At the hearing held by the Istanbul 1st High Criminal Court in the hall opposite the Marmara Closed Penal Institution, the defenses of some defendants and their lawyers were taken against the public prosecutor’s opinion on the merits.

Oya Tekin, who made her defense at the hearing and was suspended from her post as Seyhan Mayor after her arrest, reminded Aziz İhsan Aktaş’s statement on May 11, 2025, within the scope of effective regret.

Regarding Aktaş’s statement that she met with her husband, the defendant Celal Tekin, on her behalf, Tekin said, “Now I am asking about my interest in this incident. How did I give the authority to represent, on what basis and to whom?” he said.

In his defense, Tekin said, “Even if you meet Aziz İhsan, it is a crime, or if you don’t, it is a crime. Those who met him are guilty here, and those who did not meet him are also guilty. The person who met him said, ‘No, I swear I didn’t meet him.’ he almost said. And those who didn’t meet said, ‘Oh, fortunately, I didn’t meet.’ In fact, Aziz İhsan is a contractor who works in municipalities. You may or may not meet. Because you get service.” He defended as follows.

Noting that he met with Aziz İhsan Aktaş during his “congratulations” visit when he was elected as the first mayor, as he said, Tekin said, “I had a quick meeting with Aziz İhsan Aktaş. There is no contradiction in my statement. Aziz İhsan Aktaş also said the same.” he said.

Tekin continued his defense as follows:

“I have been asking the same question since the beginning of the trial. What is the concrete evidence about me that shows that I took a bribe or committed a crime? I think the answer to this question is not found in the file. Therefore, I do not ask for privilege from you today. I do not want special treatment because I am a mayor. I do not want to be evaluated differently because I am a member of a political party. I just want the principle of equal application of the law, which should apply to everyone, to apply to me as well.”

Stating that he did not want any privilege or favor from the court panel, Tekin said, “I never want mercy. I just want you to look at the file, the evidence and make your decision in accordance with the requirements of the law. I want justice. Appreciation is your supreme court.” He ended his defense by saying.

Oya Tekin’s husband, detained defendant Celal Tekin, argued in his defense that the entire weight of the case fell on them despite their claims that they were members of a criminal organization at this stage.

Celal Tekin said, “An accusation cannot be made based solely on the constantly changing and changing statements of the person alleged to be the leader of the criminal organization based on our defenses. It is a known fact that these statements were made in order to get out of prison and save his property. We demand that the arrest warrant against us be lifted and an acquittal be given.” He defended as follows.

At the hearing, where the defense statements of some undetained defendants were also taken, the statements of some defendants’ lawyers were also heard.

The hearing was postponed to Monday, June 22, to continue hearing the defendants’ defense against the public prosecutor’s opinion on the merits.

IRAN-USA AGREEMENT

5. Expressing satisfaction with the agreement reached between Iran and the USA, drawing attention to the importance of not disrupting the process; It was stated that Türkiye will continue to contribute effectively to efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.

PEACE AND STABILITY IN SYRIA

6. It was expressed that the progress made in establishing peace, stability and tranquility in Syria is welcomed; It was underlined that our support for efforts aimed at strengthening the unity and integrity of Syria and its development will continue.

Ceasefire VIOLATIONS IN GAZA

7. It has been stated that the aggressive actions of the Israeli Administration, which continues the ceasefire violations in Gaza, settler terrorism in the West Bank, and attacks on the status of East Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque, and aims at the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon, have a negative impact on the efforts to establish peace and stability in the region. The international community is invited to take a principled stance against the Israeli Administration’s persistent attitude that disregards universal human values ​​and international law.

STRATEGIC COOPERATION WITH IRAQ

8. Our strong will to continue the strategic cooperation established with Iraq in all fields with the new Iraqi Government has been confirmed; Our support for maintaining the stability and security environment in Iraq was emphasized.

RUSSIAN-UKRAINE WAR

9. The latest situation in the Russia-Ukraine War is discussed; The parties who bear responsibility for the escalation of the conflicts and their spread to the adjacent regions, especially the Black Sea, were called to take immediate steps for a just and lasting peace.

