President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the AK Party Extended Provincial Presidents Meeting: We are not just a political party. We are also a cause movement. We are a movement of hearts that believes in the same ideals and walks towards the same future. I would like to thank our brothers who served our cause with love and shouldered our struggle in neighborhoods where the opposition did not even know its name, let alone its road.

THE OPPOSITION MAKES A SHOW, WE ACTION: With the influence of social media, we see that a disease called interaction hunting is spreading both in society, in the public sector and in local governments. Unfortunately, we witness that some of our own friends are caught up in this countercurrent, knowingly or unknowingly. An approach that seeks show rather than performance may perhaps be the political style of the opposition, but we cannot approve of this.

WE DID NOT APPROACH THE JACOBIN MENTALITY: We did not receive permission from the nation just for service. At the same time, we received authority to ensure that our people will not be subjected to the tyranny of the February 28 coup plotters again. Now, although not as much as before, we are witnessing threatening attempts by monuments of arrogance who are louder from time to time. I want it to be known that we will not allow the oppressive mentality, which is still longing for the February 28 period and sees this country as its registered property, to be revived in the Turkey of 2026. A small narrow group cannot dictate the lifestyle of this nation by exploiting the concept of secularism. Gone are the days when a handful of arrogant people would point their fingers at society, discriminate against women based on their attire, and insult Anatolian people by calling them reactionary, reactionary, and bigot. We will definitely not tolerate anyone being humiliated in this country because of their hair, beard, chador, robe or headscarf. Our principle is clear: Freedom of belief. We will continue to expand the rights and freedoms for each of our citizens.

WE BECAME THE SERVANTS OF 86 MILLION
We became the servants of 86 million, not those who voted for us. It is these qualities that make the AK Party indestructible in the hearts of the nation, despite all the attacks it has been subjected to. It is our primary duty to protect and protect them. It is not our attitude to be compassionate, modest and respectful when asking for votes from the voters, but to be arrogant, patronizing and hurtful after receiving the authority from the nation.

Almost everyone who is looking for peace, looking for brotherhood and solidarity, and wanting to serve their city, district or town, wishes to engage in politics under this roof as a member of this family. We will continue to recruit people who embrace our principles and want to do a good job for their country and nation in a peaceful and respectful atmosphere. We will embrace our new mayors.

3 MAYORS JOINED AK PARTY
Nevşehir Mayor Rasim Arı, who left the İYİ Party, Keçiören Mayor Mesut Özarslan and Keşan Mayor Mehmet Özcan, who resigned from the CHP, joined the AK Party. Erdoğan pinned AK Party badges on the presidents.

Minister Bak came to the “Turkish Vibe Zone”, which was established on an area of ​​3 thousand 50 square meters in Gloria Molina Grand Park, and chatted with the citizens by visiting the stands there.

Minister Bak, who made statements to the press in the area established with the slogan “Türkiye is Here”, underlined that it is a very nice event area.

“OUR EXPECTATIONS WERE HIGH, BUT THE RESULTS WERE NOT AS WE WANTED”

Stating that the National Football Team did its best in the matches it played in the group, Osman Aşkın Bak said, “But football is the game of results. They brought us here, this is the team that enabled us to participate in the World Cup after 24 years. Of course, there are criticisms. When there is no result, there are criticisms. We thank this generation that brought us this far. They will stand up again and represent our country in new tournaments. New athletes will join the squad. We are excited and enthusiastic. Our expectations were high, but the results were not as we wanted. Still, our fans are here.” “It is important for them to come here. We are a nation that gives energy wherever we go. We have seen this in previous tournaments.” he said.

“WE HOPE THEY BRING BETTER SUCCESS TO THIS NATION”

Underlining that he believes that the National Football Team will complete the tournament with a victory by beating the USA in the last match, Minister Bak said:

“I was at the team’s training yesterday. All of the players are very upset and apologize to everyone in their statements. We were all disappointed when the results did not come. But they are our children. We will continue with them in new tournaments. Our goal was to participate in the World Cup after 24 years and get out of the group. This was the expectation of all the authorities. But we could not overcome the solid defense of the opponents. We have done important things in statistics, but football is a game of results. We added excitement by participating here. Football unites all the worlds. Our President also reminds us at this point. “He gave a lot of support. He didn’t expect the results like this. Let’s continue to support these kids. We have a generation that can easily see a few tournaments. Sometimes the favorite teams cannot get out of the group. We hope that the countries that have won the World Cup 3-4 times could not participate in the tournament.”

Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, in his statement on his NSosyal account, said, “We continue to strengthen our GSB family. We are recruiting a total of 1200 contracted coaches, including 1022 coaches in 56 sports branches and 178 coaches within the national scope in 29 sports branches.” he said.

PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE

Announcements regarding the 2026 Contracted Coach Recruitment of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the 2026 Contracted Coach Recruitment within the Scope of Nationality were published in the Official Gazette.

Applications can be made through the Presidential Career Gateway between 11-14 August.

Based on the 2024 KPSS B group KPSS P3 score, a total of 1022 contracted coaches will be recruited in 56 sports branches among the candidates who will be called 3 times the number of vacant quotas, in order of success as a result of the oral and practical exams.

Within the framework of the Principles Regarding the Employment of Contracted Personnel, a total of 178 contracted coaches will be recruited in 29 sports branches, according to the number of sports branches and quotas announced among those who meet the nationality conditions, according to the priority and ranking principle in the additional article 2 of the said principles.

In his speech at the Police Academy Graduation Ceremony held at the Police Academy Presidency Gölbaşı Campus Stadium with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Minister Çiftçi stated that they were happy to graduate police officers who will serve the survival of the state, the peace of the nation and the security of the homeland.

Stating that they sent off 13,610 students, 2,320 of whom were women and 11,290 of whom were men, to the ranks of the police force, including 43 guest police chiefs from 11 friendly and brother countries, Çiftçi said, “Hopefully, each of our graduates will represent the power of our state with justice, the trust of our nation with mercy, and the honor of the uniform with a high sense of duty.” he said.

Çiftçi emphasized that policing is a great responsibility carried in the heart before the uniform carried on the shoulder, and a lifelong promise made to the nation.

Minister Çiftçi pointed out that policing is the trust that calms a child’s fear, the peace that finds answers to a mother’s prayers, and the will of the state that stands unshakeable against crime and criminals, and said, “The duty you will undertake is the watch of the door opened in Malazgirt, the faith that did not pass in Çanakkale, the will that stood up in Sakarya, and the independence defended by the nation on the night of July 15. The essence of this watch is love of the homeland, justice in its essence, and a great and strong Türkiye on its horizon.” “The profession you swore here today is the path of Fethi Sekin, Zeynep Sağır and many of our heroic police officers. This path is the path of those who walk with faith, those who work day and night, and those who cherish their homeland.” he said.

Minister Çiftçi stated that under the strong leadership of President Erdoğan, Türkiye has achieved historical successes in every field and has set the vision of “Turkey Century” as a country that trusts in its own will and builds its future with its own hands.

Emphasizing that the Turkish Century is a period of great rise in which the national will is further strengthened, the power of the state transforms into the peace of the nation, and trust and stability are rooted in all areas of life, Çiftçi said, “As the Ministry of Internal Affairs, we are aware of our responsibility in this blessed march. We will continue to work with the same determination in our cities, streets, borders and cyber world to make the Turkish Century the century of peace. One of the strongest carriers of this great goal is one of the strongest carriers of this great goal, with its nearly two centuries of experience, discipline and sacrifice.” It is our police department.” made the statement.

“WE GRADUATE BRAVE GUYS WHO CONSIDER LOYALTY TO OUR NATION”

Çiftçi stated that the Police Academy has strengthened the police force and its security vision with the qualified human resources it has trained and the pioneering duties it has undertaken, and continued as follows:

“Dear President, as your honorable states have stated, it is of great importance to strictly abide by the law and regulations while performing a profession that carries heavy responsibility as well as high responsibility. With this understanding, we are graduating brave men who know law as a guide, justice as a measure, and loyalty to our nation as an honor. Because the unity of the nation is possible with strong justice, solid discipline and an organization that gives confidence. One of the institutional counterparts of this understanding is the point-based appointment and replacement system that we put into practice last year. It is open and “This system, based on objective criteria, has made the efforts of our staff visible, increased transparency and predictability in appointments, and strengthened trust, belonging and duty motivation in our organization.”

Addressing the families in his speech, Çiftçi said, “Your efforts, prayers and sacrifices undoubtedly contribute to this proud picture. May God bless each of you for raising children who are loyal to the country and carry its moral values ​​in their hearts.” he said.

Çiftçi thanked the administrators, instructors and training staff of the Police Academy, who trained the students with knowledge, morality, discipline and high sense of duty, and stated that he commemorated the martyrs with mercy and gratitude and expressed his gratitude to the veterans.

