Mayor Erdoğan, who inspected the journey from Halkalı station to Kayaşehir station, emphasized that the metro reaches a speed of 110 kilometers per hour and that the station transitions are so comfortable that they cannot be noticed.

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN: THIS SUITS ISTANBUL AND Türkiye

He made the following statements to journalists during the journey: “If quality means quality, peace… Currently, this metro of ours is really the manifestation of a modern understanding. We are proud of this work that all my relevant friends have put forward in this regard to bring a modern understanding to Istanbul. May God help us. This suits Istanbul, this suits Türkiye, this suits our nation. I wish you good luck. It is free until July 31.”

President Erdoğan: “We are introducing Türkiye to the longest and fastest metro line” | Video

GIANT INTEGRATION AND STRENGTHENING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

The new stage of 21.75 kilometers has been put into service; It consists of Ibn Haldun University, Kayaşehir, Olympiaköy, Halkalı Stadium and Halkalı stations. The line, which will greatly increase urban mobility, will work integrated with Istanbul’s other important rail system projects. Within the scope of this integration; Ibn Haldun University Station is connected to Vezneciler-Sultangazi-Fenertepe Line, Kayaşehir Station is connected to Bakırköy-Kirazlı-Başakşehir-Kayaşehir Line, Olympiaköy Station is connected to Ataköy-İkitelli-Olimpiyat Line, Halkalı Stadium Station is connected to Kabataş-Mecidiyeköy-Mahmutbey-Bahçeşehir-Esenyurt Line and Halkalı Station is connected to Marmaray. will be connected.

TRAVEL TIMES ARE SHORTENING

Access to the airport has become significantly easier thanks to the giant ring project, which is one of the longest and fastest metro lines in Türkiye with a length of 69 kilometers. With these new connections, the travel time between Halkalı and Istanbul Airport decreased to 30 minutes. With the completion of the new stage, the total travel time between Halkalı and Gayrettepe was determined as 57 minutes.

935 MILLION EUROS ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, who received information from the workers at the station before the opening and examined the latest situation, shared the economic data about the project. It was stated that the new line will save a total of 117 million hours of time by 2043 and its contribution to the economy is expected to reach 935 million euros. As you may remember, in the previous stages of the project; The Kağıthane-Istanbul Airport section was put into service on January 22, 2023, the Kağıthane-Gayrettepe section was put into service on January 29, 2024, and the Cargo Terminal-Arnavutköy Hospital section was put into service on March 19, 2024.

As a result of MİT’s intelligence studies, it was determined that Ahmet Kazancı crossed from Türkiye to the Afghanistan-Pakistan area and joined DAESH’s Khorasan Province (ISKP). It was determined that Kazancı served actively in DAESH camps. It was determined that Kazancı was operating together with Özgür Altun, codenamed ‘Abu Yasir Al Turki’, the so-called Turkish Media Officer of DAESH, who played an active role in transferring the elements of the organization from Türkiye to the Afghanistan-Pakistan area and was captured in Pakistan and brought to Türkiye. It was also determined that Kazancı replaced Özgür Altun and took over the organizational activities after he was captured.

IT WAS DETECTED THAT HE ENTERED Türkiye

It was learned that Ahmet Kazancı survived the air strikes against DAESH elements in Pakistan, and that he planned to enter Türkiye illegally and continue his organizational activities after the training and organizational activities he received within DAESH in the Afghanistan-Pakistan area. Thereupon, MİT pressed the button for the operation. Ahmet Kazancı, codenamed ‘Abu Ubeyde/Abu İbrahim’, whose organizational activities were followed, was caught during an operation carried out in the border region.

BROUGHT TO KONYA

Ahmet Kazancı was brought to Konya 2 days ago within the scope of the investigation and underwent a health check. Kazancı was taken to Konya Police Department Anti-Terrorism Branch to be interrogated. Kazancı, who was referred to the courthouse today after his procedures at the police station, was arrested.

THE VOICE OF KERBALA REVERSES TODAY

Emphasizing in his speech that the most important message of Karbala is to stand against oppression, Ersoy stated that this call remains relevant today.

Ersoy said, “If the cry of an oppressed person is rising in Palestine, Arakan, the African continent, East Turkestan and many other places, the voice of Karbala and Hussein’s call for justice echo there.” He said that Hüseyin was the serdar of the oppressed not only of one period, but of all ages.

THERE IS UNITY AND BROTHERHOOD AT THE CORE OF KERBALA

In the Alevi-Bektashi tradition, the essence of Karbala is not hatred; Ersoy stated that the aim is to take a lesson, defend justice, not to hurt people, and strengthen unity and brotherhood, and added that the Husseini stance means not remaining silent in the face of injustice, but standing by the right without creating hatred.

What needs to be done today is Hz. Hüseyin not only with tears; Ersoy, emphasizing that the aim is to commemorate his morality, love for humanity and commitment to the truth by experiencing it, noted that the understanding that will carry the message of Karbala to the future is the approach that fosters unity, not separation, and is based on love, solidarity and brotherhood.

