Report: Italian school principal ‘persona non grata’
Turkish teachers strike outside the Italian High School in June.
Türkiye has declared the principal of a prestigious Italian high school in Istanbul “persona non grata” following a months-long dispute over alleged wage discrimination against Turkish teachers, daily Milliyet reported on July 30.
The school, known as Liceo Italiano di Istanbul, drew national attention earlier this year after Turkish teachers staged a 123-day strike, arguing that they were paid significantly less than their Italian counterparts despite performing the same duties. The teachers demanded equal pay and equal treatment.
The strike ended on June 4 after the parties signed a memorandum of understanding. However, the dismissal of 10 employees in the aftermath of the agreement sparked renewed controversy within the education community and the public.
