In cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and the Turkish Red Crescent, social and financial support has been provided to 20 thousand 995 vulnerable group convicts and detainees in 56 penal institutions since 2020. The cooperation period was extended by 1 year after 5 years. In order not to sever family ties of child and young convicts, the KIOSK video call system was established in 26 institutions; In 5 years, 10 thousand 632 children were able to meet with their families. Child-friendly areas, playgrounds and nurseries were created in 13 institutions for children aged 0-6, and cultural and educational events were organized. Barbering and cooking workshops were opened in Tarsus Juvenile and Youth Penal Institution and Sincan Penal Institution.

TRAINING WAS ALSO GIVEN
In 2023-2025, 10 Red Crescent Corporate Clothing Assistance Areas were established and textile support was provided. In the new period, activities were expanded to include video call fee support, in-kind aid to disadvantaged convicts, dissemination of vocational workshops and Red Crescent corporate clothing support. Disaster and emergency training will be provided to prison staff by Red Crescent experts.

Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) showed the world in the Humanitarian Aid Exercise that it is ready to perform any task in case of disasters that may occur abroad as well as at home.

The exercise was carried out between 7-11 June 2026, under the responsibility of the Turkish Armed Forces Humanitarian Aid Brigade Command, at the Martyr Lieutenant Hasan ŞAHAN Barracks in Ankara. 5 countries, including Bulgaria, Iraq, Japan, Mexico and Pakistan, participated in the Distinguished Observer Day of the exercise, which was held yesterday. 658 personnel, 10 search dogs and 101 vehicles served in the exercise.

The aim of the exercise was to support the humanitarian aid activities of the brigade in disasters and emergencies, within the existing legislation, within its own means and to support the activities of the civil authorities, and to successfully carry out all assigned tasks. The Distinguished Observer Day of the exercise was held yesterday. There was participation from 5 countries (Bulgaria, Iraq, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan) to the Distinguished Observer Day.

In the exercise scenario, first light level search and rescue teams arrived in the area. Law enforcement took up perimeter security. An aerial exploration of the debris area was made with a helicopter. Mountain Search and Rescue (DAK) teams were sent down to search the land. Search dogs were dispatched to the area. The missing victims were found and evacuated by helicopter. Special Engineering Battalion Command opened the roads closed in the disaster area. Heavy-duty search and rescue teams arrived by road. AFAD field coordination center came into operation. HAZMAT/CBRN elements scanned for gas leaks and hazardous materials. The stranded victim was rescued. A voice search was made. Search dogs detected alive in the wreckage. Sensitive listening devices and search cameras were used, and inside debris imaging was performed with Searchcam.

CHP’s Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay did not keep the promises he made to the people of Izmir in the election squares during his tenure of more than 2 years. Tugay, who took the presidential seat in the local elections held on March 31, 2024, is drawing reactions for not fulfilling the promises he made to the people of Izmir in the election squares.

‘THIS IS CHP MUNICIPALITY’
AK Party Izmir Provincial Chairman Bilal Saygılı blamed Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay for the sea taxi project that was promised during the election period but could not be implemented despite the passage of time. Saygılı, who made a statement on the issue on his social media account, reminded the promises made by Tugay during his candidacy for both Karşıyaka Mayor and Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor. Saygılı said, “There are promises in CHP municipalism, but no action! Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay has still not been able to implement the Sea Taxi project, which he announced to be implemented within the first 180 days during his mayoral candidacy period, despite the 798 days that have passed. Moreover, Mr. Tugay, in his statement in February 2020, during his term as Karşıyaka Mayor, announced that the Sea Taxi application would begin to serve in June of the same year. However, there is neither a Sea Taxi nor a Sea Taxi. “The promises made have become reality,” he said.

