There has been a new development in the investigation regarding the claim that detained former Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan had an illicit relationship with municipal employee Öznur Çağalı and later became a victim of blackmail. In the indictment, Özcan denied Çağalı’s claim that he and Özcan met at the Narven Thermal hotel and had a relationship. According to HTS and base station records, it was revealed that the duo’s phones gave signals from the same base in the Narven Thermal region of Bolu on October 25.

REQUEST FOR UP TO 3 YEARS OF PRISON

According to the indictment prepared within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, it was stated that former Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan, who was detained within the scope of the ‘extortion by coercion’ investigation in Bolu, sent sexually explicit messages to Öznur Çağalı, who works in Bolu Municipality, and that the woman’s ex-boyfriend Mehmet Eren Akgüney saw these messages and demanded 20 million TL, a car and a car wash facility from Özcan.

In his statement, Çağalı stated that Özcan made him listen to the audio recording of a report made to the municipality call center in his office and said, “What happens if Eren hears this audio recording, I will protect you, I like you, you will meet with me.” In this context, a prison sentence of up to 3 years was requested for Özcan on the charge of ‘blackmail’.

THEY MEET AT THE HOTEL

In his statement, Çağalı stated that Özcan invited him to meetings alone and told him that he liked him. Çağalı also stated that in October 2025, at the invitation of Tanju Özcan, he went to a hotel in Narven Thermal Town, where they drank alcohol and had sexual intercourse. In his defense, Özcan stated that he did not have any romantic relationship with Çağalı. According to the HTS and base station records examined within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that the mobile phones of Tanju Özcan and Öznur Çağalı gave signals from the same base station in the Narven Thermal region of Bolu between 15.00 and 20.00 on October 25.

Meryem Yılmaz Jarada, a high school student whose mother is Turkish and whose father is Palestinian, was born in Gaza, which is under Israeli blockade. Meryem’s mother was brought to Ankara for treatment for a brain tumor two months before the attacks launched by Israel in 2023. Having been separated from her mother and struggling to survive under bombardment with her father and siblings, Meryem dreamed for two years about the day she would be reunited with her mother. In 2025, Meryem published a video on social media in which she asked for help from President Erdoğan. Turkish authorities, who took action to fulfill Meryem’s call upon the instructions of President Erdoğan, brought Meryem and her siblings to Türkiye.

Meryem from Gaza, who was brought to Ankara in the last months of 2025, said in an interview at that time that she dreamed of talking to President Erdoğan on the phone or face to face one day. Meryem’s dream came true at the AK Party TBMM Group Meeting on March 11. Hasan Turan, Chief of Administration of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and Chairman of the Türkiye-Palestine Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, brought Meryem to meet with President Erdoğan. Turan said, “He met and met with our President before the Group Meeting. We showed him the video he took and reminded him of it. Our President was also happy and smiled. He said nice, nice words to Meryem. They prayed, ‘Hopefully, one day Gaza and Palestine will be free.’ The smile on Meryem’s face made us happy, too.”

“Ramadan in the Complex” events held at the Presidential Complex are the scene of colorful images that keep alive the spirit of unity, solidarity and sharing. The project, which was organized for the first time last year and won an international award, hosts tens of thousands of citizens during Ramadan this year. The project, which was realized for the first time in 2025 and was awarded in the “Public Services” category at the “Golden Globe Awards for Excellence” by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), is attracting great interest this year as well. More than 500 thousand citizens have visited the events so far during the month of Ramadan.

FULL OF EDUCATION AND FUN FOR FROM CHILDREN TO ADULTS: Culture, art, education and entertainment-filled programs are held for visitors of all ages, from children to adults, in the activity areas established in the Social Complex. While special playgrounds, workshops and cartoon musicals for children attract great attention; Concerts, conferences, book fairs and autograph sessions also welcome visitors.