At the end of his speech, Minister Ersoy commemorated the martyrs of Karbala with mercy and respect and wished that the month of Muharram would bring peace, brotherhood, justice and unity of heart to the country, nation and all humanity. Wishing that the month of Muharram and the fasting would be accepted, Ersoy greeted the participants with love, respect and affection.

The National Security Council convened under the chairmanship of Erdoğan. In the 11-item declaration published after the meeting, which lasted 2 hours and 10 minutes, the following was summarized:
The efforts carried out to achieve the goals of a terrorist-free Türkiye and a terrorist-free region, which are of critical importance for the future of our country and our region, were evaluated. The strong will to save our nation and our neighbors from the heavy burden of terrorism has been confirmed.
Satisfaction with the agreement reached between Iran and the USA was expressed and attention was drawn to the importance of not disrupting the process. It was stated that Türkiye will continue to contribute effectively to efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.
It was emphasized that Türkiye, as the guarantor country, is capable and determined to take all kinds of measures within the framework of international law for the security, peace and welfare of the Turkish Cypriots, and it was noted that any fait accompli that would prejudice the rights and interests of the TRNC and damage the peace environment in the Eastern Mediterranean will not be allowed.
It was stated that the aggressive actions of the Israeli administration, which continues to violate the ceasefire in Gaza, settler terrorism in the West Bank, and attacks on the status of East Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque, and attacks the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon, have a negative impact on the efforts to establish peace and stability in the region.
(Russia-Ukraine War) The parties were called to take immediate steps for a just and lasting peace.

An investigation was launched after the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office received notices that the Adalar Municipality was turning a blind eye to illegal buildings and unlicensed businesses in protected areas in exchange for bribes. Within the scope of the investigation, an investigation was launched against Adalar Mayor Ali Ercan Akpolat, Deputy Mayors Hüseyin Yılmaz and Fırat Durak, and some unit heads and municipal employees for the crimes of “bribery”, “extortion”, “forgery of official documents”, “establishing and managing an organization for the purpose of committing a crime”, “opposition to the Law on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Assets No. 2863” and “abuse of office”.

LICENSE CLAIM IN EXCHANGE FOR BRIBERY

Within the scope of the investigation, technical and physical monitoring was carried out by the Istanbul Provincial Police Department Financial Crimes Branch Directorate teams. While MASAK data, HTS and base records were being examined, the statements of many witnesses were taken. As a result of the studies carried out, it was stated that comprehensive renovation and construction activities carried out in historical buildings on the Islands were allowed in exchange for bribes under the name of “simple repair”, and that businesses that did not have a license were given licenses in return for bribes or these businesses were turned a blind eye.

BREAKING NEWS: Bribery operation against Adalar Municipality! 41 detained, including Mayor Ali Ercan Akpolat | Video

IT WAS ALLEGED THAT THEY IMPOSED PENALTY AND BARGAINED

In the investigation, it was claimed that high fines were imposed on unlicensed businesses and illegal buildings, and then negotiations were made with building owners and operators to negotiate bribes in return for reduced fines. It was stated that the sentences of people who accepted to give bribes were reduced by making irregularities in the documents and that financial benefits were obtained by this method.

The file also included findings that municipal officials directed citizens who wanted to get a license to architects affiliated with them, and bribery negotiations were carried out through the architects, and that those who were included in the system were accelerated in their transactions and enabled them to obtain licenses illegally.

Bribery operation against Adalar Municipality: 41 suspects, including the Mayor, were detained | Video

40 ACTIONS, 47 SUSPECTS, 41 DETENTIONS

It was determined that municipal officials and business owners negotiated about bribes, and that a total of 47 suspects took part in 40 separate actions by hand-delivering the bribe money to municipal officials or persons connected to municipal officials. In the morning, simultaneous operations were carried out to a total of 90 addresses in 4 provinces centered in Istanbul. During the operation, 41 suspects, including Adalar Mayor Ali Ercan Akpolat, Deputy Mayors Hüseyin Yılmaz and Fırat Durak, were caught and detained. While a large number of digital materials were seized during the operation, efforts to capture the fugitive suspects continue.

HERE IS THE A TEAM TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
In the huge operation launched after months of physical and technical follow-up, the suspects whose homes and offices in the municipality were searched and taken into custody are as follows:

Mustafa Turgut (Mayor of Silifke)

Ezgi Erdağ Demirtaş (Vice President)

Ersin Servi (Private Secretary)

Erdoğan Gürbüz (Retail Manager)

Şeyma Savar Demren (Zoning Director)

Turgut Ongun (Press and Publication Unit Chief / Presidential Driver)

Sait Oğuz (President of Zoning Commission / Sports Club Chairman)

Osman Yılmaz (Accounting Unit)

Fikri Öz, Bayram Ali Balcı (Municipal Personnel)

Emrah Yılmaz, Hasan Devrim Savar, Aydın Anıl Uğur, Bora Tuğay, Esen Tuba Tol, Vehbi Turgut, Mert Devlet Turgut, Nizamettin Ceylan.

It was learned that the suspect Erman Fatih Kirişçi, who collects the municipality’s million-dollar festival tenders and is the key figure in money traffic, is a fugitive and operations are ongoing to capture him. While the seized digital materials and documents were confiscated, it was reported that the investigation will continue and deepen.