The “#IstanbulUngovernable” social media campaign, initiated by the AK Party Istanbul Provincial Directorate and carried out with the participation of organizations in 39 districts of Istanbul, has become a hot topic in Türkiye. In the study, which started after the post of Provincial Mayor Abdullah Özdemir, attention was drawn to the basic problems of the city. District organizations, women’s and youth branches and many organization members supported the study. Mayor Özdemir said in his post, “Istanbul cannot be governed. It becomes more difficult to live in this city every day. Istanbul, one of the most important metropolises in the world, is faced with an understanding that cannot find solutions to its basic problems despite its huge budget.”

In the posts made within the scope of the study, the topics of Istanbul’s transportation, traffic, metro malfunctions, disruptions in public transportation, accessibility problems of disabled citizens, lack of parking, protection of the environment and green areas, maintenance status of cemeteries, earthquake and urban transformation were highlighted. In the posts, attention was drawn to the frequent subway malfunctions, escalator and elevator problems, metrobus and IETT-related disruptions, and the effects of Istanbul traffic on the daily lives of citizens, which have been frequently experienced recently. While it was emphasized that the time spent in traffic was time stolen from families and social life, it was stated that the transportation planning in the city was inadequate. In the study, which pointed out that the reality of earthquakes was the most important agenda item in Istanbul, criticisms were expressed that urban transformation processes were progressing slowly and the risky building stock could not be renewed at a sufficient pace. Under the title of environment and urbanism, it is emphasized that the green texture of the city should be protected and trees and natural areas should be carried into the future; It was stated that the lack of maintenance and cleanliness in cemeteries was also frequently brought to the agenda by citizens.

Zionist Israel’s murderous prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, made outrageous statements targeting President Erdoğan on his social media account, minutes after President Erdoğan’s statement, “We will not allow your delusions about the Mev’ud Earth.” Netanyahu claimed that Israel has the most moral army in the world. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statement: “The lies that genocide expert Netanyahu resorted to to cover up the facts cannot hide his responsibility for the serious crimes he committed.” Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran said, “It is one of the greatest inconsistencies in history that those who are tried on charges of genocide are trying to throw mud at Türkiye, which is the conscience of humanity.” AK Party Deputy Chairman and Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik also commented on Netanyahu’s words targeting Erdoğan after the AK Party Central Executive Board meeting: “They make delirious statements a few minutes after our President’s speeches. From here we understand that they are monitoring the group conversations moment by moment. Nobody believes the lies of the genocide network. Saying ‘The Israeli army is the most moral army in the world’ is the biggest lie in the world. The genocide committed in Gaza, the attack on Iran, the attack in Lebanon He reacted by saying, “The massacres are the most immoral actions in the world. The occupier and expansionist is Netanyahu. When genocide is mentioned, the network that comes to mind is the Netanyahu network.” Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek said: “It is insanity that Netanyahu is trying to target our President, who defends human dignity.”

President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gave important messages about the current issues at his party’s group meeting in the Turkish Grand National Assembly:

Neither this country nor this nation will benefit from a lazy opposition, a visionless opposition, a belligerent opposition. Türkiye needs a strong, astute, successful and stable government as well as an opposition with vision, horizon and sensitivity. Unfortunately, our search for an opposition that will compete with us in works, services and projects has not found any results for the last 23 years. But despite this, we have not lost our hopes. I wholeheartedly believe that sooner or later Türkiye will have the quality opposition it deserves. We will continue to compete with ourselves until that day comes. While our competitors are busy with their own vicious conflicts, we are just minding our business, as I always say. We are struggling to make the most efficient use of 2026, especially in foreign policy.

Last weekend, our Istanbul hosted a very historic international meeting in the field of environmental diplomacy. The Zero Waste Forum was successfully hosted by our country with the participation of more than 120 ministers, more than 200 mayors and more than 5 thousand participants from 183 countries. Hopefully, 2026 will be a year when Türkiye’s international reputation and visibility reach its peak. We attach great importance to the NATO Leaders Summit to be held in Ankara on 7-8 July. The recent announcement that American President Mr. Trump would personally attend the summit was an important step in terms of the cohesion of the alliance. There is intense interest in the Ankara Summit not only among the allies but also around the world. We have intensified our preparations to make the Ankara Summit a reference point in NATO’s history. Apart from NATO, as you know, we will host the 77th International Astronautical Congress in October. Subsequently, we will organize the 13th Leaders Summit of the Organization of Turkish States, which we see as our family council, in our country. We will organize the 31st of the United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COP 31) in Antalya between 9-20 November.

