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The Women and Democracy Association (KADEM) held its 5th General Assembly on April 19 at the Atatürk Cultural Center in Istanbul. During the assembly, lawyer Canan Sarı was elected as the new chair of the board. The general assembly took place with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During his speech, President Erdoğan said their faith commands that superiority should not be sought in gender, origin, color or race, but in knowledge, morals, piety, compassion and virtue. He acknowledged that they do not deny some wrongful practices that have infiltrated certain societies, stating: “Negative examples and practices resulting from…

Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Chief Ibrahim Kalın met Saturday with Hamas Political Council head Mohammad Darwish and his delegation to address the spiraling humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The talks, reportedly held in Türkiye, centered on securing unimpeded humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, where the Israeli blockade and resumed military operations have triggered what the United Nations calls the worst humanitarian crisis since the war’s onset in October 2023. Security sources cited by Türkiye’s Anadolu Agency (AA) said Kalın and Darwish also reviewed international efforts for a lasting and comprehensive cease-fire, while coordinating opposition to Israeli plans to forcibly displace…

At the grand opening of the Bağcılar Women’s and Children’s Hospital, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued his pointed critique of the opposition, drawing a stark contrast between his government’s long-term vision for Türkiye’s future and the opposition’s failure to grasp the country’s needs. Erdoğan didn’t hold back, saying, “The resources meant for Istanbul are being siphoned off by some; the beneficiaries of this corruption are now being exposed.” Erdoğan’s remarks follow his recent participation in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Silvan Irrigation Tunnel Project in southeastern Türkiye, a 12-billion-lira ($316 million) investment he believes will revolutionize agriculture in the region…

Youth and Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak emphasized Türkiye’s commitment to traditional sports at the 7th Ethnosport Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he highlighted the significant investments aimed at increasing youth engagement in these disciplines. “Ethnosport is crucial in driving young people’s interest in traditional sports,” Bak stated, noting its growing impact globally. The forum, held under the theme “Reviving Traditional Sports,” has attracted participants from 75 countries. Bak praised Ethnosport’s role in promoting traditional sports worldwide, adding, “This platform is essential for raising awareness of these sports across the globe. We commend Ethnosport President Bilal Erdoğan and his…

The European Union is seeking a new direction in defense after President Donald Trump opted to distance the United States from European security. Having lost its most important ally, Brussels has focused on ensuring the security of the continent on its own, both due to pressure from Washington and the ongoing threats from Moscow. The European Commission announced a new strategy, known as the White Paper, on March 19, which includes increasing military expenditures and production, as well as allocating resources to joint defense projects until 2030. The EU, which seeks to share its topics of discussion and planned steps…

Municipalities of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) are launching a new program to systematically review the demands and views of citizens in their respective areas, the party announced Friday. Put forth by the AK Party Local Administrations Presidency, the “Citizen asks, mayor answers” program will start simultaneously in these administrations, where mayors will share with citizens the services and projects provided in the first years of their term. At the meeting, where neighborhood residents will take the floor and voice their opinions and demands, citizens will also be able to direct their questions to the mayor. Within…

The Turkish Statistical Institute (Turkstat) has released the 2024 child population statistics, offering a detailed overview of the demographic composition of Türkiye’s young population. According to the Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS), Türkiye’s total population at the end of 2024 was 85,664,944, with 21,817,061 of them categorized as children aged 0-17. The child population consists of 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. This demographic represents a significant shift over the decades; in 1970, children made up 48.5% of the total population. By 1990, this figure had dropped to 41.8%, and in 2024, it stands at 25.5%. This decrease mirrors global trends…

In the quiet town of Burdur in southwestern Türkiye, a heartfelt celebration brought joy to an elderly woman who had never married but had always dreamed of a henna night. Emine Gülay, 69, a resident of the Hilmi Hafize Evin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, had her long-held wish fulfilled thanks to a special project organized by students from Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. As part of a cooperation protocol between the university and the care facility, workshops focusing on mental, biological, psychological and social development bring together students and residents in meaningful dialogue and shared activities. During one of…

In the quiet town of Burdur in southwestern Türkiye, a heartfelt celebration brought joy to an elderly woman who had never married but had always dreamed of a henna night. Emine Gülay, 69, a resident of the Hilmi Hafize Evin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, had her long-held wish fulfilled thanks to a special project organized by students from Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. As part of a cooperation protocol between the university and the care facility, workshops focusing on mental, biological, psychological and social development bring together students and residents in meaningful dialogue and shared activities. During one of…

In the quiet town of Burdur in southwestern Türkiye, a heartfelt celebration brought joy to an elderly woman who had never married but had always dreamed of a henna night. Emine Gülay, 69, a resident of the Hilmi Hafize Evin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, had her long-held wish fulfilled thanks to a special project organized by students from Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. As part of a cooperation protocol between the university and the care facility, workshops focusing on mental, biological, psychological and social development bring together students and residents in meaningful dialogue and shared activities. During one of…