Breaking news… President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the “158th Establishment Anniversary of the Council of State and the Council of State and Administrative Jurisdiction Day Ceremony” in Ankara and gave important messages.

Highlights from President Erdoğan’s statements:

In its modern sense, the state of law is a source of equal light for everyone, like the sun at the top of the day in the middle of the day. Public administration cannot look down on citizens. The administrator is not the master of the citizen, but his servant.

“WE REMEMBERED THE BARBED WIRE MESH”

We put an end to all kinds of privileges and discrimination, and tore down the barbed wire fences that stood between the people and the republic. There is no fear for anyone in the rule of law.

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No unlawful interference in the exercise of judicial power can be tolerated or excused. However, the judiciary does not have the right or authority to act or make decisions under the tutelage of the legislature or the executive.

We will continue to increase our efforts for a more fair judicial system. There is a lynching culture on social media.

NEW CONSTITUTION MESSAGE

A new, encompassing, libertarian and civil constitution stands before us with the possibility of building our democracy from the bottom up. We have to transform the Constitution from a framework determined by the coup plotters or elites and imposed on the society into a text determined by the society itself and declared to the state.

Despite the 4 constitutions that followed the Constitution, the Turkish nation’s longing for a good constitution has still not subsided. I believe that with such a constitution, it will be possible for us to achieve a superior legal logic that will protect both law, democracy, state and nation at the same time.

NUN Education and Culture Foundation Chairman of the Board Dr. Esra Albayrak made a statement at the World Decolonization Forum 2026 held at Istanbul Atatürk Cultural Center.

Highlights from Esra Albayrak’s speech

The World Decolonization Forum, organized under the leadership of the Institute Social, started yesterday at the Atatürk Cultural Center in Istanbul. The theme of “Decolonizing Information Production and Circulation” was discussed in the 2-day forum. Artificial intelligence, data colonialism, cultural inequalities and global balance of power were discussed in the program attended by world-renowned experts in their fields. The opening speech of the program was made by Esra Albayrak, Chairman of the Board of NUN Education and Culture Foundation. Albayrak said that today colonialism continues not only through military or economic methods, but also through digital technologies, data flow and information production. Albayrak said, “The mind is the last bastion of colonialism” and emphasized that real liberation will only be possible with intellectual independence.

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COLONIALISM CONTINUES WITH METHODS

In her speech, Esra Albayrak said that the colonial order has changed shape in the modern world. Stating that the dominance established through land occupations in the past continues today through technology, media and data, Albayrak pointed out that especially digital platforms have become decisive in global power relations.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WARNING

Albayrak said that the development of artificial intelligence systems with single-centered data sources may create new inequalities. Stating that the algorithms used in the digital world determine which societies will be visible or which information will come to the fore, Albayrak warned that this could create a new area of ​​addiction in the future.

Referring to the concept of “digital native”, Albayrak said that many concepts used in the world of technology evoke the colonial orders of the past. He stated that developing artificial intelligence models only from the perspective of certain cultures could lead to new problems on a global scale.

THREE-STAGE CALL

In her speech, Esra Albayrak drew attention to the following 3 basic issues in order to be free from colonialism:
1-Re-production of information with societies’ own concepts and cultural references.
2- Cleansing institutions from colonial codes, from education systems to artificial intelligence models.
3-Establishing a more fair and polycentric structure in the global system.

EMPHASIS ON ISTANBUL

Stating that organizing the forum in Istanbul is symbolically important, Albayrak said that the world can no longer be explained only by Western-centered thought systems. Drawing attention to Istanbul’s historical role in bringing different civilizations together, Albayrak stated that a common intellectual transformation is needed for a more just world order.

WORLD FAMOUS NAMES PARTICIPATED

The forum, which will continue today, brought together many international names from different disciplines in Istanbul. Walter Mignolo, known for his work in the field of decolonial theory, Mireille Fanon, daughter of Frantz Fanon and international law expert, Lilian Thuram, former French football player and anti-racism activist, Musician Yusuf İslam, Prof. Dr. Kemal Sayar, Prof. Dr. Enis Doko and Prof. Joseph Massad was among the notable speakers of the event. In addition to academic sessions, exhibitions, cultural events and film screenings will also be held within the scope of the forum.

