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Flamingo population in eastern Mediterranean doubles
ANKARA
The flamingo population in Türkiye’s eastern Mediterranean region, home to significant wetlands, has more than doubled compared to last year’s midwinter waterbird census, reaching 23,303.
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A total of 311,945 waterbirds from 70 species were recorded during the synchronized census conducted in the country’s southeastern provinces of Adana, Mersin, Hatay and Osmaniye as part of the “Western Palearctic” region, which includes Europe, North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and western Asia.
Carried out by the Nature Research Association, the census observed 23,303 flamingos in 15 wetlands across the region.
The highest concentration of flamingos was observed in Akyatan Lagoon in Adana’s Karataş district.
Hilmi Çatal, deputy director of the 7th Regional Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks, stated that the mid-winter waterbird census in the eastern Mediterranean was completed between Jan. 17-22.
He noted that a total of 311,945 waterbirds were counted across the four provinces, with the highest number belonging to common coots, followed by teals and flamingos.
“In the 2024 midwinter waterbird census, the flamingo population was 11,268, and in 2025, it rose to 23,303,” he said, describing this 106.8 percent increase as “very valuable.”
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Speaking about conservation efforts in the Çukurova Delta, Çatal emphasized: “The main reason for the population increase is the protection and improvement of habitats.”
“In this regard, our regional directorate actively carries out measures such as strict conservation and monitoring activities, combating illegal hunting, and preventing ecosystem degradation,” the official noted.
He further added that their jurisdiction includes some of Türkiye’s most important waterbird populations, highlighting their significance in biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts.

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Supreme Military Council Decisions published in the Official Gazette
According to the appointment decisions published in the Official Gazette with the signature of President Erdoğan, to be valid from 30 August 2025; 32 generals and admirals were promoted to a higher rank and 61 colonel were promoted to general and admiral. 29 generals’ term of office was extended for 1 year and 478 colonel’s term of office was extended for 2 years. 2 generals were retired due to the age limits of September 1, 2025 and 43 generals and admiral staff.
Gen. Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu was appointed as the Chief of General Staff
Chief of General Staff Gen. Metin Gürak was referred to the retirement due to the lack of staff, instead of the Land Forces Commander Gen. Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu was appointed. The Land Forces Command was brought to the 1st Army Commander Gen. Metin Tokel. Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu and Air Force Commander Gen. Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu’s term of office was extended for 1 year. The number of generals and admirals, which is 316, will increase to 332 as of 30 August 2025.
32 generals and admirals were upgraded to a higher rank
Lieutenant General Bahtiyar Ersay Gen. Lieutenant General Rafet Dalkıran at The Air Force Command; Major General İlkay Altındağ, Sebahattin Kılınç, Rasim Yaldız, Fedai Ünsal, Muammer Alper, Tuncay Altuğ and Ahmet Kurumahmut Lieutenant General; Rear Admiral Rafet Oktar at The Naval Forces Command, Major General Ergin Lieutenant General At the Air Force Command, Brigadier General Aydin Kilic, Suleyman Akbay, Tolga Genc, Gokhan Celik, Levent Sabahattin Guldagi, Cemil Sagcan, Nurettin Hakan Büyükçulha, Soner Ertuğul, İlker Ertuğul Durmaz, Eray Ungüder, Osman Akyildiz, Ercan Eroglu and Ahmet Hamdi Ataç major General, Navy Command of Rear Admirals Mehmet Savaş Eser, Aziz Bakıoğlu and Timur Yılmaz Zicaamirallik, Air Force Command Brigadier General Ertan Uzun
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Supreme Military Council Gathered! President Erdoğan: We are taking historical steps
The Supreme Military Council gathered today at the Presidential Complex under the chairmanship of President Erdoğan.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, headed by the Supreme Military Council (AGE) meeting began. The meeting at the Presidential Complex was the Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunç, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler, General Staff Yasar Gurak, General Staff of the Forces, Land Forces Commander, Commander of the Naval Forces. Commander Gen. Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu attended.
The members of the Supreme Military Council (AGE) headed by President Erdoğan visited Anıtkabir before the meeting. After Erdogan took his place at the beginning of the Road, the ceremony began, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek, National Education Minister Yusuf Tekin, Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, commanders and other state powers attended.
President Erdogan’s moon star motif wreath ataturk’s mausoleum after the silence was held, the National Anthem was read.
Erdogan chaired the delegation, in front of the ladder in front of the mausoleum after taking a photo passed to the Misak-ı Milli Tower.
President Erdoğan, who signed the memorial book in Anıtkabir, said the following:
We take historical steps. The meeting of 2025 will be an important basic stone on the way to ‘Türkiye without terrorism’.
