President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the Opening Ceremony of Güneysu Tenzile Erdoğan State Hospital in Rize: I hope the Eid brings peace to the whole world, especially Gaza and Iran. We are a nation that has always stood for peace. We want the same thing for our brothers and sisters as we want for ourselves.

HONEST TO BEAR MY MOTHER’S NAME: It is a great pleasure to have brought Güneysu Tenzile Erdoğan State Hospital, which bears the name of my late mother, to our district.

WE ARE AN EXAMPLE TO THE WORLD IN HEALTH: We have been working day and night for our health system since 2002. We have now raised healthcare services, which were once considered the weakest link of our country, to an exemplary level in the world. Experts from around the world, especially our city hospitals, come to examine our hospitals. Thanks to our strong health service, we became one of the countries with the least losses in the world during the COVID-19 epidemic. I am proud to say that just as we have progressed in many areas, we have also written a great success story in health. The old Türkiye is now a thing of the past in the field of health. When you think of a hospital, you no longer think of the days when people walked through the door healthy and came out sick. When we think of hospitals, health complexes with hotel-like rooms and qualified staff come to mind.

MISSILES ARE FLYING AROUND US AND THE MAIN OPPOSITION DOES NOT CARE

We have no business with political polemics. We don’t have time to waste on pointless arguments. You already see what the main opposition is dealing with. Bring political courtesy and respect. Missiles are flying around us, there is a crisis in our region, but the main opposition does not care. If the world were to burn, there would be no news. May God give you wisdom.

THERE WILL BE 3 GÖKBEY AMBULANCE HELICOPTERS

This year, we will include 3 local GÖKBEYs in the fleet as ambulance helicopters.

İbrahim Karadağ (72) and his wife İbdisem Karadağ (55), whose detached houses in the Babatorun District of Hatay’s Altınözü district were destroyed in the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, settled in the village houses built by the state for earthquake victims in the same neighborhood. The couple, who lives happily in their new village house, is experiencing the joy of the first holiday in their new home with their 4 children. İbdisem Karadağ even bakes bread in the tandoor in the garden of his village house.

İbrahim Karadağ posed with his 10-year-old daughter Eda Nur in front of his new house, which he said “They made it like heaven”, waving to the SABAH camera. Stating that he was astonished when he saw the first stage houses built in the neighborhood, Karadağ said, “We were hoping that we would get our house. We were blessed with one of the houses built in the second stage. I am very happy to spend the first Ramadan and Eid in my new house. My joy doubled when our President told us the payment prices of the houses. We thank our President for never leaving us alone.”

FIRST FESTIVAL IN OUR HOME

The Kara family, whose house was destroyed in the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş, opened the door of their new house built by TOKİ to SABAH. Rıza Kara (44) said, “The pain of the earthquake is unforgettable. We survived by climbing on the roof. I pulled my son out from under the cloakroom. I saved my neighbors who asked for help. The newly built houses gave us the strength to hold on to life again.”

Stating that they experienced the joy of Eid in their new home, Rukiye Kara said, “We are celebrating our first Eid in our new home. We can now lay our heads on the pillow in our sturdy homes without fear of earthquake. May God bless those who contributed.”

Mustafa KAYA – Ali ALTUNTAŞ – Tolga YANIK – Ceyhan TORLAK – Muharrem DOĞANTEZ – Cennete ÜSTEMEL – Hüseyin KAÇAR- Murat KARAMAN – Ziya RAMOĞLU / SABAH

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who performed the Eid prayer at the Güneysu Central Mosque and the Friday prayer at the Sahil Mosque in the city center of Rize, came together with his fellow citizens at Kültür Park after his visit to the Rize Governorship and celebrated Eid. Making a speech here, President Erdoğan congratulated the Turkish people and the entire Islamic world on Eid al-Fitr.

President Erdoğan shared the following messages in his speech:

I hereby convey my strongest messages of solidarity to all our friends who spend the holiday with sadness, sorrow and pain, especially in Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Arakan, Lebanon, in short, in all the lands where our hearts beat and our lives hurt. As Muslims, we believe with all our heart that Allah is with those who are patient. I believe that we will leave these difficult days, this period of testing in our geography, behind by supporting each other, leaning on each other, with hope, patience and fortitude, hopefully very soon.

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“AS THE ISLAMIC WORLD, WE ARE TRYING TO CROSS ANOTHER ROAD FULL OF OBSTACLES AND TRAPS”

“As the Islamic world, we are trying to overcome another path full of obstacles, potholes, schemes and traps. Wherever we turn our faces, we encounter drama, pain and tragedy. The Russia-Ukraine war in our north has entered its 5th year. In Gaza, the Zionist genocide network continues to block humanitarian aid entries, take lives, engage in destruction and banditry. Using the Iranian war as an excuse, it has closed our first qibla, Al-Aqsa Mosque, to worship. In the West Bank and under occupation, It accelerated illegal settlement activities and expansionism policies in other Palestinian lands.

“WE WRITTEN A GREAT SUCCESS STORY IN HEALTH”

Announcing that they will use the local and national helicopter GÖKBEY as an ambulance helicopter, Erdoğan said, “We will also use our local and national helicopter GÖKBEY as an ambulance helicopter. This year, we will include 3 helicopters in our health fleet.” shared his knowledge.

