Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) and Baykar implemented the “Palestine Joint Scholarship Program” cooperation protocol in order to support Palestinian students studying in our country within the scope of “Turkey Scholarships”. The protocol signing ceremony was held at Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Baykar Chairman of the Board of Directors Selçuk Bayraktar and YTB President Abdulhadi Turus. Within the scope of the protocol, it is envisaged to provide scholarships to Palestinian candidates who will study in associate, undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in Türkiye.

Within the framework of 2026 planning, a total of 200 Palestinian students, including 160 undergraduate, 30 master’s and 10 doctoral students, will benefit from this program. All scholarship amounts, accommodation expenses, round-trip flight tickets and project expenses that students will need during their education will be covered by Baykar. “Türkiye Scholarships – Baykar Joint Technology Scholarship Program”, jointly conducted by Baykar and YTB, continues. Within the scope of the program launched between the two institutions on December 3, 2022, scholarship support is provided for 4 years to 200 international students from 18 countries studying engineering in Türkiye.

‘WE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU ALONE’
Baykar General Manager Haluk Bayraktar said, “We have never left our Palestinian brothers alone, and we will not.”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Halkalı-Istanbul Airport Metro Line Opening Ceremony held at Başakşehir-Kayaşehir Metro Station. Erdogan said:

WE KNIT ISTANBUL WITH IRON NETS: I hope that the Halkalı-Arnavutköy section of the Halkalı-Istanbul Airport Metro, which we opened, will be beneficial to our country, our nation, the settlements on the line and the whole of Istanbul. We serve the city of Sultan Fatih with love, using Sultan Fatih’s advice as our guide. We work day and night to bring the people of Istanbul to the service standard they deserve. We are making a great effort, especially in terms of rail systems. Now, while coming here, we reached speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour. We weave our city, which is one of the largest metropolises in the world with a population of 16 million and nearly 20 million visitors annually, with iron networks.

LONGEST AND FASTEST METRO LINE: We implemented the 69-kilometer-long Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport-Halkalı Metro Project, consisting of 16 stations, in two separate branches. We put the 37.5 kilometer Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport and the 31.5 kilometer HalkalıIstanbul Airport metro into the service of our city. In recent years, we have commissioned the 47-kilometer section of our line from Gayrettepe to Arnavutköy, which will provide uninterrupted transportation from Gayrettepe to Halkalı. We have significantly facilitated transportation for millions of Istanbulites. Now we are crowning all our work. By completing our metro project with a total length of 69 kilometers today, we are introducing Türkiye to the longest and fastest metro line. With the opening of the Halkalı-Arnavutköy section, one of the longest metro lines not only in Türkiye but also in the world was completed.

ISTANBUL CANNOT BE NEGLECTED: We continue our rail system works for Istanbul uninterruptedly. The construction of the 4.5 kilometer long Altunizade-Çamlıca Mosque-Bosna Boulevard Metro Line continues. In addition, the construction of the 6.3-kilometer Yavuztürk-Kazım Karabekir-Topağacı Ümraniye Sports Village Rail System Line continues. With the completion of these lines, the length of the rail systems built in Istanbul by our Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure will increase to 191 kilometers. As our city gains new metro lines, we will relieve Istanbul’s traffic, which has become a torment in the hands of incompetent administrators. The biggest benefit of this will be our brothers and sisters in Istanbul who sleep in their cars and turn their vehicles into dormitories on weekdays in order not to be late for work. The resources of the nation; As long as the money is spent on services, works and investments, as it is here today, instead of money towers, baklava boxes and personal career accounts, both Istanbul and Istanbulites will start to smile. We say Istanbul will not wait. Istanbul cannot be neglected. We say that Istanbul cannot tolerate incompetence and lack of vision. of Istanbul; He can never tolerate laxity, indifference and indifference. No matter what anyone says, we are determined not to abandon Istanbul to its fate. We will not allow Istanbul to be crushed under a tangle of problems, especially traffic. Hopefully, we will continue to bring Istanbul, the apple of the world’s eye, with the investments it deserves.

FIRST LEARN HOW TO HOLD A CONGRESS WITHOUT SUSPICION

While Türkiye is changing, the world is changing, and radical transformations are taking place in world systems, unfortunately our opposition cannot understand this. Now one of them has come out and accuses us of showing off in foreign policy, playing to the crowd, and turning our country into an appetizer of regional crises, without looking at his own bad record. First of all, Türkiye is not an appetizer for regional crises; Just like the last war in Iran, it is the main driver of the solution efforts. While you were fighting for seats with each other, we struggled to calm the conflicts in our region with the subtle diplomacy we carried out. While you were digging each other’s wells, we tried to remove the obstacles on the way to peace, as if we were digging a well with a needle in our hands. While you are discussing who is a traitor, who is a collaborator, who is a project; We defended Türkiye’s rights and laws at difficult negotiation tables. Lecturing us on foreign policy is beyond your capacity. Go play snatch for seats or snatch the living room. If you can, first learn how to organize a flawless congress.

