@okuryazarkitaplar Family Makes Its Mark at TÜYAP!

 

 The Istanbul TÜYAP Book Fair, held between 13 and 21 December, hosted a very special gathering this year. The @okuryazarkitaplar culture, arts and literature community, led by its founder and coordinator Kadir Temür, took its place at the fair with 33 distinguished authors and their valuable works, meeting with literature enthusiasts. A Bridge of Friendship Extending from Digital to Hearts

For the @okuryazarkitaplar family, this fair was not just a place to display books; it became a festive gathering where friendships that began online were strengthened through face-to-face meetings, handshakes, and hugs. At our stand, our authors met with their readers and signed their books; meanwhile, they enjoyed tea together, accompanied by homemade pastries and cakes, and engaged in warm conversations. Our authors, who came from all corners of Turkey to Istanbul's magical fair atmosphere, took pride in experiencing this excitement first-hand. Authors who were unable to attend in person shared in this great excitement by sending their books and following the process from their screens.

The Pulse of Literature Taken with Kadir Temür

Our coordinator, Kadir Temür, was constantly on the move throughout the fair. He conducted individual interviews with all participating authors, enabling them to introduce themselves and their works. He also filmed special promotional videos for each work, gifting the authors with unforgettable digital archives.

The @okuryazarkitaplar team played an active role not only at their own stand but throughout the entire fair. Embarking on their journey with the motto ‘leave no stone unturned,’ our team conducted interviews with dozens of authors, popular or not, and brought the heart of the fair to social media with over a hundred Instagram live broadcasts.

Meaningful Thanks and Future Vision

One of the most meaningful moments of the fair was the live broadcast featuring Kadir Temür and Ms. Gözde Baştımar, Marketing Manager of TÜYAP Fair Management. During this thank-you interview on behalf of our community, flowers were presented to Ms. Baştımar. Gözde Baştımar thanked our team for our contribution to promoting the fair and stated that they would be delighted to see the @okuryazarkitaplar family among them in the coming years.

Our creative writing instructor, Elif Ece Kırımlı, was also present at our stand over the weekend, welcoming students, our authors, and readers. The discussions on literature held by Kırımlı and Temür were followed with great interest on social media.

Our Authors and Their Works at the Fair

The authors in this impressive line-up and the works they have contributed to the literary world were as follows:

Gülşah Çetiner (Blind Love), Esin Tarakçıoğlu (Silent Hearts Rising from the Ashes, Breezes from Life), Ülya Nur (Mirror of the Soul, Dust of Memories, The Adventures of Cücünnü and Ecünnü, Grandmother and Grandchildren), Uğur Apçin (Without Me), Mahsun Erdoğan (Living Love in Schizophrenia), Nur Ateş Alver (In Search of the Fairy Tale Bird), Ganime Ahras (The Most Beautiful Form of Pain), Dilek Özipek (Let the Market Game Begin, Labyrinth Find Me), Orhan Özer (Black Rose), Elif Ece Kırımlı (Chance Encounters), Nuray Ertaş Balcı (The Great Plane Tree, Miracle), Perihan Koçyiğit (Reunion, King Alfred), Muhittin Çiftçi (The Silent Table), Kübra Çakar (The Secret Is Within You), Taner Durmaz (The Yellow Bride, Moşi, Nebun, Mum, Am I Sick?, Desert Love), Fatma Sözen (From Ada's Notebook), Kader Yıldız (You Are My Greatest Fear), Selim Öztürk (The Kavlan Trees), Hamit Doğan (Unauthorised Words, The Man in the Barrel, The Sleep of Words, Concrete Flowers), Rüzgar Doğan (Nine Guards), Gülsel Kaya (Fruit Island, My Struggle for Life, False Feelings), Tuğçe Biryol (Then Silence Spoke, I Swallowed Half a Breath), Hüseyin Burak Uçar (The Dreamer, Magical Reality, The Frequency of Success), Gülçin Granit (You Scratched My Patience, Selahattin, When the Ant Became King), Gözde Görmez (Calling Out to My Love, Everything About Love, Who is a Woman, From Prohibition to Prostration), Nejdet Bezgen (I Travel the World with Lovely Paws - Antarctica, I Travel the World - Turkey, Journey into the Mystery of History with Explorers) and Medine Mehtap (The Secret in the Heart, Breezes from Life). Stepping into Tomorrow with Greater Awareness

