The trial for the deadly fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu's Kartalkaya Ski Resort, which occurred on January 21, 2025, and resulted in 78 deaths including 36 children and 133 injuries, began on July 7, 2025. Thirty-two defendants, including the hotel's owner Halit Ergül, his son-in-law and general manager Emir Aras, hotel staff, and public officials, face charges of "possible intent to kill" and "conscious negligence." Throughout the proceedings, defendants have largely denied responsibility, with Emir Aras notably blaming his father-in-law and stating he had no official general manager role. Security camera footage revealed that during the fire, Emir Aras and his family left the hotel within one minute without alerting others, sparking public outrage. Testimonies included accusations that hotel management attempted to conceal information, with one employee alleging the general manager instructed staff not to inform anyone and to handle the situation internally. Other evidence pointed to inadequate fire safety measures, including non-functioning fire detectors and lack of fire extinguisher maintenance. Families of the victims have expressed frustration over the lack of accountability, with some accusing government officials, including the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, of bearing responsibility due to insufficient oversight. The trial has seen intense moments, including courtroom disputes and emotional statements from victims' relatives. As of mid-July, the trial is ongoing, with further hearings scheduled and decisions pending on the detention status of some defendants.