FREE UNTIL JULY 31

ERDOĞAN traveled to Kayaşehir by taking the driverless metro from Halkalı station. Traveling with journalists during the journey, which lasted approximately 8 minutes, Erdoğan said, “If quality means quality, peace… Right now, this metro of ours is truly the manifestation of a modern understanding. This suits Istanbul, this suits Türkiye, this suits our nation. I wish you good luck. It is free until July 31.”

5 NEW STATIONS

5 new stations, including Ibn Haldun University, Kayaşehir, Olympiaköy, Halkalı Stadium and Halkalı, were put into service in the 22 kilometer long Halkalı-Arnavutköy section of the METRO line. Approximately 1.5 million citizens living in Başakşehir and Küçükçekmece districts have the opportunity to reach many points of the city, especially Istanbul Airport, with a direct rail system connection.

HALKALI-AIRPORT 30 MINUTES

With the completion of the line, the transportation time between Halkalı and Istanbul Airport became 30 minutes, the time between Halkalı and Gayrettepe became 57 minutes, and the time between Halkalı and Kağıthane became 54 minutes. It will take 48 minutes to go from Başakşehir Metrokent to Kağıthane.

Türkiye’S LONGEST AND FASTEST METRO LINE

Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport-Halkalı Metro Line, which can reach a speed of 120 kilometers per hour, is Türkiye’s longest and fastest line in the metro class. The line, which stands out among similar projects in the world with its length and technological infrastructure, will strengthen the transportation network in Istanbul.

‘SUCCESS TO OUR CHILDREN’

I wish our children success in the match they will play against Paraguay in the World Cup. I ask all my citizens who support the national team to experience the excitement of the match in moderation, considering our children who will take the university exam, and to stay away from actions that may disturb our young people.

The “Muharram Month Fasting Breaking and Lokma Sharing” program, organized in cooperation with Cihannüma Association and Türkiye Reconciliation and Social Development Foundation, was held in Yenikapı Mevlevi Lodge.

Speaking at the program, Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Science Dissemination Foundation, said that the meanings of the month of Muharram and the Karbala incident are important.

Stating that the Karbala incident was a great test for Muslims, Erdoğan said, “The seeds of discord sown since then continue to have their effect. It constitutes the beginning of many problems that prevent us from knowing each other, greeting each other, and building bridges that we can naturally build with each other.” he said.

Erdoğan stated that in order to restore unity, there is a need to strengthen communication and start spending time together, so that they can convey some values ​​to children without difficulty.

Explaining that they are in a period where evil and trouble are rampant in the world, Erdoğan said, “At this time, we need to keep the values that will give hope to the world alive in these lands. Because there is no other place in the world with such a clean, so beautiful and so peaceful. I think that the Anatolian society and the Anatolian people have a responsibility to live and keep alive the values that make this place Anatolia and make these lands our homeland. Considering that this unity also contributes to this, our meeting is the blessing of Muharram.” I hope it will be beneficial for you.” he said.

Cihannüma Association Chairman Selim Cerrah stated that Muharram is the month of sadness, pain, resistance and hope.

Stating that the struggle of Hazrat Hussein and his companions should be remembered, Cerrah said, “While understanding, remembering and commemorating Hazrat Hussein, we are obliged to emulate his struggle instead of spewing hatred towards the oppressors who murdered him, and to consider the sherbet of martyrdom as a high priority, even if it means death.” he said.

Stating that Türkiye has experienced great pain throughout history, Cerrah emphasized unity, solidarity and brotherhood.

Haydar Şahin, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Turkish Reconciliation and Social Development Foundation, stated that Hazrat Hussein’s stance in Karbala still carries important messages today.

Şahin said, “Hazrat Imam Hussein’s stance against injustice in Karbala, his death and his struggle represent us paying the price for justice and faith.” he said.

Expressing that the month of Muharram is not only about mourning, Şahin stated that it should be considered as a period when people remember their responsibilities for today.

“MUHARRAM AND KARBALA ARE THE COMMON SCHOOL OF EVERY MUSLIM”

Rector of Türkiye International Islamic, Science and Technology University Prof. Dr. Mehmet Görmez said that Karbala has a common meaning for all Muslims.

