Visit from Hızır International Search and Rescue Association and Ankara Provincial Presidency of Turkish Retired Specialist Chiefs Association to Mr Yusuf Sipahi, President of Turkish Disabled Persons Federation

 

Ali Gürgen, President of Hızır International Search and Rescue Association, who made statements on his social media account regarding the visit, said: "The problems faced by our disabled individuals in social life, the protection of our disabled citizens in disasters and emergencies and the importance of inter-institutional cooperation were discussed." He used his expressions.

As Hızır International Search and Rescue Association and Ankara Provincial Presidency of the Association of Turkish Retired Specialist Chiefs, we visited Mr Yusuf Sipahi, President of the Federation of Disabled People of Turkey.

In this valuable meeting we held; The problems faced by our disabled individuals in social life, the protection of our disabled citizens in disasters and emergencies and the importance of inter-institutional cooperation were discussed.

In addition, productive consultations were held on the problems faced by our veterans and martyrs' relatives in social life, support mechanisms and joint work that can be done in this field.

In this meaningful meeting that strengthens social solidarity; the steps that can be taken together for all disadvantaged groups to lead a safer, accessible and dignified life were evaluated.

We would like to thank Mr Yusuf Sipahi, President of the Turkish Disabled Persons Federation for his kind hosting and sincere approach, and we express our readiness to cooperate in every work to be carried out for the public benefit.

🤝 We are strong together

♿ For a Turkey without barriers

🕊️ We always stand by our veterans and martyrs' families

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE PUBLIC

Earthquakes test not only buildings but also consciences. Unfortunately, the painful experiences of past disasters have brought to light serious allegations that babies and children rescued after earthquakes have been smuggled abroad without being registered. This situation is not only shameful for humanity but also leads to irreparable human rights violations.

As Hızır International Search and Rescue Association, we clearly state that:

Every baby and child rescued in an earthquake is the honour of the state and the nation.

Therefore, it is vitally important that the following information is recorded during the handover process of children rescued from the rubble:

The licence plate number of the ambulance to which the child was handed over,

The name and surname of the doctor who carried out the handover and the institution where they work,

The time and place of the handover and the official report details,

The child's initial identification, bracelet or photo record, if any.

This information is not merely a bureaucratic detail, but a vital security chain that ensures the child's future, reunification with their family, and protection from abuse.

I hereby call upon all authorities, healthcare personnel, volunteers, and citizens:

➡️ Witness, record, question.

➡️ Do not remain silent about any unregistered, undocumented handover.

➡️ Not every action done in the name of ‘doing good’ is innocent.

While we are rescuing lives from the rubble, we cannot turn a blind eye to even one child being handed over to dark hands.

This is not a political issue, but a humanitarian and moral one.

As the Hızır International Search and Rescue Association, I respectfully announce to the public that we will follow this process to the end and keep the issue on the agenda in every necessary platform.

Ali GÜRGEN

Hızır International Search and Rescue Association

President

Hızır International Search and Rescue Association Continues Its Branch Expansion Efforts in Turkey at Full Speed.

 

The International Search and Rescue Association Continues Its Branch Expansion Efforts Throughout Turkey at Full Speed.                                                                                                                                     Ali Gürgen, President of Hızır International Search and Rescue Association;  published a congratulatory message to Büşra KURB, who was appointed as the Gaziantep Provincial Chairperson of our Hızır International Search and Rescue Association.  Ali Gurgen, the President of the International Search and Rescue Association of H Decir, included the following expressions in the congratulatory message he published: "H Decir International Search and Rescue Association

Mr. Büşra KURB, our President, has been appointed to the post of Gaziantep Provincial President with the works he has carried out in line with the values of our association and with the spirit of volunteerism.li Gurgen, the President of the International Search and Rescue Association of H Decir, included the following expressions in the congratulatory message he published: "H Decir International Search and Rescue Association

Mr. Büşra KURB, our President, has been appointed to the post of."

The Special “Family Education Book Set” was Opened for Access to Families Who Need Special Education from the Ministry of National Education

 

The Ministry of National Education has implemented an important step for the families of students with special educational needs within the scope of the Family Year.he Special “Family Education Book Set” was Opened for Access to Families Who Need Special Education from the Ministry of National Education

The Ministry of National Education has implemented an important step for the families of students with special educational needs within the scope of the Family Year. The “Family Education Book Set”, prepared with the aim of ensuring more effective participation of families in the educational process and strengthening school–family cooperation, was opened for access throughout the country.

