Minister Göktaş attended the Arnavutköy Anadolu Neighborhood Mass Opening and Groundbreaking Ceremony, where the Family Counseling Center, Family Health Center, kindergarten, parking lot and car wash facility, which were completed by Arnavutköy Municipality, were opened and the foundation of the Arnavutköy Art and Vocational Training Course (ASMEK) building was laid.

Stating that investments ranging from education to consultancy, from health to infrastructure, from vocational training to production will offer new opportunities to the social life of the district, Göktaş thanked Arnavutköy Mayor Mustafa Candaroğlu and his team who contributed to the implementation of the projects.

Stating that what makes a city valuable is not only its streets and buildings, but also how people are touched is important, Göktaş said, “The city where the child grows up safely, where the family finds a hand next to them, and where the elderly are remembered, becomes truly beautiful. Life becomes more peaceful and fruitful where the path for the young is paved and the labor of the woman is rewarded.” he said.

Stating that the work and service approach put forward by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is to expand cities with services that center people, make life easier and touch every household, Göktaş said that the investments that were opened and the foundations of which were laid in Arnavutköy are a concrete reflection of this approach.

“INVESTMENT IN A CHILD IS THE MOST VALUABLE INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY”

Emphasizing that the Arna Children’s Kindergarten, which was opened, is important in terms of providing children with quality education at an early age, Göktaş stated that here children will learn and develop through play, and will experience friendship, sharing and self-expression at an early age.

Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş said, “We know that investing in a child is the most valuable investment in the future of a country. I believe that our kindergarten will be a good start to the lives of many of our children.” he said.

Stating that the Family Counseling Center will be an important source of support for families, Göktaş said, “In this center, family, child and adolescent counseling, individual counseling, group therapies, training seminars and dietician services will be provided. It will enable our families to easily access the support they need, and will provide a safe environment where our children and young people can express themselves better and become stronger with the right guidance. The Family Health Center will connect our citizens with health services faster and easier with its modern infrastructure.” he said.

Stating that ASMEK, the foundation of which was laid, has a special importance for the district, Minister Göktaş explained that citizens will be offered the opportunity to acquire a profession through the trainings to be given at the center. Göktaş said, “Here, our brothers and sisters will gain new skills, turn their own labor into production, and contribute to the family economy. In this respect, ASMEK will offer important opportunities, especially for women and our youth.” he said.

Noting that the inaugurated parking lot and car wash facilities will make the daily life of citizens easier, Göktaş said that the steps taken today will contribute to the joy of children, the peace of families, the labor of young people and the future of Arnavutköy.

Emphasizing that, as the Ministry, they will continue to support every service that focuses on the family, Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş noted that they will strengthen cooperation with local governments and expand services that meet the needs of citizens of all ages.

“WE WILL LAY THE FOUNDATION OF THE DISABLED LIFE CENTER IN ARNAVUTKÖY SOON”

Explaining that new social service investments will be implemented in Arnavutköy, Göktaş said, “Hopefully, we will lay the foundations of an Accessible Life Center in Arnavutköy in a short time. Likewise, we will increase the number of nurseries. We will lay the foundations of our day children’s centers and child care centers for the 0-6 age group, which also appeal to 0-3 years old, in Arnavutköy soon.” he said.

Minister Göktaş also touched upon the “10 Years of Family and Population” vision and concluded his words as follows:

“We see all these services as permanent investments that strengthen people and society, and we greatly appreciate the efforts of our local governments in this direction. Because we know that family-friendly cities start with child-friendly places. They are strengthened with consultancy and guidance services. They come to life in centers where women, young people and citizens of all ages participate in production. The 10 Years of Family and Population will take this understanding further. The next 10 years will be the name of a new era that strengthens the family and brings our cities together with family-friendly services.”

Arnavutköy Mayor Candaroğlu stated that the municipality’s service approach is based on producing works and investing in the future of the district and said:

“We produce solutions, not excuses. We continue to add value to our Arnavutköy with a management approach that plans for the future, not the day. Of course, we implement all these services thanks to a strong state will and harmony between our institutions. We continue to resolutely contribute to the Turkey Century vision put forward under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, with our works, investments and services from our Arnavutköy.”

After the speeches, a prayer was made, Minister Göktaş and Mayor Candaroğlu cut the mass opening and groundbreaking ribbon with the children.

The weekly press conference of the Ministry of National Defense was held for the first time at the Ay Yıldız Headquarters.

The highlights of the statement made by the Ministry of National Defense are as follows:

In the last week, 7 PKK terrorists surrendered. In the last week, 331 people, including 4 members of a terrorist organization, who tried to cross the borders illegally were caught, and 844 people were prevented before they could cross the border. Since January 1, the number of people caught trying to cross our borders illegally has reached 5,299, and the number of people blocked has reached 40,134.

A reception will be held for guest Ministers of Defense and NATO high-level representatives at the Ay Yıldız Joint Headquarters, within the scope of the ‘NATO Heads of State and Government Summit’ to be held in Ankara on 7-8 July.

NATO Summit to be held in our country; In addition to being an important platform where the Alliance will confirm its unwavering commitment to collective defense, strengthen its adaptation to the changing security environment and common deterrence understanding, and direct its future strategic orientation, it will once again reveal our country’s position in the international security architecture and its strategic role within the Alliance.