ATTRACTING THE INTEREST OF VISITORS: Cinema screenings, science shows, traditional art trainings, sports activities, competitions and recycling activities are also organized within the scope of the program. There are many activity areas for technology enthusiasts such as flight simulators, space museum, television experience areas and cyber security training. Healthy living activities, traffic training, greenhouse production practices and forest fire awareness tunnel also attract great attention from visitors.

CORTEGE WITH TRADITIONAL SHOWS: One of the most colorful moments of Ramadan was the Ramadan procession. Colorful images were created during the cortege march, which started from the front of the main building of the Presidential Complex and continued to the Exhibition Hall, accompanied by mehter marches and traditional shows.

CHILDREN SHOW GREAT INTEREST IN MASCOTS AND TRADITIONAL SHOWS: In the procession; The Ministry of National Defense Mehter Band, Historical Ottoman Union, cartoon mascots, Guard Regiment Band, Folk Dance teams, Gendarmerie Band, Ramadan drummers, wooden leg show teams and Nasreddin Hodja character took part. Especially children showed great interest in mascots and traditional shows.

GENDARMERIE GAVE MEHTERAN CONCERT

At the concert held in the garden of the Gendarmerie Mehter Command Beştepe Congress Center, many works such as “Pleven March”, “Attack March”, “I Will Die, My Turkey” and “The Sails Will Be Reaped” were performed. Citizens accompanied the anthems and songs.

Prof., one of Türkiye’s important historians and intellectual figures, died at the age of 78 in the hospital where he was treated. Dr. İlber Ortaylı will be sent off on his last journey today. The first ceremony for İlber Ortaylı will be held at Galatasaray University, where he worked as an active professor between 2002 and 2014 and as a guest lecturer after 2014. After the ceremony to be held here at 11:00, İlber Ortaylı’s body will be taken to Fatih Mosque. A funeral prayer will be performed for Ortaylı at Fatih Mosque following the afternoon prayer.

SIDE BY SIDE WITH HISTORIANS

İlber Ortaylı, especially Fatih Sultan Mehmet, and also his teacher, Historian Prof. Dr. Halil İnalcık and Prof. one of Türkiye’s important historians and social scientists. Dr. Kemal Karpat, Prof. Dr. Semavi Eyice, Prof. Dr. He will be buried in the Fatih Mosque graveyard, where Mehmet Genç’s grave is also located.

HE DONATE HIS BOOKS

Prof. who devoted his life to Turkish historiography. Dr. İlber Ortaylı donated a large part of his library, consisting of approximately 30 thousand volumes, to the Presidential Nation Library in Ankara. Ortaylı donated some of his books to the library of Galatasaray University Faculty of Law, where he worked actively for 12 years, and to the library built in his name by Muğla Metropolitan Municipality. Prof. served as the director of Istanbul Topkapı Palace Museum between 2005 and 2012. Dr. İlber Ortaylı was also a member of the Scientific Board of the Turkish Historical Society. Ortaylı, Queen of England II, who came to Türkiye for an official visit. He accompanied Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip. Ortaylı accompanied the queen during her visit to Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosques, and then they went to Bursa together.

AK Party General Secretary and Izmir Deputy Eyyüp Kadir İnan, in his speech at the Vefa Iftar program organized by AK Party Turgutlu District Presidency, stated that Özgür Özel has not had a single action since 2011. He criticized CHP Chairman Özgür Özel about Manisa: İnan made the following evaluations in his speech:

“Özgür Özel is also from Manisa. But is it possible to be from Manisa like this? You have been a member of Manisa since 2011. This city has been sending you to the Parliament for 15 years. Now you are the chairman. You travel around saying you are from Manisa, but we have to ask what benefit you have had for Manisa.” Stating that a politician has a duty of loyalty to the city where he was born and raised, İnan said that the people of Manisa want to see representatives who deal with the problems of their own city.

