The cooperation protocol, prepared under the auspices of First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Honorary President of the Zero Waste Foundation, brought the work between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Zero Waste Foundation to an institutional framework. Within the scope of the protocol; It is aimed to support environmentally focused practices at the provincial, district, neighborhood and village levels under the coordination of governorships and district governorships, to ensure more effective participation of mukhtars in the process, to increase training and awareness activities and to implement joint projects and capacity development studies.

ZERO WASTE STUDIES WILL BE EXPANDED IN 81 PROVINCES, 922 DISTRICTS AND 50 THOUSAND MUHKHARS.

Speaking at the protocol signing ceremony, Minister Çiftçi said, “We are collaborating and collaborating with our Zero Waste Foundation. Because we believe that this world is not an inheritance from our ancestors. It is a trust that we will leave to our future children and children. We see this world as a trust. That is why we attach great importance to this work. I am very grateful to the esteemed lady Emine Erdoğan, who pioneered this movement, gave great support, did not spare her close attention and care, and to our President.” “I thank you in your presence. I hope that this protocol will lead to beneficial services for both our country, the zero waste foundation, our governorships and our Ministry of Internal Affairs.” he said.

Stating that zero waste studies will be disseminated in the central and provincial organizations of the Ministry, Minister Çiftçi said, “We are disseminating studies on zero waste in our General Directorate of Security under our Ministry of Internal Affairs, General Command of Gendarmerie, Coast Guard Command, AFAD Directorate, Directorate of Immigration Administration and General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs. We are not satisfied with this alone. In the provinces, we also carry out this work together with our 81 provincial governorships, 922 districts and 50 thousand headmen.” “We are turning the work into a big campaign.” he said.

NEIGHBORHOODS WILL SUPPORT GREEN TRANSFORMATION WITH ZERO WASTE

Within the scope of the cooperation, it is also planned to carry out joint studies to develop studies on waste management and resource efficiency in disaster and emergency processes, to support zero waste practices in temporary living spaces, to disseminate awareness activities for public personnel and citizens, and to share good practice examples on a national and international scale. In line with the protocol, which will be in force for three years, training programs, seminars, workshops, research, reporting activities and technical collaborations will be carried out within the scope of awareness-raising activities. It is aimed to strengthen local capacity and support sustainable environmental policies by creating a wide cooperation network from local governments to local authorities, from headmen to public institutions.

Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Beykoz Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, the statements of the suspects who testified in line with the effective repentance provisions and the entire file were examined, and the functioning of the bribery network in the municipality was revealed. During the period in question, it was determined that former mayor Alaattin Köseler and other suspects acted in unity of actions and ideas. It was determined that the suspects, after identifying the license holders who were building buildings against the zoning regulations, unofficially photographed them and recorded them. Then, it was understood that they called the owners of these buildings to the municipality and illegally obtained financial benefits in their favor in exchange for not processing the minutes in question, not sealing them or not carrying out the demolition.

2 ARREST

An arrest warrant was issued for a total of 3 suspects, including former Mayor Alaattin Köseler, who was suspended from duty within the scope of the first operation. As part of the second operation, an arrest warrant was issued for 2 of the 6 suspects taken into custody. Judicial control provisions were applied to all 4 suspects. An arrest warrant was issued for 2 suspects who could not be found at their addresses within the scope of the operation and were on the run. The multi-faceted and comprehensive investigation carried out by the Beykoz Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office continues with all its meticulousness.

According to the statement made by the party, AK Party Headquarters Women’s Branch President Tuğba Işık Ercan called President Erdoğan on the plateau where the Women’s Festival was held with the slogan “One Heart from the Hidden Paradise Berçelan to a Terror-Free Türkiye”.

President Erdoğan addressed the women on the plateau via phone as follows:

“I send my heartfelt greetings and love from Istanbul to my brothers and sisters from Hakkari. I wish them success. I hope my Lord will be with you.”

Upon a citizen’s invitation to Hakkari, Erdoğan said, “Hopefully.” he replied.

AK Party Headquarters Women’s Branch President Ercan said, “Mr. President, we cannot thank you enough. Today, terrorism is not talked about in these plateaus, the name of terrorism is not even mentioned. Thanks to you, our women met with chants and halays at this festival today.” he said.

Participants pointed out the environment of trust provided in the region and expressed their gratitude to President Erdoğan.

📍Berçelan Plateau, Hakkari

Our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressed the 2500 women of Hakkari who came together with our President @tugbaisikercan, by phone.

Berçelan Plateau, which was once associated with terrorism, is today the address of festivals, handicrafts, zılgıt and halay.… pic.twitter.com/bOYcmXPER2

— AK Party Women’s Branch (@AKKADINGM) July 17, 2026

“IT WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND BEST ORGANIZATIONS IN NATO HISTORY”

Yılmaz explained that in the Turkish Century, Türkiye should undergo a qualitative transformation in every field and be raised to a higher level, and noted that one of the best examples of this is the defense industry.

Emphasizing that more than 80 percent of the products that enter the inventory of the armed forces in Türkiye today are local and national, Yılmaz said, “Our exports exceeded 10 billion dollars last year. We are the 11th exporter in the world in the defense industry. Hopefully, we will be among the top 10 in the near future.” he said.