Emphasizing that Muharram and Karbala are a school for Muslims, Görmez said:

“This school is not just the school of Sunnis, Shiites, Alevis, or the people of the Tarik. It is the common school of every believer and every Muslim living wherever they are on earth. This school is a school of instruction. It is a very great school from which we should all learn lessons and lessons. It is not right for us to commemorate this school once a year with only mourning, or to turn it into an event that only happened in history. This school is a school of instruction. “The school of example is a school that we will apply to revive the justice, freedom and mercy for which Hazrat Hussein gave his life. It is not just a school for a certain group, it is a common school for all of us. For this reason, the real thing that we should all think about is to look for ways to live according to Hussein.”

The program was attended by Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University (FSMVÜ) Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mevlüt Uysal, FSMVÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Şimşek, Zeytinburnu Mayor Ömer Arısoy, Esenler Mayor Tevfik Göksu, representatives of non-governmental organizations and guests attended.

After the speeches, the participants broke the fast and shared lokma on the occasion of Muharram.

7 suspects, who were caught within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, were sent to the courthouse after their procedures at the Financial Crimes Department of the Provincial Police Department.

Among the suspects, Seferihisar Deputy Mayor İ.GP, construction company officials SB and RKB, public official Ö.A. and company official R.Ö. They were arrested by the judgeship to which they were brought.

While a judicial control measure was imposed on Nermin Günay, the wife of Güzelbahçe Mayor Mustafa Günay, who was suspended from duty after her arrest, company employee MCH was released.

WHAT HAPPENED?

In the investigation into how some people and organizations affiliated with Seferihisar Municipality received benefits in exchange for transactions related to construction and development processes, 6 suspects, including Seferihisar Deputy Mayor İ.G.P, were detained on June 17.

Nermin Günay, wife of Güzelbahçe Mayor Mustafa Günay, who was previously arrested and suspended from duty, and company employee MCH, who were alleged to have connections with the suspects, were also caught on June 18.

The procedures for the 8 suspects in question were completed yesterday at the Financial Crimes Department of the Provincial Police Department, and one of the suspects, SY, was released after his statement due to health problems. Other suspects were referred to the courthouse.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Director of Communications of the Presidency Burhanettin Duran, Chief Advisor of Security and Foreign Policy to the President Ambassador Akif Çağatay Kılıç and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Knowledge Dissemination Foundation Bilal Erdoğan were also present at the reception.

“Türkiye CONDUCTED DIPLOMACY TRAFFIC FOR PEACE BETWEEN THE USA AND IRAN”

A statement was made on the Presidential Communications Directorate’s NSsocial account regarding President Erdoğan’s reception of Singapore Prime Minister Wong at the Presidential Dolmabahçe Office.

According to the statement, at the meeting where Turkey-Singapore relations, regional and global issues were discussed, President Erdoğan stated that it is important for Turkey and Singapore to deepen their cooperation, and that efforts will be made to develop relations in many areas, especially defence, logistics, aviation, maritime and finance.

President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is carrying out intense diplomacy traffic to ensure permanent peace between Iran and the USA, that importance is given to ensuring freedom of navigation in Hormuz, and that they will continue to contribute to the process together with brother countries.

Emine Erdoğan, wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, attended the “Trainee and Graduation Meeting” program organized in Istanbul within the scope of “Education and Vocational Workshops” carried out by Şule Yüksel Şenler Foundation in the earthquake region.

PERMANENT SOLUTIONS WERE PRODUCED IN THE EARTHQUAKE AREA

Speaking here, Erdoğan said that Şule Yüksel Şenler Foundation worked with great devotion in the field after the February 6 earthquakes, and that they not only met immediate needs but also produced permanent solutions that would quickly repair life. Stating that the foundation also acts with the belief that a sustainable recovery is only possible with education, production and qualified employment, Erdoğan explained that the foundation implemented the “Let My Work Project” in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, TOKİ and AFAD. First Lady Erdoğan said, “The Foundation started its work by establishing 6 textile and 1 hairdresser workshops in container cities in 2023. Today, our total of 32 workshops, including 17 textile and 15 hairdresser workshops operating in all 11 provinces affected by the earthquake, continue to provide training to our women.” he said. Noting that stories of holding on to life again and making dreams come true were written in each workshop, Erdoğan stated that the trainees who successfully completed the approximately 7-month training process were entitled to receive a mastery certificate.