This study, which directly responds to the long-standing need for "family-centered education" in the field of special education, draws attention with its content specifically tailored to different disability groups.study, which directly responds to the long-standing need for "family-centered education" in the field of special education, draws attention with its content specifically tailored to different disability groups. The set covers areas such as learning disdy, which directly responds to the long-standing need for "family-centered education" in the field of special education, draws attention with its content specifically tailored to different disability groups. The set covers areas such as learning disabilities, intellectual disability, physical disability, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, language and speech disorders, multiple disabilities, hearing impairment, and visual impairment. The set, consisting of a total of 49 books specially prepared for each developmental stage, aims to enable families to participate more consciously and actively in their children's developmental processes.

According to education experts, one of the elements that makes this book set important is that it has a practice-based structure rather than theoretical knowledge. The contents, which are structured with activities, directions and sample applications that can be used directly in daily life, aim to enable families to manage the process without the need for guidance.ccording to education experts, one of the elements that makes this book set important is that it has a practice-based structure rather than theoretical knowledge. The contents, which are structured with activities, directions and sample applications that can be used directly in daily life, aim to enable families to manage the process without the need for guidance. Additionally, the fact that the books are supported by QR-coded videos strengthens the learning process both visually and auditorily.

This step aligns with the contemporary educational approach that special education should not be limited to the school environment.  Experts emphasize that families' conscious participation plays a decisive role in students' academic, social, and emotional developmenthis step aligns with the contemporary educational approach that special education should not be limited to the school environment.  Experts emphasize that families' conscious participation plays a decisive role in students' academic, social, and emotional development. This initiative by the Ministry of National Education aims to transform the family from a passive element of the education process into a direct stakeholder.

The "Family Education Book Set" can be accessed free of charge via the official website of the Ministry of National Education's General Directorate of Special Education and Guidance Services. Authorities state that the set can be updated and improved based on feedback from the field, and that new digital supports in the field of special education are also on the agendamily Education Book Set" can be accessed free of charge via the official website of the Ministry of National Education's General Directorate of Sp

Statement from Abese İrca Like a Manifesto!

                                                                                                                                                                          

Please look at the perception operation FETÖ, Nefes Newspaper, and the İYİ Party have jointly orchestrated against the country. First, Nefes Newspaper publishes a false story on the front page under the headline "Interview Period Begins in High Schools from Abese İrca Like a Manifesto!                                                                                                                                                                                                Please look at the perception operation FETÖ, Nefes Newspaper, and the İYİ Party have jointly orchestrated against the country. First, Nefes Newspaper publishes a false story on the front page under the headline "Interview Period Begins in High Schools." There is no source for the news. Yes, a major newspaper publishes an unsourced story on its front page. An hour later, it removes the story from its website. This is the kind of thing a newspaper does where Nevşin Mengü or Can Ataklı writes for it. Although if these people were journalists, they would all have resigned yesterday. And Nefes Newspaper is not a real newspaper anyway; it's just a tool used by İmamoğlu to legitimize his funding.

It seems that the person who made the false news on the first page is someone named Principle Crispy. Ankara University. They made a 23-year-old intern who graduated from Ilef last year do a fake news story.the person who made the false news on the first page is someone named Principle Crispy. Ankara University. They made a 23-year-old intern who graduated from Ilef last year deems that the person who made the false news on the first page is someone named Principle Crispy. Ankara University. They made a 23-year-old intern who graduated from Ilef last year do a fake news story. The girl has an account with 170 followers on Twitter, and she last posted there in October.  There is no trace of what İlke Çıtır did or of her in any news articles on Nefes's news site. Of course, they wouldn't put Nevşin's name under such a huge fake news story; they need someone who can be easily discarded in a crisis situation.  That poor girl must be somewhere right now, happy that her news story made the front page. 

