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Ceasefire statement from the Ministry of National Defense: The ceasefire in Iran must evolve into permanent peace
Ministry of National Defense Press and Public Relations Advisor and Ministry Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk, held a press briefing on the last week’s activities during the actual firing phase of the ‘Blue Homeland-2026 Exercise’ on the TCG Anadolu multi-purpose amphibious ship. Regarding the exercise, Rear Admiral Aktürk said, “The Blue Homeland Exercise is being carried out in the Black Sea, Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean between 3-9 April in order to evaluate the operational management and management effectiveness of our Naval Forces, to develop the reasoning, foresight and decision-making abilities of the elements participating in the exercise in a very threatening environment, and to test interoperability procedures with other force commands. Within the scope of the exercise; operational preparation trainings, actual gun firings, logistics integration activities.” In the Blue Homeland Exercise, in which a total of 120 ships, 50 aircraft and 15 thousand personnel from our Naval Forces, Land and Air Forces and the Coast Guard Command took part, a kamikaze unmanned marine vehicle (KİDA) was destroyed for the first time with the TB-3 UCAV taking off from TCG Anadolu, and the national production ‘AKYA Heavy Class Warfare Torpedo’ was fired from the Sakarya submarine for the first time. “With its modern, floating, diving and flying elements, it will continue its activities uninterruptedly with perseverance, determination and a superior understanding of duty in order to protect our rights and interests, to maintain our effectiveness and to strengthen our deterrence, especially in our Blue Homeland, beyond our borders and in the world’s seas,” he said.
’10 PKK members surrendered’
Stating that the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) continues its fight against risk and threat elements with determination, Rear Admiral Aktürk said, “Within the scope of the ongoing operation and search and screening activities, 10 more PKK terrorists surrendered within the week, and in order to establish permanent security, the detection and destruction of mines, improvised explosives, caves, bunkers and shelters at our borders and beyond continued. In the Syrian operation areas, where the works to destroy the tunnel systems used by the terrorist organization continue successfully, a 1 kilometer long area destroyed in the Manbij region.” “Within the tunnel, the length of the destroyed tunnel reached 768 kilometers. In the last week, within the framework of the uninterrupted border security activities, 127 people, including 2 members of a terrorist organization, were caught trying to cross our borders illegally, and 1095 people were prevented before crossing the border. Thus, the number of people caught while trying to cross our borders illegally during the year was 1822, and the number of people prevented before crossing the border was 19 thousand 992.” he said.
‘WE ARE SATISFIED WITH THE ceasefire’
Aktürk made the following assessment within the scope of the developments in the Middle East:
“We are pleased that a temporary ceasefire has been established in the war that has been going on for more than a month in our region. Our wish is that the ceasefire conditions will be strictly implemented and this two-week temporary ceasefire period will be evaluated with constructive steps to evolve into a permanent ceasefire and peace, establishing stability, peace and security in the region. On the other hand, we expect Israel’s attacks, which violate Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and deepen instability in the region, to be stopped immediately. In addition, we expect the attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel’s rulers to be stopped immediately. “We condemn the raids and emphasize that the Al-Aqsa Mosque should be opened for worship and all restrictions that prevent freedom of worship in Jerusalem should be removed.”
NEW WEAPON SYSTEMS IN THE INVENTORY
Stating that the development efforts of the Turkish Armed Forces with domestic defense industry products are continuing, Rear Admiral Aktürk said, “In this context; our Land Forces Command has produced various amounts of TB-3 SİHA and Electronic Circuit Improvised Explosive Devices Detection and Neutralization System for the first time, and our Air Forces Command has purchased various amounts of Aksungur and Akıncı unmanned aerial vehicles and CATS Electro-Optical/Infrared Camera System, inspection and acceptance. “Within the scope of the ‘New Type Landing Ship Project’, where 8 units are planned to be procured, the second ship was put into service on April 3, and the port acceptance tests of the third ship were completed. Our Machinery and Chemical Industry Joint Stock Company (MKE) and ASFAT are participating in the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) held in Chile between 7-12 April,” he said.