Our coordinator, Kadir Temür, expressed his gratitude to the entire @okuryazarkitaplar family and emphasised that this collaboration and unity of hearts should continue forever. With the belief that the experiences gained and lessons learned throughout the fair will shed a much more conscious light on future writing endeavours and fair participations, we extend our heartfelt love to all book lovers.

Here's to meeting again at many more book fairs, hand in hand and pen to pen!

Allegations of a ‘Plan to Take Over Turkey’ Found on Ekrem İmamoğlu's Chief of Staff's Phone!

 

Following a digital examination of the phone belonging to Kadriye Kasapoğlu, who is said to have worked in the private office of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, it was claimed that a controversial diagram had been found. The diagram, which contained headings implying that political and institutional structures had been planned for the future, brought the findings of the investigation to the forefront of public debate.

According to the allegations reflected in the investigation report, the upper part of the diagram shows a structure in which İmamoğlu is positioned as a ‘presidential candidate’. It is stated that the lower layers list items indicating the roles of the CHP General Presidency, the Central Executive Board (MYK), the Party Assembly (PM), groups of MPs and opposition parties in the process.

The diagram identified in the digital investigation is said to include headings such as ‘abroad,’ ‘data management,’ ‘propaganda materials,’ ‘financial resources,’ ‘media agency,’ ‘local alliances,’ and ‘new state structure.’ Information indicating that the headings ‘local alliances’ and “abroad” are repeated in two separate sections is particularly noteworthy, while the emphasis on a ‘new state’ has fuelled debate about the report's content.

According to analysts, the diagram resembles the organisational structures found in political parties' election campaign plans. It could be the preparation of an election strategy, but it could also be considered a draft of an alternative political scenario. However, official claims of ‘criminal organisation structure and the goal of interfering with the state structure’ have brought the issue to the legal level.

No comprehensive statement regarding the process has yet been made public. If the allegations are confirmed, the scope of the investigation may widen, and certain institutional authorities may be called to testify. Political observers state that if the digital materials obtained are disclosed in the investigation file, the debate will intensify.

Although the details of the examination of Kasapoğlu's digital material have not yet been fully shared with the public, it has become one of the important topics on the political agenda. It is expected that the process will become clearer in the coming days with official statements from political actors, security units and judicial bodies.

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Bir Hayal Daha Gerçek Oluyor @okuryazarkitaplar TÜYAP’da

Türkiye’nin kültür, sanat ve edebiyat alanında yıllardır üretim yapan ve yazarlarla birlikte birçok başarıya imza atan, fuarlara katılan @okuryazarkitaplar, bu yıl ilk kez 42. Beylikdüzü TÜYAP Kitap Fuarı’nda yerini alıyor. Sanatçı ve yazar dayanışma topluluğu kimliğiyle öne çıkan platformumuz, yazarları ve eserleriyle Türkiye’nin en büyük kitap fuarında okurlarla buluşmaya hazırlanıyor.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/L0XRyeJex9I

Koordinatörümüz Kadir Temür’ün aktardığı bilgilere göre, @okuryazarkitaplar bu gönüllü etkinlikte yalnızca kendi yazarlarını değil, Türkiye’nin dört bir yanındaki tüm yazarları davet ediyor. Bu çağrı, edebiyatın birleştirici gücünü fuar alanında daha da görünür kılmayı hedefliyor.

📚 Fuarda Neler Olacak?

