In a statement on social media, Turhan Çömez criticized the government for implementing…

In a statement on social media, Turhan Çömez criticized the government for implementing measures that he believes will negatively impact both the beekeeping industry and agricultural production. He emphasized the crucial role bees play in agricultural output and ecological balance, noting that many countries support beekeepers with various incentives. Çömez claimed that in Turkey, migratory beekeepers are facing new financial burdens, stating, "Everywhere in the world, bees are protected, and beekeepers are supported. Here, the opposite is true. Migratory beekeepers will now have to pay a 'lodging fee' of 100 lira per hive wherever they go."