Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, KADEM Chairman of the Board of Trustees Sümeyye Erdoğan Bayraktar and many guests attended the 1st International Family Strengthening Conference, hosted by Istanbul Commerce University, in cooperation with the Ministry of Family and Social Services and the Women and Democracy Foundation. In his speech at the program, Minister Göktaş stated that family is the first door to meet the world and said, “Family issue is not only a social issue; it is also a matter of survival and future.” Stating that more than 19 thousand events were organized within the scope of the 2025 “Year of the Family”, Minister Göktaş stated that discounts were cooperated with 2 thousand 47 institutions for young people who will get married.

THE CORESTONE OF STABILITY

Sümeyye Erdoğan Bayraktar, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Women and Democracy Foundation, emphasized in her speech that they see the family as the cornerstone of society’s stability, cultural continuity and civilization vision. Stating that the increasing presence of women in education, employment and decision-making mechanisms does not weaken the family structure, on the contrary, it creates a more conscious, durable and fair family environment, Bayraktar said that a non-violent and safe family environment is the basic condition for social peace.

FAMILIES SHOULD BE RAISED AWARENESS

Bayraktar stated that families should be made aware of new generation risks. Also in the program, Rector of Uzbekistan Bukhara Technical University Sadoqat Sıddıqova made a presentation. An agreement was reached on increasing cooperation between the two countries, strengthening family policies by sharing experience and implementing joint projects.

‘SHALWAR’ SUPPORT FROM WOMEN

KADEM Bingöl Representation organized a meaningful event. At the meeting, where solidarity and cultural values ​​came to the fore, participants gave a message of unity by wearing shalwar. This movement, which symbolizes the place and commitment of women in social life, was appreciated. To the event; In addition to KADEM Bingöl Representative Lecturer Merve Çelik, Secretary Kübra Akar Zoroğlu, Executive Board members Dr. Faculty Member Habibe Temizsu, Dr. Lecturer Hanife Çelik, Quran Course Instructor Büşra Köse, teachers Beyhan İnan and Semra Bakankli, Seda Nur Butaku and volunteer social worker Handan Çiftçi attended. Aziz ÖNAL / SABAH

The investigation continues regarding the theft of 30 million dollars, consisting of 100 dollar bills, which Bilal Durmaz, 28, the owner of Mestur Döviz, who lives in Ekşinar Konakları in Bakırköy, Istanbul, kept in the parking lot of the site where he had been staying for 3 months. On February 11, four thieves entered the site with a vehicle with a fake license plate, broke the windows of two vehicles containing the money, loaded 10 sacks of money in the trunk into their own vehicle and disappeared. While it was determined that Bilal Durmaz was the son of Atilla Durmaz, the owner of Taç Döviz, the key figure in the “İBB bribery and dirty money” investigation, 11 suspects were detained regarding the incident. While it was stated that the person who organized the incident was Kemal Kırmızıdemir (41), it was determined that the thieves who came by vehicle hid themselves by approaching the bumper of a vehicle while entering the site. It was evaluated that the site security and administrators deleted the footage of Kırmızıdemir leaving and entering the house from the cameras. 9 of the 11 suspects referred to the court were arrested, and 2 were released on condition of judicial control.

Speaking at his party’s weekly group meeting, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli made the following statements:

THEY CONFUSED THE PARLIAMENT: (A fight broke out at the oath ceremony in the Parliament) Our dear nation watched with admiration the primitiveness, scenes of violence and anti-democratic treatments that took place during the oath ceremonies, which are legal and constitutional procedures, of our esteemed friends appointed to the Ministries of Justice and Internal Affairs. Gazi Parliament is not a weak Parliament. One curious issue, if any, about the newly appointed ministers is that legal and democratic channels are open. If the opposition’s disrupting the Parliament without being willing to use the opportunities it has and trying to prevent legal and constitutional rights is not a new version of political banditry, what is? Are you the one who broke Ali and beheaded him? What and who are you? What is democracy in acting like Deli Dumrul?

In addition to the statements made by Bahçeli at his party’s group meeting in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, the ring and badge he used attracted attention. It was seen that the name “Ya Fettah” was written in calligraphy on the upper part of the ring, “Ya Shafi” on the left side and “El Hafiz” on the right side. The badge included the phrase “Ya Fettah”. Bahçeli also wore a chain watch with “three crescents”.

ISRAEL’S ANNEXATION MOVES

INVALID: (What happened in Gaza) The latest decision taken by the Israeli government regarding land registration in the West Bank is not only a violation of international law, but also a confirmation that the ongoing crime of genocide is progressing through different channels. Illegal annexation moves are void.