Okuryazarkitaplar yazarlarıyla imza günleri düzenlenecek.

Yazarlarımızın eserleri fuar salonunda sergilenecek, ayrıca eserler ile fuar alanında sosyal medya için tanıtım videoları çekilecek. Bu videolar plana yazara gönderilecek ve ınstagramda paylaşılacak.

Yazarlarımız diğer yazarlarla bir araya gelerek imza söyleşileri ve röportajlar gerçekleştirecek.

Katılımcılar yayınevleri ve fuarda bulunan yazarlarla tanışılacak, yeni iş birliklerinin kapıları aralanacak.

Fuar alanında vatandaşlarla sokak röportajları yapılacak.

Okuryazarkitaplar standı, coşku dolu atmosferiyle ziyaretçileri karşılayacak.

Bu etkinlik, yalnızca bir fuar katılımı değil; aynı zamanda kültür ve edebiyatın buluşma noktası olacak. Okuryazarkitaplar, yıllardır sürdürdüğü üretim ve dayanışma ruhunu bu kez fuar sahnesine taşıyor.

🎉 Siz de bu coşkuyu yaşamak için @okuryazarkitaplar topluluğuna katılabilir, fuar etkinliğinin bir parçası olabilirsiniz.

📅 Tarih: 13 – 21 Aralık 2025 📍 Yer: Beylikdüzü TÜYAP Kitap Fuarı

👉 Tüm kitap severleri @okuryazarkitaplar standına bekliyoruz.

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Ak Parti İstanbul İl Başkanı Abdullah Özdemir işin vehameti'nin farkın değil !

 Ak Parti İstanbul İl Başkanı Abdullah Özdemir işin vehameti'nin farkın değil zannediyorum. X'deki Paylaşımı onu gösteriyor: " Zeynebiye Camii ve Kültür Merkezi İstanbul’umuza hayırlı olsun.

Caferî vatandaşlarımızın buluşma noktası olan Zeynebiye; ibadethane olmanın yanı sıra, vatandaşlarımızın sosyal ve kültürel faaliyetlerine de ev sahipliği yapacak.

Zeynebiye Camii ve Kültür Merkezi’nin hayata geçmesinde emeği olan başta Merhum Kadir Topbaş başkanımızı rahmetle anıyor, projenin tamamlanmasında emeği olan herkese teşekkür ediyorum. "

Partial Overturn in Case of Police Officer Şeyda Yılmaz's Murder

 ISTANBUL – The Istanbul Regional Court of Justice has partially overturned the verdict in the high-profile trial of Yunus Emre Geçti, who was convicted of murdering police officer Şeyda Yılmaz. The court upheld the defendant's aggravated life sentence but ruled that he must also be tried for an additional separate crime within the same case file.

The incident occurred on September 22, 2024, in Ümraniye. Yunus Emre Geçti, who had been detained for motorcycle theft, managed to escape from the Dudullu Şehit İsmail Akkoyun Police Center. While fleeing, he was pursued by police officers K.H.S. and Şeyda Yılmaz. A physical altercation ensued, during which Geçti seized Officer K.H.S.'s service weapon.

Geçti then opened fire at close range, injuring K.H.S. He continued shooting, targeting Officer Yılmaz, who had taken cover behind a barrel. Yılmaz was fatally shot in the head and succumbed to her injuries despite all medical efforts. Geçti's mother, Pınar Geçti, was also injured by a stray bullet during the shootout.

Following an investigation, the Anadolu 26th High Criminal Court sentenced Geçti on January 8 to aggravated life imprisonment for the "intentional killing of a public official on duty." He received an additional 20 years for the "attempted intentional killing of another public official" (K.H.S.), 3 years for the "injury of his mother with possible intent," and 3 years and 9 months for "resisting to prevent duty performance."

The court also ruled that the Anadolu Republic Prosecutor's Office should file a separate criminal complaint against Geçti for "qualified robbery at night" for forcibly taking the police officer's weapon during the struggle.

