Saturday, 24 January 2026

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

Thursday, 22 January 2026

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.


We have reached the end of this week's HangiBilgi Newsletter price of gold began the day at $4,592.41 in market

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Hızır International Search and Rescue Association President Ali GÜRGEN Published a Commemoration Message Regarding the January (Kara Yanvar) Massacre



          

WE COMMEMORATE THE JANUARY (KARA YANVAR) MASSACRE WITH RESPECTır International Search and Rescue Association President Ali GÜRGEN Published a Commemoration Message Regarding the January (Kara Yanvar) Massacre              

WE COMMEMORATE THE JANUARY (KARA YANVAR) MASSACRE WITH RESPECT
On January 20, 1990, inational Search and Rescue Association Presidei GÜRGEN Published a Commemoration Message Regarding the January (Kara Yanvar) Massacre              

WE COMMEMORATE THE JANUARY (KARA YANVAR) MASSACRE WITH RESPECT
On January 20, 1990, in Baku, Azerbaijan, in this tragic event that went down in history as the Yanvar (Black January) Massacre, innocent civilians demanding independence and freedom were targeted; hundreds of people lost their lives and were injured. 
The Yanvar Massacre;
is a humanitarian tragedy in which human rights, the right to life, and conscience were blatantly violated.
As Hızır International Search and Rescue Association;
We consider it our responsibility to stand against oppression wherever it occurs,
to keep the memory of the innocent alive,
and to keep our memory alive on behalf of humanity.ider it our responsibility to stand against oppression wherever it occurs,
to keep the memory of the innocent alive,
and to keep our memory alive on behalf of  fallen brW


 

Monday, 19 January 2026

Two Important Position Changes at Hızır International Search and Rescue Association

                       

 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Mr. Abdullah Coşan, who was serving as the Konya Provincial Chairman of Hızır International Search and Rescue Association, has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman Responsible for Organizations, while Songül Orhan has been appointed as the Konya Provincial Chairman of Hızır International Search and Rescue Association.  Ali Gürgen, President of the International Search and Rescue Association of Hızır, who issued a press release on the subject, stated the following in his announcement: "We thank Mr. Abdullah Coşan, who has been serving Dec Decently as the Konya Provincial President of the Hızır International Search and Rescue Association, for his valuable contributions to our association and our province of Konya, and we wish him success in his new position as Deputy General President responsible for organizations.

Ms. Songül Orhan has been appointed as the Provincial Chairman of Konya.  We believe that Ms. Songül Orhan, with her knowledge, experience, and dedication, will make significant contributions to the search and rescue and humanitarian aid activities conducted Songül Orhan has been appointed as the Provincial Chairman of Konya.  We believe that Ms. Songül Orhan, with her knowledge, experience, and dedication, n her new role."

Sunday, 11 January 2026

Rüyaların Kıyısında Bir Aile Hikâyesi: In Your Dreams (2025)

 



Rüyaların Kıyısında Bir Aile Hikâyesi: In Your Dreams (2025)

2025 yapımı animasyon filmi In Your Dreams, yalnızca çocuklara değil, yetişkin izleyiciye de seslenen çok katmanlı anlatımıyla dikkat çekiyor. Rüya estetiğini aile içi çatışmalarla birleştiren film, animasyon sinemasının son yıllarda yöneldiği duygusal derinliği güçlü bir görsel dil eşliğinde sunuyor.

