Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi started his duty quickly. The Ministry dismissed Giresun’s Görele Mayor Hasbi Dede, who was arrested for “sexual harassment against a child”. In the statement made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, “Görele Mayor Hasbi Dede was referred to the court on 10.02.2026 within the scope of the investigation numbered 2026/332 by the Görele Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office for the crime of ‘sexual harassment against a child’ and was arrested for the crime of ‘sexual harassment against a child’ by the decision of the Görele 1st Criminal Court of First Instance numbered 2026/17d, in accordance with Article 127 of the constitution.” “He has been suspended from his duties as a temporary measure in accordance with Article 47 of the Municipality Law No. 5393. It is respectfully announced to the public.”

Dede was replaced by CHP’s Hüseyin Çakıcı, a retired history teacher and the oldest member of the municipal council. The election will be held in the coming days. Dede was elected Mayor of Görele from CHP in the last local elections. When the scandal broke out, he was called to testify, judicial control measures were applied, and then he was arrested.

The Bill on Amendments to the Highway Traffic Law, which also includes regulations to increase traffic fines, was accepted by the General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and became law. Highlights of the new regulation are as follows:

Those who drive without a license plate will be fined 46 thousand liras and their driver’s license will be revoked for 30 days.

Drivers who drift will be fined 140 thousand liras.

A fine of 180 thousand liras will be imposed on those who insistently follow another vehicle or get out of the vehicle for the purpose of attack.

Those who use mobile phones while driving may be fined up to 5 thousand liras, and in case of repeated use, up to 20 thousand liras.

Those who do not wear seat belts will be fined 2,500 liras.

Those who drive without a license will be fined 40 thousand liras, and those who get behind the wheel even though they have a license will be fined 200 thousand liras.

Anyone who passes the red light will be fined 5 thousand lira. If this is repeated within a year, the penalties will multiply and reach up to 80 thousand liras.

Drivers’ licenses who use drugs or stimulants will be canceled and a fine of 150 thousand liras will be imposed.

The penalty for those who drive with alcohol over 0.50 promil will be increased to 25 thousand liras. A penalty of up to 50 thousand liras will be imposed for the second violation, and up to 150 thousand liras for the third and subsequent violations.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at the Social Complex yesterday. Speaking at the Agreements Signing Ceremony and Joint Press Conference held after the talks, Erdoğan said:

Total trade volume reached 3.5 billion dollars last year. We are approaching our 5 billion dollar target step by step. We have previously announced that we will participate in Expo2027, which will be held in Belgrade, hosted by Serbia. We believe that this important event will serve as an additional opportunity to develop economic, commercial and cultural relations between our countries.

The number of companies operating in Serbia exceeded 1500, and the total investment amount reached 300 million dollars. Our contractors support the production of housing, roads and infrastructure in Serbia with more than 100 projects they have undertaken.

Our citizens rank first among tourists visiting Serbia. We see great interest in learning Turkish in Serbia. We are working to ensure that this interest is adequately met by institutions such as Yunus Emre Institute and Turkish Maarif Foundation.

We also discussed with Mr. Vucic what can be done for the development of the Sandzak Region, which we see as a bridge of friendship between us and Serbia. We follow his projects for the development of the region. I would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly congratulate the upcoming Ramadan of the Muslim community in Serbia.

At a time when uncertainty is increasing in the world, as Türkiye, we are working with all our strength to establish peace and tranquility in our immediate surroundings and beyond. In our work, we never neglect the Balkans, which has an exceptional place for us. In this sense, I see Mr. Vucic’s visit as very valuable.

ERDOĞAN IS A LEADER IN THE WORLD

Serbian President Vucic emphasized that President Erdoğan is a great leader not only in Türkiye and the region, but also in the world. Pointing out that he comes from a country that wants to preserve peace and respects real leaders, Vucic said that they have great respect for Erdogan’s leadership. Noting that Serbia is a much smaller country for Turkey, Vucic said, “We know that we cannot be the most important partner for Turkey. But Turkey is an extremely important partner for Serbia. I hope that we will organize the biggest visit of President Erdoğan to our country.” Pointing out the importance of bringing people together in the Balkans, Vucic said, “President Erdoğan is a much more experienced leader. As a leader who knows very well how peace should be established, I would like to thank you for always listening to us and wanting to listen to us on this issue.” Vucic stated that he was waiting for Erdogan’s visit with great enthusiasm and that they would make great preparations for it.

Gendarmerie General Command announced that 109 suspects with account activity of 438 million Turkish lira were caught in operations against 15 different criminal organizations in 12 provinces.