Appeal Court's Decision

The case was appealed to the Istanbul Regional Court of Justice 1st Criminal Chamber. The appellate court has now completed its review.

In its decision, the chamber found no legal irregularities in the local court's procedures or merits of the case. It ruled that the evaluation of evidence was sound, the classification of the acts was correct, and the penalties given were appropriate. Therefore, it rejected the appeals regarding these sentences.

However, the appellate court partially overturned the verdict on a procedural matter. It ruled that a public lawsuit must be filed for the separate "qualified robbery at night" charge and that this new case file must be merged with the main trial file.

What Happens Next?

The case file has been sent back to the Anadolu 26th High Criminal Court. The lower court is now instructed to follow the appellate court's ruling. This means:

1. A lawsuit will be formally opened regarding the "qualified robbery" allegation.

2. This new charge will be merged with the existing case file.

3. The court will hold hearings to consider this additional charge, collect evidence, and hear arguments from both the defense and the prosecution.

4. A new, comprehensive verdict will be issued, which may include an additional penalty for the robbery charge.

The defendant, Yunus Emre Geçti, remains in custody. He is expected to appear before the judge again on September 25 for the next phase of the proceedings. The final verdict from the local court can be appealed once more to the regional court and eventually to the Court of Cassation.

This partial overturn is a procedural step in the comprehensive legal process and does not reduce the existing sentences handed down to the defendant.

Good Luck to the people of Istanbul Sancaktepe!

 Good Luck to the people of Istanbul Sancaktepe!                                                                                           

Unfortunately, with the votes you have given, a new remuneration system has been put into operation to be used for MÜŞON money.                                          

As of September 1, 2025, fitness and swimming branches have been made paid at the centers affiliated to Sancaktepe Municipality!

For us, sport is not just an activity; it meant the future of our young people, the health of our children, the peace of our families.

During our tenure, we acted with this awareness and ensured that our citizens benefited from sports opportunities for free in our 22 facilities, 33 branches and 87,500 registered members.During our tenure, we acted with this awareness and ensured that our citizens benefited from sports opportunities for free in our 22 facilities, 33 branches and 87,500 registered members.

With the efforts of the Şeyma ur tenure, we acted with this awareness and ensured that our citizens benefited from sports opportunities for free in our 22 facilities, 33 branches and 87,500 registered members.

With the efforts of the Şeyma Döğücü President in Istanbul, with the special votes of our members of parliament, as the Ak Party

we have built 8 fitness centers, in addition to these, 3 of them were under construction.

We have brought 11 fitness centers to our district in total.

We built the Sarıgazi Kemal Ayyıldız Semi-Olympic Swimming Pool.

We have increased the number of swimming pools in our district to 4.

Because we saw sports not as a luxury, but as the right of everyone.

Today, the same services are being made paid and our people are being removed from sports.

In our understanding, there was not a burden on the public, but support for the public.e we saw sports not as a luxury, but as the right of everyone.

Today, the same services are being made pai

Turkey Bolsters Offshore Ambitions with $490 Million Deepwater Drilling Fleet Acquisition

 Istanbul, [Date] – Turkish state energy company TPAO has significantly upgraded its deep-sea exploration capabilities with the acquisition of two advanced drilling vessels from Norway, signaling intensified efforts to discover domestic natural gas reserves.

Key Deal Details & Specifications:

• Purchase Price: $245 million per vessel ($490 million total)

• Deployment:

  • Vessel 1: Offshore Libya (supporting existing agreements with Libya's GNA)

  • Vessel 2: Offshore Mersin Taşucu, Turkey (Eastern Mediterranean focus)

• Vessel Specs:

  • Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): 59,200 each

  • Dimensions: 228 meters (length) x 42 meters (width)

  • Drilling Depth Capacity: 12,192 meters (12 km / ~40,000 ft) – world-class capability

  • Crew Capacity: 200 personnel per vessel

• Next Steps: Post-delivery maintenance and preparation in Turkey before deployment.