7 Problems Faced by Today's Readers


Reading books is not just about acquiring knowledge; it is a journey for dreaming, questioning the world, and understanding ourselves. Problems Faced by Today's Readers Reading books is not just about acquiring knowledge; it is a journey for dreaming, questioning the world, and understanding ourselves. However, today's reader faces various challenges due to the influence of technology, busy lifestyles, and cultural transformations7 Problems Faced by Today's Readers Reading books is not just about acquiring knowledge; it is a journey for dreaming, questioning the world, and understanding ourselves. However, today's reader faces various challenges due to the influence of technology, busy lifestyles, and cultural transformations. These challenges shape not only the individual but also the social landscape of literature and thought. Here are seven problems frequently encountered by today's reader: 1. Distraction Social media and digital platforms shorten the reader's focus time. Reading a book has now become an act that requires patience and time management. This situation is not just an individual loss; it means a decrease in the capacity for deep thinking.Social media and digital platforms shorten the reader's focus time. Reading a book has now become an act that requires patience and time management. This situation is not just an individual loss; it means a decrease in the capacity for deep thinial media and digital platforms shorten the reader's focus time. Reading a book has now become an act that requires patience and time management. This situation is not just an individual loss; it means a decrease in the capacity for deep thinking. 2. Excessive Consumption Culture Newly published books, popular lists and advertisements are constantly trying to direct the reader. The habit of reading, instead of a free exploration of “what should be read?” it's taking shape under pressure. 3. Superficiality and Summary Culture Abstracts, reviews and short contents direct the reader to short and fast information, not to the whole work. This leads to a weakening of the emotional and intellectual connection established with texts. 4.bstracts, reviews and short contents direct the reader to short and fast information, not to the whole work. This leads to a weakening of the emotional and intellectual connection established with texts. 4. Problems with Access to Bobstracts, reviews and short contents direct the reader to short and fast information, not to the whole work. This leads to a weakening of the emotional and intellectual connection established with texts. 4. Problems with Access to Books In some regions, libraries and access to current books are limited. Although the increase of digital books seems to be the solution, experience and physical reading habits give a different dimension. 5. Lack of Critical Reading The reader often remains in the position of a consumer; questioning, comparing, or analyzing texts takes a back seat. This also affects the quality of cultural productionTime Pressure often remains in the position of a consumer; questioning, comparing, or analyzing texts takes a back seat. This also affects the quality of cultural production. he reader often remains in the position of a consumer; questioning, comparing, or analyzing texts takes a back seat. This also affects the quality of cultural production. 6. Time Pressure The hectic work and lifestyle schedule limits the time available for regular reading. Reading becomes an activity that needs to be planned, and spontaneous discoveries decrease. 7. The Decoupling Between Digital and Physical E-books and audiobooks make life easier, but the connection established with a physical book enriches the emotional and aesthetic dimension of the reading experience. Finding this balance is one of the most important challenges faced by the modern reader. Why are these issues important? Because reading is not merely an individual habit; it shapes society's cultural intelligence, thought production, and capacity for empathy. These challenges faced by today's readers are directly linked to the future of culturehy are these issues important? Because reading is not an individual habit; it shapes society's cultural intelligence, thought produ

Saturday, 10 January 2026

SİLİVRİ SCANDAL FROM RUSHEN ÇAKIR!

 




NIRVANA IN COCKINESS BUT CLAIMING TO BE A DEFENDER OF RIGHTS, LAW, AND JUSTICESİLİVRİ SCANDAL FROM RUSHEN ÇAKIR! NIRVANA IN COCKINESS  CLAIMING TO BE A DEFENDER OF RIGHTS, LAW, AND JUSTICE


Attorney Baver Karakuş, SİLİVRİ SCANDAL FROM RUSHEN ÇAKIR!                                          NIRVANA IN COCKINESS  CLAIMING TO BE A DEFENDER OF RIGHTS, LAW, AND JUSTICE


Attorney Baver Karakuş shared on his social media account the incident that occurred between him and Ruşen Çakır, who took his car keys and refused to bring them back in Silivri:


The key to my Mercedes car was stolen from me at the Marmara Closed Penal Execution Institution, No. 9 (Silivri) Prison.  Read about how I got stranded in sub-zero temperatures for 3 hours, like a game where you have to figure it out. 


I was in Marmara Penitentiary Institution No. 9 High Security Prison on Wednesday. The officer on duty at the last X-Ray point said; “The car key is not allowed in." said. We usually put it on the X-ray as well. We're going insidewas in Marmara Penitentiary Institution No. 9 High Security Prison on Wednesday. The officer on duty at the last X-Ray point said; “Th was in Marmara Penitentiary Institution No. 9 High Security Prison on Wednesday. The officer on duty at the last X-Ray point said; “The car key is not allowed i was in Marmara Penitentiary Institution No. 9 High Security Prison on Wednesday. The officer on duty at the last X-Ray point said; “The car key is not allowed in." said. We usually put it on the X-ray as well. We're going inside.


My car key X-Ray put it on top of the device, I went to my appointments with my clients.

I went in at 1700 hours. I went to get my key. And I don't have the key. I don't have the key you know. I'm in shock.