BREAKDOWN IS WORTH ADMINISTRATION:

The 62nd Security Conference held in Munich, Germany, was filled with intense discussions that the international order was in the process of destruction. On the other hand, Türkiye stands out as an island of stability both in its region and in the global arena. The uninterrupted diplomatic initiatives and efforts of our President, our Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Presidential Cabinet to resolve disputes through dialogue are truly worthy of appreciation and congratulations.

NEGOTIATIONS SHOULD NOT BE INTERRUPTED:

It is our sincere wish that the negotiations between the USA and Iran will proceed without interruption and that a consensus of opinion and opinion will emerge within the framework of a reasonable compromise. While our north is in turmoil, our south will be dragged into war, which will shake the global balances as well as the regional balances, and a widespread and global conflict will emerge.

(TO CHP) THEY FOLLOWED PROFIT: Our state mobilized all its resources and opportunities with the spirit of mobilization from the first moment of the earthquake. None of our people were victimized. The total cost of the earthquake reached 150 billion dollars. The political oddities gathered in the CHP and the rest of the opposition pursued exploitation and profit by denouncing what was done, denigrating the service, and ignoring monumental works. Adding a thousand lies to lies cannot be called politics.

IF DIVIDED WE WILL BE SATISFIED, IF DIVIDED WE WILL BE DESTROYED

YEARS AGO, in a speech, I said, ‘Where is my biscuit and chocolate?’ I said. I aimed to be the ‘someone to say come’ to the helpless and lonely. The heedless people who did not understand this conversation that day, used the word “scatterbag” in sarcastic expressions for weeks. Our friends could not realize the depth this call deserved. It’s okay, it’s people’s fault too. This Ramadan, let’s all be the voice of tables, hearths, children, youth, elderly and women. If we share, we will be full, if we divide, we will perish.

The new settlement built in Somalia to replace the houses destroyed by the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab was named “SOMTÜRK Village” to honor Türkiye’s contributions to the country’s security and stability efforts. According to the news of Somali National Television (SNTV), the delegation consisting of Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Muallim Fiqi, Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali, Somali National Army Commander Major General İbrahim Muhammed Mahmud and Somali Turkish Task Force Command (TÜRKSOM) officials visited the Sabiid and Caanoole settlements in the Lower Shabel region and inspected the newly built residences on site.

NEW RESIDENCES WERE DELIVERED

Within the scope of the visit, new houses built for families whose houses were destroyed and displaced by the terrorist organization were delivered to their rightful owners, and aid materials including food were delivered to the local people in need. Officials stated that this step is an important part of the Somali government’s commitment to permanent security in the areas liberated from the terrorist organization and to ensure the resettlement of displaced civilians.

Turkey’s contribution

It was stated that naming the new settlement area “SOMTÜRK Village” is an indication of Türkiye’s contributions to security, stability and reconstruction efforts in Somalia. The delegation also examined the Sabiid and Caanoole Bridges, which were destroyed by Al-Shabaab and rebuilt with the support of Türkiye. It was emphasized that the bridge, which was reopened, facilitated transportation for the people of the region and made a significant contribution to the revival of economic and social life. Authorities also visited the mosques and social areas previously damaged by the organization and observed that life began to return to normal thanks to the security provided in the region.

MULTIDIMENSIONAL COOPERATION

The Somali government and Turkish officials stated that reconstruction, humanitarian aid and stabilization efforts will continue in the regions liberated from the terrorist organization and that joint efforts will continue to ensure that civilians can live safely. Cooperation between Türkiye and Somalia has been developing multidimensionally since 2011 in areas such as security, military training, economy, health, education and infrastructure construction. Türkiye, which trains the Somali army at the TURKSOM Military Training Base in Mogadishu, provides strategic support to the stability of the country with defense, maritime security, energy exploration and development aid. AA

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Ethiopia, one of the important countries of the African continent, with which Türkiye has developed relations and cooperation in recent years. Erdogan briefly stated the following at the joint press conference with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa:

AFRICA’S STRATEGIC POSITION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: In addition to being a sister country for us, Ethiopia is a leading country in terms of the role it plays in the African continent. It is also a source of pride that this visit coincides with the 100th anniversary of the opening of our embassy. It is an extremely important country in terms of its strategic location, political, economic and cultural weight and the leading role it plays in the African continent. The opening of our oldest embassy in sub-Saharan Africa in Addis Ababa in 1926 places this city at the heart of our relations with the continent.

SUPPORT FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF 20 THOUSAND ETHIOPians: During our meetings, we discussed in detail with the Prime Minister and his delegation our relations in the fields of commercial investment, energy, mining, agriculture, communication and education. We evaluated potential collaborations in many other areas and discussed how we could achieve our 1 billion dollar trade volume target. We are pleased to be the second largest investor country in Ethiopia. We are proud that more than 200 of our companies support the employment of approximately 20 thousand Ethiopians in Ethiopia with investments amounting to 2.5 billion dollars.

