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BREAKING NEWS… Citizenship shield for FETO traitors! Here is the hypocrisy of the West: SABAH received the rejection answers of the fugitives who were not extradited!

BREAKING NEWS… Türkiye’s legal fight against fugitive FETO members abroad and its red notice requests have been blocked by bureaucratic obstacles from Western states. SABAH reached the excuses put forward by foreign countries to reject extraditions. It was revealed that Germany rejected the extradition of Suat Yıldırım, the so-called appointment committee member of the organization, with the excuse of “the possibility of receiving an aggravated life imprisonment in Türkiye”, and rejected the request of the so-called advisory committee member Abdullah Aymaz, citing his rapid “acquisition to German citizenship”. Canada made the excuse of “lack of bilateral agreement” for names including FETO ringleader Gülen’s doctor and former Hacettepe Teknokent General Manager Tuncay Delibaşı!

Entry Date: 05 July 2026 06:01
Last Update: 05 July 2026 08:53

The Israeli press published a remarkable news about the NATO Summit to be held in Ankara. Biz newspaper emphasized the strategic importance of the NATO Summit for Türkiye and wrote that the summit would be a showcase for Turkey to showcase its defense industry capacity to the West. The news stated that President Erdoğan will consider the summit as an important opportunity to introduce the Turkish defense industry, in which large investments have been made in recent years, to Europe and the USA. On the other hand, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said, “Turkey is an important NATO ally with strong military capabilities and a strategic geographical location.” Dutch Ambassador to Ankara, Joep Wijnands, said, “Türkiye’s contribution to the Alliance is absolutely very important.” Italian Ambassador to Ankara, Giuseppe Manzo, said, “We are grateful for Türkiye’s leadership.” Polish Ambassador to Ankara, Maciej Lang, attended the summit. While underlining that it was an “exceptional” meeting, Bulgarian Ambassador to Ankara Anguel Tcholakov said, “This summit; It provides an opportunity to demonstrate our unity among allies. “We are strong together,” he said.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Şerif, who came to Türkiye upon his invitation, at Vahdettin Mansion. After bilateral and inter-delegation meetings, President Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif held a joint press conference. Erdogan gave important messages:

We exchanged views with my brother, Mr. Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on regional and global issues, especially our bilateral relations. First of all, the whole world took a deep breath thanks to the calm provided by the Islamabad agreement. The news reflected in the international press in recent days reveals the difficulties in which the negotiation process is being carried out. I congratulate once again my dear brother, Prime Minister Sharif, and our Pakistani brothers, who contributed greatly to achieving this result. We have especially supported and continue to support every step that will contribute to reducing tension in our region and solving problems through diplomacy.

We carefully follow the Israeli administration’s provocations to undermine the agreement. The Zionist massacre squad, which depends on the continuation of conflicts in the region for its political survival, does not leave Lebanon and Syria alone. Israeli occupation forces continue their unlawful and inhumane attacks against the oppressed people in Gaza. We must not allow the current Israeli government, which is addicted to war, to drown our geography in the smell of gunpowder and blood again. Türkiye wants a climate where all residents of the region live in peace and security, regardless of their faith. We make every effort to establish such a climate. On this occasion, I find it useful to underline the following issue. No solution that is not powered by the will and contribution of the countries in the region can be permanent. We will continue our solidarity with brother countries, especially Pakistan, to strengthen peace, stability and prosperity in our region.

Our solidarity with Pakistan continues in every field. Today, we discussed the steps we can take to further develop our commercial and investment relations in a way that befits this solidarity. We confirmed our goal of increasing our trade volume to the level of 5 billion dollars that we previously determined. Our Ministries of Commerce are working on the Special Economic Zone, which is planned to be established especially for our business people in Karachi. Similarly, negotiations are continuing on expanding the scope of our preferential trade agreement. I believe that the business forum that Mr. Şerif attended today will also contribute to our relations in terms of investment and trade. We also encourage our investors to engage in more activities in Pakistan. Our cooperation in the field of defense industry, one of the most important elements of our economic relations, is developing day by day with new projects.

COOPERATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION

I believe that these projects, which we are implementing step by step, will strengthen Pakistan’s strength. We want to deepen our cooperation with Pakistan in the fields of energy, transportation, critical minerals and information technologies. Today, we reaffirmed our determination with Mr. Prime Minister. As I end my words with these thoughts, I hope that today’s meeting and the decisions we made will be beneficial.

