According to the statement made by the SSB, Abdurrahman Tchiani and his accompanying delegation visited ROKETSAN, one of Türkiye’s leading defense industry companies, and made inspections.

During the visit, the national and unique capabilities of the Turkish defense industry, high-tech production infrastructure, engineering competencies and future vision were shared comprehensively with the Niger delegation.

Within the scope of the program, information was given about the level Türkiye has reached in the defense industry ecosystem, its domestic and national system development approach, and the advanced technology solution capabilities offered by ROKETSAN for different operational needs.

In the program, it was emphasized that in line with the strategic vision put forward by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish defense industry has become a strong ecosystem that not only meets Türkiye’s needs but also contributes to the security architecture of friendly and allied countries.

Türkiye-NIGER DEFENSE INDUSTRY COOPERATION WAS DISCUSSED

During the visit, evaluations were made regarding the further development of cooperation in the field of defense industry between Türkiye and the friendly and brotherly country Niger.

It was evaluated that the steps to be taken in this context will be important in terms of contributing to Niger’s meeting its security needs with stronger means, as well as supporting regional stability and deepening the permanent partnership between the two countries.

It was stated that the defense industry capabilities developed by Türkiye in line with the National Technology Move will continue to provide effective and sustainable solutions to the security needs of friendly countries.

The festival, which was implemented under the auspices of Emine Erdoğan, Chairperson of the United Nations (UN) Zero Waste High-level Personalities Advisory Board and Honorary President of the Zero Waste Foundation, and in cooperation with the Zero Waste Foundation and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, continues.

Zero Waste Foundation President Ağırbaş visited the festival area and received information from the authorities.

Ağırbaş, who also visited the established stands, said in his statement to the AA correspondent that more than 1500 events were implemented in 39 districts within the scope of the “Istanbul Zero Waste Week” declared in cooperation with the Istanbul Governorship and the Zero Waste Foundation.

Ağırbaş stated that it was the first day of the festival and said, “We hosted more than 100 thousand guests. We expect more than 1 million citizens to visit for 4 days. In this context, there are different events for ages 7 to 77 at the Zero Waste Festival. We have free treats and gifts. We have concerts in the evenings. We wanted to create safe areas for our citizens to come with their families, especially as the summer months begin. We planned areas where they can socialize with their families.” he said.

“WE HAD A VERY GOOD SYNERGY WITH 6 MILLION ISTANBUL RESIDENTS”

Ağırbaş stated that waste-free kitchen workshops were organized for women, interviews were held, competitions and various programs were held for young people, and continued as follows:

“In our second day program, 183 countries participate in the Zero Waste Forum. It is the largest civil meeting in the world. The Zero Waste Forum is the largest civil meeting in the world, with more than 120 ministers, more than 20 former heads of state, prime ministers and more than 7 thousand guests coming. In this context, we host more than 1 million people and guests from 183 countries with the Zero Waste Forum and Zero Waste Festival. We also work on food waste. In this context, we are in Taksim Square. “We set up an exhibition. We are giving messages to reduce food waste. We also welcome our citizens to our exhibition in Taksim Square. We have achieved a very good synergy with 16 million Istanbulites. We continue to work side by side with our citizens for a more livable, more prosperous world.”

Our Zero Waste Festival started today with great energy.

We are waiting for you all at Ataturk Airport to share the joy and excitement of the festival together. 🌱 pic.twitter.com/AtJujLK52A

— Samed Ağırbaş (@samedagirbas) June 4, 2026

“OUR WORK WILL CONTINUE IN DIFFERENT AREAS INCLUDING FOOD WASTE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY”

Ağırbaş stated that they aimed to create zero waste awareness in children within the scope of the festival.

Stating that the main message here is energy efficiency, Ağırbaş said, “As our President stated, if we can increase energy efficiency in Türkiye by 10-15 percent, it will contribute 10-15 billion dollars to the Turkish economy. We believe that we can achieve this. In this context, our work will continue in different areas such as food waste and energy efficiency.” he said.

In the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau, remarkable findings were reached in line with the statements of the suspects and the examinations made on the mobile phones of Uşak Mayor Özkan Yalım, who was detained.

OZKAN YALIM’S CONFESSION OF BRIBERY

Allegations that CHP Manisa Deputy Özgür Özel demanded financial benefits from Özkan Yalım, which were considered as “political bribes”, on different dates and that the amounts in question were delivered by Yalım were included in the file. It was reported that HTS/base matches and messaging minutes were evaluated and the findings were of a nature that may require the preparation of a report.

CONGRESS FILE WAS ALSO SENT

Another topic of the investigation was the allegations regarding the 38th Ordinary Congress of the CHP held on 4-5 November 2023. During the congress process, actions aimed at influencing the will of the delegates and rigging the congress were detected.