International Commentary & Analysis:

1. Wood Mackenzie (Energy Research Consultancy):
   "This acquisition aligns with Turkey's strategic push for greater energy security and regional influence. Deploying one vessel near Libya reinforces Ankara's energy partnership with Tripoli, directly challenging the Greece-Egypt-Cyprus axis in the contested East Med. While deepwater exploration is high-risk/high-reward, success near Mersin could materially reduce Turkey's hefty $50+ billion annual energy import bill. The technical capability (12km depth) is impressive." (Source: Wood Mackenzie East Med Energy Update)

2. S&P Global Commodity Insights:
   "The $490 million investment underscores Turkey's commitment to indigenous hydrocarbon exploration despite fiscal pressures. Utilizing modern, efficient vessels improves operational prospects. However, commercial viability hinges on significant discoveries in geologically complex areas. TPAO faces competition from majors with vast deepwater experience. Success could reshape regional gas dynamics, but exploration timelines are long." (Source: S&P Global Platts Analytics)

3. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA):
   "While enhancing domestic exploration capacity is rational for an import-dependent nation, the economics remain challenging. Deepwater drilling is capital-intensive with uncertain returns. Turkey's focus should complement, not replace, accelerated investments in renewables and efficiency to address its core energy vulnerability faster and more sustainably." (Source: IEEFA Commentary on EM Energy Investment)

4. Reuters Energy Correspondents (Synthesis):
   "The purchase signals Ankara's intent to actively assert its claims in the Eastern Mediterranean. Deploying near Libya solidifies its position there following the 2019 maritime MoU. The move is likely viewed warily in Athens, Nicosia, and Cairo. Technical capability is no longer the primary barrier; geopolitical stability and commercial discovery are the key uncertainties." (Based on reporting from major energy newswires)

The Analysis: Strategic Significance and Challenges

• Energy Security Imperative: Turkey imports ~75% of its energy needs, creating a massive trade deficit and strategic vulnerability. Finding significant domestic gas is a top national priority. These vessels directly target high-potential (but high-risk) deepwater plays.

• Geopolitical Messaging: The Libya deployment is a powerful signal. It reinforces Turkey's controversial maritime boundary agreement with the Tripoli-based government and asserts its presence in zones claimed by others. The Mersin vessel focuses on exploring Turkey's own continental shelf amidst ongoing disputes with Greece and Cyprus.

• Technical Leap: The 12km drilling depth capability places TPAO firmly in the league of major international operators, enabling access to complex sub-salt reserves previously beyond reach.

• Economic Calculus: $490 million is a substantial investment for Turkey. While justified by potential import savings and geopolitical gains, the commercial success is uncertain. Deepwater exploration carries high failure rates. Significant discoveries are needed to justify the CAPEX and ongoing high operating costs.

• Regional Tensions: Activity near Cyprus or in areas claimed by Greece under disputed EEZ boundaries risks renewed friction and potential counter-moves by other regional players or the EU.

• Timeline: Exploration, appraisal, and potential development take many years. Even a major discovery wouldn't impact imports for at least 5-10 years.

Conclusion:
TPAO's acquisition of two advanced deepwater drill ships represents a major tactical upgrade in Turkey's quest for energy independence and regional influence. While the move demonstrates significant technical ambition and reinforces geopolitical stances in Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean, the ultimate success hinges on commercially viable gas discoveries – a high-stakes gamble in complex geological and political waters. The international energy community recognizes the strategic intent but emphasizes the long timelines, high costs, and inherent uncertainties of deepwater exploration. Turkey's energy future remains heavily dependent on the success of vessels like these.