Türkiye STANDED BY US LIKE A ROCK
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif: Yunus Emre expresses very beautifully that the heart is the most beautiful house for friends. As two brother countries, two friendly nations, we always feel at home with each other. It has been passed down from generation to generation in the spirit of generosity and brotherhood. Türkiye stood by Pakistan like a rock during difficult times. Thanks to President Erdoğan’s dynamic and courageous leadership, Türkiye has undergone great change and transformation in recent years. In this process, Türkiye has not only become stronger within itself, but also increased its influence and weight in global issues. The economic partnership between the two countries will progress on a stronger basis. Türkiye’s success is Pakistan’s success, our goal is always common. We may live in different lands, but the same light illuminates us. Long live the friendship between Türkiye and Pakistan.

After the welcoming ceremony at Vahdettin Mansion, President Erdoğan and Pakistan Prime Minister Şerif had a bilateral meeting. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Director of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) İbrahim Kalın, Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, and Chief Security and Foreign Policy Advisor to the President Akif Çağatay Kılıç were present at the meeting, which was closed to the press.

Erbaş included the following statements in his article: One of the biggest dilemmas of today’s popular culture and performing arts is that it presents populist discourses that lack the foundations of in-depth knowledge to the society under the name of humor. Expressions in a stand-up show that liken the chronological flow of the holy books to a “novel series” and the revelation of the Holy Quran and its being the “last book” to a “hastily made literary decision” of a human writer not only hurt the world of faith; It also reveals serious logical, literary and scientific ignorance.

“NO SIMILAR CAN BE BROUGHT”

This shallow and rude approach clearly shows how far away we are from the miraculous features of the Holy Quran, such as its revelatory nature, textual preservation, and the fact that nothing similar can be reproduced.

“IT IS FREE FROM TIME AND SPACE”

The sentence uttered in the scene, “If you come up with a new idea, we said ‘the last book'” is a primitive anthropomorphism error that imagines God as a human figure bound by time, open to forgetting or changing his mind, unaware that He is free from time and space.

“NOT THE WORDS OF OUR PROPHET”

However, the Quran, Hz. It is not a product of Muhammad’s (PBUH) personal thoughts or historical accumulation; It is the revelation of Allah, the possessor of absolute knowledge, who is free from time and space, to our Prophet. The Quran clearly reveals this fact: “If he (the Prophet) had invented some words against us, we would surely have seized him. Then we would have severed his jugular vein” (Surat al-Haqqa, 44-46).

“QURAN DOES NOT NEED NEW IDEAS”

The fact that the text of the Quran does not need new ideas in its temporal flow is an indication that the religion has reached perfection and universal principles have been completed completely:
“…Today I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and chosen Islam as your religion…” (Surat al-Ma’idah, 3).

“THE SIMILAR CAN NEVER BE WRITTEN”

The quality of a literary work can be measured by whether it can be imitated or surpassed by other writers. However, when the Quran came across Arab rhetoric and literature, which was the peak of the 7th century when it was revealed, it challenged all humanity that nothing similar could be produced. This process, known as “tahaddi” in the literature, declares that the like of the Quran can never be written by a human being: “Say: Even if humans and jinn come together and support each other to bring a like of the Quran, they will still not be able to produce a like of it” (Surat al-Isra, 88).

The Quran first reduces this challenge to the level of the entire text, then to ten surahs, and finally to a single sura: “If you are in doubt about the book We have revealed to our servant, bring a surah like it and call on those you worship besides Allah for help, if you are sincere in your claim! If you cannot do this – which you will never be able to do – beware of the fire whose fuel is people and stones; it has been prepared for the disbelievers” (Surat al-Baqara, 23-24).

“Even the Meccan polytheists did not do this”

Trying to trivialize an unprecedented miracle as “the last book of the series” is a great ignorance and immorality. Even the polytheists of Mecca did not do this. Even if they didn’t believe it, they at least said “this cannot be a human word”.

“AN INDICATOR OF ARTISTIC EXHAUST”

Caricaturing the Holy Quran, which shapes the way billions of people understand and give meaning to life, with the consumption language of popular culture cannot go beyond intellectual shallowness and logical error. True humor must infuse social disruption with intelligence; Trying to hide ignorance by attacking sacred things is only a sign of artistic exhaustion and rudeness.

The promotion program of the project, prepared in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, YÖK and the Turkish Green Crescent Society, and implemented with the aim of disseminating a tobacco-free and healthy life culture in universities, was held at the headquarters of the Green Crescent in Sepetçiler Kasrı.