GRADUATES WILL BE EMPLOYED

Stating that he was informed that a cooperation protocol was signed between the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and the foundation before the program, and that the graduates will be employed within the scope of the “Workforce Adaptation Program”, Erdoğan said, “On the one hand, the graduates will earn income by producing for the public good, and on the other hand, they will continue to develop their professional skills. In addition, during the program, İŞKUR will also carry out studies to bring the trainees into permanent employment. I would like to express that I find this development extremely valuable. How much of a journey that starts with education is crowned with employment. “It is an indication that it has been handled meticulously.” made his assessment. First Lady Erdoğan stated that 3 years have passed since the February 6 earthquakes and commemorated 53 thousand 397 people who lost their lives in the “Disaster of the Century”. “May God never test our nation with such difficult tests again and protect our country from all kinds of disasters.” Erdoğan said that these earthquakes were engraved in memory as one of the worst disasters in their history. Expressing that she knows that this great pain remains fresh in everyone’s soul, First Lady Erdoğan said, “However, we believe that the world is a place of testing. Therefore, it is a responsibility placed on us by our faith not to despair and not give up the struggle even in our most difficult times. As a matter of fact, we all witnessed together the solidarity of the century that emerged like a phoenix from the Disaster of the Century. We showed once again that we are a nation that can stand up again under all circumstances and turn its face to the future with hope.” he said.

DIGITAL LITERACY EDUCATION FOR WOMEN

Sezai Karakoç said, “We are horses that run even after the race is over.” Quoting his statement, Erdoğan said, “If we have been able to stand tall as a nation against the harsh winds of history so far, we owe it to our faith and values. In our vision of civilization, it is a purpose of existence to look after those who are in trouble, to work for the survival of society, to seek opportunities to do good. In this way, a rare culture of patriotism has emerged. Our foundation is a strong representative of this tradition.” he said. First Lady Erdoğan stated the following: “Disasters are long-term crises that disrupt social and economic life and cause deep wounds in social psychology. Unfortunately, women and children often experience the effects of disasters more severely. During disasters, the care burden of women increases, and in case they lose their spouses, the responsibility of providing for the household falls largely on their shoulders. Therefore, women’s participation in economic life is of great importance in the post-disaster recovery period. With this awareness, our Foundation supports the graduates of our workshops who want to establish their own businesses. “They will support the opening of 50 workplaces for our brothers and sisters in 2 years. Within the scope of the Family Support Program, they will help meet the needs of workplaces such as rent, renovation, machinery, equipment and materials. They will also provide training in areas such as business management and digital literacy, enabling women to gain professional equipment.” Pointing out that he believes that this large-scale initiative, ranging from vocational training to opening a business, will make significant contributions to both the welfare of families and the revival of the regional economy, Erdoğan emphasized the critical role played by women in returning life to normal after the disaster.

THREE GOALS: DEVELOPMENT, TRANSFORMATION AND WELFARE

Underlining that they wholeheartedly believe in the formula “Strong women, strong family, strong Turkey”, Erdoğan said, “We think that supporting women’s family lives and paving the way for them in education and business life has three very important results. The first of these is economic development, the second is social transformation, and the third is a prosperous future. Therefore, our workshops established in the earthquake zone are the work of a much bigger vision than providing vocational training.” made his assessment. Addressing the trainees in his speech, Erdoğan said, “You have gone through very difficult days. But do not forget that we shared the pain, losses and troubles you experienced as a nation. Just as we shed tears together, we healed the wounds together and we will continue to heal them, hopefully. My request from you is to protect the knowledge and skills you acquired in these workshops and reflect what you have learned in your life and profession. I wholeheartedly believe that you will achieve every goal you set your mind to.” he said.

VISITED THE EXHIBITION AREA

At the program where the promotional film “You Are Not Alone” was watched, Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan, Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin and Şule Yüksel Şenler Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman and AK Party Group Deputy Chairman Leyla Şahin Usta also made speeches. In the program, after the screening of the documentary “Your Story”, a plaque was presented to Meryem Gümüş from Antakya Nedime Keser Public Education Center on behalf of the trainees who participated in the workshops in the earthquake zone. The program ended with a family photo shoot. First Lady Erdoğan also visited the exhibition area called “With the Inspiration of Şule Yüksel Şenler” together with Minister Tekin and his wife, Minister Işıkhan and his wife, Leyla Şahin Usta, Chairman of the National Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Commission of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and AK Party Eskişehir Deputy Ayşen Gürcan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan’s wife Nuran Fidan, Bahçelievler Mayor Hakan Bahadır and members of the board of directors of the foundation.