TRTHABER — broadcast 20260808 220000 UTC 490 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:00] For millions of university candidates, the YKS preference marathon will end on Monday, August 10th. Some candidates can have their preference lists prepared on artificial intelligence-supported platforms. Experts recommend that the final list should definitely be reviewed by guidance counselors. It is advised not to leave the preferences until the last day. The YKS preference process continues for university candidates. Some candidates can get preference counseling from artificial intelligence-supported software programs, while others get it from guidance counselors. The data obtained from artificial intelligence should be evaluated by experienced teachers, especially guidance counselors. Our guidance counselors and teachers know the students best. The preference marathon will end at 23:59 on Monday, August 10th. Experts recommend not leaving the lists until the last day, at the latest Sunday. [00:00:10] We are back with you, we continue with the news segment. Let's start [00:00:14] with our first news. The goal of a Turkey [00:00:17] without terrorism is approaching. Dear viewers. The draft law on strengthening [00:00:21] national solidarity and social integration. [00:00:24] It was accepted by the Parliament's Justice Commission. In discussions that lasted [00:00:28] approximately 18 [00:01:00] hours, it was exceeded. The draft law on strengthening national solidarity and [00:01:04] social integration was accepted by the Parliament's Justice [00:01:07] Commission. This proposal is not an amnesty [00:01:10] arrangement. Secondly, this proposal is not a [00:01:13] personalized arrangement. AK [00:01:16] Party Group Deputy Chairman Abdülhamit Gül gave the closing speech during the commission [00:01:20] discussions. He stated that 367 deputies signed the draft [00:01:23] law. He drew attention to the strong consensus. Considering the [00:01:27] number of signatures on the proposal and the distribution of the signatories [00:01:31] among political party groups, it reveals an unprecedented historical [00:01:35] consensus, a political [00:01:38] consensus [00:01:41] in Turkish democracy history and Turkish parliamentary [00:01:44] history. Tensions rose from time to time during the discussions, and participation was [00:01:48] intense. Deputies contributed by sharing their parties' views on the [00:01:51] proposal. MHP Deputy Chairman Fethi Yıldız was among those who [00:01:55] spoke on behalf of his party in the commission. We are about to send [00:01:59] the terrorism that caused the loss of tens of thousands [00:02:02] of our people and the waste of enormous [00:02:05] resources to its [00:02:08] dark abyss. So, how will [00:02:11] the process proceed from now on? The proposal is expected [00:02:14] to come to the General Assembly agenda on Monday. No legal [00:02:18] regulation will come into force until the disarmament [00:02:21] process is completed and declared by the National Security [00:02:24] Council. [00:02:27] The discussions on the draft law prepared by the AK Party, [00:02:31] which includes regulations concerning the rights of martyrs' [00:02:34] families and veterans, have begun in the Parliament's General [00:02:38] Assembly. With the proposal, the upper limit of the monthly [00:02:42] payments made to disabled veterans will be increased. Personnel [00:02:46] who are not considered disabled will be given the title of [00:02:49] veteran and will receive a salary. Loss of rights will be [00:02:53] prevented, and salary differences [00:02:54] will be eliminated. The scope [00:03:00] of disability will be expanded. With the proposal, [00:03:03] a minimum income guarantee will be provided for the total monthly [00:03:06] amount to be paid to the parents of martyrs. In addition, [00:03:10] those who were injured by firearms but not considered veterans [00:03:14] will also be given their titles. The way will also be paved [00:03:17] for those who were injured during the July 15 heinous [00:03:20] coup attempt and terrorist [00:03:23] acts but not considered disabled to receive [00:03:26] a salary. The regulation includes raising the examination [00:03:30] age limit for disabled veterans from 41 to 55. Those whose [00:03:33] degree of disability worsens will also be able to [00:03:37] increase their allowances without losing their rights. [00:03:41] With the proposal, the education support given to the children of [00:03:44] martyrs will be [00:03:48] expanded. The treatment expenses and some health [00:03:51] expenses of disabled