Stories from Turkey

The Republican People's Party (CHP) decided to launch a field campaign during a party assembly meeting led by Chairman Özgür Özel. Party spokesperson Zeynel Emre announced the campaign will begin on May 4. The initiative aims to meet with the public to discuss national realities. The party also established a roadmap for municipalities to respond to local operations. The campaign is scheduled to cover various regions to engage directly with citizens.

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.

The body of 26-year-old Rojvelat Kizmaz was recovered from a dam reservoir following a three-day search operation. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the death, including the possibility that Kizmaz took her own life. An aide to Kizmaz has called for a formal investigation into the death to determine if there were prior indications of trouble. The deceased was described as a close university friend of Gülistan Doku.

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.

The General Directorate stated that no public hospitals providing health services are being sold. The General Directorate of Health Investments issued a statement clarifying that no active hospitals or currently used lands are being privatized. The ministry addressed rumors circulating on virtual media regarding the sale of healthcare facilities.

An investigation has been launched into District Governor Muharrem Eligül following social media posts regarding his role. A civil inspector has been appointed to oversee the inquiry. The investigation follows an incident during April 23 celebrations in Ankara where the district governor reportedly shared posts in both Turkish and Arabic. The outcome of the investigation is expected to be determined in the coming process. Özgür Özel spoke during a party group meeting regarding an investigation into the Ayaş District Governor. The investigation follows social media posts directed at Ankara MP Umut Akduan. Özel expressed gratitude to the Ankara Governor and the Minister of Interior for initiating the probe. He stated he has nothing further to say to the officials after they performed their duties.

A man named İnanç Öktemay died after being electrocuted while attempting to rescue Özge Ceren Deniz, who had stepped into a puddle in Izmir. Local electricity distribution services highlighted a lack of regulatory framework and said the need for joint management with local authorities.

MHP leader Devlet Bahceli reacted to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's comments regarding European autonomy from Russian, Turkish, or Chinese influence. Bahceli stated that Turkey has the power to respond to those attempting to marginalize it. He warned that if Europe continues to view Turkey as a secondary element to be called upon only when needed, it will face consequences. MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli responded sharply to comments made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding European influence. Bahçeli stated that the language used by the Commission President is problematic and noted that Brussels cannot dictate terms to Turkey. He characterized the assessment as an attempt to show Turkey its place. AK Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik criticized French President Emmanuel Macron regarding statements made in Greece.