Breaking news… Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek said, “The relevant units of our Ministry are pursuing all FETO fugitives abroad as well as in the country in the most meticulous manner.”

Minister Gürlek stated the following in his post on his social media account:

Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, our fight against the FETO treason network targeting the survival of our state continues uninterrupted.

Relevant units of our Ministry carry out the most meticulous prosecution of all FETO fugitives abroad as well as at home.

Justice will be served sooner or later and all members of this treason network will be held accountable before the law.

Under the leadership of our President Mr. @RTErdogan, our fight against the FETO treason network targeting the survival of our state continues uninterrupted.

The relevant units of our Ministry prosecute all FETO fugitives abroad as well as in the country in the most meticulous way… https://t.co/MbfQxjK0gE

— Akın Gürlek (@abakingurlek) June 16, 2026

20 of the 63 suspects who were detained within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office against the armed criminal organization known as “Altunlar” in the city were released after their statements at the police station.

8 of the 43 suspects who were sent to the courthouse after their procedures were released after giving their statements to the prosecutor’s office. 33 of the suspects were arrested by the criminal judgeship of peace, and 2 of them were released with a judicial control order.

‘Altunlar’ criminal organization operation in Antalya: 33 arrests!

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Within the scope of the investigation carried out against the armed criminal organization known as “Altunlar”, detention orders were issued for 91 suspects and 63 suspects were detained.

It was determined that the suspects were involved in crimes such as “establishing, managing and being a member of an armed criminal organization”, “drug dealing within the framework of the organization’s activities”, “deprivation of liberty”, “threat”, “qualified plunder”, “attempted deliberate murder”, “intentional wounding with a weapon” and “usury”.

Within the scope of the investigation, approximately 200 million lira worth of assets and bank accounts belonging to the suspects, which were considered to have been obtained from crime, were seized.

REGULATIONS RELATED TO CHILDREN ARE ON THE AGENDA:

Minister Gürlek stated that only some evaluations and suggestions regarding children dragged into crime were forwarded to the Turkish Grand National Assembly and said, “We have some suggestions regarding the execution of children’s sentences. The report of the commission established on this issue is awaited.” he said.

THE ASSEMBLY IS CARRYING OUT THE TERRORIST-FREE Türkiye PROCESS:

Minister Gürlek also clarified the “Terror-Free Türkiye” process within the 12th Judicial Package. Emphasizing that the studies on the Terrorism-Free Turkey process and the judicial package are carried out independently of each other, Gürlek said, “The Parliament carries out the Terrorism-Free Turkey process. An intensive preparation process continues in the Parliament to finalize the 12th Judicial Package. These studies are progressing independently of each other. Very important studies are being carried out to solve the different problems of our country.” he said.

THE REPORT IS NOT BINDING:

Regarding the European Parliament rapporteur’s evaluations about him, Gürlek stated that the report in question was not binding. Stating that they continue to fulfill their duties within the framework of the law, Gürlek said, “We have done our duty and we continue to do it. In fact, that person’s ideological approach is different. His contacts with marginal organizations are also known. The report prepared is also a recommendation.” made his assessment.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that an important stage has been completed in the comprehensive restoration works carried out at Haydarpaşa Train Station, one of the symbol buildings of Istanbul. In line with the work carried out within the scope of the protocol signed between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the State Railways, the restoration and conservation applications on the three facades of the historical building overlooking the Marmara Sea have been completed.

Following the work, the scaffolding on the facades was removed, and the original architectural details of Haydarpaşa Train Station became visible again. Thus, the historical station, one of the most important landmarks of Istanbul, regained its strong appearance in the city’s skyline after many years. During the restoration works, detailed examinations were made on some balcony railings and related architectural elements of Haydarpaşa Train Station.

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Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, in his post about the works on his social media account, stated that another important stage has been left behind in the comprehensive restoration works carried out at Haydarpaşa Train Station. Minister Ersoy said, “Haydarpaşa, one of the iconic structures of Istanbul, has begun to take its place in the historical skyline again after many years. We are carrying this unique heritage to the future by preserving its original identity, and we are determinedly continuing the project that will bring a new culture and art area to Istanbul when completed.”

A ‘temporary ceasefire’ was declared in the CHP, which has been experiencing an unprecedented civil war since the absolute nullity decision of the appeal. CHP Group Deputy Chairman Murat Emir, who made a press statement in the Turkish Grand National Assembly yesterday, shared the information: “There has been no application from our headquarters to our Parliament to hold a group meeting. We understand that they are not working on a group meeting. We are pleased. Our esteemed Chairman (Özgür Özel), especially seeing the fatigue of our organizations, has decided not to hold a group meeting this week.”

WE DO NOT DO THAT

Minutes after Emir’s statement, a similar announcement came from the headquarters. In the information made by CHP Spokesperson Müslim Sarı, he said, “In order to preserve the unity of the CHP and prevent the formation of new divisions and tensions, our Chairman Mr. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has decided not to hold the group meeting planned to be held in the Turkish Grand National Assembly.”

THE MORNING IS ANOTHER, THE NOON IS ANOTHER

It was also noteworthy that the statements coming from both wings yesterday were different in the morning and different in the afternoon. First, CHP Deputy Aylin Nazlıaka shared a post on her social media account stating that Özgür Özel would speak at the group meeting. The post was deleted shortly after. At the same time, headquarters sources claimed that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu would speak at the group meeting. However, at noon, the situation changed completely and both wings declared “We will not hold a group meeting”. “Were negotiations held at the back door?” It brought the question to mind.

“NO COMPROMISE”

Responding to the question of whether there is an agreement between the two fronts in this context, Murat Emir said, “We are not in a dialogue. There is no ground for compromise. Dialogue, compromise, softening, etc. are out of the question. We learned with great pleasure that the CHP Headquarters decided not to hold a group meeting in the Parliament this week. Because we are extremely uncomfortable with our party being discussed in the public eye.”

EMİR: WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE

On the other hand, Murat Emir commented at yesterday’s press conference regarding the new party allegations as “pure speculation”. Stating that 900 signatures were collected from the delegates for the extraordinary congress and will be delivered to the headquarters tomorrow, Emir also argued that the congress should be held by July 20. Noting that there has been a lot of speculation regarding the new party allegations, Emir said, “We are in our party. We are in our father’s house, we are not going anywhere.”