Everywhere was searched. Every nook and cranny, top to bottom, left to right. And I never have the key. The shift is over. It's ice outside. My coat is in the car. Finally, please, thank you, beg, beg, the cameras were looked at.


This is clearly visible in the camera footage.

After I left, the person named Ruşen Çakır, accompanied by someone named İsmail Saymaz, took my key over the X-Rays is clearly visible in the camera footage.

After I left, the person named Ruşen Çakır, accompanied by someone named İsmail Saymaz, took my key over the X-Ray machine and walked away.


My bag is in the is clearly visible in the camera footage.

After I left, the person named Ruşen Çakır, accompanied by someone named İsmail Saymaz, took my key over the X-Ray machine and walked away.


My bag is in the car, my phones are in the caThis is clearly visible in the camera footage.

After I left, the person named Ruşen Çakır, accompanied by someone named İsmail Saymaz, took my key over the X-Ray machine and walked away.


My bag is in the car, my phones are in the car, my money, my cards, everything is in the car.  It's freezing cold in Silivri, my hands are literally freezing.  I have two small children (1 and 3 years old). 

Just at this moment, a group emerges with the voices of "my president, my deputy".  I said, "Oh my God, they're CHP supporters too."  They definitely know each other.  I called out. 

 "Excuse me, sir, would you mind looking this way?""Here you go," he said.


"There was a guy named Ruşen Çakır.  Do you know him? " I said. 


Why? I started explaining my situation, I guess he bought it without knowingThere was a guy named Ruşen Çakır.  Do you know him? " I said. 


Why? I started explaining my situation, I guess he bought it without knowing. He mixed it up with the key of his own car, I ask"There was a guy named Ruşen Çakır.  Do you know him? " I said. 


Why? I started explaining my situation, I guess he bought "There was a guy named Ruşen Çakır.  Do you know him? " I said. 


Why? I started explaining my situation, I guess he bought it without knowing. He mixed it up with the key of his own car, I asked if you would please call.


Then he called the deputy Rushen Cakir, who I found out was the CHP Izmir Deputy and his name was Mustafa Balbay.


Mustafa Balbay began to ask; 

“Do you have another foreign ID card, Ruşen?” he said. 


Ruşen Çakır replied very calmly, “Yes.” 


So why did you buy it? And why didn't you bring it back?


“I bought it on my way out, I thought it was İsmail Saymaz's.  When I got downstairs, I handed it to him and said, 'Take it.' Then when he said it wasn't mine, I continued“I bought it on my way out, I thought it was İsmail Saymaz's.  When I got downstairs, I handed it to him and said, 'Take it.' Then when he t it on my way out, I thought it was İsmail Saymaz's.  When I got downstairs, I handed it to him and said, 'Take it.' Then when he said it wasn't mine, I continued and  wought it on my way out, I thought it was İsmail Saymaz's.  When I got downstairs, I handed it to him and said, 'Take it.' Then when he said it wasn't mine, I continued and we left. ”


So the woman is here without a key, without money, without a coat, and it's freezing cold. How will this work? Balbay asked.


Çakır said, "Whatever. I'm in Maslak, if he wants it so bad, he can come and get it from here through the channel. " he said.


"Is that even possible? The cameras show you took it.  You should bring it back. "


I won't bring it back. He said he wouldn't bother and don't give me your number either.


In Silivri, left without my keys, money, or a card, and without my coat, I will go to Maslak, ask for my keys from there, then return to Silivri.  I will pick up my car from there and go home again.  Would you laugh or cry?t my keys, money, or a card, and without my coat, I will go to Maslak, ask for my keys from there, then return to Silivri.  I will pick up my car from there and go home again.  Would you laugh or cry?


Moreover, they don't give out their phone number either. They were going to give it to a taxi driver, and the taxi driver would find me.


However, these people who demand rights, justice and fairness every day on screens and in columns; despite a woman saying she had two small children at home in that cold weather, instead of saying even a single word of apology or treating her like a servant to cover up their disgrace, they act as if they are sultans.se people who demand rights, justice and fairness every day on screens and in columns; despite a woman saying she had tw that cold weatowever, these people who demand rights, justice and fairness every day on screens and in columns; despite a woman saying she had two sma

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Speaking on social media about the training, Chairman Ali Gürgen continued: "We held training on what to do before and after an earthqu...