During the reign of actor Erdal Beşikçioğlu, CHP’s Etimesgut Municipality remains on the agenda not with services but with allegations of corruption. In the municipality, which was shaken by former AK Party Deputy Şamil Tayyar’s “corruption wheel” statements, it has now been revealed that a food tender worth 760 million lira was made “as if it were a waste of money.”

TENDER FOR DELIVERY TO THE ADDRESS WITH THE EXCUSE OF “NATURAL DISASTER”

The details of the tender, which attracted great public reaction, once again proved that promises of “transparency” remained on paper. In the tender for the 2025 soup kitchen food purchase and distribution, article 21/B of the public procurement law, which can only be applied in extraordinary situations such as natural disasters and epidemics, was used.

However, Article 21/B in the Public Procurement Law is known as an exceptional method used for natural disasters, epidemics, sudden and unexpected situations or urgent needs concerning the safety of life and property. Etimesgut Municipality’s realization of the multi-million lira soup kitchen tender with this method caused the question “What emergency was there?” brought the question to the agenda.

The “Soup Kitchen Food Purchasing and Distribution Work” tender held by CHP’s Etimesgut Municipality for 2025 created a great controversy. The fact that the tender worth approximately 760 million 591 thousand liras was awarded through the 21/B bargaining method, which can only be used in exceptional and emergency cases, instead of a competitive tender, brought criticism in the public opinion as a “delivery to address tender”.

While under normal circumstances the participation of many companies should be allowed through the open tender method, the municipality’s preference for the bargaining method led to criticism that the tender was carried out in a non-competitive manner.

CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS ARE ON THE AGENDA

On the other hand, Etimesgut Municipality has frequently come to the fore with corruption allegations lately. Former AK Party Deputy and journalist Şamil Tayyar made remarkable statements, stating that there were some irregularities in the CHP Etimesgut Municipality.

In his evaluations, Tayyar stated that allegations of corruption in the municipality should be investigated, and that some connections point to a network of relationships extending through the “Fado Bar” in Ankara. Tayyar also claimed that the name of a CHP deputy chairman was also mentioned in these allegations.

HE RESPONDED WITH A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT

Following the investigation in question, Etimesgut Mayor Erdal Beşikçioğlu filed a criminal complaint against Tayyar.

However, the criminal complaint was not enough to calm the discussions. In particular, the fact that the soup kitchen tender worth 760 million liras was awarded through negotiation has further increased the question marks regarding the municipality’s tender processes.

While many people in the public state that Etimesgut Municipality should explain the urgent reason for carrying out this huge tender within the scope of 21/B, it is stated that Beşikçioğlu administration is facing serious criticism regarding transparency.

Breaking news! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “The developments that started with Israel and the USA attacking Iran and continued with Iran targeting third countries are of a nature to put global stability at risk.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “We are deeply concerned about any action contrary to international law and condemn any provocation that may lead to an escalation of violence. We invite the parties to end the attacks as soon as possible.”

The statement made by the Ministry is as follows:

The developments that started with Israel and the USA attacking Iran and continued with Iran targeting third countries are of a nature to put the future of our region and global stability at risk.

“WE INVITE THE PARTIES TO END THE ATTACKS”

We are deeply concerned about any action that violates international law and threatens the lives of innocent civilians, and we condemn any provocation that could lead to escalation of violence. We invite the parties to end the attacks as soon as possible.

‘Türkiye IS READY FOR MEDIATION’

We emphasize once again that the issues in our region must be resolved through peaceful means. Türkiye is ready to provide the necessary support in mediation.

The safety of our citizens living in relevant countries is our priority and all necessary precautions are taken in this regard.

Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared a post on his social media account about the tension between the USA, Israel and Iran. Stating that it is “an unacceptable situation that the recently escalating tension between the USA, Israel and Iran has turned into a hot conflict and affected other countries in the region,” Duran said in his post:

“It is a serious source of concern for our region and global peace.

The developments threaten the stability and security of civilians not only in the party countries but also in a wide geography. In this context, dialogue and negotiation mechanisms must be immediately reactivated.

Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye has always, in principle, been in favor of permanent peace, regional stability and the search for solutions based on international law.

Turkey will continue to fulfill its responsibility to reduce tensions, protect civilians and operate diplomatic channels effectively.

Our state closely follows the developments in the region with all its institutions and takes the necessary measures for the safety of our citizens.

