AK Complex, built by the AK Party Ankara Provincial Directorate in Gonder, Ethiopia, in 2016, has become an important symbol of the bridge of hearts established between Türkiye and Africa. In the 8th year of the aid organizations, which continue to grow every year, hundreds of cattle will be slaughtered and meat will be delivered to thousands of people in need this Eid al-Adha. Approximately 200 orphan children staying in AK Complex, as well as families in the region, will share in the joy of the holiday. Within the scope of the work carried out for 8 years, especially in Gonder, Lisana, Sigmo and Afar regions, 200 cattle and 572 sheep were slaughtered last year, 40 tons of meat were distributed to approximately 40 thousand people, and sacrificial meat and alms support were provided to more than 8 thousand families. It is aimed to provide aid on a similar scale this year. AK Party Ankara Provincial Chairman Hakan Han Özcan said, regarding the work, “Ethiopia is not just a country for us, it is a geography of hearts that bears the traces of the migration. With this awareness, we strengthen our aid bridge every year.”

MEANINGFUL CAMPAIGN FROM AK PARTY: MAY YOUR SACRIFICES BE OUR BROTHERS’ FESTIVAL

Within the scope of the work carried out based in the capital Ankara, more than 200 cattle will be slaughtered and their meat will be distributed to approximately 200 orphan children living in the AK Complex in Gonder, Ethiopia, and to those in need in the region. The aid is organized with donations from philanthropists from Ankara. In the statement made by the AK Party Ankara Provincial Directorate, it was announced that the share price for citizens who want to use their sacrificial donations abroad was determined as 5,900 TL. It was stated that the slaughters will be recorded and shared with donors, so that the process will be carried out transparently.

AK Party Provincial Directorate, which carries the spiritual enthusiasm and spirit of cooperation of Eid al-Adha abroad, also made an announcement for citizens who want to invest their shares abroad. Accordingly, the share price of the sacrifice determined to be slaughtered in Ethiopia was announced as 5900 TL.

It was stated that on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, sacrificed animals will be slaughtered and distributed to those in need in the area where the AK Complex built in Ethiopia is located. In the announcement, it was noted that the slaughtering process would be videotaped from start to finish and sent to shareholders, so that donors can see that their sacrifices have reached their destination.

In the statement, it was stated that citizens who want to donate Qurban can send the share price of 5900 TL to Vakıfbank’s IBAN number TR98 0001 5001 5800 7281 0470 01 on behalf of Deniz Feneri Association Ankara Branch. Accordingly, “AK Party”, name and surname and mobile phone number must be added to the description section of the receipt.

GOODNESS GROWING EVERY YEAR

The humanitarian aid activities carried out by the AK Party Ankara Provincial Directorate in the Gonder, Lisana, Sigmo and Afar regions of Ethiopia since 2016 are expanding every year.

Within the scope of the organization held last year, a total of 200 cattle and 572 sheep were sacrificed and 40 tons of meat were delivered to approximately 40 thousand people. During the same period, both sacrificed meat and zakat aid were provided to 8 thousand families.

In addition, a total of 40 thousand 300 kilograms of meat were distributed during Eid al-Adha to 8 thousand 60 families struggling to survive under difficult conditions throughout Ethiopia. Approximately 200 orphan children staying in the AK Complex in Gonder city and families in need in the region also benefited from this aid. Thus, the aid bridge established 7 years ago continued to grow, reaching more people every year.

Türkiye pressed the button for the safety of Turkish citizens and activists from third countries after Israel’s unlawful intervention in the Sumud Flotilla. As a result of the studies, the THY plane, which went to the island of Crete, brought 59 activists, 18 of whom were Turks, from 14 countries to Istanbul at 21.45 yesterday. Making a press statement at Istanbul Airport, Beheşti İsmail Songür from Sumud Fleet Turkey management said, “Today we are witnessing a historical moment. Israeli terrorist forces are no longer just an issue of Palestine and the Middle East. Israeli terrorism has reached the borders of Europe.”

“THEY TORTURED US”
In his statement, Hüseyin Şuayb Ordu said, “Two days ago, they kidnapped us from the heart of Europe and tortured us.” Halil Erdoğmuş, one of the activists, said, “We are worried about the lives of our detained friends. They put us in a ship prison. They had wet everything. We were shaking all night until the morning.” It was learned that 2 Turkish activists, who could not board the plane due to health checks, will be brought to Türkiye today. Meanwhile, 31 activists were injured in Israel’s pirate intervention against the flotilla in Gaza. According to the information obtained, in addition to Turkish activists, among the injured are citizens of the Netherlands, Italy, France, England and the USA.

Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set out to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, drew the reaction of non-governmental organizations in Türkiye. In the protests held in all cities, especially Istanbul, Kahramanmaraş, Trabzon, Artvin and Adıyaman, the attack was condemned, emphasizing that it was against international law.

Thousands of people gathered in front of the Hagia Sophia Mosque under the umbrella of the Palestine Support Platform and called for justice to the world, saying “Sumud is a trust of humanity, protect your trust.” Palestine Support Platform President Osman Nuri Kabaktepe said, “No obstacle or cruelty will silence the conscience of humanity.”

Non-governmental organizations gathered in Halitpaşa Square in Artvin stated that the attack in international waters on the fleet that set out to break the blockade of Gaza was not only against the ships, but also against human dignity and international law.

Speaking on behalf of the members of the Özgür Aksa Trabzon Platform, who gathered in front of the İskender Pasha Mosque in Trabzon, Furkan Çelik stated that the flotilla advancing in the Mediterranean represents hope and resistance, that activists from different religions were also in the flotilla, and that their common goal was to end the blockade in Gaza.

In the protest held under the leadership of the Kelkit Jerusalem Platform at the National Sovereignty Square in the Kelkit district of Gümüşhane, it was stated that the attack was not only against an aid fleet but also against international law, freedom of navigation and human values, and a call was made to end the attacks and open humanitarian aid corridors.

Representatives of non-governmental organizations and citizens gathered in front of the Abdülhamithan Mosque in Kahramanmaraş and reacted to the attack. It was stated that the attack took place in international waters and that this was a clear violation of law.

Representatives of non-governmental organizations gathered in front of 100. Yıl Park in Kahta district of Adıyaman and protested the attack. It was emphasized that the attack targeted not only aid ships but also human values.

In the joint press statement made by the Education Support Platform and the Palestine Platform in Ardahan, it was stated that the intervention against the Global Sumud Fleet was unacceptable and that it was against international law.

May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day was celebrated with colorful images and a festive atmosphere all over the country.

The celebrations in Diyarbakır were held in front of the town hall. While the workers danced halay accompanied by drums and flutes in the celebration program, the May 1 enthusiasm in the city passed in a festive atmosphere.

In the programs held in Kayseri, hundreds of workers experienced the joy of the holiday by dancing halay accompanied by drums and pipes.

In Kars, workers chanted “Long live May 1” slogans and danced halay accompanied by drums and pipes, while local artists sang folk songs.

Starting in front of the Historical Congress Building in Ardahan, the workers walked to the PTT junction and danced halay accompanied by music.

Speaking at the celebration in Gökdere Square in Bursa, HAK-İŞ Chairman Mahmut Arslan brought up the solution of the problems of seasonal, temporary and campaign workers and the problems of absolute job security.

In Adana, non-governmental organizations marched from Cevat Yurdakul Street to Uğur Mumcu Square. Workers had fun with drums and pipes throughout the march, creating colorful images.

The address of the May 1 events in Kadıköy, Istanbul was Rıhtım Square. The measures taken to ensure the celebrations were peaceful and safe continued throughout the day. The Confederation of Revolutionary Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK), the Confederation of Public Employees’ Unions (KESK), the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) and the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) marched and shouted slogans such as “Murderer Israel, get out of Palestine”, “Murderer Israel, get out of the Middle East” and “We will win by resisting”. In Saraçhane, the Nakliyatİş Union affiliated with DİSK gathered around Bozdoğan Kemeri. The halay dance was performed accompanied by drums and pipes.

UNIONS ARE IN TAKSIM
Some union members went to Taksim Square for May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day. With permission, DİSK, HAK-İŞ, HÜRİŞ, TÜRK-İŞ, United Public – Labor Confederation, Civil Servants Confederation, Hak-Sen, Sahim-Sen, Independent Public Unions and Transport Workers’ Union laid wreaths at the Republic Monument in Taksim Square.

Türkiye’s REAL HEROES

Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum: While 11 cities are rising from the ashes, there is the sweat of our worker brothers in every nest.

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş: Everyone who turns their labor into value and their production into abundance is the architect of the Turkish Century.