Operation against 15 different criminal organizations in 12 provinces… 109 suspects caught | Video

Under the coordination of the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Gendarmerie General Command’s Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime and Cybercrime Departments; Operations were carried out against 15 separate organized crime organizations in 12 provinces by Provincial Gendarmerie Commands. In Aydin; usury and immigrant smuggling in Gaziantep; human trafficking and qualified fraud in Diyarbakır; organized theft in Kırklareli, Manisa and Van; immigrant smuggling in Izmir; qualified fraud, in Bolu, Şanlıurfa, Denizli; usury in Antalya and Ankara; During the operations carried out against the suspects who were determined to be involved in organized drug trafficking, 109 suspects with a movement of 438 million TL in their accounts were caught. Among the suspects who were determined to have committed the crimes of immigrant smuggling, usury, drug dealing, aggravated theft and human trafficking; 61 of them were arrested, and judicial control provisions were applied to 38 of them. Others’ operations continue. As a result of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) investigation, many movable and immovable properties belonging to the suspects who organized the crime of “laundering the assets resulting from crime” were seized.

New Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek will give his first interview after taking office today at 21.00 on A Haber screens.

According to the appointment decisions published in the Official Gazette with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek was appointed to replace the former Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç, who requested pardon from office and whose request for pardon was accepted.

OATHING CEREMONY UNDER CHP’S PURPOSE OCCUPATION!

Minister Gürlek, who took over from Yılmaz Tunç, took the oath in the Turkish Grand National Assembly yesterday and took office. During Minister Gürlek’s oath ceremony in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, CHP members attempted to prevent the oath by resorting to provocation. However, despite all the attempts of CHP members, the oath was taken and Minister Gürlek officially took office.

FIRST INTERVIEW TO A HABER!

Minister Gürlek will give his first special interview to A Haber on Turkish television. In this highly anticipated broadcast, Minister Gürlek will evaluate many critical topics, from CHP’s attack on the podium to judicial reforms during the oath ceremony.

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE ASSEMBLY?

All the facts about the oath ceremony in the Parliament are coming to light. Minister Akın Gürlek will explain everything that happened in the Parliament, one by one, from the podium occupation to the attack attempts against him, from what he felt at those moments.

UNKNOWN THINGS ABOUT IMM OPERATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED FOR THE FIRST TIME

Details of the investigations and operations carried out against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, which the public has been eagerly awaiting, will also be discussed in this interview. Minister Gürlek will explain the unknowns of the operation at the center of allegations of corruption, bribery and irregularities.

CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED

Minister Gürlek, who will give the passwords of the new era from A Haber; will announce the road map to be followed in the fight against drugs, money laundering and organized crime organizations.

This giant interview, which will be followed by the whole of Türkiye, will also include the vision of the new era in the Ministry of Justice and clues about judicial reforms. This special interview, where all your questions will be answered, will be on A Haber on Friday, February 13, at 21.00.

WHO IS THE NEW MINISTER OF JUSTICE AKIN GÜRLEK?

Akın Gürlek, who graduated from law school, started his career as a judge. Gürlek, who served in criminal courts in different provinces of Türkiye, later served as the President of the High Criminal Court.

Gürlek, who undertook various duties within the Regional Court of Justice (Appeal) within the scope of his judicial career, also served as president there. Gürlek, who was later appointed as Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor, served as chief prosecutor in Türkiye’s largest courthouse.

During his time as Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor; Judicial processes regarding terrorism, organized crimes, financial crimes and investigations of public concern were carried out by the attorney general’s office. He is known for his operations against corruption in Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and drug operations against celebrities, which have made their mark on the agenda recently. Akın Gürlek is married and has children.

Medya A.Ş., which is in Ekrem İmamoğlu’s A team. It was revealed that President Murat Ongun, İmamoğlu’s safe textile businessman Hüseyin Köksal and Ongun’s partner, fugitive Emrah Bağdatlı, were having drug and prostitution parties in the VIP flat number 2604 in Raffles Hotel.

INDISPENSABLE LAWYER MELİSA FOR VIP PARTIES

An operation was carried out against people who participated in drug and prostitution parties in the flat rented by the corruption and bribery network led by the detained former Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality President Ekrem İmamoğlu, who caused a public loss of 161 billion liras, for the purpose of holding secret meetings. The indispensable name of those parties, lawyer Melisa Gadiş, was arrested and sent to prison. Gadis, whose drug test was positive, revealed a new scandal.

CHP MP’S YACHT PARTY

It was revealed that the lawyer attended not only the VIP parties of Murat Ongun and Emrah Bağdatlı, but also the yacht party of 28th Term CHP Antalya Deputy Çetin Osman Budak on the hot summer days of 2025. Footage of the deputy’s yacht party was included in the investigation file.

CHP deputy’s yacht parties! The entertainment of hot summer days became drugs and prostitution | Video

THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EVERY MEETING

Melisa Gadiş’s confessions were not limited to this. Stating that his love nest with Emrah Bağdatlı was Raffles Hotel, Gadiş confessed as follows: “Bağdatlı used to use drugs in my presence. After sexual intercourse, Gönül Mama would make the payments. After each meeting, I would receive a payment of a thousand dollars. The reason we broke up was that Emrah was a womanizer.”