A new development took place within the scope of the investigations initiated with İZDOĞA, one of the companies of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. Güven Eken, one of the advisors of former Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tunç Soyer and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of İZDOĞA, and Özkan Baturu, one of the former general managers of İZDOĞA, were taken into custody. In addition, a detention order was issued for the former general manager of İZBETON, Heval Savaş Kaya, the deputy general manager of İZBETON, Hüseyin Şimşek, and the representative of the company named Kırveli Mühendislik, who were detained due to the cooperative investigation.

ABUSE OF OFFICE AND ADVANCED FRAUD

It was reported that individuals were detained for abuse of office and qualified fraud within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. The detained names were called to testify by the prosecutor’s office in the past months and they did not accept the accusations in their statements.

JUSTIFICATION OF THE INVESTIGATION

It was learned that one of the main basis of the investigation initiated was the works and transactions carried out by İZDOĞA in the past. Some of the allegations in question were also reflected in the Court of Accounts reports.

SECOND HAND MACHINE PURCHASE

The report stated that there were various irregularities and faulty transactions in the tender and implementation processes for the machines purchased for the Şaşal Water Facility. It was stated that there were incompatibilities between the technical specifications and the contract provisions, practices contrary to the legislation were made in advance payments and delay penalties were not applied to the contractor company. The report also noted that the blow molding machine was not delivered within the time specified in the contract and was later replaced with a second-hand machine. It was evaluated that the company suffered financial losses due to this process.

The official program of Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who came to Türkiye upon the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, covering 10-14 May, has started. THY’s scheduled plane carrying the Queen and her accompanying delegation landed at Istanbul Airport at 11.30. Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş welcomed the Queen with a ceremony at the Istanbul Airport State Guesthouse. Queen Mathilde is planned to meet with President Erdoğan and First Lady Erdoğan within the scope of her visit within the framework of the “Belgium Economic Mission”. This high-level visit, which will take place after the Belgian Economic Mission last came to Türkiye 14 years ago, is expected to open the door to a new era in the economic relations of the two countries and move the current cooperation to a more strategic, integrated and sustainable structure.

OVER 400 BUSINESS PEOPLE
Belgium’s high-ranking political and economic representatives also attend the Queen’s program. The delegation includes Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot, Minister Responsible for Defense and Foreign Trade Theo Francken and many regional executives. The delegation, chaired by Mathilde, will hold comprehensive meetings until May 14 with the participation of more than 400 business people from approximately 200 Belgian companies. While the trade volume between the two countries exceeded 9.2 billion dollars last year, mutual investments continue to increase.

THEY VISITED BAYKAR
Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center. Queen Mathilde was welcomed by Baykar Chairman of the Board of Directors Selçuk Bayraktar. Selçuk Bayraktar showed the Queen around Baykar Facilities.