At the meeting, which will shape the command structure of the Turkish Armed Forces, promotion, retirement and time extensions will be discussed.
To the Council Meeting; Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, National Education Minister Yusuf Tekin, Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler, Chief of General Staff Gen. Metin Gurrak and Force Commanders will attend.
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Historical Commission is meeting today – LAST MINUTE NEWS
Terror -free Turkish Commission, given by all parties other than the GOOD Party, will meet at the Parliamentary Ceremony Hall at 11.00 under the chairmanship of the President of the Parliament Numan Kurtulmuş. All preparations in the hall, where the reception of the Assembly were completed yesterday. Tables and chairs were placed in the Ceremony Hall in such a way that the commission could work comfortably. The first day of the commission, which consists of 51 people but is not a GOOD Party, will work with 48 members. How many days a week the commission will work, which time to gather, the decision to be applied to the decision to be applied “5/3, 3/2 or 4/3” will be clear. What will be the name of the commission will be one of the agenda items.
The law of release of arms
The most important agenda item of the Commission will be the preparation of the law of arms. When terrorist organizations leave arms and terminate themselves, the provisions will be included here. The commission will focus on the rehabilitation of members of the terrorist organization descending from the mountain by leaving a gun. Experts will be prepared for the rest of the recommendations.
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Global caliper was removed and thrown – Breaking News
MHP Chairman Devlet Bahceli, in a written statement yesterday, Türkiye is free of terrorism and global calipers are now ineffective, he said. “Siege was split, regional and global caliper was removed and thrown,” said Bahceli, who wants to stop Türkiye, stressed that no external power can be successful.
Bahceli, 48 members in the Turkish Grand National Assembly “National Unity and Solidarity Commission” MHP will participate with 4 deputies announced. Although the CHP finds it positive to give a member of the commission, the process criticized the process of making it difficult with prerequisite. “Our commission is the Turkish nation,” he reacted to the criticism of the opposition.
Israel would carry the glass
In a statement, Israel’s actions in Gaza and Palestine condemned with harsh words Bahceli, “Israel has now carried the glass. Jerusalem and Masjid al-Aqsa are the common responsibility of humanity,” he said. He said that deterrent steps, including military intervention in Palestine, should be taken. A national responsibility
Bahceli called for national unity in the face of the US-Russian tension, the Ukrainian war and global instability. Stating that Türkiye is struggling for survival, Bahceli stressed that the target of “Türkiye without terrorism” is a national responsibility.
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Turkish martyr children met with their brothers
In Lenkeran, Azerbaijan, the 4th “Live” camp, organized jointly by the “Live” Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan and “Asan Volunteers” Organization, was completed. In the last week of the camp, which started on July 27, 18 martyrs from Türkiye met with his Azerbaijani brothers. More than 500 martyrs participated in the 7 camps this year.
Children from Türkiye not only accumulated fun memories during the camp; At the same time, they met with experts in their fields and participated in educational activities and carried out social trips with Azerbaijani peers. Duru Erdoğan, Aytuğ Enes Dökmeci, Muhammet Anar, Eşgin Alasgarov and Raşide Hüseyinzade, one of the camp participants, expressed that this camp, which strengthens the bonds of brotherhood, is an unforgettable experience for them.
It reinforces the strong bond between the two countries
The “Live” Foundation was founded with the Decree of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev dated 8 December 2020. The Foundation offers a transparent, effective and accessible platform to contribute to the social support mechanisms of the soldiers who lost their lives for the sake of the protection of the territorial integrity of the country.
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The case is over
8 -year -old Narin Güran, who disappeared in Tavşantepe Village of Bağlar district of Diyarbakır on August 21, 2023, was found dead in the Creek, 1.5 km away from his house on 8 September. After the incident, his uncle and the headman of the period, Salim Güran, was arrested when Narin’s DNA was identified in his vehicle. Then mother Yüksel Güran, older brother Enes Güran and neighbor Nevzat Bahtiyar were detained. Narin was strangled and killed and lost his life in about 1.5 minutes. On December 28, 2023, Diyarbakır 8th High Criminal Court, Salim Güran, Yüksel Güran and Enes Güran were sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison for his burial on Nevzat Bahtiyar. The decision was approved by the Court of Appeal in May 2025 and the file was sent to the Supreme Court. In connection with the murder, 19 people were sentenced to various imprisonment. The controversial Dara-2 Military Base Camera records were examined to Brilliant Forensic Investigation in India; Nevzat Bahtiyar’ın Narin took the bar and threw down. However, who was the killer and the reason for the murder has not yet been clarified. Narin turned into a social symbol in Türkiye.
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