“Just as we have made a breakthrough in democracy, security, transportation and education, just as we saved Türkiye from the oppressive darkness of the coup mentality, just as we brought historical success to our country in the field of defense industry, we have also written a great success story in health, thank God.” Erdoğan continued his words as follows:

“Old Turkey, thank God, is now a thing of the past in the field of health. When we say ‘hospital’, as in the past, we do not think of ordeals where people who entered the door healthy came out sick. On the contrary, modern, spacious, high-quality, well-equipped hospitals that provide first-class service come to mind. When we say ‘hospital’, health complexes with hotel-like rooms, qualified staff, and modern medical devices come to mind. Here, just a few numbers, to remind you of where we have brought Rize to in the field of health.” I would like to. We have built 32 health facilities in Rize, 13 of which are 2nd level hospitals and 19 of which are 1st level health centers. The total cost of health investments completed in our city reached 11 billion liras. When the 1053-bed Rize City Hospital and the 50-bed Çayeli State Hospital are completed, this figure will reach 36 billion liras. In 2002, the number of annual examinations in Rize was approximately 1.4 million. It reached 5 million. We increased the number of ambulances from 3 to 49. We put the most modern devices at your disposal, from MR to computerized tomography. The number of dialysis machines, which was 15 in 2002, increased to 112 today. The number of specialist doctors increased from 142 to 1015, and the number of dentists increased by 431 percent. “The number of midwives and nurses increased by 154 percent from 613 to 1555. In other words, Rize has come to a very good place in every aspect of health.”

“WE ARE IN PROBLEM OF SERVING AND PRODUCING BUSINESS”

President Erdoğan said that they will take the services they provide to Rize in the field of health one step further, and that the region will become a complete health base with the opening of the city hospital.

Erdogan said:

“If God permits, we will open our city hospital together, just like today, and I hope we will experience that pride together. As long as you support us and pray for us, we will continue to work for you, doing one thing after another. Because, my brothers, we are concerned with serving and producing work. We have no business with political polemics, boatmen’s fights. We do not have time to waste empty discussions. We have Turkey, the Turkish nation, you on our agenda. In our agenda, we have the things that surround us. Our agenda is to find a way out of the wars in our region through diplomatic contacts. While we are busy with these, you see what the main opposition and the people in charge are dealing with. Political kindness and respect are already in order. Missiles are flying around us, the war continues beyond our borders. But you see, the main opposition party does not even care about our region. “For God’s sake, if the world were to burn, they would not even know about it. They are on board, it is not clear where they are going. May God give them wisdom.”

President Erdoğan wished that Güneysu Tenzile Erdoğan State Hospital would be beneficial to the country, nation, Rize and Güneysu, and thanked everyone who contributed to the construction of the hospital.

Following the speeches, Güneysu Tenzile Erdoğan State Hospital was opened with prayers.

Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu presented a painting to President Erdoğan in memory of the day.

Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, Rize Governor İhsan Selim Baydaş, Rize Mayor Rahmi Metin, AK Party deputy chairmen Hayati Yazıcı, Halit Yerebakan and Ömer İleri, Knowledge Dissemination Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Bilal Erdoğan, AK Party Rize Provincial Chairman Yılmaz Katmer, AK Party Rize MPs Muhammed Avcı and Harun Mertoğlu also attended.

“YOUR SUPERIOR EFFORTS ARE EVERY KIND OF APPRECIATION”

Minister Güler then addressed the Mehmetçik and expressed that he was very happy to be with them.

Congratulating the Mehmetçik on Eid al-Fitr, Güler wished that he and his families would bring health, peace and abundance to the Turkish nation.

Stating that holidays are meaningful times that come from deep-rooted history, where national and spiritual values ​​are remembered and brotherhood becomes stronger, Güler stated that it is an important responsibility for everyone to preserve this heritage that forms the national identity and character and pass it on to future generations.

MINISTER FARMER CELEBRATED FESTIVAL WITH MEHMETÇİK IN VAN

Minister of Internal Affairs Çiftçi and Gendarmerie General Commander General Ali Çardakcı visited the Gendarmerie Commando Battalion Command in Gürpınar district of Van. During the visit, President Erdoğan addressed the gendarmerie personnel in his phone conversation with Çiftçi.

“I SALUTE YOU WITH THE MOST HEARTLY FEELINGS”

President Erdoğan, who started his speech by congratulating the Eid al-Fitr, said:

“I pray that my Lord will bring us to many Ramadan holidays in good health, well-being and well-being. Right now, we are in Rize, together with our Rize Organization. We pray for your unity and solidarity in the same way. Today, together with Yaşar Güler Pasha, we saluted our soldiers, our heroic army, and stood together with them. Now we are with you, we are together. My Lord, we wish you many Ramadan holidays as one, together and brothers. I pray that we will be able to meet again. I greet you with my most heartfelt feelings.”

At the end of the meeting, Minister Çiftçi congratulated President Erdoğan on Eid.

Following the statements of the Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, it was claimed that there were remarkable developments within the Republican People’s Party (CHP). Evaluations that there is a contradiction between CHP Chairman Özgür Özel’s statements regarding Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek and some data reflected to the public have been brought to the agenda.

ÖZEL’S STATEMENT CREATED A DEBATE

In his interview with journalist Hilmi Hacaloğlu, Özgür Özel’s statement, referring to Muhittin Böcek, “I didn’t even go near that place on the said dates. I only went to Manisa for the rally,” sparked controversy.

However, Muhittin Böcek’s social media post dated January 15, 2024, announcing with a photograph that he visited CHP Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor candidate Ferdi Zeyrek in Manisa, was interpreted as contradicting the statement in question.

MOBILITY WITHIN THE PARTY

After Akın Gürlek’s statements, the CHP administration took action. In this context, it was claimed that Özgür Özel assigned Antalya MPs Cavit Arı, Sururi Çorabatır, Aliye Coşar and Mustafa Erdem to meet with Muhittin Böcek. In the article, it was stated that during the meeting in question, Böcek was asked about some allegations and the meeting took place within this framework.