Türkiye-AFRICAN RELATIONS

10. The course of developments across the African continent was evaluated; It was noted that Türkiye will continue its support for the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of friendly and brotherly African countries and for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity on the continent.

DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SOUTH CAUCASIA

11. Current developments in strengthening peace, stability and cooperation in the South Caucasus were discussed. It is respectfully presented to the public.

Erdoğan met with young people at the program held in the courtyard of İshak Pasha Palace in Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı.

Giving advice to young people, Erdoğan said:

“We have a very rich and powerful historical background. Whether it is the Islamic, Ottoman, Anatolian or Seljuk civilizations, they all have incredible richness and these are global, global-scale civilizations. Not the civilization of this city or this nation. These are civilizations where members of all religions, Christian, Muslim and Jewish, lived together in peace. While members of all religions lived in peace in Jerusalem, conquered by Saladin, today it is forbidden for Muslims to breathe in Jerusalem, which is ruled by Jews. In such a world, We live.”

Stating that young people need to know their past and that they need to read books for this, Erdoğan said, “The world needs our compassionate approach, understanding and the mercy of this society again. Let our young people get to know our cultural elements, which are the reflection of the accumulation of that compassionate society. Be sure that when they get to know them, they love them. We see this in the work we do.” he said.

“OPEN YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT”

Referring to the importance of local and national channels, Erdoğan said:

“Why should social media owned by men who do not like Türkiye and support Israel and the genocide take 3-5 hours of our daily time? Let’s spend less time. Let’s spend more time on local and national media. Not every country in the world is like us. We are one of the 3-5 countries where social media is used the most. Why do we leave so many castles open, we need to hold the castle. Let’s determine our culture, identity, news flow and agenda ourselves. The enemies of this country set our agenda. Don’t let it be determined. Therefore, open your social media account.”

The program was attended by Ağrı Governor Önder Bozkurt, AK Party Ağrı Deputy Ruken Kilerci, AİÇÜ Rector Prof. Dr. İlhami Gülçin, Doğubayazıt District Governor Murat Ekinci, AK Party Provincial Chairman İlhami Yıldız and young people attended.

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu answers questions about the agenda in A Haber. Many topics, from projects that will strengthen Istanbul’s transportation infrastructure to high-speed railway investments, are discussed live.

Making a statement on one of the most critical transportation axes of Istanbul, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said, “Chalkalı Station, where we are currently located, is one of the extreme points of Arnavutköy, Istanbul Airport and Kağıthane-Gayrettepe metro line and one of the most important regions where it is integrated with Marmaray.”

Drawing attention to the architectural aesthetics of the station, Uraloğlu said, “This is not just a metro station, it is a very beautiful station where some works of art are exhibited and where our friends worked hard.”

Showing the huge scale of the project on the map, Minister Uraloğlu revealed the magnitude of the project with the words: “We are creating a ring line that will completely embrace almost the entire settlement on the European Side of Istanbul. We are talking about one of the most important parts of a huge line of 69 kilometers.”

22 KILOMETER LINE IS BEING OPENED

Giving the opening date that Istanbulites are eagerly awaiting, Uraloğlu said, “Hopefully, tomorrow, we will open the approximately 22-kilometer section, which we see in red on this map, with the honor of our President.” Referring to the breadth of the line, the Minister said, “This line, which is 69 kilometers in total, will serve all our citizens on the European side, integrated with Marmaray. In fact, this system is part of a complete transportation network extending from Marmaray to Gebze and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.”

SCALE FOR ISTANBUL TRAFFIC: 57 MINUTES MAXIMUM

Explaining the revolution in transportation times with numbers, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said, “It will be possible to travel between Halkalı and Gayrettepe in a maximum of 57 minutes with the comfort of the rail system, without getting stuck in traffic. This time is a great blessing in a metropolis like Istanbul.” Referring to the importance of integration with other lines, Uraloğlu said, “This project is a system that will make the lives of Istanbulites easier and save them time.”