EMINE ERDOĞAN IN DOLMABAHÇE WITH MATHİLDE
Emine Erdoğan, wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, hosted Queen Mathilde of Belgium at Dolmabahçe Palace. Emine Erdoğan welcomed Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who was visiting Türkiye within the scope of the “Economic Mission”, at the entrance of the Examination Hall of Dolmabahçe Palace. First Lady Erdoğan and Queen Mathilde hugged each other, greeted each other and chatted, took a photo in front of the crystal stairs of the palace and went to Medhal Hall. First Lady Erdoğan then visited the “Century-Old Elegance” exhibition, organized by the Maturation Institute, with Queen Mathilde, which redefines the Turkish cultural heritage inherited from the past as a dynamic building block that builds the future.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “We know that our mothers have the biggest share in the construction of a strong Türkiye, and I wholeheartedly believe that we will achieve our ‘Türkiye Century’ ideal with the efforts of our valuable mothers.” he said. In his message on Mother’s Day, Erdoğan congratulated mothers on Mother’s Day, who are the pillars of the family and society and who guide life with their compassion and sacrifice.
Emphasizing that, as members of a great civilization that adopts the motto “Heaven is under the feet of mothers”, they always hold the labor and efforts of mothers in high esteem and work for their welfare and peace, Erdoğan said: “We know that our mothers have the biggest share in the construction of a strong Türkiye, and I wholeheartedly believe that we will reach our ‘Turkey Century’ ideal with the efforts of our precious mothers. Our mothers, who deserve the greatest praise and respect, are the Mothers.” “I celebrate this day and remember all our mothers who passed away with mercy and gratitude.”
On the other hand, AK Party also celebrated Mother’s Day with the video it published. The video said, “There is a mother behind every name, every effort, every story. Happy Mother’s Day to our mothers who raise a life, raise a generation, and give strength to our nation.”
Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran also included the following statements in his message: “The most valuable value that adds meaning to our lives is the unrequited love a mother carries in her heart. The labor, sacrifice and prayers of our mothers are the strongest foundation that shapes not only individuals but also the future of society. Their existence is the greatest source of inspiration that gives us the strength to overcome all kinds of difficulties. I congratulate all our mothers, especially the precious mothers of our beloved martyrs, with my most heartfelt feelings, and wish them to the afterlife.” “I remember with prayers our mothers who passed away.”

THERE IS NO DARKNESS IF THERE IS A MOTHER
In her post on Mother’s Day on her social account, President Erdoğan’s wife, Emine Erdoğan, stated that some mothers carry their children in their hearts, some are the greatest support of their children, and some are hope with their fortitude despite the difficulties they experience. Emphasizing that mothers are the greatest light this world has, Erdoğan continued: “If they exist, there is no darkness. I remember with respect the Diyarbakır Mothers who long for children, especially the precious mothers of our martyrs. I feel the pain of Palestinian mothers deep in my heart and wish patience and strength to each of them. I wholeheartedly salute the heroic women who are symbols of resistance against oppression and captivity, first and foremost as mothers.”

CONSTRUCTION WORK WILL BE TENDERED IN EXCHANGE FOR LAND

Bolu Special Administration Tur. Art. Const. Forest Product. Singing. And Trade. Inc.

The real estate, whose name, qualifications and tender information are stated below, was put out to tender according to the “Construction Work in Exchange for Flat” model, within the specified conditions.

TENDER DATE TENDER TIME NAME OF THE WORK 22.05.2026 14:30 Düzce Province, Akçakoca District, Hacı Yusuflar District, 318 Island 11 Plot, Real Estate Sales Promise and Flat in Return Procedure.

Province: Bolu, District: Center,

1- Kültür Mah. Şehitler Cad. It will be held in the Special Administration Annex Building Site No: 47-1 Meeting Hall.

2- Bidders must submit an offer letter in accordance with the Specifications to Participate in the Tender;

A- The following documents will be included in the bid:

a. Offer Letter (according to the Offer Letter sample)

b. Signature Declaration or Signature Circular (notarized) showing that the person is authorized to bid

c. Notarized power of attorney and notarized signature declaration for those participating by proxy

d. If the bidder is a joint venture, the joint venture declaration, the form and content of which is determined in these Specifications

to. Declaration (additional form) stating that there are no cases specified in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g) and (i) of the last paragraph of Article 10 of Law No. 4734

f. Partnership/shareholding declaration (additional form)

g. Technical personnel commitment

h. Printout showing Building Contractor Authorization Certificate Number

i. Trade Registry Gazette

j. Activity Certificate

k. Tax Certificate

l. Documents that will be the basis for the calculation of non-price elements

m. Temporary Guarantee

n. Site Visit Certificate

he. Receipt of receipt stating that the tender specifications and annexes for this work have been purchased,

B- Economic criteria;

The share of the work subject to tender has been determined as minimum 35% (bids will be evaluated with two-digit sensitivity after the comma), and if bidders submit bids below this rate, their bids will be rejected without any evaluation.

C- The provisional guarantee fee is 2,000,000.00 TL.

