MHP leader Bahçeli shared a post on his social media account on the occasion of Kadir Night.

“WE EXPERIENCE ITS SPIRITUAL BEAUTY EVEN IF IT IS BURUK”

On the one hand, we are approaching the end of Ramadan, the sultan of eleven months, and on the other hand, we are experiencing the spiritual beauty, albeit bittersweet, of being honored with the Night of Power, which is heralded in the Holy Quran as being better than a thousand months. We are saddened because, unfortunately, the peace and tranquility of the month of Ramadan has been violated on all fronts, and the ongoing wars and conflicts with high levels of violence have severely battered and injured the Islamic world. Unfortunately, the deep cracks in the spirit of unity, peace and solidarity, which we pray and desire to manifest in a way that is compatible with our standards of faith and belief, and many problems arising from this, have gradually become mediocre. While it is possible to comprehend a month of Ramadan surrounded by awe and peace; Missiles flying, innocent people being targeted, strategic infrastructures exposed to destruction, geopolitical tensions constantly raising the bar, and the heritage of civilization being damaged from all sides have taken hostage our religious brothers in particular and the sovereign rights of Islamic countries in general.

“MUST NEVER FORGET”

In our Kadir Gecesi, where we believe that well-being will exist until dawn, it is necessary to question why suffering, genocide and wars are nestled in the Islamic geography, accompanied by a sincere and honest conscience, and to activate a moral and consistent self-criticism mechanism. It should be important to never forget that as long as we are disorganized internally and as long as the seeds of discord grow among us, all kinds of aggressive interventions will be made from outside.

“ANKARA AND TEHRAN ARE LOOKING IN THE SAME DIRECTION”

The fact that the war and murder machine of Zionist-imperialist origin constantly sheds Muslim blood, as well as transforming the Islamic geography into an arena of war and conflict, is a cruel and devastating vicious circle, as well as an example of intolerable one-sided cruelty. At this stage we have reached, it is very clear that if we do not or cannot protect our freedom of belief and our historical rights derived from being human, our existence and vital interests will be gradually violated. The horizons of Ankara and Tehran face the same direction. The fate of Ankara, Baghdad and Damascus, Jerusalem and Gaza are united by the same common denominator. The sadness of Masjid al-Aqsa, our first qibla, which has been closed for fifteen days, is the heartache of all of us, of everyone who says they are Muslims. This oppression must definitely end. My wish is to gather together with the completion of the consciousness of brotherhood, without falling into the dark corridors of Zionist-imperialist conspiracies, and to disperse the nightmare clouds that block our vision with the dignity and dignity of our faith. In today’s Night of Power, where I hope to fully fulfill its dignity and value, it is a historical responsibility to turn to ourselves and identify with a clear conscience where mistakes were made, where deficits were made, where weaknesses and weaknesses are evident, and to take appropriate measures. I congratulate the holy Night of Power of the beloved Turkish nation, the Turkish-Islamic world, and all our dear citizens living at home and abroad, and I sincerely hope to meet in the crucible of our prayers and common goals. I wish you a blessed Night of Power. I pray that God Almighty will help the Turkish nation and our brothers who struggle for an honorable life in our heart and cultural geographies.

In the post made on the NSosyal account of the Ministry of National Defense, it was stated that Güler went to Italy with the Chief of General Staff, General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, as the official guest of Crosetto.

The following statements were included in the post:

“On his arrival at Rome Ciampino Airport, Minister Yaşar Güler was welcomed by Rear Admiral Giuseppe Addesa, Head of the Italian Military Aviation Department, Temporary Charge d’Affaires of our Vatican Embassy Elif Okutucu, First Undersecretary of our Rome Embassy Tuna Yücel Çelik, Rome Armed Forces and Naval Attaché Colonel Ali Top, Rome Air Attaché Colonel Mustafa Cem and other officials.”

Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler went to Italy with the Chief of General Staff, General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, as the official guest of Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto. Minister Yaşar Güler, Head of the Italian Military Aviation Department, upon his arrival at Rome Ciampino Airport… pic.twitter.com/uaUEyXVSoL

— Turkish Ministry of National Defense (@tcsavunma) March 16, 2026

Department of History, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMÜ). Lecturer Member Mithat Atabay spent 3 years researching at the Presidential State Archives to write a book on the governors serving in Çanakkale. Atabay stated that he was very surprised when he came across information about the life of Burhanettin Tek’er, the 6th governor of Çanakkale, within the scope of the research. Stating that Burhanettin Bey’s service in Çanakkale is a historically important example, Atabay noted that Burhanettin Bey, who was drafted into the army during mobilization before the start of the Gallipoli Wars, served as a private serving with the staff committee at the headquarters during the war years. Stating that Burhanettin Bey, who served in civil administration positions in various provinces during the Republic period, took the surname “Tek’er” after the Surname Law came into force on January 2, 1935, Atabay said that Burhanettin Bey was appointed as the Governor of Çanakkale in 1945, which coincided with the 30th anniversary of the Çanakkale Wars.

THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE CEREMONY

Explaining that Burhanettin Bey served in Çanakkale for 15 months, Atabay said: During his duty, Burhanettin Bey held a March 18 ceremony here regarding the Gallipoli Wars. This ceremony was the most comprehensive program ever held. Indeed, that year, Burhanettin Tek’er made a special effort and in this context, many university students from Istanbul and Ankara came to Çanakkale. In addition, Ahmet Caferoğlu, one of the famous scientists of the period, gave a speech here on the effects of the Gallipoli Wars on the Turkish world.” AA

HE WAS GOVERNOR IN TEKİRDAĞ AND KOCAELİ

DR. Mithat Atabay stated that after the March 18 ceremony organized by Burhanettin Tek’er, the participants visited the Nara and Hasan Mevsuf martyrs’ cemeteries, and that a private who served on the Nusret Mine Ship also attended the ceremony and shared his memories of the war days. Stating that Burhanettin Bey was appointed governor of Tekirdağ and then Kocaeli in 1946, Atabay said that he told about a memory he had in Çanakkale during the 18 March ceremonies held in Kocaeli in 1951. Regarding the ceremony in question, Atabay said, “The two of them had emotional moments when a person who attended the ceremony at that time said that he was also a servant at the same headquarters.” he said. Atabay stated that Burhanettin Bey, who retired in 1951, later settled in Istanbul and died of a heart attack in 1956.

7 suspects were arrested in the investigation into tender rigging and bribery crimes in MERSİN Metropolitan Municipality. In the operation carried out on March 11 within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, 7 suspects, including Private Secretary DU, were detained on charges of ‘bribery’, ‘forgery of official documents’, ‘tender rigging’, ‘fraud to the detriment of public institutions and organizations’ and ‘laundering of criminal assets’.

21 PROPERTIES WERE SEIZED

During the operation, 21 real estate properties, 3 vehicles and 1 marine vessel were seized. During the investigation, it was determined that a payment was made to a company by pretending that goods and services were purchased through direct procurement to the Metropolitan Municipality, and that 16 million liras of public damage was caused to the benefit of the suspects by this method. As part of the investigation, 19 more people were detained the day before. Thus, the number of detainees increased to 26. 4 of the suspects who were referred to the courthouse remained free at the prosecutor’s office. While DU and 6 suspects were arrested, 15 of them were released with a judicial control order.

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.

Balıkesir Enforcement Office initiated a seizure process against the CHP Metropolitan Municipality due to a receivable exceeding 628 million lira. It was revealed that Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, CHP’s Ahmet Akın, had not made any payments to the company from which he purchased ornamental plants and saplings for 2 years. Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, which purchased various ornamental plants, trees and saplings worth approximately 300 million from the SS Ornamental Plants Production Agricultural Development Cooperative operating in the Turgutlu district of Manisa, did not make any payments to the cooperative in question. The Cooperative, which has not received payment for 2 years despite all official correspondence, initiated a lien process against the Municipality. Within the scope of the foreclosure process carried out through the file numbered 2025/17763 of Balıkesir Enforcement Office, a lien of 628 Million 623 Thousand 509 TL was sent to the Municipality along with interest.

WARNING TO TENANTS

Balıkesir Enforcement Office, which sent a warning to 16 different businesses that were tenants of the municipality’s immovable properties, notified that all rental fees to be deposited to the municipality should be deposited into the lien account. On the other hand, it was claimed that the Municipality’s accounts were also blocked within the scope of receivables.

DEBT HAS DOUBLED WITH INTEREST

It was understood that the actual debt figure in the file was approximately 300 million lira, but the debt increased more than 2 times with the interest and expenses applied after the foreclosure procedures started. The high amount of 628 million in the enforcement file brought criticism against President Akın and his team.