Detailing the speed that will be experienced in airport transportation, Uraloğlu said, “When you get on from Halkalı, you are at Istanbul Airport in 30 minutes. If you continue, you can complete the entire ring by reaching Gayrettepe in 57 minutes. Likewise, it takes only 27 minutes between Gayrettepe and Istanbul Airport,” and conveyed how much faster the transportation will be.

TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE: FULLY AUTOMATED SYSTEM

Emphasizing the technological infrastructure of the line, Uraloğlu said, “This system will work completely based on automation. Our citizens will calculate their time to the millimeter according to the flight time and will be at the airport on time when they get on the metro. This comfort is priceless, especially in a city with uncertainties such as Istanbul traffic.”

Putting an end to the discussions on the necessity of Istanbul Airport, the Minister said, “Today, we have a daily traffic of more than 200 thousand passengers at Istanbul Airport. If we had not built this airport, it would be impossible for us to manage this traffic with Ataturk Airport. In this sense, the metro line will be the lifeblood of this huge capacity.”

GOOD NEWS TO THE ANATOLIAN SIDE: ÇAMLICA METRO IS COMING

Uraloğlu, who heralded the work on the Anatolian Side as well as the giant project on the European Side, said, “Our work on the Altunizade-Çamlıca metro line continues rapidly. We aim to complete this line of approximately 4.5 kilometers next year. Afterwards, we will extend the line by 6 kilometers and connect it to Kazım Karabekir and Ümraniye sides. Thus, we will bring the densely populated regions of the Anatolian Side together with the modern rail system.”

During the examination of MASAK records requested within the scope of the corruption operation against Seferihisar Municipality, suspicious money transfers of Nermin Günay, wife of detained Güzelbahçe Mayor Mustafa Günay, were found. Accordingly, it seemed that 500 thousand liras had been deposited into Nermin Günay’s account.

The investigation was expanded and continued upon allegations that 1/4 of the bribes received from zoning corruption were transferred to Veli Ağbaba through consultant Özlem Akyılmaz. It was determined that Nermin Günay sent a money order of 500 thousand TL to Özlem Akyılmaz Mercan, the advisor of CHP Malatya Deputy Veli Ağbaba, on February 27, 2024.

HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

Thereupon, Nermin Günay, the wife of detained Mayor Mustafa Günay, was detained today as part of the Seferihisar Municipality operation. Nermin Günay was detained as a company official during the investigation in which her husband Mustafa Günay was arrested, but was later released by the court.
He was released pending trial.

Cemil Tugay said:

For the information of my dear fellow citizens of Izmir and the public, the “Absolute Nullity” decision that our Republican People’s Party was subjected to and what happened in the following period are known to everyone. I see and understand that this process has caused great damage to our party, which was founded by Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and established our Republic. Especially the consecutive expulsion decisions taken in recent days are very worrying. Yesterday’s dismissal of our Izmir Provincial President, along with a group of provincial presidents, is a great injustice to the political will of Izmir and an unacceptable mistake. The rude disregard of the political will coming from our party’s members and voters is a harbinger of similar decisions to be taken in the coming days. It is not possible for these successive decisions to be seen as normal and accepted. Under these circumstances, I think it is inevitable for us to face the naked facts. Of course, we all have responsibilities to ensure that our party reaches a normal democratic management environment as soon as possible. I have tried to contribute to this process as much as I could with my attitude, my statements and by signing the extraordinary congress. However, I understand and see that our good faith efforts will not yield results within the time we expect, and many of our party members will continue to be targeted unfairly and unlawfully. I wholeheartedly believe that our country needs a Republican People’s Party that is far from all kinds of fiction, tutelage and manipulation, and works for the rights and welfare of our people. I will continue to be a part of this struggle throughout my life. However, “Absolute Butlan CHP” is not the umbrella of this struggle. With these convictions and thoughts, I resign from my membership in the Republican People’s Party, with great sadness and with the hope of returning one day. In the next period, I will continue to serve as the Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality independently and continue to serve our city and our people with all my strength. I respectfully present it to your information.