The Republican People’s Party was virtually divided into two before the absolute nullity case on July 1. The statement published by former Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu on his social media account, in which he criticized the current administration by saying “CHP cannot be a shelter for haram”, brought about a new debate within the party.

“THE TRUST CANNOT BE CONTAMINATED, THE TRUST CANNOT BE STOLE”

In his message, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said, “My friends, the founder of the Republican People’s Party is the spirit of the Great Leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, on whom the will of independence of our nation is manifested. There is no betrayal of the spirit. The Republican People’s Party is not a legacy left to us. Our party is a sacred trust to us. The trust cannot be defiled. The trust cannot be defamed.

My brothers, the shadow of this great plane tree can never be a shelter for haram and pollution. He knows how to purify when necessary and how to do his inner self-examination. But he never turns away from his path. Because this march is a march of power. Because this march is a march to restore the people’s hope,” he said.

SUPPORT TO KILIÇDAROGLU FROM 22 MPs

Following Kılıçdaroğlu’s statements, 22 MPs, including the heavyweights of the party, clearly showed their side by supporting the former chairman. 22 CHP MPs republished Kılıçdaroğlu’s post and raised a flag of rebellion against Özgür Özel before the absolute nullity trial on July 1.

Those names who supported Kılıçdaroğlu are as follows:

CHP Ankara Deputy Deniz Demir, CHP Ankara Deputy Semra Dinçer, CHP Aydın Deputy Hüseyin Yıldız, CHP Bursa Deputy Orhan Sarıbal, CHP Denizli Deputy Gülizar Biçer Karaca, CHP Tunceli Deputy Gürsel Erol, CHP Gaziantep Deputy Hasan Öztürkmen, CHP Istanbul Deputy Erdoğan Toprak, CHP Istanbul Deputy Gamze Akkuş İlgezdi, CHP Istanbul Deputy İlhan Kesici, CHP İzmir Deputy Mahir Polat, CHP İzmir Deputy Rahmi Aşkın Türeli, CHP İzmir Deputy Rıfat Turuntay Nalbantoğlu, CHP İzmir Deputy Sevda Erdan Kılıç, CHP Kahramanmaraş Deputy Ali Öztunç, CHP Kars Deputy İnan Akgün Alp, CHP Konya Deputy Barış Bektaş, CHP Uşak Deputy Ali Karaoba, CHP Tokat Deputy Kadim Durmaz, CHP Tekirdağ Deputy Faik Öztrak, CHP Kütahya Deputy Ali Fazıl Kasap, CHP Ordu Deputy Mustafa Adıgüzel

“STAND UP” CALL TO THE BASE OF THE PARTY

On the other hand, the crisis in the CHP was not limited to the support of the MPs. CHP former Party Council member Ali Haydar Fırat called out to the party base in his statement on his social media account.

Aksoy stated that Cemil Tugay did not fulfill his promise of water discounts before the election and argued that the regulation was not in favor of the citizens but to increase the municipality’s revenues.

ADDITIONAL LOAD OF 2 BILLION LIRAS

“The promises made to the people of Izmir were not kept, on the contrary, an additional burden of approximately 2 billion lira was left on the shoulders of the citizens with the ‘discount’ discourse,” said Aksoy, adding that the municipality’s practice does not reflect the truth.

“WE DEFENDED THE RIGHTS OF OUR CITIZENS”

Reminding that they had previously criticized citizens for charging a higher tariff if the water consumption limit was slightly exceeded, Aksoy stated that with the new regulation in the Municipal Council, the discount right of subscribers who exceed the limit has been completely eliminated. Aksoy said, “While we, through our esteemed council members, defend the rights of our citizens who pay a higher price just for consuming an extra glass of water, now the right to a discount has been completely destroyed with this regulation.”

THIS IS CALLED DISTORTING THE TRUTH

Aksoy, who included remarkable analogies in his statement, criticized the regulation with the following words: “This is called distorting the truth. This is called pointing to the right and hitting left. This is called running water through a straw. This is called pretending to give with a spoon and taking it with a ladle.”

“THE TRUTH HAVE A HABIT OF REVEALED”

Emphasizing that the perception intended to be created in the public will not change the reality, Aksoy said, “The perceptions that are tried to be created through manipulation are not real. Because the truth has a habit of coming out sooner or later.”