’70 THOUSAND CANDIDATES COMPLETED THEIR PREFERENCES IN 2 WEEKS’
Explaining that personnel and military student recruitment/supply procedures continue in accordance with the planned schedule, Aktürk said, “70 thousand candidates completed their preferences in the first 2 weeks within the scope of the 2026 National Defense University Military Academy and Non-Commissioned Officer Vocational Schools Military Student Candidate Selection Process, which started on March 25. We thank our young people and their families who showed great interest. Within the scope of the Regional Career Fairs, Batı Akdeniz in Antalya on 13-14 April, 15-16 “There will be participation in the Aegean Career Fairs in Aydın in April. Applications for Permanent Worker Supply from Disabled Persons and Those Injured in the Fight against Terrorism, which started on April 6 and are being made to İŞKUR, will end tomorrow (April 10).”
‘JOINT STUDIES ARE BEING CONDUCTED’
Following Rear Admiral Aktürk’s presentation, the ministry made a written statement regarding the issues on the agenda. In the statement, regarding the technical examination of the C-130 aircraft that crashed on the Azerbaijan-Georgia border, “The activities of the technical examination committee, coordinated by our Air Forces Command, after the accident of the C-130E aircraft with wing number 68-1609 on November 11, 2025, continue uninterruptedly, first in the debris field in Georgia and then in the Kayseri facilities of the 2nd Air Maintenance Factory Directorate, where the debris was brought. Detailed examinations are carried out in a coordinated manner.” “And in this process, joint studies are carried out with the 1st Air Maintenance Factory Directorate Eskişehir, the 12th Air Transport Main Base Command, TAI, MKE and the relevant expert units of the Gendarmerie General Command.”
‘THERE WAS NO DATA FOUND IN THE RECORDER THAT WOULD ENLIGHTEN THE ACCIDENT’
In the statement, it was emphasized that the technical report studies were continuing, and said, “When the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) records were examined, it was determined that everything continued normally in the digital data records in the flight crew’s conversations and in the plane’s systems until the moment of the accident, no malfunction was detected, the incident developed suddenly, the recording ended as a result of the power and data cables of the FDR breaking due to the separation of the aircraft tail cone area from the aircraft body, and therefore there was no additional data in the recorder that would shed light on the accident. “As a result of detailed investigations, it was determined that the engine and propellers were working smoothly until the moment of the accident. No damage to the aircraft fuselage due to the propeller breakage was detected.”
‘NO EXPLOSIVE SURPLUS WAS FOUND’
Regarding the allegations of sabotage or attack, it was stated that “As a result of the examination of the samples taken from the plane wreckage by the Gendarmerie Criminal Directorate, no traces of explosive material were found inside or outside.”
‘BRIZZLE FATIGUE BEHAVIOR HAS BEEN DETECTED’
Regarding the examination of structural damage in the materials, “Additional metallurgical examinations and analyzes regarding the structural damage and traces on the parts taken from the aircraft wreckage are continuing in detail. It is expected that the fracture-section analyzes detected in the materials will be reported, and at this stage, it has been determined that the fractures did not start due to fatigue, but the materials exhibited brittle fatigue behavior in the tensile tests. The news about the nitrogen cylinder in the press does not reflect the facts, in fact the fire extinguishing liquid (Non-Flammable/Explosive Halon) was found in the aircraft. “It was determined that there were two 19-kilogram fire extinguishers (gas) fixed inside the aircraft, and that they were found in the aircraft wreckage intact and without any signs of hitting anything,” it said.
Possible causes of the accident were stated as follows:
“It has been evaluated that one of the axles located on the upper part of both wings, together with its tube filled with flammable/non-explosive carbon dioxide gas, came out of its slot and contacted the left tail-fuselage part of the aircraft, and from there the axle may have grasped the vertical stabilizer, and the impact of the tube may have caused structural damage to the fuselage, vertical and horizontal stabilizers, which may have caused the aircraft to crash, and metallurgical and technical investigations regarding the findings are continuing in the laboratories. Our people and the public are not responding to provocative statements other than official statements.” “As we have stated before, the final report to be prepared after the completion of the relevant processes will be shared with the public in a transparent manner.”