veterans will be covered by the Social [00:03:55] Security Institution. New appointments at the Ambassador [00:03:58] and Permanent Representative [00:04:17] level were made with the signature of President Recep Tayyip [00:04:21] Erdoğan. The decision was published in the Official [00:04:24] Gazette. The appointment [00:04:34] decision published in the Official Gazette. Ayşe Sözen Usluer [00:04:38] was appointed as the Permanent Representative to the United [00:04:40] Nations Office in Geneva. Turkey took another strategic [00:04:44] step in terms of regional security architecture. A trilateral [00:04:48] defense alliance was established with Pakistan and Saudi [00:04:51] Arabia. The Mecca Agreement, [00:04:53] which includes cooperation [00:04:58] in the fight against terrorism, will also contribute to the goal [00:05:01] of a terror-free Turkey and a terror-free region. Dear viewers, [00:05:05] regional security will be strengthened. Collective [00:05:08] defense step. Joint projects and cooperation [00:05:12] in the fight against terrorism. The Mecca Agreement was signed [00:05:15] between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. So, what will be [00:05:18] the agreement's contribution to reinforcing the goal of [00:05:22] a terror-free Turkey? A terror-free Turkey means a terror-free [00:05:25] region at the same time. You need to reinforce it externally, [00:05:29] just as you do internally. This common defense agreement [00:05:32] between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, which is open to [00:05:36] brotherly countries, should be read as an initiative [00:05:39] to strengthen external foreign policy and regional [00:05:43] security. One of the most striking aspects of the agreement [00:05:47] is its goal of strengthening regional peace and stability. [00:05:50] The agreement is also open to the participation of other [00:05:54] countries in this context. This is not an agreement that [00:05:57] will harm the alliance system of Turkey, Pakistan, [00:06:00] and Saudi Arabia, which have existed until today. It is [00:06:04] an agreement that includes legitimate self-defense. [00:06:08] It is open to brotherly countries that want to participate. So, there was also an article [00:06:16] like "whoever wants to be with stability and security [00:06:20] in the region, come on." With the agreement, an attack [00:06:23] on one of the countries will be considered an attack on [00:06:26] all countries. Military, political, and logistical [00:06:30] support will be provided to the attacked country. Cooperation [00:06:33] will be established in the field of cyber security and intelligence. [00:06:37] Joint production will be [00:06:38] made in the defense industry. [00:06:43] The Mecca Agreement, signed between Turkey, Pakistan, [00:06:46] and Saudi Arabia, not only involves common defense [00:06:50] against attacks, but also cooperation in the defense [00:06:53] industry. Turkey exports defense industry products [00:06:56] to both countries in the agreement. In the new period, [00:07:00] issues such as financial burden sharing, joint [00:07:03] production, or technology transfer are also expected [00:07:07] to come to the agenda. Currently, Turkey has established its air [00:07:10] defense network. Considering that Saudi Arabia, especially [00:07:14] after the Iran war, has spent 80% of its anti-ballistic [00:07:17] missile stock, which is entirely US-made, according to open [00:07:21] sources, even a cooperation with Turkey in terms [00:07:25] of anti-ballistic missiles alone would be vital [00:07:29] for Saudi Arabia, if they make a financial investment [00:07:32] in the Turkish defense industry. For Saudi Arabia, [00:07:36] which also has a demand for warships and aircraft, [00:07:39] Turkey, which develops its own fighter jet [00:07:43] and builds more than 50 warships at the same [00:07:47] time, is rising to a strategic [00:07:51] position. Ladies and gentlemen, [00:07:54] the world, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia signed [00:07:58] the Mecca Agreement. The international press [00:08:01] described the agreement as historic. The military, [00:08:03] economic, and regional [00:08:06] advantages of the three countries that signed [00:08:10] the agreement were emphasized. [00:08:13] The Mecca Agreement signed between Turkey, Pakistan, [00:08:16] and Saudi Arabia is on the headlines [00:08:20] of the world press. [00:08:21] American CBS News, [00:08:26] in its news about the Mecca Agreement, [00:08:29] included the sentence "three regional powers [00:08:32] strengthened cooperation." It