So why is Nefes doing such a ridiculous job?  Actually, from her perspective, she's not doing a ridiculous job; she's pulling an operation on the government.  (The agenda is child abuse in the İBB nursery ridiculous job?  Actually, from her perspective, she's not doing a ridiculous job; she's pulling an operation on the government.  (The agenda is child abuse in the İBB nursery. They're only interested in whatever theySo why is Nefes doing such a ridiculous job?  Actually, from her perspective, she's not doing a ridiculous job; she's pulling an operation on the government.  (The agenda is child abuse in the İBB nursery. They're only interested in whatever they can steal from this agenda and how many people they can distract; because they're in such a desperate state that they're sharing a one-and-a-half-minute video and saying, look, there's no harassment here.) The unsourced fake news that Nefes kept on its website for an hour and then deleted, becomes regular news from that moment on, with the source being Nefes Newspaper reporter İlke Çıtır.  These FETÖ accounts immediately start spreading this false news, citing Nefes Newspaper and İlke Çıtır as sources.  (Even 8 hours after Nefes deleted the news, FETÖ members were still sharing this magnificent report by the diligent journalistse FETÖ accounts immediately start spreading this false FETÖ accounts immediately start spreading this false news, citing Nefes Newspaper and İlke Çıtır as sources.  (Even 8 hours after Nefes deleted the news, FETÖ members were still sharing this magnificent report by the diligent journalist İlke Çıtır. ) It is necessary to understand the cooperation here well. The Etkili Haber account, run by a fugitive FETÖ member who fled to Canada, would go unnoticed if it reported something unsourced on its own, but when the same account cites Nefes Newspaper as a source, people start reacting as if it were true, probably thinking, "They wouldn't have made up such a big lie."  This is exactly what they planned from the very beginning, because this isn't the first time they've done this.  I'll show you them later. 

Behind the registered FETÖ account Effective News, there is an unregistered FETÖ account Haber Aktif, which also posts the fake news, and from that moment on, the action of the FETÖ influence network begins.  Hundreds of large and small anonymous FETÖ accounts, many of which appear to be pro-Atatürkehind the registered FETÖ account Effective News, there is an unregistered FETÖ account Haber Aktif, which also posts the fake news, and from that moment on, the action of the FETÖ influence network begins.  Hundreds of large and small anonymous FETÖ accounts, many of which appear to be pro-Atatürk, start quoting and retweeting the fake news. Those who have experience in duck hunting know that hunters hide in blinds and place plastic ducks called decoys in the water.  When wild ducks saw the ducks in the water while flying, they said, "Oh, these are ducks just like us; look, they have beaks, wings, and tails, and their profile pictures are all Donald Duck. Why would they have Donald Duck as their profile picture if they weren't ducks?hen wild ducks saw the ducks in the water while flying, they said, "Oh, these are ducks just like us; look, they have beaks, wings, and tails, and their profile pictures are all Donald Duck. Why would they have Donald Duck as their hen wild ducks saw the ducks in the water while flying, they said, "Oh, these are ducks just like us; look, they have beaks, wings, and tails, and their profile pictures are alParty Deputy Chairman Responsible for Education Policies / Manisa MP 

@There is.  Wouldn't it be great if we had a foreign affairs minister and a minister of national education who could be manipulated from 3,800 km away by a fugitive FETÖ member who dropped out of high school?There is.  Wouldn't it be great if we had a foreign affairs minister and a minister of national education who could be manipulated  3,800 km away by a fugitive FETÖ member who dropped out of high school? Mehmet Emin Kurnaz from Birgun, a journalist with many years of experience, also showed us all how to be an inre is.  Wouldn't it be great if we had a foreign affairs minister and a minister of national education who could be manipulated from 3,800 km away by a fugitive FETÖ member who dropped out of high school? Mehmet Emin Kurnaz from Birgun, a journalist with many years of experience, also showed us all how to be an intellectual by making very important analyses based on the fake news spread by the fugitive Fetullahist.  The comments section is full of professors, doctors, academics, journalists, politicians, and of course, FETÖ members. If they say one thing, the FETÖ supporters say two things.  They all get worked up together over the lie uydured by veteran journalist İlke Çıtır and spread by Maklube Haber, and launch attacks on Yusuf Tekin Hoca.  Nefes Newspaper also ran a story in the evening saying "the ministry denied the allegations," as if it weren't the one that had made up the lie in the first place.  The allegations it called out were a first-page story meant to distract from child abuse, a lie they handedefes Newspaper also ran a story in the evening saying "the ministry denied the allegations," as if it weren't the one that had made up the lie in the first place.  The allegations it called out were a first-page story meant to distract from child abuse, a lie they handed over to FETÖ. The fake news article had only 2 million views on Effective News last time.  