In the statement, the dinghy considered as the cause of the accident; It is stated that it is a life raft that automatically inflates when triggered, used to ensure that the personnel can safely leave the aircraft and survive when the aircraft has to make an emergency landing at sea or a large body of water.
‘PAST VIOLENT ACTS ARE DISTORTED’
In the statement made by the Ministry, regarding the events held on the anniversary of the founding of the Greek terrorist organization EOKA, “Presenting the violent acts carried out by EOKA in the past on the island of Cyprus as a ‘freedom struggle’ with one-sided and distorted narratives harms the efforts for a permanent solution and the current environment of trust on the island. In this context, the statements and events made on the anniversary of the founding of the EOKA terrorist organization are a clear indication that historical facts continue to be distorted and interpreted. The approach in question is based on Cyprus.” The fact that it is conveyed to children and young people in the Greek Cypriot side weakens the basis for mutual dialogue and understanding on the island. The recent provocative actions targeting civilians in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are the current reflections of this distorted mentality. In this context, the Turkish Cypriot side continues its constructive and well-intentioned attitude towards the establishment of a fair, permanent and sustainable solution on the island. “We express once again that we have taken the necessary measures with determination against all kinds of threats and acts of violence. It is of great importance to avoid attempts that may increase tension on the island and to ensure that common sense prevails, in terms of preserving the peace and tranquility provided by the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation.”
“I INVITE ALL OUR CITIZENS OF ANKARA TO THIS GREAT FEAST”
Emphasizing that the Black Sea will rise with the development of Trabzon and that Türkiye will become stronger with the rise of the Black Sea, Uraloğlu said that at Ankara Trabzon Days, they will not only introduce culture, local flavors or horon, but also talk about the history of the city, its role in the War of Independence, and its future vision from production to tourism with “61 Conversations” panels. Uraloğlu stated that the future of the city will be discussed in the “Trabzon is Accelerating” and “Trabzon’s Vision” sessions and said: “We will fill the capital with the colorful heritage of Trabzon and the Black Sea for four days with horon and kolbastı shows, concerts, fashion shows, exhibitions and local product stands. These events will build bridges between the place where we were born and the place where we get enough. Thousands of our fellow citizens of Trabzon living in Ankara will quench their longing, “With these feelings, I hope that Ankara Trabzon Days will be auspicious, fruitful and unforgettable. I invite all our fellow citizens and citizens of Ankara to this great feast.” Minister Uraloğlu also visited the painting exhibition prepared within the scope of Ankara Trabzon Days.
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Condemnation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel’s decision on 34 new settlements!
A written statement was made by the Ministry regarding Israel’s approval of new settlements in the West Bank. “The Netanyahu government’s approval of the establishment of 34 new settlements in the West Bank constitutes a grave violation of international law and UN resolutions.” In the statement, it was noted that Israel undermined the vision of a two-state solution, which is the key to permanent peace in the region, and further deepened its occupation policies. “We call on the international community to take action against these unlawful attempts,” the statement said. The statement was included.
ISRAEL’S DECISION TO ESTABLISH 34 NEW SETTLEMENTS
It was reported that Israel, in the shadow of the attacks on Iran, decided to establish 34 new illegal settlements by seizing more Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank. İ24 television reported that “a record number of settlements” and noted that the decision was approved by the Israeli Security Cabinet. In the news, it was stated that the decision to seize more Palestinian land in the West Bank and establish 34 new settlements was kept secret due to fear of the reaction of the USA. The news noted that the decision was taken while the attacks against Iran were continuing, and stated that the approved decision also included areas where Palestinians live in Zones A and B in the north of the West Bank. The news stated that the current government had approved 69 settlements so far, and with the latest decision, this number increased to 103.
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Berat Albayrak explained by saying “Let’s make a note here”! Istanbul Financial Center has become the new address of global capital
‘Istanbul Financial Center’, which has become one of the most important financial centers in the world, was opened by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in 2023.