OUR STRUGGLE IS NOT WITH THE SEATS IN CHP, BUT WITH THE IDEOLOGIES OF THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!

Although the CHP administration was defeated many times, it did not change its ideology even once. We have never had any dealings with individuals before, and we will not do so in the future. Our struggle is with the fascist mentality that underestimates Anatolian wisdom and is the tyrant of February 28…

The problem is not only in their perspective on politics, their style of politics, or their ugly and ugly style. The real problem is in their mentality, their fascistic ideology. The problem is that the bond they establish with the street is not genuine, genuine and sincere. The problem is that they do not see the nation as special and underestimate the Anatolian wisdom. The problem is that they see politics as a means of personal career and profit, not as a means of serving the public. Throughout our nearly quarter-century rivalry, they have been defeated many times, made mistakes many times, but never once tried to change their mentality. Judging by their behavior lately, it doesn’t look like they will change much. In our opinion, it is of no value to us who occupies the CHP’s chairmanship.

We have never had any dealings with individuals before, and we will not do so in the future. Because, as the AK Party movement, our struggle is not with individuals; It is with the CHP’s ideology that is the enemy of the people and the enemy of the national will. Our struggle is with the February 28 bullies who made our headscarved girls cry at the university gates. Our struggle is with the Jacobin mentality that speaks ill of the faith, sacredness and values ​​of the nation and looks down on the nation. Our struggle is with the heedless people who say to citizens asking for help to go on pilgrimage, ‘Never mind, don’t give your money to the Arabs.’ Our struggle is with the plunderers who use the nation’s resources as a stepping stone to their political prosperity. Our struggle is with the mandate holders who complain about Türkiye abroad in order to get a ‘Well done’ from their Western bosses. Our struggle is with the fascist enthusiasts who, if they had the chance, would take Türkiye back to the darkness of a single party. Our struggle is with those who are disturbed by the Mehter March, with those who cannot tolerate Ramadan events in our schools, and with those who take secularism as a shelter and attack the nation’s faith values. Our struggle is with the mankurts who defiled the walls of our beloved Istanbul, entrusted to us by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror, with the words ‘Oppression began in 1453’. As long as we are in these positions, our struggle will continue.

THEY BROUGHT GAZI’S PARTY TO THE PAVION TABLE THEMSELVES

Instead of resolving the disputes among themselves calmly and calmly within the framework of judicial decisions; Sometimes they blame us, sometimes the courts, and sometimes the media, and they still don’t bother themselves. However, we have always said this since the first day: In the discussions regarding the 38th congress of the CHP, those who organized the congress, those who claimed that the congress was involved in shady activities, and those who took these allegations to the court with their documents and sought their rights are CHP members. With all due respect, they are the ones who brought the party founded by Gazi Mustafa Kemal to the pavilion tables. Those who say “I took a bribe, I gave a bribe, I gave this person this much money” are the same people. Those who label those whom they called ‘the hope of the people’ yesterday as ‘traitors’ today are none other than themselves. In a legal dispute in which all parties were CHP members, the judiciary made the necessary evaluations in the light of documents and information and ultimately gave its verdict. What happened after the court decision confirmed our rightness. We are not and will not be a party to the war for seats and halls.

IF YOU GO WITH THIS MIND YOU WILL BE SLAPPED A LOT IN THE BOX

As the AK Party and the People’s Alliance, we witnessed once again over the weekend the strength of the bridges of love we have built with our beloved nation. The People’s Alliance achieved a very meaningful victory in the by-election. As you know, for a while some actors of the main opposition party have been trying to create their own agenda by talking loudly. They were passing judgment on our citizens whom they dragged from one city to another with buses, and they were seeing themselves in a giant mirror. But when the ballot box results came, they all disappeared. Those who were screaming at the top of their lungs until yesterday have been silent for three days. No one speaks, no one comments on the elections, no one apologizes to the citizens they provoked. We witnessed a similar brazenness after the May 14-28 elections. They lied to our people by saying ‘We are ahead’. They blamed the nation even after the election results were finalized. Gentlemen, I’m sorry; If you go with this mentality, you will get slapped more by the nation at the ballot box.

