Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek stated in his post that the Family and Population Decade Vision Document, implemented under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is a strategic step that protects the family structure, which is the basis of a strong society, and secures the future.

Stating that the first and strongest basis of justice is family, Gürlek said, “A sense of justice, awareness of responsibility and social order flourish in a strong family structure. I hope that this important vision will be beneficial to our country and nation, and I would like to thank everyone who contributed, especially the Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and the Ministry of Family and Social Services.” he said.

“OUR COUNTRY IS PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE”

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan said, “Turkey protects its young population and moves towards a strong future with its strong families. Our country is preparing for the future with the Family and Population Decade Vision Document.” shared.

“FAMILY IS THE FUTURE OF THE NATION”

Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi also stated that the family is the foundation of the society and the future of the population and the nation.

Ciftci stated that the Decade of Family and Population, declared under the leadership of President Erdogan, is a historical step that secures the future of the nation and directs the construction of a strong future, and wished it good luck.

“ROAD MAP THAT WILL LAST FOR GENERATIONS”

Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, in his post, said, “The Family and Population Decade Presidential Circular and Vision Document is a strategic step that builds Türkiye’s future today. It not only determines today’s needs, but also draws the road map for a climate of peace that will last for generations. With the strong will and support of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we will continue to do much better for our nation with strong moves that center the family.” he said.

“STRONG FAMILY, STRONG TOMORROW”

Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin emphasized that Türkiye protects its young population, moves towards a strong future with its strong families, and that the country is preparing for the future with the Family and Population Decade Vision Document.

“May the new era be a blessing”

Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu said, “I hope that this new period, which will bring very important policies to our nation, extending from the Year of the Family to the Decade of Family and Population, under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, will be beneficial.” shared his message.

Due to İSKİ’s network failure in Beykoz, the residents of Gümüşsuyu District rebelled against the prolonged suffering. Neighborhood residents who were left without water said that they called call centers many times to reach İSKİ, but they could not receive clear information. Due to the lack of water in the neighborhood, citizens took to the streets with jerrycans, demijohns and buckets in their hands. While long queues formed at the water tankers, some citizens had to walk for meters to take water to their homes with the cans they carried. The resulting images reminded us of the water shortage experienced in Istanbul in the 1990s. As the crisis in the neighborhood grew, Beykoz Municipality stepped in. Municipal teams started to meet the urgent water needs of the citizens by dispatching water tankers to the neighborhood. Citizens were able to meet their basic needs by filling their jerrycans and buckets with water from tankers.

“I went to the toilet in the morning and there was no water.”

Expressing his grievance, neighborhood resident İbrahim Özdemir said, “I bought ablution water from tankers and use rain water in the sinks. They said it would come yesterday, I went to the toilet in the morning, there was no water, I filled the bidet faucet with rain water.”

“We are living the nineties in 2026, we are living the old Istanbul”

Neighborhood resident Eray Külyat said that they have been victimized for five days and said, “There is water 2 streets above my house, but there is no water here. We are living in the nineties, such a thing cannot happen. People are sick, you cannot burn natural gas, combi boilers have broken down. We call İSKİ and they say it will come, then it says it will come at 19.00 in the evening, be realistic. We are living the nineties in 2026, we are living the old Istanbul, he said ‘everything will be fine’, you know, we are waiting. “Let the metropolitan city see this, it is not appropriate.” he said

“I perform ablution with drinking water at midnight”

Kadir Özkaya said, “In 2026, we call it the digital age, we call it artificial intelligence, but for some reason they cannot provide water. I call, they say there is low pressure and air. There is a huge communication gap. We are afraid to go to the toilet, as a citizen who prays, I perform ablution with drinking water at midnight. I do not go to bed after ablution, so that my ablution will not be spoiled, I cannot even go to the mosque. I call 185 and get information from them as well.” “I can’t get it, the situation is dire,” he said.

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