emphasized the importance [00:08:35] of Turkey's rapidly growing defense [00:08:38] industry. Bloomberg also titled its news [00:08:44] "A New Middle East Security Framework is [00:08:47] taking shape in Mecca." The British newspaper [00:08:50] The Telegraph described the Mecca Agreement [00:08:53] as historic. In the news of the [00:08:57] British broadcaster BBC, it was stated [00:09:01] that the Mecca Agreement was signed by the three [00:09:05] most powerful Muslim countries in the world. [00:09:08] The French newspaper Le Monde published [00:09:12] its news with the headline "Saudi Arabia, [00:09:14] Turkey, and Pakistan signed an unprecedented [00:09:18] defense alliance in Mecca." It was [00:09:20] stated that the agreement marked a [00:09:24] turning point in the security balances of [00:09:28] the Middle East. France 24 also [00:09:31] gave extensive coverage to the Mecca [00:09:35] Agreement. It was pointed out that [00:09:38] the agreement was based on long-standing [00:09:41] relations. The German newspaper Junge Welt [00:09:44] also, referring to the Mecca Agreement, used [00:09:48] the expressions "a new regional power [00:09:52] bloc is emerging." The agreement is also on the agenda of [00:09:56] the Greek press. The newspaper Pentapostagma [00:10:00] wrote that the Mecca Agreement was a diplomatic [00:10:03] victory for President Erdoğan. Al Jazeera, [00:10:07] based in Qatar, emphasized that the agreement [00:10:10] was signed amid regional [00:10:12] turmoil. It was stated that the agreement marked [00:10:15] the beginning of a different security [00:10:19] architecture in the region. The Indian [00:10:22] Express, based in India, also drew [00:10:25] attention to the signing of the agreement at [00:10:28] a time when the balances in the region [00:10:32] have completely changed. The Turkish Armed [00:10:35] Forces continue their training activities [00:10:38] for the Somali army. Another group of Somali [00:10:42] soldiers who received commando training in [00:10:46] Turkey successfully completed their training. [00:10:49] The announcement came [00:10:57] from the Ministry of National Defense. It [00:11:00] was stated that the personnel of Somalia's [00:11:04] 21st Eagle Brigade completed their basic [00:11:08] training at the Manisa 8th Commando Training [00:11:11] Brigade Command. Land Forces Commander General [00:11:14] Metin Tokel and Somali Land Forces Commander [00:11:18] General Sahal Abdullayev Omar also attended [00:11:20] the graduation ceremony held for Somali military [00:11:30] personnel. Somali soldiers trained by Turkey play [00:11:33] an active role in the fight against [00:11:35] terrorism in their countries. [00:11:39] AK Party prepared two special clips for its [00:11:42] 25th anniversary. The [00:11:44] color of each page [00:11:47] and the story of [00:11:49] each section are [00:11:57] different. In the clip shared with the slogan [00:12:01] "AK Party is a book of Turkey," President [00:12:04] Erdoğan's speeches were featured. The [00:12:08] clip shared with the slogan "A quarter [00:12:11] century with our nation, Turkey is [00:12:15] ready for the future" also featured the [00:12:18] works brought to Turkey under Erdoğan's [00:12:21] leadership. Nothing will be the [00:13:25] same in our Turkey anymore. The pages [00:13:29] of the book, which started on August [00:13:32] 14, 2001. Election victories. We walked [00:13:35] these roads together. The "one minute" outburst in Davos. [00:13:38] And messages that [00:13:42] etched themselves into memories. I [00:13:46] would like to emphasize that the world is [00:13:49] bigger than five. Moments that marked [00:13:52] Turkish politics [00:13:59] were shared one by one. AK Party [00:14:03] prepared a special clip for its 25th [00:14:07] anniversary. The clip, which features [00:14:09] important messages given by President [00:14:13] Erdoğan over a quarter century, has a [00:14:16] different color for each page [00:14:20] and a different story for each [00:14:22] section. AK Party is a book of [00:14:26] Turkey. Legal issues will be [00:14:29] identified early in municipalities. [00:14:33] The authority of the existing inspection [00:14:37] mechanism will be expanded. The functioning [00:14:40] of CHP municipalities not under investigation [00:14:44] will be closely monitored. Politics [00:14:48] is the art of accountability. If [00:14:51] you can be accountable, you will do politics. [00:14:55] A politician must be clean and [00:14:58] ethical. They will be visited one by [00:15:00] one, their administrative and legal operations [00:15:03] will be