FLOW TO THE SAFE PORT ISTANBUL FINANCE CENTER!
‘Istanbul Financial Center’, which was launched during the Temelli Berat Albayrak period and implemented as a vision project, was at the center of global capital as a safe haven after the US/Israel-Iran War.
MORE THAN 40 COMPANIES TURNED THEIR DIRECTIONS TO ATAŞEHİR
Speaking to Reuters recently, IFM CEO Ahmet İhsan Erdem announced that more than 40 companies, most of which are based in the Gulf or East Asia, have turned to the Istanbul Financial Center. This development reminded us of the words of former Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak in 2020. Albayrak underlined that the capital markets in Türkiye grew in 2020 and the investor family expanded, and announced that they were rolling up their sleeves to increase instrument diversity. Pointing to the Istanbul Financial Center, Albayrak said, “Being a ‘financial center’ will suit Istanbul very well.”
Following the developments regarding the detention of Uşak Mayor Özkan Yalım by the İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office for the crimes of ‘Bribery’, ‘extortion’ and ‘Tender Rigging’, as a result of the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, it was determined that various posts were made on social media platforms regarding the subject.
HE RECEIVED A SALARY BUT NOT ACTUALLY WORKING
In the investigations carried out by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, it was determined that there were news and posts in open sources that a person allegedly related to the Mayor of Uşak was employed by Bornova Municipality and received a salary from the municipality even though he did not actually work.
INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN STARTED
The posts in question were accepted as a tip-off by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and the identity of the person concerned was determined as a result of the work carried out. An investigation was launched against the person named AA and the municipal officials involved in the matter for the crimes of ‘Qualified Fraud to the Detriment of Public Institutions and Organizations’ and ‘Forgery of Official Documents’.
SSI REPORT REVEALS SUSPECTS
Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding AA’s employment as an ATM officer in Bornova Municipality, it was determined that the suspect AA was registered with SSI as a Call Center Customer Representative on September 22, 2025, but did not actually work.
According to the foundation’s statement, the forum to be held at Ataturk Airport is preparing to host the most comprehensive meeting of environment and climate diplomacy before the 31st Session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (COP31).
The forum, which will bring together ministers and senior decision makers responsible for the environment, climate, energy and sustainability from more than 100 countries around the world, is the largest environment, climate and zero waste meeting before the COP31 process in terms of depth of content, level of participation and power of representation.
The forum, which will be held by the Foundation with the theme “Road to Antalya: Zero Waste as Climate Action”, will be a strategic platform where global environmental policies are shaped with the high-level participation of government representatives, international organizations, academia, private sector and civil society.
The Zero Waste Forum is expected to bring together participants from more than 150 countries, more than 500 corporate stakeholders and more than 5 thousand international guests in Istanbul.
The Zero Waste Movement, which was launched in 2017 under the auspices of Emine Erdoğan, the Honorary President of the Foundation, quickly went beyond being a national environmental policy and turned into a model set as an example on a global scale. With the declaration of March 30 as “International Zero Waste Day” at the United Nations General Assembly, this approach, shaped under the leadership of Türkiye, is now directly associated with multilateral diplomacy, development policies and climate negotiations.
In this context, the forum to be held in Istanbul will create a multi-stakeholder transformation ground by bringing together public institutions, local governments, academia, private sector representatives, financial institutions and international organizations.
In the ministerial sessions of the forum, which will become one of the strongest meeting points of global environmental diplomacy, concrete policy proposals on topics such as circular economy policies, combating plastic pollution, harmonization of global standards in waste management, climate finance and green investments, and capacity building mechanisms for developing countries will be discussed.
Within the scope of Zero Waste Forum 2026, different dimensions of the zero waste approach will be comprehensively evaluated in numerous panels and sessions that will be held simultaneously for 3 days.
