Unlicensed construction work in Istanbul's Beyoglu has changed the silhouette of the historical district just over last four years. As if the district has grown taller as a number of hotel buildings there has constructed additional storeys without having the permit. For instance, the Green Park Hotel is eleven storeys while it has a license for just nine. Grand Oztanik Hotel is 3.5 storeys higher than it was supposed to be, with 11 storeys. Chairman of a Turkish cultural and natural watchdog says the area is a protected site and expresses wonder how these hotels were granted work permits.

MILLIYET (LIBERAL)