WE CAN BREAK A HISTORICAL PRODUCTION RECORD

Thank God, we are having a fruitful year this year in terms of rainfall. So much so that we reached the highest rainfall level in the last 66 years. As of today, the occupancy rate in our dams has increased by 26 percent compared to last year and reached 81 percent. We expect a high yield for many products this year, thanks to the positive trend of rainfall for production and the planning and support practices we have implemented for our agricultural production. I hope we can even break a historical production record this year. The grain harvest season has started in many parts of our country. Our Soil Products Office announced the purchase prices last week. Not even a gram of our manufacturer’s product will be wasted, the Office will receive all the products brought to it.

GOOD NEWS OF SUPPORT TO FARMERS

I would like to share another issue that concerns our producers here: There have been increases in production inputs due to the recent wars and conflicts in our regions. This has had a negative impact on the costs of our farmers. We made an important decision to ease the burden of our farmers. We are updating the basic support and planning support amount we announced for this year, taking into account the extreme increases in input costs that occurred with the Iran crisis, and increasing our support amounts accordingly. I wish you good luck and prosperity in advance.

I WISH SUCCESS TO OUR STUDENTS WHO WILL ENTER THE NATIONAL TEAM AND LGS

I wish success to our National Football Team, which will play its first match in the 2026 World Cup on Sunday morning. I wholeheartedly believe that our national team will achieve brand new victories, first in the group stage and hopefully in the following rounds, and bring great pride and joy to our nation. Likewise, I wish success from God to all our children who will take the LGS exam on Saturday. I wish you success in your legislative activities.

WARNING TO ISRAEL: WE DO NOT ALLOW YOUR DELISION OF THE MEVUD ARZ

Israel, which committed the bloodiest genocide in human history in Gaza; It attacked Iran at the same time, and as if that was not enough, it started to invade Lebanon at the same time. Israel has simultaneously engaged in an insidious effort to destabilize African countries and the Mediterranean. The Zionist administration is literally a boil, a factory of discord, constantly producing unrest in a wide geography. Damascus and Beirut are two sister cities of Istanbul. Türkiye’s security is not only from Hatay; It starts from Aleppo, it starts from Damascus. Türkiye’s security starts from Beirut. We do not tolerate any fait accompli in our brothers’ countries. Now they and their hitmen are coming out and making threats left and right, supposedly targeting Türkiye. We already know your intention, purpose and goal very well. We see very well what you are pursuing. We are well aware of what the ultimate goal of the Promised Earth delusion is. With God’s permission, we will never allow this.

OUR RESPONSE TO RIGHT VIOLATIONS IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN WILL BE VERY HARD

Now we see that they want to light a fire of discord in the Mediterranean, especially on the island of Cyprus, and we are following the developments very closely. Some small structures, whose ambitions far exceed their size, have boarded Israel’s boat of discord and have undertaken the subcontracting of Zionism; They supposedly pursued some crude dreams in the Eastern Mediterranean. I say it very clearly: No one should seek adventure. No one should follow the Zionist massacre network. If the rights and laws of Türkiye and the Turkish Cypriots in the Eastern Mediterranean are attacked, I would like you to know that our response will be very clear and very harsh.

NEW JOINING THE AK PARTY

Istanbul Deputy Ersin Beyaz, who resigned from İyi Party a while ago, joined the AK Party. Ersin Beyaz’s party badge was worn by President Erdoğan. 10 votes from İyi Parti since the 2023 elections; 4 from the Future Party; One member of parliament from DEVA, CHP and Re-Welfare parties each transferred to the AK Party.