Cevdet Yılmaz continued as follows:

“We should all know that a country that has not established its own defense industry cannot pursue an independent foreign policy. If Turkey can act independently in foreign policy today, if it can make its own decisions, establish cooperation with its own will, and put forward policies, this is very closely related to the defense industry. Thank God, we have come to a certain point, hopefully we will reach an even better point in the defense industry. Recently, a NATO meeting was held in Türkiye. Probably one of the most successful and best organizations in the history of NATO was held.”

Pointing out the importance of water and energy, Yılmaz said that Türkiye is not a water-rich country, that water consumption per capita is gradually increasing, that this year is a fruitful year, and that more attention should be paid to the issue of water.

Yılmaz stated that Türkiye is a foreign-dependent country in energy, and that the way to permanently reduce the current account deficit is to increase the added value of the industry, on the one hand, and to achieve independence in energy, on the other hand.

“The main target of all coup plotters is the nation”

Explaining that in the last 23 years, tutelage democracy has been eliminated and normal democracy has been established, Yılmaz said that this is a very important development.

Yılmaz emphasized that on July 15, the society defends the nation’s own will and said, “The main target of all coup plotters is the nation, to break the will of the nation. This reckless attack on the authorities, and perhaps on the symbols of the nation, which even the enemy would not attack in war, but would question within himself while attacking, is actually a very clear expression of hostility towards the nation. This is also evidence that coups are non-national. Especially if coups take place in a democratic country, if there is an uprising against the will of the nation, this is an unnational uprising. Therefore, foreign “It means an uprising with connections to international power centers and intelligence services. Thank God, our nation survived these troubles with great sacrifices.” he said.

Stating that Türkiye is fighting against 3 terrorist organizations simultaneously, Yılmaz said:

“PKK, FETO, DAESH… Defeating these organizations simultaneously is not an easy task. The Republic of Turkey did this with political stability. It brought its economy to a point by growing its social policies and democracy. Now we say ‘Terror-free Turkey’. Hopefully, we will achieve this, and we will combine it with the terror-free region. We need to increase regional cooperation in a terrorist-free region. We respect everyone’s state and borders, we have no problems here. We have no eyes on anyone’s land.” “No one should have eyes on our land. We will not allow this.”

Cihannüma Association President Selim Cerrah, AYBİR President Prof. attended the program. Dr. Ebubekir Ceylan and many guests attended.

The trial of 31 defendants, including Hasan Akgün, who was suspended from his post as Büyükçekmece Mayor and arrested, began on allegations of corruption. On the second day of the hearing held at the Istanbul 27th High Criminal Court, some detained and unarrested defendants, including the detained defendant Hasan Akgün, were present. The defendant’s lawyers also attended the hearing. After the defense and statements received, the court announced its interim decision and decided to release the defendant Atahan Bacınoğlu, on the condition that a judicial control measure such as ‘not leaving the house’ is applied. The committee ruled that the other detained defendants, including the defendant Hasan Akgün, continue to be detained and postponed the hearing to September 2.

FROM THE INDICTMENT

In the indictment prepared by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, it was requested that the suspect Hasan Akgün be sentenced to a total of 68 years to 183 years in prison for the crimes of ‘establishing and managing a criminal organization for profit’, 11 times ‘taking a bribe’, 2 times ‘extortion by force’ and ‘laundering property values ​​arising from crime’. Prison sentences of varying degrees were requested for the other 30 suspects for various crimes.

According to the decision published in the Official Gazette, Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli was dismissed in accordance with Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Presidential Decree No. 3. Gaziantep Şehitkamil District Governor Ömer Hilmi Yamlı was appointed in his place.

Raziye Bilge Koçyiğit, Director General of Foreign Policy Planning and Coordination, was appointed as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Türkiye to the Council of Europe. Turkmenistan Ambassador Ahmet Demirok was taken to the center and Deputy General Manager Responsible for Central Asian Countries Şener Cebeci was appointed in his place.

In addition, with the decision, University of Health Sciences Faculty Member Prof. was appointed as the General Surgery Member of the First Specialization Board of Forensic Medicine. Dr. Ali Kocataş, Member of the Seventh Specialization Board of Forensic Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Istanbul Kent University Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Oğuz Çetinkale was brought. Yaşar Aksanyar, General Director of Compliance and Communication at the Directorate of Migration Management, Ozan Gazel, General Director of Border Management, Bayram Yalınsu, General Director of International Protection, and Fatih Ayna, General Director of Foreigners, were dismissed. Ahmet Dalkıran was appointed as the General Directorate of Harmonization and Communication, Deputy Director General of the Provincial Administration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Mehmet Yüzer was appointed as the General Directorate of Border Management, Mustafa Güney was appointed as the General Directorate of International Protection and Özge Kaplan was appointed as the General Directorate of Foreigners.

Ahmet Ceylan, Chairman of the Inspection Board of the General Directorate of Forestry, was dismissed and Fuat Şanal was appointed in his place. Hakan Nalbantoğlu was appointed as the vacant Board Member at the General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises. Oğuzhan Şatıroğlu, General Manager of the Ministry of Commerce, Support Services, Liquidation Affairs and Revolving Fund, was dismissed. Turkish Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc. Murat Durkan, Aysel Kandemir, Murat Baştor and Aziz Yıldırım were appointed to the vacant Board Memberships in the General Directorate.

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