15 PROJECTS WORTH 2.6 BILLION DOLLARS: Turkish contracting companies have undertaken 15 projects worth 2.6 billion dollars in Ethiopia in areas of activity such as railways, transportation, especially factories, tourist facilities and energy transmission lines. We hope this will increase even more. We attach great importance to the development of our centuries-old historical relations with the friendly Ethiopian people. Ethiopia is an invaluable asset in terms of Islamic culture. Necashi Tomb and Mosque in Necaş village, known as the first Muslim settlement in Africa, is very important in terms of our cultural ties.

CONTINUE WITH CULTURAL BRIDGES: With this project, which was renovated and repaired with the support of TİKA, we not only preserved an important cultural heritage of African history but also strengthened the ancient bonds of friendship between us and Ethiopia. In addition to our Maarif Foundation’s activities in the field of education, we will continue to build cultural bridges between us through our TIKA office. We always stand by the beautiful people of this friendly geography on the basis of equal partnership and mutual understanding.

DON’T ADD NEW PAINS: While the eyes of the whole world are focused on the Horn of Africa, the importance of Ethiopia’s deep-rooted state structure and exemplary governance is felt even more. I would especially like to underline our attitude that values ​​the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states in the geography in which Ethiopia is located. As Türkiye, we never want new ones to be added to the suffering that the region has already suffered.

IT IS OF NO BENEFIT TO ANYONE: We believe that solutions to the problems of the region should be developed by the countries of the region and that the Horn of Africa should not be turned into a field of struggle for foreign powers. In this regard, I would like to emphasize again that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is of no benefit to either Somalia or the Horn of Africa.

PEACE AND STABILITY OF THE REGION: I would like to take this opportunity to thank both parties again for the attitudes of Ankara, which we recently mediated between Ethiopia and Somalia. We see no obstacle for the Horn of Africa to reach a position that draws attention with its economic opportunities once it achieves stability. I hope that this visit will contribute to the peace and stability of the region. As Türkiye, we will host the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in November this year. We will demonstrate our close cooperation in the context of this meeting, which Ethiopia will also organize next year.

2 AGREEMENTS WERE SIGNED

As part of the visit, two agreements were signed between the two countries. The “9th Türkiye-Ethiopia Economy, Trade and Technical Cooperation Joint Economic Commission Minute” was signed by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar and the Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos. “Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Energy between the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and the Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy” was signed by Minister Bayraktar and Ethiopian Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa.

PRIME MINISTER AHMED WELCOME

President Erdoğan was welcomed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and Turkish Ambassador to Addis Ababa Berk Baran.

Erdoğan was welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed as he got out of his vehicle upon arrival at the National Palace.

After Erdoğan and Ahmed took their places in the ceremony area, the national anthems of the two countries were played.

Erdoğan and Ahmed greeted the guard of ceremony.

Due to Erdoğan’s arrival in Ethiopia, Erdoğan’s photo and the Turkish flag were hung on billboards in Addis Ababa with the text “Welcome to Ethiopia”.

Erdogan laid a wreath at the Adva Victory Monument in Addis Ababa.

ERDOĞAN GIVEN TOGG AS A GIFT

PRESIDENT Erdoğan presented a “Pamukkale white” Togg, Türkiye’s domestic electric car, to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. After the meeting and agreements, Ahmed, who used Togg for a while in the courtyard of the National Palace, was accompanied by President Erdoğan.

With the operation carried out in 5 provinces centered in Istanbul, a huge illegal betting and money laundering traffic carried out through sports clubs was collapsed. The investigations, which started with the “ghost ticket” scandal during the Tuzlaspor period, extended to the former management of Diyarbekirspor. In the investigation, the period when Fevzi İlhanlı was the President of Tuzlaspor was put under the spotlight. The prosecutor’s office expanded the investigation, which it started on suspicion of money laundering through “ghost ticket” sales, to İlhanlı’s period as president of Diyarbekirspor. Detention orders were issued for 17 people. In simultaneous raids carried out in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Hatay and Diyarbakır, 10 suspects were caught, 2 of whom were in prison. It was learned that the names in prison are Koçer İlhanlı and Recep Doğrul. Yeliz Tuba Y., Özge Y., Aydın Ç., Sonat Ö., Tülay A., Hüseyin İ., Fatih Y., Aykut S. were taken into custody. It was determined that the former president of Diyarbekirspor, Fevzi İlhanlı, went abroad. 3 companies and Diyarbekirspor club, 7 flats, 6 plots of land, 1 workplace, 6 vehicles and 3 motorcycles were seized.