In Izmir, an official commemoration program was held at Cumhuriyet Square on the 88th anniversary of Atatürk's passing; protocol officials laid wreaths at the Atatürk Monument. At 09:05, life in the city came to a standstill for two minutes, and the people of Izmir observed a moment of silence.
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In Izmir, an official commemoration program was held at Cumhuriyet Square on the 88th anniversary of Atatürk's passing; protocol officials laid wreaths at the Atatürk Monument. At 09:05, life in the city came to a standstill for two minutes, and the people of Izmir observed a moment of silence.