At the ceremony, Chief of Police Ali Fidan and President of the Police Academy Prof. Dr. Murat Balcı also made a speech.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a statement after the Police Academy Graduation Ceremony in Ankara. Addressing the newly graduated police officers, Mayor Erdoğan said, “If your compass is conscience, your aim is safety, and your goal is justice, you will never go astray.” he said.

“WE ARE PROUD OF WITNESSING THE ENTHUSIASM OF 13 THOUSAND 610 STUDENTS FOR GRADUATION”

Stating that they were proud to witness the graduation enthusiasm of 13 thousand 610 students who completed their education in 30 different schools within the Police Academy today, Erdoğan said, “531 brothers from the Police Academy Training Center, 2 thousand 432 from the Police Vocational School and 10 thousand 604 from the Police Vocational Training Center will join the ranks of our Police Department as of today.” he said.

Congratulating the graduates one by one, who will take on duties for the peace and security of Türkiye, and wishing them success in their duties, Erdoğan said, “I especially congratulate our children who graduated from the academy with honors. I also congratulate our 43 guest students who came from 11 countries, including Gambia, Iraq, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Congo, Maldives, Mongolia, Rwanda, Somalia, Tajikistan and Yemen, and studied here. Our Police Academy is one and a half centuries old.” “I hope these brothers, who benefit from their deep-rooted knowledge, will perform their duties in the best way possible in the police departments of their own countries.” he said.

Expressing that he wanted to express one thing in particular for the sons of the country who will receive their diplomas, Erdoğan continued as follows:

“You are undertaking a very important mission and carrying the sacred legacy of our martyrs and veterans. I am sure that each of you will protect the public order within the framework of law and laws, which will bring the compassionate hand of our state to our nation throughout your career. You will ensure the safety and security of our streets, avenues and cities, sometimes at the expense of your lives. From organized crime organizations to drug dealers, from traffic magnates to cyber gangs, from historical artifact smugglers to street vandals, from historical artifact smugglers to street vandals, you will ensure the safety and security of our streets, avenues and cities. You will fight against all kinds of problems in the most effective way. You will be the guarantor that our children can go to school in a safe environment and that their parents can raise their children in peace. Sometimes you will have to sacrifice the time you will spare for yourself and your family in order to ensure full security throughout the country.

You will be sleep deprived and you will work under difficult conditions. Sometimes you will deal with the most criminal people and structures. But no matter what happens, you will never forget this: if your compass is conscience, your goal is safety, and your goal is justice, you will never lose your way. “If you observe compassion, morality, rights and law, you will hold an exceptional place in the hearts of this beloved nation.”

Stating that he has no doubt that each of the graduates will serve the country and the nation properly in the light of these principles, Erdoğan said, “We, as the state, will continue to provide the strongest support to our police and security units. I pray that God bless you and bless you with your path and luck.” he said.

Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin made statements regarding the agenda in a TV program he attended. Minister Tekin stated that the central exam questions within the scope of LGS, which was held on June 13 and applied by 1 million 22 thousand 8th grade students, were prepared from the curriculum.

Highlights from Minister Tekin’s statements are as follows:

“We are trying to create an educational environment where children will not need anything additional than the textbooks and MEBI applications we distribute. In other words, it was the source curriculum in LGS as well. Our teachers and students’ parents express their satisfaction with our publications. Our General Directorate of Measurement, Evaluation and Examination Services prepares all materials. Some people say ‘There was a discrepancy between MEBİ and exam questions’, but they should not believe it. These statements are made to direct parents to other places. Our parents, please trust only our teachers and follow them.” let him listen.

NO CHANGE IN THE EXAM SYSTEM

We did not say that the examination system would change after 2 years. On the contrary, we said that we did not have an agenda for change. Currently, 5th and 6th graders, and starting from September, 7th graders will be educated with the Türkiye Century Education Model. At this point, some subjects in the exam may go out of the curriculum or their places may change. Therefore, due to the new curriculum, the old questions and new questions will no longer overlap in the LGS exam to be implemented in 2028. Since we already said that the new curriculum is skill-oriented, the questions will logically change. However, there is no change in the exam system. New questions will only come with the new curriculum. There will be no change in the university exam. We carry out all processes together with ÖSYM and YÖK. There, under the instructions of the President of YÖK, together with ÖSYM, our friends create new questions in accordance with the new curriculum.