examined, [00:15:06] and the prepared reports will be [00:15:09] submitted to the party management for [00:15:13] evaluation. CHP municipalities, whether [00:15:16] or not there is a judicial investigation [00:15:20] against them, will be within the scope [00:15:23] of internal party auditing. I respect [00:15:27] people with morals. I respect clean [00:15:30] people. Honorable people, brave people, [00:15:34] clean people, decent people do not [00:15:38] commit fraud. We [00:15:38] will fight against [00:15:43] these. After the corruption and bribery [00:15:46] investigations against municipalities in [00:15:50] CHP, eyes turned to the steps the [00:15:53] party management would take. Chairman Kemal [00:15:56] Kılıçdaroğlu also emphasized purification and clean politics [00:16:00] in this process. [00:16:07] The party management is now preparing to [00:16:11] support this discourse [00:16:13] with a new step [00:16:16] to be taken in local governments. [00:16:20] In this context, a new sub-commission [00:16:24] will be added to the 7-person board [00:16:27] in CHP that examines the legal processes [00:16:30] related to municipalities. The sub-commission [00:16:33] will focus its work on CHP municipalities [00:16:37] that are not under investigation. After [00:16:41] the completion of the investigations, [00:16:44] the evaluations of [00:16:49] the board will also be shared with [00:16:53] the public. The Ankara Chief Public [00:16:56] Prosecutor's Office officially launched [00:17:00] an investigation against İYİ Party Deputy Turhan [00:17:03] Çömez for the crime of publicly spreading [00:17:08] misleading information to the public. The [00:17:11] Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office [00:17:15] made a statement [00:17:16] regarding the investigation [00:17:19] launched against İYİ Party Deputy Turhan [00:17:23] Çömez. The statement included the remarks [00:17:26] of Balıkesir Deputy Turhan Çömez regarding [00:17:30] a riot breaking [00:17:30] out in Sincan No. [00:17:40] 1 Prison. Due to these remarks, it was [00:17:43] stated that an investigation was launched ex officio [00:17:47] for the crime of publicly spreading [00:17:51] misleading information to the public. [00:17:54] An operation was [00:17:58] carried out against the gang that [00:18:02] cyberbullied and blackmailed the [00:18:05] families of Rojin Kabaiş, Hiranur, [00:18:09] Aygar, and Kıvanç [00:18:11] Uman, who lost their lives on [00:18:14] different dates. Two of the [00:18:17] 10 suspects detained in operations in [00:18:21] 8 provinces centered in Diyarbakır [00:18:25] were arrested. Ladies and gentlemen, [00:18:28] financial support for tradesmen and [00:18:31] artisans continues. Minister of Trade [00:18:35] Ömer Bolat stated that financial [00:18:39] support approached 75 billion liras [00:18:42] in 6 months. Bolat said that [00:18:45] tradesmen will continue to be supported with suitable [00:18:49] repayment conditions. [00:18:52] Financial support for tradesmen and [00:18:55] artisans continues. Minister of Trade [00:18:58] Ömer Bolat announced the balance sheet [00:19:02] of the financial support provided [00:19:06] to tradesmen and artisans in Altay [00:19:09] in his written [00:19:11] answer to a motion. [00:19:14] In the first 6 months of 2026, [00:19:18] financial support exceeding 74.8 [00:19:21] billion liras was provided to [00:19:25] our tradesmen and artisans throughout [00:19:28] our country within the scope of 98,678 [00:19:31] disbursements, with [00:19:32] suitable repayment [00:19:37] conditions. The financing was provided [00:19:40] through treasury-backed loans with the [00:19:44] guarantee of tradesmen and artisans credit [00:19:47] and guarantee cooperatives. Bolat stated that [00:19:50] tradesmen and artisans continue to benefit [00:19:53] from these opportunities without interruption. [00:19:57] The total amount of treasury-backed [00:20:01] loans provided to tradesmen and artisans [00:20:03] throughout Turkey in the period [00:20:07] from 2002 to June 30, 2026, [00:20:11] was 814.6 billion liras within [00:20:15] the scope of 4,697,89 disbursements. Minister [00:20:18] Bolat also addressed the high royalty [00:20:21] fees faced by [00:20:23] tradesmen and artisans in his agenda. [00:20:27] He stated that issues related to [00:20:30] copyrights are evaluated within the scope [00:20:33] of relevant legislation. He stated that inter-institutional [00:21:10] for exporters. The Ministry of Trade [00:21:14] presented 107 sectoral market research studies [00:21:17] for 80 countries to the business world. [00:21:21] The reports contain important information [00:21:24] that will guide exporters, from market opportunities [00:21:28] to logistics. Many sectors, from construction [00:21:32] to furniture, were examined. 