“THIS MIND IS NOT IN MANİSA, BUT IN SİLİVRİ”

In his speech, İnan continued his criticism of the CHP administration and argued that Özgür Özel was pursuing other agendas instead of dealing with Manisa’s problems. İnan said: “You travel around saying you’re from Manisa, but let’s see if our citizens from Manisa can say ‘Özgür Özel is really from Manisa’. CHP leader Özgür Özel, who was taken hostage by the Silivri dictatorship, is also from Manisa. He is from Manisa, but can he be Manisa like that? Your mind is not in Manisa, your mind is not in Türkiye. Your mind is defending corruption. Your eyes are on Silivri, but Manisa is in front of your eyes. His vote and support.” But the loyalty he offers is not to Manisa, to our fellow citizens of Manisa. The loyalty he offers is to the thieves in Silivri, the bribers in Silivri, the extortionists in Silivri. Stating that a policy that ignores the problems of Manisa is unacceptable, İnan said that the AK Party cadres will continue to be with the citizens in Manisa.

“SILIVRI DICTATORSHIP HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED WITHIN CHP”

In his speech, İnan touched upon the political debates within the CHP and directed harsh criticism at the party management. Claiming that a “Silivri dictatorship” has formed in the CHP, İnan argued that the party management is under pressure. “I say it clearly; a Silivri dictatorship has been established within the CHP. This dictatorship has taken Özgür Özel hostage.” İnan also called on the citizens who set their hearts on the CHP and said that Türkiye needs a service policy. The program ended after a conversation with members of the organization and an iftar meal.

Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi came together with the Coast Guard Command personnel at the iftar program and gave important messages regarding security policies. Emphasizing that the activities carried out in Türkiye’s maritime jurisdiction areas are of great importance not only in terms of border security, but also in economic and humanitarian terms, Çiftçi said that the Coast Guard Command undertakes a critical task at sea.

EMPHASIS ON STRATEGIC SECURITY AT THE SEA

Stating that Türkiye’s seas are an important area of ​​security and prosperity for the country, Çiftçi stated that the security provided in the seas directly affects many areas, from economic activities to environmental security. Stating that the Coast Guard Command operates in its maritime jurisdiction areas with high discipline and awareness of duty, Çiftçi said that these studies are an important part of Türkiye’s security strategy.

“WE ARE CARRYING THE SECURITY PILLAR OF Türkiye’S CENTURY”

Ciftci, who also touched on Türkiye’s security vision in his speech, said that the “Türkiye Century” goal, put forward under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, includes the understanding of a strong state and a strong society. Stating that, as the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they will continue to strengthen the security pillar of this vision with the police, gendarmerie and coast guard units, Çiftçi noted that the fight against organized crime organizations, smuggling networks and terrorism will be continued with determination.

MESSAGE AGAINST DRUGS

Emphasizing that drugs are not just a crime but a serious threat to the future of society, Çiftçi stated that protecting especially young people is one of the most important responsibilities of the state. Stating that the fight against criminal organizations engaged in drug trafficking will be continued with determination, Çiftçi said that no opportunity will be given to any structure that threatens the future of the youth.

COAST GUARD IS AT THE FOREGOING IN THE FIGHT AGAINST IRREGULAR MIGRATION

Stating that the fight against irregular migration is critical for border security and public order, Çiftçi pointed out the role of the Coast Guard Command in this field. Stating that the networks smuggling migrants were prevented and the lives of people in danger were saved thanks to the reconnaissance, surveillance and intervention activities carried out at sea, Çiftçi said that this struggle will continue uninterrupted.

“WATCH AT SEA IS THE SECURITY OF THE NATION”

Thanking the Coast Guard personnel, Çiftçi stated that when a life is in danger at sea, the fastest and most decisive intervention comes from the coast guard teams. Emphasizing that the Coast Guard Command undertakes important duties in a wide range of areas, from search and rescue activities to environmental security, Çiftçi stated that the state will continue to support the personnel performing these duties. At the end of his speech, Çiftçi wished that the month of Ramadan would bring peace and abundance to the country, commemorated the martyrs who lost their lives for the sake of the country, and wished health and well-being to the veterans.