The project, carried out by the Kahramankazan 15 July Veterans and Martyrs’ Families Association in cooperation with the General Directorate of Civil Society Relations, Kahramankazan District Governorate and Kahramankazan Municipality, was successfully completed. Handmade products produced in the workshops organized within the scope of the project both provide economic contribution to families and allow sharing of pain by creating a common living space.

“OUR ASSOCIATION BECAME THEIR SECOND HOME”

Association President Cafer Akın stated that they created various training workshops for martyrs’ families, veterans’ relatives and veterans within the scope of the project, and said that they organized leather bag and wallet production, candle, soap and paper relief courses. Emphasizing that the project aims not only to provide vocational training but also to strengthen the participants socially, psychologically and economically, Akın said, “The products made here are offered for sale. In this way, families earn income and find morale by spending their free time productively. Our association has become their second home. They produce together, chat, cook, drink tea and support each other.” he said.

Among the activities carried out within the scope of the project, Türkiye’s first astronaut Alper Gezeravcı came together with the participants and shared his experiences. The handmade products prepared in the workshops were exhibited at the 15 July Democracy Museum and presented to the visitors.

“EVERYONE WHO COMES HERE COMES WITH THE PAIN THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED”

Kahramankazan Public Education Center master instructor Zeliha Çam, who took part in the project, also stated that the courses had a significant social and emotional impact on the participants. Çam stated that the bond they established with the families of martyrs and veterans turned into a family atmosphere over time and said, “We have accumulated many beautiful memories together. We opened exhibitions and produced products. I think I was able to touch their lives. Everyone who comes here comes with the pain they have experienced. For this reason, we always approach them more sensitively.” he said.

“WE DO NOT ONLY PRODUCE HERE, WE ALSO SHARE OUR PAINS”

Explaining that there are emotional moments in the workshops from time to time, Çam said, “We don’t just produce here; we also share our pain. Sometimes we laugh together, sometimes we shed tears. Thanks to Ashura events, meetings and joint work, we have become a big family. Our biggest wish is that our country will never experience such pain again.” he said.

In his post on his social media account, Minister Gürlek announced that he donated 150 thousand lira, obtained from a lawsuit he filed due to unfair accusations against him, to the Turkish Red Crescent. Gürlek stated that the Turkish Red Crescent stands by those in need in times of disasters and crises with its deep-rooted history, devoted employees and volunteers, and stated that the institution is one of the strongest representatives of the nation’s spirit of charity. Calling on citizens, Gürlek stated that donations can be made to the Turkish Red Crescent with peace of mind and expressed confidence that every contribution made will bring hope to a needy person and balm to wounds. Turkish Red Crescent President Fatma Meriç Yılmaz published a message of gratitude for Gürlek’s donation. Yılmaz said, “I would like to thank Mr. Akın Gürlek wholeheartedly for his trust in the Turkish Red Crescent and his valuable evaluations.

We continue to keep the legacy of goodness entrusted to us by our beloved nation alive with the trust of our donors, the sacrifice of our volunteers and the dedication of our colleagues. “We express our gratitude for this meaningful support that gives us strength, and we hope that solidarity and compassion will reach many more hearts.”

2 PEOPLE WHO PLANNED AN ACTION ON HIS WIFE WERE ARRESTED
On the other hand, two suspects who were considered to be preparing an action against Gürlek’s wife were arrested. In the investigation carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı, who were found to be preparing a “sounding action” related to the organization against Gürlek’s wife, upon a tip made to CİMER, were arrested. Unlicensed weapons and 3 million 206 thousand liras in cash were seized during the operations.

There is no calm in the CHP, which is experiencing a historical civil war. 74 provincial leaders, who declared their support for Manisa Deputy Özgür Özel after the absolute nullity decision, had heavily insulted the party management and engaged in various provocations since the first day. On June 17, the button was pressed for the provincial heads who ignored the headquarters’ calls for calm and continued their actions that drew reactions. CHP MYK, which dismissed the provincial heads of Ankara, Bursa, Bitlis and Erzurum on this date, completely renewed almost half of the provincial organizations across the country in the last 27 days.

THE CLAIM OF THE ‘PRIVATE’ PEOPLE HAS BEEN INVOLVED
The Kılıçdaroğlu administration, which the Özgür Özel front said, “They cannot even find a district administrator”, dismissed 43 provincial heads in the last month, and new appointments were made quickly in 36 provinces. The number of provincial chairmen who have already been dismissed and have not yet been appointed is 7. During the 27-day period, a total of 14 provincial heads who raised the flag of rebellion by severely insulting Kılıçdaroğlu were also referred to discipline with a request for definitive expulsion.

HIGH DEMAND FOR NEW STAFFING
Party sources emphasize that during this process, at least 7-8 candidates from each province knocked on the door of the headquarters to become the provincial president, and long consultations were carried out to choose the most suitable name among the intense demand. It is also stated that more than 3 thousand visitors come to the party building every week and make contacts regarding the new staffing and distribution of duties in the provinces and districts.

LATEST SITUATION IN PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS
As of July 13, the number of provincial leaders in the party currently siding with Kılıçdaroğlu has increased to 43. The number of provincial presidents supporting Özgür Özel decreased to 31. The CHP administration, which emphasizes at every opportunity that it will not allow a double-headed image in the party, is expected to continue its dismissal decisions against provincial chairmen next week.

Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding the Friends Association, a detention order was issued for the President of the Association, Haluk Levent, for the crimes of ‘Violation of the law on associations’, ‘Laundering of property values ​​resulting from crime’ and ‘Membership of an organisation’. It was learned that Levent, who was fined 70 million lira in the bad check case in the past weeks, went to the airport to go abroad, but when he learned that he was banned from abroad, he returned home and was detained in Bursa.

After the health check in Bursa, Levent was brought to the Istanbul Police Department for questioning. According to the information obtained, it was determined that Levent bet 990 million liras from the accounts of Alper Çelik, one of the founders of the association, between 2020 and 2026 and lost 390 million liras. It was determined that he transferred 120 million lira from his friend’s account to the account of his assistant Yeliz Kaya.

REAL ESTATE GAME
The main backbone of the investigation was the allegations that large amounts of money were transferred to the accounts of some suspects on behalf of the Friends Association. It was learned that the investigation was deepened as a result of increasing allegations that earthquake donations were smuggled abroad and used for purposes other than their intended purpose.

It was among the information obtained that Levent bought real estate from the victims using the name of the association and the promise of donation, but the real estate transferred to his assistant Yeliz Kaya was later registered in the name of different suspects, resulting in a loss of approximately 60 million dollars. Following the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş 3 years ago, artist Haluk Levent started an aid campaign across Türkiye with the promise of building houses for earthquake victims through the Ahbap Association, of which he is the chairman of the board. Within the scope of the campaign that made a big impact, approximately 7 billion dollars of aid was poured into the association from domestic and international sources for the construction of a total of 460 houses in Gaziantep Nurdağı, Malatya’s Battalgazi and Arapgir districts. The fact that the promises made after 3 years were not kept caused the earthquake victims to react.

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced in a statement on his social media account that he donated the amount of 150 thousand liras collected as a result of the non-pecuniary damage case to the Turkish Red Crescent. In his statement, Gürlek stated that the Turkish Red Crescent stands by those in need in times of disasters and crises with its deep-rooted history, devoted employees and volunteers, and stated that the institution is one of the strongest representatives of the nation’s spirit of charity.

CALL TO CITIZENS TO DONATE TO RED CRESCENT

Calling on citizens in his statement, Gürlek stated that donations can be made to the Turkish Red Crescent with peace of mind and expressed the confidence that every contribution made will bring hope to a needy person and balm to wounds.

HE DONATED COMPENSATION OF 150 THOUSAND LIRAS

Akın Gürlek announced that he donated the entire amount of 150 thousand liras collected as a result of the non-pecuniary damage lawsuit he filed due to unfair accusations against him, to the Turkish Red Crescent. Within the scope of the case in question, the 150 thousand lira non-pecuniary damage decision awarded by the court was previously finalized and the donation was announced to the public.

“WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND BY SOLIDARITY”

Gürlek concluded his post by saying, “I would like to thank all the employees and volunteers of the Turkish Red Crescent, which is the symbol of goodness and solidarity, bringing the hand of mercy of our nation to all corners of the world. We will continue to stand by solidarity, mercy and brotherhood.” He concluded with these words:

In the investigation carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı, who were found to be preparing a “sounding action” related to the organization against the wife of the Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, upon a tip-off to CİMER, were arrested. During the investigation, it was stated that the suspects made reconnaissance of the target, conducted address and route studies, and unlicensed weapons and 3 million 206 thousand liras in cash were seized during the operations.

Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, very important details regarding the planned armed action against the wife of the Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek were revealed. As a result of the physical and intelligence studies initiated upon a tip-off to CİMER, 2 suspects who were preparing for an action were detained and referred to the courthouse.

CİMER DEVELOPED THE TRAITOR’S PLAN

According to the information in the investigation file, the process started with detailed statements made by an informant via CIMER. In the statement of the informant; He stated that the suspects, who used code names and had many criminal records, purchased tickets from abroad and mentioned the wife of Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek. It was learned that the suspects wrote the full address on a piece of paper, examined the roads leading to it in detail and discussed how to get the gun into the plaza. Stating that the instruction came from abroad, the whistleblower stated that he later realized that the target of the suspects was the wife of Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek and reported the situation to the authorities.

THEY REPLIED YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN 18-25 YEARS OLD AS TRIGGERS

As a result of physical and intelligence studies, it was determined that suspects Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı recruited members between the ages of 18-25 to domestic and international organized crime organizations. It was determined that the young people recruited by these people carried out armed actions and shootings.

MILLIONS OF LIRAS IN CASH AND UNLICENSED WEAPONS WERE SEIZED

During the operations carried out by the Gendarmerie at the addresses of the suspects on different dates; Two unlicensed weapons and cartridges belonging to these weapons, which were thought to be used in the actions, and 3 million 206 thousand liras of cash, thought to belong to a criminal organization, were seized. While the statements of Uğur Yılmaz, one of the suspects, were contradictory, he could not explain the source of the seized money.

THEY WERE ARRESTED

Stating that the notice was detailed and compatible with the criminal elements obtained, and that there were concrete facts indicating the existence of a strong criminal suspicion that the suspects committed the crime charged, the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office requested the arrest of Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı and referred the file to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace on Duty. Both suspects were arrested.