Speaking here, the President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar stated that the state and relevant institutions show great sensitivity in the fight against tobacco, alcohol, drugs and similar harmful substances, and that these addictions pose a serious threat to society, especially young people.

Özvar stated that addiction usually begins with a small experience or environmental impact, and has negative effects on the person’s health, education, family life and future.

Emphasizing that the fight against addiction is not an area that can be postponed, neglected or left to the responsibility of a single institution, Özvar said, “On the contrary, this fight is a national issue that requires all stakeholders, from family to school, from university to public institutions, from non-governmental organizations to local governments, to assume common responsibility.” he said.

Özvar said that legal regulations, inspections and rules are important in the fight against addiction, but they are not sufficient alone.

Stating that strong awareness, accurate information, psychosocial support, healthy life alternatives and inclusive policies focusing on young people are equally important, Özvar said, “We need to offer our young people environments that will open the doors to a healthy, productive, meaningful and strong life. Our universities have a very special position in this regard. Campuses are not only places where classes are taught, but also living spaces where young people establish friendships, acquire social habits, develop life preferences, and build themselves with cultural and sports activities.” he said.

“REGULATIONS WILL BE MADE TO PREVENT THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS”

Stating that the concept of “Smoke-Free Campus, Healthy Future” is important in this context, Özvar said, “We see this study not only as an application that limits tobacco use on campuses, but also as a step that protects the health of our youth, makes the fight against addiction a part of the institutional culture, and positions our universities as the center of healthy life.” he said.

Özvar said that the Smoke-Free Campus Implementation Guide, prepared in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, YÖK and the Turkish Green Crescent Society, offers an extremely valuable road map and continued as follows:

“In the guide, two basic frameworks have been created for higher education institutions: absolute criteria and sustainability criteria. Absolute criteria refer to the minimum and mandatory application headings for the smoke-free campus concept to be established at the institutional level. Sustainability criteria aim at the continuity, traceability and continuous improvement of these practices. Within this framework, regulations will be made to prevent the use of tobacco products, taking into account closed areas as well as open areas and annexes on campuses. If there are areas where tobacco use is allowed, they will be in the most limited number possible, from building entrances, “It will be planned away from busy pedestrian axes, social areas and areas where students are concentrated. The sale, advertising, promotion and visibility of tobacco products will be prevented within the campus borders. Our students, academic and administrative staff will be given periodic training on the harms of tobacco use and passive exposure.”

“THE MAIN PURPOSE IS NOT TO EXCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WHO USE TOBACCO, BUT TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO QUIT”

Explaining that universities should also support their students and employees in quitting tobacco products, Özvar stated that it is also aimed to create accessible support mechanisms in cooperation with smoking cessation polyclinics, counseling lines and relevant health institutions.

Özvar said, “The main purpose here is not to exclude individuals who use tobacco, but to encourage them to quit, to direct them to the right support mechanisms and to establish a healthy life culture on campuses. In this context, it is also important to expand the Young Green Crescent Clubs in our universities. Reaching out to young people, strengthening peer solidarity and making our students active subjects in the fight against addiction are critical for the success of this process.” made his assessment.

Stating that they aim to strengthen the healthy life culture in universities and create campuses where students and employees are more involved in sports with the Sports Friendly Campus Program implemented by YÖK, Özvar stated that young people face not only harmful habits but also risks such as sedentary life, screen addiction and unhealthy nutrition.

Özvar stated that within the scope of the program, universities will be evaluated within the framework of many criteria such as sports infrastructures, participation levels in sports activities, effectiveness of student clubs, work to combat addiction, activities supporting mental health, access for disabled individuals, safety and sustainability of facilities.

Stating that the “Smoke-Free Campus” and “Sports-Friendly Campus” projects are two important steps that complement each other, Özvar said, “One aims to protect our youth from harmful habits, and the other aims to strengthen a healthy, active and productive life culture.” he said.

Özvar said to the young people, “Above all and above all, for your own physical and spiritual health, I request you to stay away from all kinds of bad habits and addictions, especially tobacco products. I wish you to build your life not in the shadow of addictions, but in the light of science, education, sports, culture, art and production. You are our most precious treasure, the future of our country. Your good will be the good of your families and our country.” He advised.

“EVERY YEAR, WE LOSE 120 THOUSAND PEOPLE DUE TO SMOKING-RELATED DISEASES”

Mehmet Dinç, Chairman of the Turkish Green Crescent Society, said that protecting young people from tobacco addiction is a vital issue, therefore the project is very important.