“WE WILL CONTINUE TO DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF IZMIR PEOPLE”

AK Party İzmir Deputy Şebnem Bursalı Aksoy stated that the citizens of Izmir expect the promises made to be kept and public services to be carried out in a transparent, fair and equitable manner, and that they will continue to defend the rights of the people of Izmir.

INVITATION TO ETNOSPOR CULTURE FESTIVAL

While completing his speech, Bilal Erdoğan invited the students to the Ethnosport Culture Festival, which will start tomorrow.

Rector Prof. Dr. In his statement to the press about the event, Atilla Arkan said that they provide education in 3 languages, English, Arabic and Turkish, and that 30 percent of their students are international.

Stating that international students mean Türkiye’s strength, human resources and soft power, Arkan explained that Türkiye can reach 7 continents in this way.

Stating that in order to successfully emerge from a world of chaos, conflicts and global competition, all nations need to build an environment of qualified collaboration and solidarity with good people, intellectuals and thinkers, Arkan said, “The best way to do this is education. Here, we train intellectuals, thinkers, public policy managers and leaders not only of our own country but also of other countries. Therefore, we attach great importance to the international day in this sense.” he said.

Following the speeches, the video message sent by United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed for the event was watched.

The event will last all day with panels, cultural shows and music concerts.

Consuls general of some countries in Türkiye, vice-consuls, rectors of some universities, representatives of institutions and organizations, academicians and students attended the opening of the event.

The first day of the Distinguished Observer Day, held in Doğanbey location in Seferihisar district of Izmir, was followed by Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Chief of General Staff General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu, Land Forces Commander General Metin Tokel, Air Forces Commander General Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu, military personnel and distinguished observers from other countries. More than 10 thousand personnel, including observers, troops and elements from 50 countries, along with our national elements, participated in EFES-2026, one of the largest combined and joint exercises of the Turkish Armed Forces.

‘THE EPHESUS EXERCISE IS IMPROVING MORE EVERY YEAR’

Speaking before the night phase, Aegean Army and Garrison Commander General İrfan Özsert stated that risks and threats are increasingly diversified today, where the global security environment has become more complex and uncertain than ever before, and said, “The battles of the future will take place on multi-domain and layered fronts, where air, land, sea, cyber, space and information domains are operated simultaneously, electronic warfare capabilities and information/influence operations are intertwined, and rapid decision-making cycles come to the fore with the use of artificial intelligence-based command and control systems.” It is predicted that smart, autonomous and swarm unmanned vehicles, effective, long-range and fast missiles and air defense systems will be the factors that determine the outcome, and that planned burial will also be of great importance after peace.

In the face of this dynamic structure of the security environment; It is important to develop our interoperability capabilities with new, flexible and adaptive structures, combined joint operations. Our exercise improves interoperability, coordination and unity of understanding among participating countries to respond to these needs. “It offers the opportunity to train together in various environments, from conventional warfare methods to special forces and humanitarian aid operations, and to exchange mutual knowledge and experience,” he said. Özsert continued his words as follows:

Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi, in his post on his NSocyal account, stated that he strongly condemned Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set out to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza in international waters, and the unlawful detention of activists. Emphasizing that ill-treatment of civilians is a clear violation of human rights, dignity and international law, Çiftçi said:

“Tying the hands of activists, subjecting them to humiliating treatment and subjecting them to psychological pressure is not a situation that any conscientious person can accept. As our esteemed President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, ‘The world is bigger than five.’ No system of oppression that disregards the conscience of humanity will survive forever. These illegal practices aimed at silencing the voices of the oppressed will find the response they deserve in the common conscience of humanity and in the presence of history. “I call on the Israeli administration to immediately abandon these practices that disregard international law, to release all detained activists as soon as possible and to act in accordance with human rights.”

The festival, which will be held at Istanbul Ataturk Airport between 21-24 May, will offer participants a multi-dimensional experience by bringing together traditional sports, cultural heritage and social values ​​under the same roof.

The festival, which grows on a global scale with increasing interest every year, will be one of the strong platforms of intercultural interaction by bringing together participants from different geographies in Istanbul this year.

TRADITIONAL SPORTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

Ethnosport Culture Festival will continue to be one of the strong platforms of intercultural interaction by bringing together participants from different geographies in Istanbul this year.

Traditional sports, games and cultural shows from a wide geography from Japan to Kazakhstan, from Azerbaijan to Lithuania, from Russia to Kyrgyzstan will take place in the festival area.

