“IT IS OUR NATIONAL PRIDE TO SERVE OUR NATION”

Pointing out that this process is carried out in a completely digital environment, evidence-based and transparent with the KDM-ERP Certification Module developed within the scope of the Public Transformation Model, Uraloğlu continued as follows:

“Thus, Turkey has become one of the very limited number of countries in the world that can manage aircraft certification end-to-end through a digital and national platform. With this certificate, Turkey has joined the elite countries that can design, produce and certify civilian rotary wing aircraft with its own national authority, without any foreign dependency. We are now proudly planting our own flag next to well-established aviation ecosystems such as the USA, EU, Canada and Brazil. This is not just a technical achievement, but a true manifestation of technological sovereignty, national will and independence. It has been subject to foreign approvals for years.” “For a condemned country to have its own helicopter accepted by the world with its own standards, this is the name of another great victory. GÖKBEY is not just a helicopter, it is our national pride that will serve our nation in health, fire fighting and general purpose missions of our independence in civil aviation. This work is the common success of all of us and the best gift to the cherished memories of our martyrs.”

“THE TECHNOLOGIES YOU DEVELOPED ARE ROLE MODELS”

Uraloğlu, President of the Presidency of Defense Industries Prof. Dr. Addressing Haluk Görgün, he said:

“Do not think that we are developing technology only for a helicopter or an airplane. The technologies you have developed are actually the role models of the entire industry and all means of transportation, they are the technologies used there. That is why we are already in close cooperation with you in our national trains, smart transportation systems and all kinds of projects. Likewise, we are in close cooperation with our Ministry of Industry and Technology. That is why you have not only made the helicopter today and we have certified it, but you have produced technology and we are using it in every field of our country. God willing.” May God bless you and your entire team. May God grant us all the ability to announce better projects and more beautiful projects to the public.”

Breaking news… Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek said, “The statements made by Özgür Özel against me today are a clear perception operation that is not based on any evidence and aims to mislead the public.” he said.

Minister Gürlek made the following statements:

I have been serving my state at various levels for more than 20 years. My wife, who is a judge, and I regularly submit our asset declarations to the competent authorities within the framework of the relevant legislation.

These imaginary claims, which are included in the papers given to Özgür Özel, but do not actually have a counterpart in the land registry records, are entirely aimed at misleading the public.

“IT HAS BEEN REVEALED TO BE A LIE MANY TIMES”

Unfortunately, his approach is not new. It has been repeatedly revealed that the claims he had previously presented to the public in high pitch were lies.

“SYSTEMATIC DEFAMATION CAMPAIGN”

This irresponsible targeting of me because of my fight against terrorism and organized crime structures during my judicial duty is part of a systematic smear campaign.

“I AM STARTING LEGAL PROCESSES”

The address of those who claim to have real information and documents is not the political platforms, but the relevant judicial authorities. In the face of these slanders, I immediately initiate the necessary legal processes, especially moral compensation.

The statements made by Özgür Özel against me today are a clear perception operation that is not based on any evidence and aims to mislead the public. I have been serving my state at various levels for more than 20 years. Together with my wife, who is a judge, we made our asset declarations regarding the relevant…

— Akın Gürlek (@abakingurlek) March 17, 2026

BREAKING NEWS… AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik makes statements after the Central Executive Board Meeting…

The highlights of Ömer Çelik’s statements are as follows:

“İLBER ORTAYLI WAS A GREAT VALUE”

Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı was a great value. We lost a great scientist. While I was burying İlber Ortaylı yesterday, the soil from Crimea was added to his grave. May God have mercy on him and grant him a place in heaven.

Another of our condolences: a colleague of yours passed away. I offer my condolences to SABAH Newspaper reporter Murat Keklikçi.

“THE BEST ANSWER AGAINST THREATS IS THE INTERNATIONAL ANTHEM”

The best answer to threats is the National Anthem. The world is going through a great war environment. In all this, it is very important that our President handed over the peace award given in memory of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to UN Secretary General Guterres. The world must take a clear stance against Israel. Just like in Gaza, it is attacking Lebanon and targeting residential areas. It has been a huge humanitarian disaster so far.

“THE ATTACKS ON IRAN ARE UNLAWFUL”

In terms of international law, Iran is facing a completely unlawful and illegitimate attack. The war must stop as soon as possible. Israel continues its occupation in the West Bank.

Historian and academician Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı died due to multiple organ failure in the hospital where he was treated on March 13. A memorial ceremony was held for Ortaylı, who passed away at the age of 78, first at Galatasaray University, and then a funeral ceremony was held at Fatih Mosque.

