The Public Ombudsman Institution's decision dated September 7, 2026, under reference number…

The Public Ombudsman Institution's decision dated September 7, 2026, under reference number 2026/17658-S.26.24067 addresses the compensation for damages incurred in beekeeping activities due to a bear attack. The applicant reported that on December 21, 2025, a bear attacked their registered beekeeping operation, damaging hives, bee colonies, honey stocks, and equipment. Despite notifying the authorities via CİMER on December 22, 2025, the inspection was delayed due to communication errors, and the Nature Conservation and National Parks Directorate could not assess the damages due to a lack of expert personnel. The applicant claims that the District Agriculture and Forestry Directorate denied their request for a technical assessment due to the time elapsed since the incident, leading to their grievances. They reported losses of 20 hives, 295 damaged frames, and additional costs related to honey production and maintenance, seeking a legal determination of the authorities' failure to document the damages and compensation based on expert evaluation.