Breaking news: The Cabinet Meeting held at the Presidential Complex under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ended. Erdoğan made statements after the critical meeting where important issues were discussed.

Highlights from President Erdoğan’s speech:

I hope that the decisions we took at our Cabinet Meeting will be beneficial for our country, nation and state. While our world and our region are going through a historical period, there is only Great Türkiye on our horizon. We walk this path, with a strong, prosperous Türkiye within reach, without stopping or resting.

Of course, we encounter problems from time to time on this journey. We are exposed to operations aimed at blocking our way, sometimes from within and sometimes from outside. Regardless of these, we continue our service struggle with determination.

“USA-IRAN AGREEMENT BREATHED INTO OUR REGION”

Türkiye manages even the most difficult crises extremely successfully. A very important step was taken last night in the war, which started on February 28 with the provocations of Israel. It was announced that an agreement was reached. Our region, which has been on edge for months, breathed a sigh of relief. We believe that the book of meaningless war is closed.

We hope that the agreement will pave the way for the establishment of permanent peace and stability.

ISRAEL WARNING: BE CAREFUL AGAINST SABOTAGE

Since February 28, it has been seen who wants war and who is in favor of peace. Israel wants to obstruct the peace process. They will do their best. One must be careful against sabotage.

We are very pleased on behalf of our region and all humanity with the agreement reached with our contributions.

I hope the agreement will be beneficial.

“WE PROVIDE STRONG SUPPORT TO NATO’S PEACE MISSION”

We are among the top countries that strongly support NATO’s peace mission. “We contribute to the deterrence of the alliance while improving our defense capabilities.”

BREAKING NEWS… President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan convened the Presidential Cabinet.

The Cabinet Meeting at Beştepe Presidential Complex was held with a critical agenda. In the Cabinet Meeting, where domestic and foreign policies will be influential, the peace agreement between the USA and Iran, as well as the NATO Summit, will be among the agenda items on the table. At the cabinet meeting, the preparations for the NATO Summit to be hosted by Ankara will be comprehensively evaluated. A wide range of studies, from the capital’s physical infrastructure to security measures, will be discussed. In Ankara, which is preparing to host thousands of participants, the activities carried out to hold the summit smoothly will be reviewed.

MAIN AGENDA US-IRAN MEMORY

The latest developments in the Middle East will have an important place in the foreign policy agenda of the cabinet. The US-Iran agreement will be another agenda item of the meeting. While Türkiye’s contributions to peace efforts will be discussed, the roles that Ankara can assume if the normalization process in the region accelerates will also be discussed.

Breaking news: A new development took place in the operation carried out against Silivri Municipality by the Police of the Financial Crimes Department of Istanbul Police within the scope of the “Corruption” investigation. 18 suspects were caught and detained in operations organized in Istanbul, Edirne and Balıkesir under the coordination of the Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. Silivri Mayor Bora Balcıoğlu was also detained within the scope of the operation. In searches made at the suspects’ addresses; 39 thousand 500 dollars, 12 thousand 280 euros, 182 thousand 400 Turkish Liras, 115 grams of gold, 36 Ata Liras, 25 quarter gold coins, five half gold coins and five full gold coins, which were considered to have been obtained from crime, were seized. Within the scope of the investigation; It was stated that allegations that some works and transactions within the Silivri Municipality were used for profit purposes and that there were irregularities in the recruitment of personnel to the municipality, business transfer and rental, zoning, license, settlement, sealing, illegal construction, asset acquisition and municipal real estate sales processes were investigated. In the examinations and findings; It was determined that a public loss of 21 million 522 thousand 717 liras and 40 kuruş was caused by the sale of a municipality’s non-registered/parking area property at a low price.

THEY WERE REFERRED TO THE COURTHOUSE

The investigation; Establishing, managing and becoming a member of an organization for the purpose of committing a crime within the scope of Article 220 of the Turkish Penal Code, accepting and giving bribes within the scope of Article 252 of the Turkish Penal Code, extortion, influence trading, abuse of office within the scope of Article 250 of the Turkish Penal Code, rigging tenders, tampering with the performance of an act, causing construction pollution and devaluing assets resulting from crime within the scope of Article 250 of the Turkish Penal Code. It was stated that it was carried out for laundering crimes. It was emphasized that there is a strong suspicion that the criminal acts in question were committed within the organized structure and that Silivri Mayor Bora Balcıoğlu, who is considered to be the founder and manager of the organization, and other suspects who acted together, obtained unfair benefits by using influence on municipal affairs and transactions. 18 people were caught and detained in the operation against 18 suspects, including Mayor Bora Balcıoğlu, within the scope of zoning, license, settlement procedures, bribery allegations and irregularities regarding municipal functioning in Silivri Municipality. The suspects were referred to the courthouse after their legal procedures at the Istanbul Police Department.

After Çanakkale Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Gendarmerie Colonel Cemalettin Akyüz presented a wreath to the Atatürk Monument, a moment of silence was observed and the National Anthem was sung. Speaking at the ceremony, Çanakkale Provincial Gendarmerie Commander, Gendarmerie Colonel Cemalettin Akyüz, stated that the Gendarmerie Organization has gained the love and trust of the nation throughout its 187-year-old history, and said that they served selflessly for the protection of the indivisible integrity of the Republic of Turkey, ensuring public order and the peace and security of citizens.

Akyüz said, “The Gendarmerie of the Republic of Turkey, which has managed to earn the endless trust of the Turkish nation, has been at the service of our people at every moment of daily life, in every point of our country, day and night, hot and cold, rain and mud, since the day it was founded, and will continue to do so.” Stating that the Gendarmerie Organization stands by the citizens with its human-centered service approach, Akyüz noted that the organization always represents the power and trustworthy face of the state with its superior understanding of duty, disciplined structure and high duty awareness. Stating that the gendarmerie, which works in many fields from the fight against terrorism to public order services, continues to work in coordination with the police force and other institutions, Akyüz emphasized that all activities are carried out in line with the principles of the rule of law. At the end of his speech, Akyüz thanked all the commanders and members who contributed to the Gendarmerie Organization coming to this day, and commemorated the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country, especially Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, and the veterans with gratitude and gratitude.

Topkapi Palace, affiliated with the Presidency of National Palaces, started to host its visitors again on summer evenings. Night visits will be held on Saturdays between 13 June and 13 September at 20.30-22.30. Night visits, which have become one of the special practices of the summer season at Topkapı Palace, started this year with an expanded route. Karaağalar Ward, Kadınefendiler ve Concubineler Stony and Mabeyn Yolu Çini Art Gallery were also included in the night route for the first time. Topkapı Palace, which made its first night visit in 2024 since it started operating as a museum in 1924, will continue the practice with a wider route this year. The courtyards of the palace, Imperial Harem, Sacred Relics Department, Treasury Exhibition and terraces will offer visitors a different museum experience under night lights.

NIGHT ROUTE IS EXPANDING
The most important innovation of this year’s night visits will be the addition of three sections that have recently been opened to visitors to the route. The Karaağalar Ward, the Women’s and Concubines Stone House, and the Mabeyn Road Tile Art Gallery in the Harem-i Humayun can be seen during night tours. The new regulation will make the recent progress of Topkapi Palace’s restoration and museum work visible through night visits. Thus, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the historical sites of the palace in an expanding narrative.