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan: Türkiye’s real heroes are workers, civil servants and all our laboring brothers. ANKARA

NO PASSAGE TO PROVOCATORS
Those who wanted to cause chaos on May 1 attacked the police. Marginal groups in Mecidiyeköy Square in Istanbul were neutralized by the cold-blooded intervention of the police. 575 people were detained.

Mustafa KAYA-Hüseyin KAÇAR- Ceyhan TORLAK-Yunus Emre KAVAKAli ALTUNTAŞ- Emir SOMER-Özgür ÖZDEMİR-Batuhan ALTINBAŞ-Faruk KÜÇÜK- Leyla YILDIZ-Barış SAVAŞ-Volkan KARABAĞ- Şenol BOZKURTHasan ÇAKMAK-Muhammed UZUN- Ziya RAMOĞLU-Barış LIGHTNING/MORNING

Bilal Erdoğan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ibn Haldun University, visited Malaysia to hold training sessions and strategic contacts. Bilal Erdoğan, President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Prof. Dr. His visit to Malaysia, accompanied by Erol Özvar, started with the “Leadership Summit 2026” program held in Kuala Lumpur. Bilal Erdoğan, who met with Malaysian Prime Minister Enver İbrahim within the scope of the visit, exchanged ideas on strengthening the friendly ties between Türkiye and Malaysia. Bilal Erdoğan, who attended the Malaysia-Türkiye Education Forum and made important statements, defined the position of the two countries in the global system as a “resistance partnership”.

TWO DETERMINED STANCE
Bilal Erdoğan said, “Turkey and Malaysia are two great resistance partners struggling to survive by preserving their own identity in an age when global winds blow hard. We are the name of two determined stances that put their roots deeper into the soil of civilization and say ‘We are here too’ with their own local and national means.” During his meeting with Malaysian students, Erdoğan touched upon Türkiye’s technological breakthrough in the defense industry and reminded the balance between technical power and moral values. Emphasizing that technological development alone is not enough, Erdoğan said, “We have good machines, but we must understand very well the fine line between ‘good technique’ and ‘virtuous person’. Today, Israel’s possession of very good weapons does not make them virtuous, on the contrary, it makes them guilty of genocide. Raising virtuous people is as vital as having good techniques.” The visit ended with the determination to shape the educational vision between the two countries in the light of civilizational values.

Bilal Erdoğan, President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Prof. Dr. His visit to Malaysia, accompanied by Erol Özvar, started with the “Leadership Summit 2026” program held in Kuala Lumpur.

At the summit, which had a global impact, critical issues such as the unity and solidarity of the Muslim world, especially in times of geopolitical crisis, were discussed.

Bilal Erdoğan, who met with Malaysian Prime Minister Enver İbrahim within the scope of the visit, exchanged ideas on strengthening the friendly ties between Türkiye and Malaysia.

The talks focused on issues such as not only maintaining the political and commercial dimension of relations between the two countries, but also developing common thought platforms in the field of education and increasing academic collaborations.

MALAYSIA-Türkiye EDUCATION FORUM

Bilal Erdoğan, who attended the Malaysia-Türkiye Education Forum and made important statements, defined the position of the two countries in the global system as a “resistance partnership”.

Drawing attention to the effect of modernization that separates people from their roots, Bilal Erdoğan said, “Turkey and Malaysia are two great resistance partners struggling to survive by preserving their own identity in an age when global winds blow hard. We are the name of two determined stances that put their roots deeper into the soil of civilization and say ‘We are here too’ with their own local and national means.” he said.

Stating that this determination has been proven by concrete steps taken in the academic, bureaucratic, commercial and defense industry fields, Bilal Erdoğan expressed his satisfaction with the mutual inclusion of Turkish and Malaysian young people in educational networks.

In his meeting with Malaysian students, Bilal Erdoğan touched upon Türkiye’s technological breakthrough in the defense industry and reminded the balance between technical power and moral values.

Emphasizing that technological development alone is not enough, Erdoğan said, “We have good machines, but we must understand very well the fine line between ‘good technique’ and ‘virtuous person’. Today, Israel’s possession of very good weapons does not make them virtuous, on the contrary, it makes them guilty of genocide. Raising virtuous people is as vital as having good techniques.” he said.

The visit ended with the determination to shape the educational vision between the two countries in the light of civilizational values.