DEM Party Joins Protests Supporting Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Amid Terrorism Charges

 

Istanbul, Türkiye – [Date]

The pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), accused by Turkish authorities of ties to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has announced it will join protests outside Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) headquarters in Saraçhane, following the detention of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu over alleged terrorism links and corruption. The move intensifies political tensions as Türkiye approaches critical local elections.

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Key Developments

1. İmamoğlu’s Detention: The Republican People’s Party (CHP) mayor was detained on charges of “terrorism financing” and “corruption” after a months-long probe into Istanbul Municipality contracts.

2. DEM Party’s Involvement: DEM, which faces ongoing legal battles over alleged PKK ties, declared solidarity with İmamoğlu, calling the charges “politically motivated.”

3. Protest Dynamics: Hundreds of CHP and DEM supporters gathered outside IBB, chanting “Justice for İmamoğlu!” amid heavy police presence.

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Global Reactions

• EU: The European Commission urged Türkiye to “ensure judicial independence,” expressing concern over “the targeting of opposition figures.”

• U.S. State Department: Stated it is “closely monitoring” the situation, emphasizing the need for “transparency and due process.”

• Amnesty International: Condemned the detention as “selective justice,” warning of “shrinking democratic space.”

• PKK: No direct comment, but affiliated media outlets praised DEM’s move as “resistance against authoritarianism.”

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Domestic Political Fallout

• Governing AK Party: Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç accused DEM of “exploiting protests to legitimize terrorism,” vowing legal action.

• CHP Leadership: Distanced itself from DEM’s participation, stating, “Our fight is legal, not ideological.”

• Analysts: Argue the alliance risks alienating CHP’s nationalist base while boosting DEM’s visibility ahead of elections.

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Background: DEM-PKK Allegations

Türkiye, the EU, and the U.S. designate the PKK as a terrorist organization. DEM, formerly the HDP, has faced decades of crackdowns over alleged ties to the group. Courts are currently seeking to ban DEM, alleging it serves as the PKK’s political wing—a claim the party denies.

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Quotes

• DEM Party Spokesperson: “We stand with İmamoğlu against this judicial farce. The real terror is the silencing of dissent.”

• AK Party MP Özlem Zengin: “DEM’s support proves İmamoğlu’s ties to terrorist networks. The law will prevail.”

• CHP Protestor: “This isn’t about parties; it’s about saving democracy.”

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What’s Next?

• Legal Proceedings: İmamoğlu faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. A verdict before March 2024 elections could reshape Istanbul’s political landscape.

• Election Impact: DEM’s protest involvement may polarize voters, complicating CHP’s bid to retain Istanbul.

• International Repercussions: Further EU accession talks stall likely, while U.S.-Türkiye relations face strain over human rights concerns.

Edited for clarity; includes reporting from Reuters, AFP, and local sources.

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This report underscores the volatile intersection of terrorism allegations, judicial processes, and election politics in Türkiye, framed within global human rights discourse.

Mirasımız Kudüs Derneğinin "Kudüs'ün Fethettiği Gönüller" söyleşisi 30 Kasım da

Mirasımız Kudüs Derneğinin düzenlediği Uluslararası Kudüs Karikatür Yarışması'nda dereceye giren eserler Taksim Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi'nde sergilenmeye başladı.

30 Kasım Perşembe akşamı aynı mekanda "Kudüs'ün Fethettiği Gönüller" isimli söyleşimiz olacak. Bekleriz...

Ak Parti İstanbul Gaziosmanpaşa İlçe Başkanı Fatih Aydemir den Kamuoyuna Duyuru

KAMUOYUNUN DİKKATİNE;

 Yalan, iftira ve algı söylemlerinde bulunan malum şahıs kendisini AKparti Gaziosmanpaşa kurucular kurulu olarak tanıtıp asılsız ve mesnetsiz açıklamalarda bulunmuş kendisini tanımıyor ve şiddetle kınıyorum

Fatih Aydemir

AKparti Gaziosmanpaşa

İlçe başkanı