At the commemoration ceremony held at Galatasaray University, along with his family, students, academics and loved ones, CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş and

Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek also attended. Ortaylı’s daughter, Tuna Ortaylı, said in her statement at the ceremony, “Knowing that you are loved so much and being able to see such a nice reaction makes us very happy and relieves our pain. Thank you very much for coming.”

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PRAYED

Ortaylı’s body was brought to Fatih Mosque around 15:00. Police teams took intense security measures in the area where thousands of people gathered. Following the afternoon prayer, the funeral prayer was performed. His family and loved ones bid farewell to Ortaylı with tears.

The body was buried in the Fatih Mosque Cemetery. In addition to thousands of fans of Ortaylı, AK Party Deputy Chairman Binali Yıldırım, AK Party Deputy Chairman and Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, former TRNC President Ersin Tatar, Deputy Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Celal Adan, Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomeos and Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoğlu also attended the funeral.

Murat Kurum, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, shared Türkiye’s first rural satellite city established in Cumhuriyet District of Hatay’s Kumlu district and said, “The hope we planted in every corner of Hatay has blossomed, grown and surrounded all our homes.”

According to the statement made by the Ministry, citizens from 21 neighborhoods in Türkiye’s first rural satellite city, established by the General Directorate of Construction Works under the Ministry, continue their lives in modern village houses.

777 village houses, 656 of which are reinforced concrete and 121 of which are light steel structures, were built for the citizens living in 21 neighborhoods in Kumlu, Reyhanlı and Antakya districts.

“THEY CREATED A CITY”

Minister Kurum, in his video post on his NSosyal account, included the words of Mehmet Alkışar, one of the hosts, “It cannot be happier than this now” and said, “The hope we planted in every corner of Hatay has blossomed, grown, and surrounded all our homes.”

The owner of the house, Alkışar, stated that their house is large and said, “Look, there are 4 rooms in total, excluding the kitchen. That is 4 plus 1. It was larger than I expected. It was made earthquake resistant. The amount of iron used is countless. We are happy, can you be happier than this now? The government gave you your house.”

Necla Dusmez, who is featured in the images, stated that their house is more beautiful than they imagined. AA

The trial of 41 defendants, 5 of whom are detained, including Muhittin Böcek, who was arrested within the scope of the ‘bribery’ and ‘corruption’ investigation in Antalya and suspended from his duty as the Mayor of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, has started. In the 702-page indictment prepared against 41 defendants, including Muhittin Böcek, his son Mustafa Gökhan Böcek, former Provincial Police Chief İlker Arslan, businessmen Fazlı Ateş and Mehmet Okan Kaya, there were accusations of ‘extortion by force, wrongful acquisition of property, influence trading, laundering of assets resulting from crime, qualified fraud and slander’. In the indictment, cash and deposits amounting to approximately 170 million 83 thousand TL were seized from the suspects, as well as 10 apartments, 5 vehicles, 5 workplaces, 1 luxury brand watch and 1 mobile phone. It was stated that the total value of the movable and immovable assets that were confiscated was 258 million 600 thousand TL. Muhittin Böcek, who was arrested and suspended from office, said in his defense regarding the allegation that approximately 399 million 507 thousand liras of public damage was caused through irregular expenses: “1129 tenders were made in Antalya. We never had a problem with the tenders. I did not come to office to enrich a relative.

I do not accept the accusations. I did not request payment of invoices from Yusuf Yadoğlu, Ali Yılmaz and Sezgin Köysüren, through my son Mustafa Gökhan Böcek and Serkan Temuçin, for the payments made by the company called Anadolu Reklam within the scope of local election propaganda activities. I have no information about the house purchased for 30 million lira for my ex-bride Zeynep Kerimoğlu. A house was bought for my ex-bride Zeynep Kerimoğlu. Yusuf Yadoğlu lent money to Gökhan, I didn’t know. There was a debt and receivable issue between Gökhan and Yusuf. “I do not believe the unfounded allegations regarding this action against me,” he said.

‘I WILL NOT MAKE ANYONE ELSE PAY’

Muhittin Böcek, who defended the purchase of a luxury watch for Melek K. in the indictment, said, “In our customs and traditions, when you buy a gift for your spouse, fiancée or life partner, you do not make someone else pay. Serkan Temuçin, the man from whom we were going to buy a watch for Melek Hanım, said, ‘Let me do some research, maybe I will line up and find one.’ He said, “There was no purchase or sale, either directly or through a person.” Böcek said about the sending of 1 million liras to him from a jewelery company, “It was a real gold exchange transaction.”