I'm sorry to say this, but in order to attack the minister of this country using the lie of the country's most well-known FETÖ account, which everyone knows escaped to Canada to avoid arrest, one must either be a FETÖ member or a fool.orry to say this, but in order to attack the minister of this country using the lie of the country's most well-known FETÖ account, which everyone knows escaped to Canada to avoid arrest, one m'm sorry to say this, but in order to attack the minister of this country using the lie of the country's most well-known FETÖ account, which everyone knows escaped to Canada to avoid arrest, one must either be a FETÖ member or a fool. For my part, I hope that every single person in the crowd under that post is a FETÖ member.  I hope that everyone who shared that lie, from politicians to professors, from journalists to academics, is a FETÖ member. Because we have known for a long time how to combat FETÖ members who hold positions of authority and power.  Unfortunately, we still don't know how to deal with stupid people in positions of authority and power.

Visit from Hızır International Search and Rescue Association to TEMUD Ankara Provincial Directorate

Ali Gürgen, General Manager of the International Search and Rescue Association of Hızır; Deputy General President in charge of the operation. Dec. Tarik Koçak, General Manager in Charge of Communications. Yard. Muhittin Çiftçi, General Manager Responsible for Headquarters and Security.nal Search and Rescue Association of Hızır; Deputy General President in charge of the operation. Dec. Tarik Koçak, Generai Gürgen, General Manager of the International Search  Rescue Association of Hızır; Deputy General President in charge of the operation. Dec. Tarik Koçak, General Manager in Charge of Communications. Yard. Muhittin Çiftçi, General Manager Responsible for Headquarters and Security. A delegation consisting of Deputy Chairman  Aytaç Aksu and Deputy Chairman Responsible for Youth Wings  Şahin Balın visited the Temud Ankara Provincial Chairmanship.  Speaking during the visit, Hızır International Search and Rescue Association's Ali Gürgen said: In this meaningful gathering centered around life, we once again felt the importance of being stronger together against disasters, of solidarity, and of unity of heart.  We would like to thank the TEMUD Ankara Provincial Presidency for their warm hospitality and sincere support for this valuable visit where hearts united for the same cause.e would like to thank the TEMUD Ankara Provincial Presidency for their warm hospitality and sincere support for this valuable visit where hearts united for the same cause. While quoting their statements, Temud Ankara Provincial Chairman Murat Kızıl also made the following statement regarding the visit: As the TEMUD Ankara Provincial Chairmanship, we hosted the General President of Hızır International Search and Rescue Association at our office. 

During the courteous visit, mutual consultations were held and cooperation opportunities in the fields of disaster management and search and rescue were discussed. We would like to thank them for this meaningful visit and wish them success in their work

Loan and Credit Card Data Overview of Key Economic Data for the Week of January 12 - January 18

 

Loan and Credit Card Data

● During the week of January 9, the credit volume of the banking sector reached 23.02 trillion TL. Compared to the beginning of 2025, thew of Key Economic Data for the Week of January 12 - January 18

● During the week of January 9, view of Key Economic Data for the Week of January 12 - January 18

● During the week of January 9, the credit volume of the banking sector reached 23.02 trillion TL. Compared to the beginning of 2025, the increase rate was 44.29%, while a decrease of 25.7 billion TL was recorded compared to the previous week.

● According to the brsa weekly data, personal credit card debt since the beginning of the year 2025% rise 49,87 2,76 Trillion TL. Of these debts, 1.03 trillion TL consisted of installment-based expenditures, while 1.73 trillion TL consisted of non-installment expenditures.

● According to TCMB data, total bank and credit card expenditures in the week of January 9 decreased by 17.9% compared to the previous week, amounting to 483.5 billion TL.ording to TCMB data, total bank and credit card expenditures in the week of January 9 decreased by 17.9% compared to the previous week, amounting to 483.5 billion TL. The increase rate compa According to TCMB data, total bank and credit card expenditures in the week of January 9 decreased by 17.9 According to TCMB data, total bank and credit card expenditures e week of January 9 decreased by 17.9% compared to the previous week, amounting to 483.5 billion TL. The increase rate compared to the same week last year was 48.2%, while the annual increase in the 4-week average of total expenditures decreased to 53.9%.