PRIVATE AND AĞBABA COORDINATION

In this context, it was stated that there were allegations that actions were taken under the coordination of CHP Manisa Deputy Özgür Özel and Malatya Deputy Veli Ağbaba. It was also stated that CHP Ankara Deputy Umut Akdoğan and Istanbul Deputy Suat Özçağdaş also participated in the said actions.

IT WAS SENT TO ANKARA WITHOUT AUTHORITY

Within the scope of the allegations in question, the prosecutor’s office issued a decision of lack of jurisdiction against Özgür Özel for “taking a bribe”, and against Özgür Özel, Veli Ağbaba, Umut Akdoğan and Suat Özçağdaş for the crime of violating the Political Parties Law No. 2820. It was decided to send the file to the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office for necessary procedures.

Businessman Turgut Koç, known for his closeness to Özgür Özel and Veli Ağbaba, was arrested last month in a drug and prostitution investigation. Koç gave a statement to the prosecutor’s office within the scope of the CHP 38th Ordinary Congress investigation carried out by the Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. Koç, whose statement was reached by the prosecutor’s office, said that although he was not a delegate, he carried out work during the congress process, contacted some delegates, asked for support to Özgür Özel, and that Ağbaba and Özel had knowledge of the meetings. Stating that he contacted Recep Gürkan, who was the Mayor of Edirne at that time, and asked him to support Özgür Özel, Koç said, “My friend Nadir Ataman called Ekrem İmamoğlu and said that Recep Gürkan would support Özgür Özel. In return, he received the promise of running for Edirne Mayor in the next elections after İmamoğlu and Özel.” In his statement, Koç admitted that money was sent to Etimesgut delegates and Yalova was given the mayoralty in exchange for votes. At the congress, there were striking statements about the role of names such as Rıza Akpolat, Özgür Çelik, İlker Uluer, Baki Aydöner, Kalender Özdemir and Gaffar Çiçek.

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has completed the investigation against former MİT member Önder Sığırcıkoğlu, who was captured on the Syrian-Lebanese border by the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) in a breathtaking operation and brought to Türkiye. In the indictment prepared against Sığırcıkoğlu, aggravated life imprisonment and up to 35 years of imprisonment were requested. In the indictment prepared by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office Terrorist Crimes Investigation Bureau and accepted by the Ankara 28th High Criminal Court, the details of Sığırcıkoğlu’s treason network were revealed. According to the indictment, the defendant, who abused the opportunities provided by his position, began to transfer confidential information about refugees opposed to the Assad regime, institution activities and MİT reports to the Syrian intelligence. Sığırcıkoğlu’s dark dealings were not limited to this. In the indictment, it was stated that the defendant acted together with Mihraç Ural, the ringleader of the THKP-C/ACİLCİLER terrorist organization, between 2014 and 2016, and Yusuf Nazik, who was caught in 2018 as the perpetrator of the Reyhanlı attack.

Details of the operation against Selçuk Yılmaz, the owner of the site called “Selçuksports”, where millions of people have been watching match broadcasts illegally for years, have been revealed. Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, Cyber ​​Crimes Branch Directorate and MIT Regional Directorate recently carried out a joint operation. Yılmaz, who was found to be in Denizli, was caught and taken into custody and was arrested by the Istanbul Criminal Judgeship of Peace on Duty, where he was taken the other day. Many claims came to the fore on social media regarding Yılmaz’s capture. So much so that it was claimed that Yılmaz, the administrator of the site where millions of people watched illegal match broadcasts, had a house built in his hometown, Denizli, and returned to his hometown from abroad for Eid al-Adha, and the villagers reported him. SABAH reached Yılmaz’s arrest process and his statement.

Selcuk Yilmaz

HIS IDENTITY FOUND A MYTH
While it was determined that the arrested Yılmaz had been living abroad for many years and that his identity was revealed through detailed analysis studies of MİT, it was learned that he was caught after coming to Türkiye for the first time after his identity was determined. Investigation units determined that Yılmaz frequently went to Cyprus. Intelligence information has been obtained that Yılmaz has connections with illegal betting barons such as Yaşam Ayavefe, Anıl Uzun, Onur Uzun, Veysel Şahin, Halil and Hüsnü Falyalı and Derkan Başer.

‘THEY STOLE MY INFORMATION’
40-year-old Yılmaz, a high school graduate, stated in his statement that his profession was “Fight club owner” and his monthly income was 2,500 euros. In his statement, Yılmaz stated that he did not know illegal betting barons and said, “I go to Cyprus for holiday purposes. I lost my phone when I came to Türkiye. A registration was opened on the Selçuksports site with my registered e-mail address from my stolen phone. I did not mediate illegal betting.”