As the Directorate of Communications, we continue our fight against provocations and disinformation that is intended to be spread. We have full faith that our media will cover the process objectively and Türkiye-centered, as always.

In this process, our citizens should be more sensitive to provocations and disinformation, especially in the field of digital media; “We attach importance to the fact that it disregards unconfirmed information and respects the statements of our official institutions.”

Before the COP31 Climate Summit to be held in Antalya, hosted by Türkiye, the “COP31 Digital Coordination Center” was launched by the Zero Waste Foundation. The center, which was established as part of the preparations before the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to be held in Antalya on 9-20 November, was designed with the understanding of multi-stakeholder climate diplomacy. The center contains comprehensive information about COP processes, Türkiye’s climate journey and COP31. With the COP31 Zero Waste Summit Guide on the platform, participants are offered a practical road map to implement sustainable behaviors. The guides and documents section also includes technical information and participation procedures. Individuals and institutions can directly contribute to the process through online “Share Your Opinion” and “Become a Stakeholder” forms. Applications; It will be evaluated in line with criteria such as target audience, geographical scope and scalability. Thanks to the Be a Stakeholder platform, it is aimed to identify organizations that want to develop collaborations compatible with UNFCCC priorities and to include them in the COP31 process. In her social media post regarding the launch of the COP31 Digital Coordination Center, First Lady Erdoğan said, “The ‘COP31 Digital Coordination Center’, implemented by our Zero Waste Foundation, brings together NGOs, the private sector and our citizens on the same ground. This meaningful step will lead to the COP31 process being realized with more active, more fair and broad-based participation. The digital center, which will accelerate sustainable transformation, will allow everyone who is nature-friendly to convey their ideas and be a stakeholder in global climate diplomacy.” “I hope it will happen,” he said.

Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Numan Kurtulmuş, regarding the call made from İmralı on the anniversary of February 27, said: ‘Today’s statement is an important stage. “The report should be done accordingly,” he said.

Kurtulmuş noted the following at the Iftar Program with NGO Representatives in Istanbul: Last year, on February 27, İmralı made a statement declaring that he would lay down his weapons and dissolve the organization, and that this was the requirement of the period. All political parties supported the process to proceed. This is the first time such an opportunity has arisen. This joint report is a report that reveals that none of the concerns expressed during the process are valid. Yes, parties have their own views. In fact, all of them were given in the annex of the commission report. This is a report that everyone agrees on. I believe that it is necessary to do what is necessary for this report and for Türkiye to complete this process quickly.

Türkiye WILL NOT PAY THE HEAVY BILL AGAIN: One of the common points of the report is the necessary legal regulations to be made along with the dissolution of the organization and the laying down of its weapons. In the next period, it will be ensured that the organization dissolves itself with all its elements and lays down its weapons at a satisfactory speed. Türkiye will take the necessary legal regulations and necessary steps. In a very short time, Türkiye will no longer pay the price of this heavy bill, which cost 50 years of our 103-year Republic. I can easily tell you that the process is completely under the control of politics.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone to the AK Party Nevşehir Provincial Presidency meeting attended by the Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek and said, “I express my satisfaction at having announced such a brother from Nevşehir as the Minister.” he said. Minister of Justice Gürlek visited AK Party Nevşehir Provincial Headquarters. President Erdoğan addressed party members from Minister Gürlek’s phone. Erdoğan said: “I greet you with the most heartfelt feelings in such a meaningful program. Have a blessed Ramadan. May your future be bright. I would like to express my pleasure in having such a brother from Nevşehir as the Minister after more than 30 years. I wish good luck to our Nevşehir and our country. May your unity and solidarity be eternal.” Minister Akın Gürlek thanked President Erdoğan for his address.

NEVŞEHİR’S BIGGEST PROBLEM

In his speech at the meeting, Minister Gürlek said: “The biggest problem of Nevşehir is the ring road problem. We met with our Minister of Transport yesterday on this issue. Hopefully, the tender will be announced later this month. The tender will start in a short time. Hopefully, the ring road problem will be solved.” Minister Gürlek stated that they are planning to open the courthouse in line with the demands from Acıgöl. Stating that the AK Party government has carried the country further in 23 years and that these developments should be crowned with the new constitution, Gürlek said, “Turkey has now come to the playmaker model. This shirt is now too small for us. Hopefully, we will crown this process with the new Constitution. If we are united, if we are together, if we walk on the same path in the law of brotherhood, there is nothing we cannot achieve as the whole of Türkiye.” –