Highlights of the program include prevention of food waste, organic waste management and reduction of methane emissions, circular economy financing and sustainable investment tools, zero waste practices and local management models in cities, plastic pollution and global policy processes, reuse systems and mechanisms that encourage product repair, waste prevention strategies in energy systems and circular transformation in the textile and fashion industry.
In addition, technical and sectoral topics such as the role of young people in system design, consumption habits and behavioral change, the impact of education and cultural policies on zero waste, construction and demolition waste, electronic waste management, packaging systems and industrial transformation will also be discussed in different sessions.
This comprehensive content structure makes the forum a holistic platform not only at the policy level, but also with the sector, finance and social transformation dimensions.
This year, a special Youth Session will be held within the scope of the forum to strengthen the active participation of young people. Young people’s solution suggestions, innovative approaches and policy contributions in the field of zero waste and circular economy will be directly brought together with international stakeholders.
This session aims to position young people as active actors in policy production processes.
WILL DETERMINE THE GLOBAL AGENDA BEFORE COP31
The forum is positioned as the most comprehensive platform where countries will clarify their positions and strengthen the basis for a common declaration before COP31, which will be held in Antalya on 9-20 November, hosted and chaired by Türkiye.
In particular, the topics of strengthening national contribution declarations, the role of the waste sector in carbon reduction, climate action plans of cities and universities, and the integration of zero waste practices into climate policies will be discussed in a way that will directly contribute to global negotiation processes.
In this respect, the Zero Waste Forum is considered as one of the strategic thresholds of global environmental diplomacy before COP31. In terms of the number of participants, the diversity of countries represented and the depth of content, the forum claims to be the most comprehensive international organization with a zero waste theme.
The program will include “High Level Ministerial Sessions, Global Good Practice Presentations, Youth and Local Government Sessions, Private Sector and Green Finance Panels and Exhibition Areas”. In addition, circular production models, advanced recycling technologies and sustainable design solutions will be presented to international stakeholders in a large exhibition area.
“WE HAVE TO POSITION ZERO WASTE APPROACH AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF CLIMATE ACTION”
Samed Ağırbaş, President of the Zero Waste Foundation and COP31 High Level Climate Champion, whose views were included in the statement, stated that the forum is a strategic preparation platform that brings the zero waste approach to the center of global climate negotiations.
Ağırbaş said:
“As we move towards the COP31 process, we have to position the zero waste approach as an integral part of climate action. This comprehensive meeting we will hold in Istanbul will bring together governments, local governments, financial institutions, private sector and young people on the same ground, creating a strong cooperation infrastructure that not only discusses problems but also develops applicable and measurable policy recommendations. Our goal is to make the zero waste approach one of the determining components of the global climate agenda and to contribute to COP31 with concrete, applicable outputs.”
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Last minute | Bursa Metropolitan Municipality passed to AK Party: Şahin Biba was elected Deputy Mayor!
Breaking news: After the Mayor of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, CHP’s Mustafa Bozbey, was arrested and suspended from office on charges of ‘irregularities’, ‘bribery’ and ‘establishing and leading an organization to commit crimes’, all eyes were on the Deputy Mayor election. With the election, Bursa Municipality passed to the AK Party.
PROVOCATION BEFORE THE VICE PRESIDENT ELECTION
Events broke out before the Deputy Mayor election in Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Council. A group of approximately 200 people came to the municipality building, led by CHP Bursa Deputies Orhan Sarıbal and Hasan Öztürk and CHP provincial chairman Nihat Yeşiltaş, broke the glass of the rear parking lot door of the municipality and wanted to go to the council hall. Riot Police and Police teams intervened. Extensive security measures were taken around the town hall.
AK PARTY’S SAHIN BIBA WAS ELECTED
Due to the events, the Vice Presidential election, which was planned to start at 11:00, was delayed by 1 hour. While the candidate of the AK Party and MHP group was Architect Şahin Biba, CHP did not nominate a candidate. When CHP members of the Parliament did not participate in the election, the election was completed in 3 rounds due to the lack of a sufficient majority. Şahin Biba was elected Deputy Chairman in the elections held with the participation of 61 members of the AK Party and MHP Parliament.
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