D- Submitting to the Administration the original or a notarized copy of the document proving that the bidder has no tax debts to be received from the relevant tax office after the announcement date, or the e-no debt certificate,

Submitting to the Administration the original or a notarized copy of the document stating that there is no premium debt to be received from the relevant Social Security Institution after the e-Announcement date, or the e-no debt certificate,

Work experience documents; List of non-price elements;

Formula to be Used in Calculation: Total Score=Offer Price Score + Non-Price Element Score

While calculating the Bidder’s Total Score;

Total Score = (Bid Full Score – (|Highest Valid Bid Amount – Bidder’s Bid Amount|

Offer Price Score:60

Non-Price Element (FDU) Score: 40

Non-Price Element Evaluation Method: Other (Manual Entry)

(Maximum FDU Points That Can Be Obtained: 7)

Will it be used in sample evaluation?: No

Will it be used in demonstration evaluation?: No

In business partnerships, the non-price element score is the sum of the points found by multiplying the calculated points of each partner by the partnership rates.

Non-Price Element Definition Non-Price Element Score: 7 if the turnover amount for one of the years 2023, 2024 or 2025 is 500,000,000.00.- TL or more.

Non-Price Element Evaluation Method: Other (Manual Entry)

(Maximum FDU Points That Can Be Obtained: 10)

Will it be used in sample evaluation?: No

Will it be used in demonstration evaluation?: No

In business partnerships, the non-price element score is the sum of the points found by multiplying the calculated points of each partner by the partnership rates.

Non-Price Element Definition Non-Price Element Score In the balance sheet of one of the years 2023, 2024 or 2025; Current ratio: 5 points if it is 1 or more, Equity ratio: 4 points if it is 0.40 or more, Debt ratio: 1 point if it is 0, for a total of 10 points.

Non-Price Element Evaluation Method: Other (Manual Entry)

(Maximum FDU Points That Can Be Obtained: 5)

Will it be used in sample evaluation?: No

Will it be used in demonstration evaluation?: No

In business partnerships, the non-price element score is the sum of the points found by multiplying the calculated points of each partner by the partnership rates.

Non-Price Element Definition Non-Price Element Score The current amount of the work experience certificate submitted by the bidders within the scope of similar work,
300,000,000.00.- TL. If it exceeds (class 3B) 5

Non-Price Element Evaluation Method: Other (Manual Entry)

(Maximum FDU Points That Can Be Obtained: 20)

Will it be used in sample evaluation?: No

Will it be used in demonstration evaluation?: No

In business partnerships, the non-price element score is the sum of the points found by multiplying the calculated points of each partner by the partnership rates.

Non-Price Element Definition Non-Price Element Score 18 if the work subject to the work experience certificate presented as a qualification criterion is completed before its deadline.

F- Subcontractors may be employed for the work subject to tender with the approval of the administration. However, the entire work cannot be outsourced to subcontractors.

3- Tender Specifications can be viewed at Kültür Mahallesi Şehitler Caddesi No:47 Merkez / Bolu. It can be obtained from the same address in return for a receipt by paying a file fee of 5,000 TL (FIVE THOUSAND TL). Those who will bid for the tender are required to purchase the tender document.4- For applications to be made by mail, the offer must reach the Tender Commission before the tender time. The administration and the tender commission are not responsible for postal delays.

5- Copies of documents required to participate in the tender must be notarized.

6- The offer letter along with the requested documents should be sent to the Private Administration Tur at the latest by Friday, 22.05.2026, at 14:30. Art. Const. Forest Product. Singing. And Trade. Inc. Kültür Mah. Şehitler Cad. It must be submitted to the address of Special Administration Annex Building Site No: 47-1 Merkez Bolu.

7- This tender announcement is general information and the provisions of the Tender Specifications will be applied in the case of construction in exchange for flats.

8- The tender commission is free to conduct the tender or not and to determine the most suitable offer.

9- The duration of the work is 24 months + 6 months from the date of the license, and the contractor will complete the work within the specified period. The maintenance and preservation period is 365 calendar days between temporary acceptance and final acceptance.

IT IS ANNOUNCED.

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