This year, visitors will have the chance to experience traditional sports such as Ripka (Lithuania), Lapta (Russia), Zorkhana (Azerbaijan) and Tavreli (Russia) for the first time at the festival.

EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPATION AND MEMORY

Ethnosport Culture Festival goes beyond being a classic event and invites its visitors to active participation.

Contents offered in the fields of traditional sports and games, performing arts, handicrafts and gastronomy; It brings together the knowledge of tradition with today’s experience.

Participants will be able to experience traditional sports such as archery and horseback riding, and have direct contact with cultural heritage as part of production in the workshop areas. The festival area will turn into a cultural atmosphere that is experienced rather than watched.

FREE EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

The 8th Ethnosport Culture Festival will offer events for visitors of all ages.

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience many traditional sports and games, such as archery and horse riding, free of charge, accompanied by professionals.

At the same time, participants will gain experience in traditional arts in the workshops in this area. During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about traditional sports, local flavors and games, as well as nature and animal communication.

WORLD CULTURES MEET IN ISTANBUL

With participants from different countries, the festival will strengthen its multicultural structure and offer visitors a unique area of ​​discovery.

The events, where each country reflects its own cultural texture, will reveal a wide perspective from traditional lifestyles to arts.

Thanks to the camp areas, hair tents and thematic experience areas, visitors will have the opportunity to closely observe the traces of traditional life.

INCLUSIVE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

Ethnosport Culture Festival stands out with its inclusive structure that appeals to visitors of all ages and walks of life.

Special activity areas for children, experiences where families can spend time together and interactive games constitute an important part of the festival.

With special events designed for disadvantaged groups, accessible workshops and stage performances, the festival will aim to provide an equal and meaningful experience area for everyone.

FAMILY-FOCUSED EXPERIENCE AREAS

Special areas created within the scope of the festival draw attention to the role of the family in transferring cultural heritage from generation to generation.

Activities that families can experience together offer a structure that strengthens common memory and sense of belonging.

Ethnosport Culture Festival is not just an event; It stands out as a strong meeting point that supports cultural continuity, keeps social memory alive and carries traditional values ​​to the future.

The organization, which will be held in Istanbul, invites its visitors to reconnect with tradition.

CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUNDS AND THE RIGHT TO PLAY

Special playgrounds, workshops and stage events were prepared for children at the festival.

Dozens of activities will be held for children in the event, where it is important for children to learn by playing, to be introduced to traditional games and to establish ties with cultural values.

“Every child has the right to play.” The organization operates with the understanding that it is important for children to meet in a safe, educational and culturally rich environment.

SOLIDARITY OFFICE

“Solidarity Obası” will be established at the festival this year too.

Social awareness activities will be carried out together with non-governmental organizations in this field.

During the organization, interviews, workshops and various events will be held in order to draw attention to the human tragedies experienced in oppressed geographies, especially Gaza.

GREAT PARTICIPATION

In addition to Türkiye, the following countries will take part in the festival, which will be held at Ataturk Airport:

Japan, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Spain, Lithuania, Russia, Italy, Uzbekistan, Mexico, Bangladesh, Georgia, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Tanzania, Palestine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Algeria, Morocco

Gagauz Turks, Bashkirs and Turkmen culture will also meet with the participants in the organization.

STAGE PERFORMANCES AND CULTURAL EVENTS

Ethnosport Culture Festival will host its visitors with artists, musical ensembles and cultural performances from all over the world.

This year, the festival will include Kazakh artist Dimash, Nippon Taiko Group from Japan, Tennure artist Anas Aladas from Egypt, Jetisu Sazı from Kazakhstan, Alatau Series, Hassak Ethno Folk Group, Natiq Rhythm Group from Azerbaijan, Nuray Şuşalı Hacızade, Kolay Sess from Gagauz Turks, Ay Yola from Bashkirs, Vigüela from Spain, Salamat from Kyrgyzstan. Sadykova, Shanyrak Ethno Music Ensemble, Fadıl Aydın, Resul Aydemir, Grup Nefes, Ekin Uzunlar, Kıraç will meet with the visitors at the Türk Telekom Main Stage.

Erhan Afyoncu, Musti Kusti, Hatice Kübra Tongar, Sertaç Abi, Saniye Bencik Kangal, Altay Cem Meriç, Kemal Sayar and Ömer Demirbağ will meet with the visitors in the Family Tent talks.

In the festival area, traditional folk dance teams, street shows, street music, stage performances and cultural events will continue throughout the day.