IT WILL BE ONE OF THE EXEMPLARY MILITARY HEADQUARTERS IN THE WORLD

(Regarding the Crescent and Star Joint Headquarters) Equipped with the most advanced technologies, from cyber security to ballistic protection, from measures taken against CBRN threats to advanced engineering solutions, the project will be one of the world’s exemplary military headquarters, thanks to the security measures supported by the Steel Dome concept.

Police officer Fırat Bulut was one of those who defended their homeland at the expense of their lives during the July 15 coup attempt and were martyred in the conflict. Bulut, who fought against the coup plotter traitors in front of the General Staff for 2.5 hours and fired 281 bullets, responded to his friends’ words ‘Get back, take cover’ and said, ‘I will not step out of the way of these traitors.

He replied by saying, “There is a homeland without the Euphrates, but there is no Euphrates without a homeland.” The family of Fırat Bulut, who was martyred by traitors right after these words, still feels the pain like the first day, even though 10 years have passed.

‘WE DIE ONE AND RIVE A THOUSAND’

Father Şinasi Bulut, who lives in Konya Ereğli, explained his feelings to SABAH, days before the anniversary of July 15. Stating that he has been living without Fırat for 10 years but is proud of his son, father Şinasi Bulut said, “My martyr shielded those FETO scoundrels for this nation, for the flag, for the call to prayer.

These scoundrels should not forget that; ‘Let not one but a thousand Euphrates be sacrificed for this country.’ I lost my son, but I gained my homeland. If I didn’t have a homeland, what would be the use of us? My son and other heroes did not surrender our homeland to traitors for the sake of their lives.

We cut out the tongue of anyone who reaches out to our flag. My other children and I are ready to sacrifice our lives for this country. We die once and are resurrected a thousand times. “As long as the country is alive,” he said.

‘THIS BETRAYAL WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN EVEN IN A THOUSAND YEARS’

Stating that this betrayal will not be forgotten even if a thousand years pass, Şinasi Bulut said, “Every year it comes, my heart aches. But I also feel happy when I think that we did not give this country to those scoundrels. My Fırat said to me, ‘Dad, the homeland is being lost, how many Fırats are gone?’ he said.

What can be said about this statement? If the subject is homeland, the rest is just details. “Let’s not forget the betrayal, let’s not let it be forgotten,” he said. The name of July 15 martyr police Fırat Bulut was given to a street in Erzurum and a school in Ankara Keçiören.

The coup attempt attempted by FETO traitors against the lives of the Turkish nation on July 15, 2016 will be commemorated with special events on its 10th anniversary. Patriots will march from Zincirlikuyu to the 15 July Martyrs’ Hall on the other side of the bridge for the coup attempt that will not be forgotten even if 1000 years pass, not 10 years. Participants in the walk organized by the Turkish Athletics Federation will be given a commemorative medal and various gifts. Application to participate in the walk can be made on the website of the Turkish Athletics Federation.

Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran held an information meeting about the events to be held on July 15. Announcing that a “Coups and Democracy in Türkiye” panel will be held in cooperation with Ankara University, Duran stated that the outputs of the panel that will discuss Türkiye’s democracy experience will be compiled into a book. Here are the information notes about the July 15 program from that meeting:

“July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Commemoration Tents” will be established in 81 provinces.

A commemoration program will be held in Ankara National Garden.

A commemoration and digital exhibition will be held in the Parliament.

A hatim program will be held in Hagia Sophia with the participation of 253 hafizes.

Emotions will be written in memory books.

July 15-themed projection mapping and light choreography shows will be presented on landmarks in different provinces. 3D mapping demonstrations will be held at Galata Tower and Maiden’s Tower.

A symbolic memorial area consisting of 253 Turkish flags representing 253 martyrs will be established.

There will be a sea cortege of 253 boats, a taxi cortege of 400 vehicles, and drone and light shows.

A watch will be kept in 81 provinces and corteges will be formed.

Panels will be held abroad.

A 10th anniversary badge inspired by the “love flower” endemic to Ankara Gölbaşı will be prepared.

A special commemorative coin will be printed by the Mint for July 15.

Anadolu Agency designed the 106th anniversary special stamp.

Provincial Police Department officials made statements to the press at the City Security Management System (KGYS) Center regarding the security measures taken in Ankara within the scope of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit to be held on 7-8 July. Deputy Provincial Police Chief Arif Hakan Tandoğan stated that the security preparations that started days before for the summit have reached the highest level and said, “We are at the point where the measures have reached the highest level. We plan to get results without any problems until the summit is over. Risk analyzes and all evaluations have been made. Within the framework of these evaluations, approximately 49 thousand police personnel and around 7 thousand gendarmerie personnel will be on duty.

“Almost 900 shock applications have been carried out in the studies carried out so far,” he said. Underlining that all the details have been evaluated, Tandoğan said that the applications have progressed in many layers, from daily houses to rental vehicles, from parks and gardens to places where the leaders will stay. Stating that they have created a crisis center within the KGYS, Tandoğan said, “Continuous monitoring and follow-ups will be carried out. Life in the city will continue. Our measures on routes and accommodation will be more specific. There is nothing for our citizens to worry about. Our alternative routes have been announced. We are on the field at all times. We manage all risks. We will instantly follow everything that is happening in the field from our crisis center with local and national software. “We also improved our digital systems,” he said.