Centers have been postponed on 17-18 October 2026 due to the heavy rain expected over the weekend.
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Istanbul Governorship decided to temporarily stop training and exam activities due to weather conditions.
Education and exams were postponed in Istanbul due to the adverse weather conditions expected over the weekend. In the statement made by the Governorship of Istanbul on the subject, "Due to the heavy rain expected over the weekend throughout Istanbul, in line with the decision taken at the meeting of the Provincial General Hygiene Council dated 16.10.2026, on Saturday and Sunday of 17-18 October 2026, face-to-face trainings held in Science and Art Centers, exams held in E-Exam Centers, Support and Training Courses (DYK), face-to-face trainings held in Public Education Centers were held on Saturday and Sunday, 17-18 October 2026. "Training has been suspended."
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