“WILL BELONGS THE NATION, BELONGS TO THE DELEGATES, BELONGS TO THE MEMBERS”

Stating that “the duty of the judiciary is to ensure the rule of law,” Gürlek pointed out that election security applies not only to general elections but also to the internal processes of political parties.

Pointing out that political parties are indispensable elements and supporting pillars of democracy, Gürlek said, “Damaging these pillars means directly damaging democracy. Therefore, this decision is a decision that reinforces our citizens’ trust in democracy and shows that the self-protection mechanisms of democracy are functioning.” made his assessment.

“THE WAY TO APPEAL THE DECISION IS OPEN”

Emphasizing that the rule of law is the state that takes allegations seriously and evaluates them with evidence, Gürlek continued as follows:

“Of course, the appeal of this decision is open. The process will continue to operate within the legal order. It will be of great importance that everyone respects this process, makes their evaluations within the framework of the law, and raises their objections within the legal order. The basic principle for us is clear, the will belongs to the nation, the delegates, the members. The state of law stands tall against every element that casts a shadow on this will. Turkey will continue to strengthen its democracy with law, justice and commitment to the will of the nation.”

THEY WERE REFERRED TO THE JUDGE WITH A REQUEST FOR ARREST

Following the prosecutor’s statements, the suspects, Beşiktaş Municipality CHP Council Member İlker Uluer, former Beşiktaş Deputy Mayor Cevdet Çalı, and Beşiktaş Municipality Personnel Services Manager Bülent Karakaş, were referred to the Criminal Court of Peace with a request for arrest.

A LOT OF MATERIALS AND MONEY WERE SEIZED

While a large number of digital materials were seized during the searches carried out in the residence and office rooms of the suspects, 90 thousand dollars and 5 thousand Euros, which were considered to have been obtained from crime, were also seized.

According to the statement made by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar met with Nigerian Solid Minerals Development Minister Oladele Henry Alake, who came to Türkiye within the scope of the 2nd Istanbul Natural Resources Summit.

LONG-TERM COOPERATION WILL BE MADE

After the meeting, Minister Bayraktar and Alake signed the “Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Cooperation in the Field of Mining”.

According to the agreement reached, Türkiye and Nigeria will establish long-term cooperation in the field of energy and natural resources on the basis of mutual benefit. In this context, cooperation opportunities in the exploration of mineral resources will be evaluated.

INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE WILL BE SHARED

Cooperation will be carried out in areas such as promotion of mining investments, geological research, laboratory studies, data sharing, mineral enrichment technologies, sharing of knowledge and expertise and development of human resource capacity.

In addition, the development of joint projects, promotion of safe mining practices and cooperation opportunities for small-scale mining activities will also be discussed.

Ankara Regional Court of Justice 36th Civil Chamber, in the CHP congress case, decided that Özgür Özel and the party management should be suspended from duty as a precautionary measure, and Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and his management would take over the duty. After the decision, there are lively moments within the party.

Another striking statement regarding the absolute nullity decision came from CHP’s Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş.

“IN THE STATE OF LAW, JUDICIAL DECISIONS CANNOT BE IGNORED”

Drawing attention to the importance of the rule of law and constitutional boundaries in his statement, Mansur Yavaş emphasized the pending trial processes. Reminding that, in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution, the management and supervision of elections are exclusively under the authority of the Supreme Electoral Board (YSK), Yavaş said the following:

“Of course, there is a judicial decision, and in the rule of law, no decision is considered non-existent. However, while the criminal cases have not yet been concluded, the court’s actual opinion comes to replace a trial process that has not been finalized.”

“CONGRESS DECISION SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 1-2 MONTH”

Yavaş underlined that the legal process should not lead to debates and divisions within the party and pointed to democratic practices as a solution. Stating that escalation of tension should be avoided, Yavaş said:

“For this reason, what needs to be done is not to escalate the tension, but to act with common sense and declare that the party will make a congress decision within 1-2 months of its own will and run the process within democratic practices.”

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, in his post on his NSosyal account, stated that the memory of a nation lives sometimes in a folk song and sometimes in the hearts that meet around the same table.

Emphasizing that Turkish cuisine has been not only food for centuries, but also one of the most beautiful carriers of sharing, abundance, hospitality and culture, Duran said:

“Turkish Cuisine Week, celebrated for the fifth time this year with the theme of ‘Heritage on a Table’ under the auspices of Mrs. Emine Erdoğan, not only introduces the deep-rooted flavors of Anatolia to the world, but also keeps our strong civilization heritage alive from past to present. We would like to thank all our cooks, producers, and everyone who has kept this valuable heritage alive, especially the Esteemed Lady who pioneered this meaningful vision, and everyone who has worked hard and carried our culture to the future, and wishes Turkish Cuisine Week most sincerely.” I congratulate you with my best wishes.”

The memory of a nation lives sometimes in a folk song, and sometimes in the hearts that meet around the same table. Turkish Cuisine has been not just food for centuries; It has been one of the most beautiful carriers of sharing, abundance, hospitality and our culture.

Dear Emine Erdoğan… pic.twitter.com/tv152wgF4T

— Burhanettin Duran (@burhanduran) May 21, 2026

At the introductory meeting held in Olbia City Square this year with the theme “Let Our Summer School Be Colorful”, TÜGVA President İbrahim Giriş said to the journalists that they held the press promotion of TÜGVA Summer Schools at their headquarters in Istanbul yesterday.

Stating that they explained the importance of education and youth at the meeting, Kırmızı said that they met with students in Antalya’s Konyaaltı district today.

Stating that they will host secondary school students in summer schools for 6 weeks as of July, Kırmızı said:

“We will spend the summer period of our young people to the fullest with a very diverse and rich curriculum, from sports activities to culture and art activities. We want to raise well-grounded, classy, intellectual young people. In this context, we bring together many activities. We want to contribute to their self-confidence. We want to build their personalities and characters. We want to have a contribution here. Therefore, we are making the summer period ready for them. We want them to have fun and learn here. We take the burden off our parents.” We want to alleviate it on this occasion.”

Fifth, he stated that the school will be operational in 81 provinces and that they accept applications through the website and TÜGVA provincial representatives.

Emphasizing that all secondary school students will be admitted to the school free of charge, Kırmızı noted that the only criterion is that they must be young and secondary school students.

At the event, awards were given to the children who were successful in the “Bookworm” competition, and many secondary school students had the opportunity to do sports in the established playgrounds.

📍Antalya | Summer School Launch

The magnificent energy of the Mediterranean, the joy of our youth and the wonderful moments that emerge! 🫂

This summer is not just a holiday for our middle school students; An adventure where they will use their energy, make new friendships and discover themselves… pic.twitter.com/SxE3h5thNi

— Ibrahim Fifth (@ibrahim_besinci) May 21,