Stating that the worst thing that can happen to a society is addiction, Dinç said, “All addictions cause multi-dimensional destruction for our people. We cannot choose one over the other. We cannot see one as more innocent than the other. While we struggle hard with one, we cannot weaken our fight against the other.” he said

Dinç said, “Every year, we lose 120 thousand people due to smoking-related diseases. Also, let me just talk about the damage it causes to the environment. One cigarette butt poisons 600 liters of water.” he said.

Emphasizing that they have a serious determination in the fight against smoking, Dinç said, “We can never step back in this fight. Today, the age that the addiction industry targets is young people between the ages of 15-25, which is the most critical period for us in the fight against addiction. Protecting that age group means protecting a large number of our people. We carry out a wide range of studies together with our universities to ensure that our young people have the right information and to spread the fight against addiction to the entire base.” he said.

Dinç stated that he was very excited about the “Smoke-Free Campus, Healthy Future Project” and added:

“Addiction, especially cigarette addiction, is never the solution to problems. On the contrary, it increases the problem. It is never a tool for socialization. On the contrary, it is a tool for poor socialization, having a bad environment, and having an unhealthy environment. For this reason, a very serious study had to be done on the fight against smoking, especially in universities. I hope this study will become a very concrete pioneer of the studies to be done from now on. At this point, we have taken an important step today regarding creating an independent youth culture.”

VELİ AĞBABA, HIS DRIVER AND COUNCIL EMPLOYEES ARE ON FILE

In the arrest request, it was stated that Gökhan Cumalı, who was detained in another investigation file, was the driver of Turgut Koç and Veli Ağbaba. In the referral letter, it was noted that there were money inflows into Gökhan Cumalı’s account by Veli Ağbaba, Turgut Koç and Veli Ağbaba’s parliamentary employee Özlem Akyılmaz Mercan.

5 SEPARATE MONEY TRANSFERS TO COUNCIL EMPLOYEES

In the referral letter, it was stated that Turgut Koç sent money to Veli Ağbaba’s parliamentary employee Özlem Akyılmaz Mercan on different dates. Koç’s; It was determined that he sent 25 thousand TL on January 9, 2023, 10 thousand TL on August 15, 2023, 25 thousand TL on September 12, 2023, 100 thousand TL on July 4, 2024, and 100 thousand TL on July 26, 2024. It was also stated that Turgut Koç sent a lot of money to Gökhan Cumalı.

CONFESSION FROM TURGUT KOÇ “BROTHER VELI ASKED FOR MONEY”

According to the referral letter, Turgut Koç, who was arrested from another file, admitted in his statement at the prosecutor’s office that Veli Ağbaba asked him for money and that’s why he corresponded.
The prosecutor’s office stated that it was also determined that there were many photographs of Turgut Koç with Veli Ağbaba in his digital materials.

“WHERE IS THE MONEY” CORRESPONDENCE WAS ALSO IN THE FILE

Remarkable findings were also found in the examination of Gökhan Cumalı’s phone numbers. It was stated that there were conversations about money with Veli Ağbaba on Gökhan Cumalı’s phone. Accordingly, it was recorded that on January 16, 2024, Veli Ağbaba asked “where is the money?”, and in the WhatsApp correspondence with Veli Ağbaba on March 4, 2024, correspondence and photographs regarding 100 thousand dollars, which were considered to be in a cargo bag, were detected.

MUNICIPAL TENDERS AND ILLEGAL AGREEMENT CLAIM

By evaluating the evidence in the file together, the prosecutor’s office came to the conclusion that Turgut Koç, through Veli Ağbaba, illegally agreed to tender and purchase and sale works from the municipalities in return for some financial benefits. In the referral letter, it was also stated that Turgut Koç acted as an intermediary for others to obtain tenders and purchasing and sales works, and that they established a company together with Gökhan Cumalı and received a tender from the municipality.

A PART OF THE ILLEGAL PROFIT WAS SENT TO THE PRIVATE CENTER, RELATIVE AND DRIVER

In the arrest request, it was stated that it was determined from the collective evidence that Turgut Koç sent some of the financial benefit he was considered to have earned illegally to Veli Ağbaba’s private secretary, his relatives and his driver. The prosecutor’s office evaluated these money movements as important for the investigation. In the article, it was especially emphasized that there was no kinship bond between Turgut Koç and Ahmet Can Ağbaba. The prosecutor’s office evaluated that Ahmet Can Ağbaba provided himself with a financial benefit of 150 thousand TL by mediating influence peddling.