Stories from Istanbul · Turkey

Umut Altaş, identified as a key figure in the Gulistan Nine murder investigation, claims his father had knowledge of the events. Altaş stated to prosecutors that he intends to disclose all information he possesses. Correspondence between Altaş and his father from approximately four months ago has reportedly been uncovered. Altaş claimed in messages that his father was aware of everything and sent him to the United States for that reason. The suspect reportedly threatened to contact the prosecutor and reveal all known information if his father failed to send requested funds to his account. Altaş allegedly stated his father sent him to America to evade the investigation. Authorities have launched an investigation into Yusuf Çekli, the father of a suspect involved in a stabbing incident. The investigation follows reports that the weapon used, a switchblade, belongs to Yusuf Çekli.

A jury decision regarding an artificial intelligence case is expected to be announced on May 10. The case involves testimony from individuals including Mask and Altın, as well as a microscopic solution seller named Nadende. The outcome is expected to serve as a historical precedent for whether AI development will focus on profit or social benefit. Witnesses including Musk, Altman, and Nadella are expected to testify in the case. Testimony is anticipated from individuals including Mask, Altın, and Nadende, who reportedly sells microscope solutions.

Police teams apprehended a shooter and three accomplices who fled the scene of an incident in Istanbul. The attacker reportedly fired a weapon at a group, striking 17-year-old Yusuf Arda Ozere. The teenager was taken to a hospital and remains in intensive care. The suspect was found in possession of a firearm.

DNA and fingerprint samples from a criminal investigation have been sent to 196 countries via Interpol for comparison. Authorities have already compared the DNA against 80 individuals without success. A special unit was established under the coordination of the ministry to handle the case. The investigation includes four suspects living in the same apartment, including Ismail Hakkı Çeydi, who have not yet undergone necessary examinations. The investigation involves four names and an individual named İsmail Hakkı Çeydi who lived in the same apartment building. Authorities stated that previous comparisons against 80 people yielded no results. The source noted that necessary investigations had not been sufficiently conducted until now. The case involves four individuals in Fethi Kabir Tarebinde and İsmail Hakkı Çeydi.

Sadeddin Sarı announced in a written statement that he will not be a candidate for the upcoming Fenerbahçe election. The club is preparing to head to a congress following this development. The announcement comes as the club faces an extraordinary congress period.

Fenerbahçe Sports Club will hold an extraordinary congress with elections scheduled for June 6 or 7. Fenerbahce officials are heading to an extraordinary election following a derby defeat. The announcement follows discussions regarding championship possibilities and club stability. The club previously announced a potential election in May, but the process was delayed during the championship pursuit. Recent developments followed a loss to Galatasaray, which has left the club's championship chances dependent on unlikely outcomes. Saran stated that knowing when to leave a position is as as attaining it. The announcement follows the departure of technical director Dominik Teredes on Monday. The club's leadership said the importance of stepping aside when necessary to advance the organization. Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran announced that elections will be held in June.

Twelve individuals have been arrested as part of an investigation involving the Fenerbahçe Sports Club. The investigation is ongoing, according to the report. The arrests were confirmed as a breaking development. The investigation follows the 26-year-old unsolved murder of Çağla Tuğaltay, who was killed in her Istanbul home in 2000. Authorities have also identified four deceased individuals related to the case. Police arrested 12 people in connection with the 2000 murder of 15-year-old Çağla Tuğaltay. The victim was killed in her home in the Şişli district of Istanbul 26 years ago. The investigation seeks to determine the identity of the killer and the circumstances surrounding the discovery of bodies. The source noted that the investigation is looking into whether these individuals attempted to cover up the crime. The witnesses are accused of providing returns in exchange for votes.

Police in Istanbul detained a 17-year-old suspect following an armed attack that left a 17-year-old youth seriously injured. Police have apprehended the suspect, according to the report. A 17-year-old boy, Yusuf Arda Özere, is fighting for his life in intensive care following a shooting in Istanbul. The assailant was found with a weapon and fled the scene with three accomplices before being apprehended. One bullet struck the teenager, who was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Police have captured the attacker who fled with three others. Police conducting security inspections in Sultanbeyli, Istanbul, stopped a vehicle being driven by a 13-year-old child. The child's father was reportedly sitting next to him in the vehicle. The incident follows requests from the family of Rojvelat Kizmaz to reopen an investigation.

A driver in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece district was reportedly followed for an extended period by a group that threatened them. The impact caused the minibus to strike a barrier and come to a halt. The service minibus driver sustained injuries but is reported to be in non-life-threatening condition. A driver operating a public bus hit a middle school student in Istanbul during the morning hours. The student was attempting to cross the street using a pedestrian crossing with her mother. Security camera footage captured the incident, which occurred after the driver allegedly failed to stop at a red light. The student was struck while attempting to cross the road. Authorities are investigating a vehicle linked to the disappearance of university student Gülistan Doku, who went missing in Tunceli six years ago.

The 27th session of the trial involving an alleged criminal organization related to Ekrem İmamoğlu concluded at the Istanbul 40th High Criminal Court. To date, 35 detained defendants have provided their defenses. Of the 414 defendants in the case, 35 detained individuals have provided testimony so far. The case involves allegations of forming a criminal organization for the purpose of creating chaos. Thirty-five detained defendants have completed their defense in a trial involving 414 total defendants. Former mayor Niyazi Nefi Karı, among five detained defendants, appeared before a judge for the fourth time alongside 43 other defendants. The judge ruled to extend the detention of five defendants and postponed the hearing to a later date. The session began with the defense of detained defendant Âdem Soytekin.