Economic Indicators and Expectations

● During the week of January 9, the Central Bank's total reserves increased by $7 billion to $196.1 billion. Gold reserves increased by $2.2 billion to $116.7 billion, while gross foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.8 billion to $79.3 billion.

● In December 2025, the central government budget recorded a deficit of 528.1 billion TL.  During the same period, the primary balanceember 2025, the central government budget recorded a deficit of 528.1 billion TL.  During the same period, the primary balance showed a deficit of 411.5 billion TL. In the last month of 2025, budget expenditures increased by 4.8% compared to the same month in 2024, while the increase in budget revenues reached 43.7%.

● Within the scope of the 2026 Public Investment Program, a total of 1 trillion 920.8 billion TL in funding was allocated for 13,887 projects. Within the  of the 2026 Public Investment Program, a total of 1 trillion 920.8 billion TL in funding was allocated for 13,887 projects. The highest share of investment allocations was allocated to the Transportation and Communications secto Within the scope of the 2026 Public Investment Program, a total of 1 trillion 920.8 billion TL in funding was allocated for 13,887 projects. The highest share of investment allocations was allocated to the Transportation and Communications sector at 26.5%, while Mining ranked second with 18%. The total size of projects aimed at reducing earthquake risk was calculated as 697 billion TL. Additionally, the program's share of educational investments was 13.2%, while the agricultural sector received a 10% share.

● The World Bank increased its growth expectations for Turkey. World Bank increased its growth expectations for Turkey. The institution increased its 2025 growth forecast from 3.1%  World Bank increased its growth expectations for Turkey. The institution increased its 2025 growth forecast from 3.1% to 3.5%, while revising its 2026 projection from 3.6% to 3.7%. The growth expectation for 2027 was increased from 4.2% to 4.4%.

● In November, the annual increase in trade sales volume continued. The total trade sales volume rose by 7.1% compared to the same month last year, with retail trade standing out, the annual increase in trade sales volume continued. The total trade sales volume rose by 7.1% compared to the same month last year, with retail trade standing out with a 14.2% increase. The increase in wholesale trade, on the other hand, remained more limited at 3.3%. Additionally, while the trade sales volume increased by 0.5% on a monthly basis, wholesale trade rose by 0.1% and retail trade by 1.5%.

● In November, the current account balance deteriorated more than expected. The current account deficit reached $4.0 billion, significantly exceeding the $2.8 billion deficit in the same month last year In November, the current account balance deteriorated more than expected. The current aIn November, the current account balance deteriorated more than expected. The current account deficit reached $4.0 billion, significantly exceeding the $2.8 billion deficit in the same month last year. With this figure, the 12-month cumulative current account deficit ror, the current account balance deteriorated more than expected. The current account deficit reached $4.0 billion, significantly exceeding the $2.8 billion deficit in the same month last year. With this figure, the 12-month cumulative current account deficit rose to $23.2 billion.

● According to the December 2025 data of the TBB Risk Center, the total amount of 15.2 Million checks submitted to banks in 2025 was TL 9.8 Trillion, while the amount of 307 thousand checks that remained unrequited at the time of submission was recorded as TL 259 Billion.

Foreign Exchange and Investor Movements

● According to the CBRT data, foreign currency deposits of real persons residing in the country increased by $ 530 Million and reached $ 143 Billion in the week of January 9. Foreign currency deposits of legal entities decreased by $ 1.1 Billion to $ 76.8 Billion.

● According to the data from the Central Bank of Turkey for the week of January 9, foreign investors made an inflow of 237.6 million dollars in the stock market.to the data from the Central Bank of Turkey for the week of January 9, foreign investors made an inflow of 237.6 million dollars in the stock market. During the same period, wcording to the data from the Central Bank of Turkey for the week of January 9, foreign investors made an inflow of 237.6 million dol According to the data from the Central Bank of Turkey for the week of January 9, foreign investrs made an inflow of 237.6 million dollars in the stock market. During the same period, while there was an inflow of $909.2 million in Government Bonds (G-Bonds), the $864.8 million portion recorded in transactions resulted from definitive purchases. In corporate bonds, a net outflow of $10.8 million was recorded. Thus, the net inflow for the week totaled $1.1 billion.

Market Data

● The BIST 100 index closed the day on January 16, 2026, at 12,668.52 points, an increase of 1.70% compared to the previous day.

● The ounce price of gold began the day at $4,592.41 in markets on January 19.

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