107 sectoral [00:21:34] market research studies were conducted [00:21:37] for 80 countries. The reports were presented [00:21:40] to the business world through the website [00:21:43] of the Ministry of Trade. The goal is to develop exports [00:21:47] and ensure diversity and sustainability. [00:21:51] This year, emphasis was also placed on [00:21:54] research for products and sub-sectors. [00:21:58] The studies were shaped according [00:22:01] to the demands of exporting companies. The [00:22:05] study included details for natural honey for Germany [00:22:09] and the natural stone sector for [00:22:13] the United States. The reports also [00:22:16] contain details for carpets for Australia, fixtures [00:22:21] for Austria, and the plastic packaging sector for the [00:22:24] Netherlands. In the market research [00:22:28] reports, possible threats and opportunities [00:22:31] were also listed. Information on [00:22:35] foreign trade and bilateral trade [00:22:38] data, important fairs, logistics, [00:22:41] and distribution channels was also [00:22:44] shared. For exporters. He made a statement, [00:22:47] the details will be reported by Aynur [00:22:51] Bayram from our news center. Yes, [00:22:54] Aynur, the details are with you, we are listening. [00:22:58] Gurbet Ece Zorba. The draft law [00:23:01] on amending the Child Protection [00:23:04] Law and some other laws was [00:23:08] accepted and enacted in the [00:23:11] Turkish Grand National Assembly General [00:23:15] Assembly. Minister of Justice Akın [00:23:18] Gürlek made a post just minutes [00:23:22] ago, saying that [00:23:36] and based on the best interests of the child, [00:23:40] was accepted and enacted in our [00:23:44] Grand Assembly. With the new [00:23:46] regulation, more deterrent sanctions [00:23:50] were introduced for serious crimes. [00:23:54] The fight against [00:23:58] the use of children by criminal organizations was strengthened, [00:24:02] and social media review was made [00:24:05] mandatory for children under [00:24:09] 15. Minister of Justice Akın [00:24:13] Gürlek, in his post on his [00:24:15] social media [00:24:19] account, said, "From the first [00:24:23] day we took [00:24:24] office, we stated [00:24:28] that we would change the concepts [00:24:31] and practices that associate [00:24:34] our children with crime. In this [00:24:37] context, we introduced the concept of [00:24:40] 'child in judicial process' instead [00:24:43] of 'child dragged into crime' into [00:24:46] our legal system. While protecting [00:24:50] our children from the dangers of [00:24:53] criminal organizations, the streets, drugs, violence, and the [00:24:57] digital world, we will resolutely [00:25:00] fulfill the requirements of justice in the [00:25:04] face of serious crimes that threaten [00:25:08] the life and property safety [00:25:12] of our citizens." Minister of Justice [00:25:15] Akın Gürlek gave the message: "Under [00:25:19] the leadership of our President Mr. [00:25:23] Erdoğan, we will continue to improve [00:25:26] our justice system for a safer [00:25:30] and more just Turkey, where [00:25:33] our children grow up in safety [00:25:36] and our families' peace is strengthened." [00:25:40] He thanked the Grand Assembly, [00:25:42] the valuable deputies [00:25:47] of our People's Alliance, our Justice [00:25:51] Commission, and all institutions [00:25:54] that contributed to the preparation [00:25:57] and enactment of the law. He expressed [00:26:00] his wish for [00:26:04] the regulation to be beneficial for [00:26:07] our nation and our children, [00:26:11] who are the guarantors of [00:26:15] our future. We conveyed the [00:26:18] details of the message shared [00:26:21] by Minister of Justice Akın [00:26:25] Gürlek after the acceptance [00:26:28] of the draft [00:26:35] law on amending the Child Protection [00:26:38] Law and some other laws in [00:26:41] the Turkish Grand National Assembly [00:26:44] General Assembly. We hand over [00:26:48] to you. Gurbet. Aynur Bayram reported [00:26:51] the details. We thank you, good [00:26:54] night, and good work. Let's continue. [00:26:57] The rapid spread [00:26:58] of digital platforms [00:27:02] and content creators is fundamentally [00:27:06] changing shopping preferences. The [00:27:09] increase in content production directly [00:27:12] triggers product demands in different [00:27:15] categories. Consumers' tendency towards [00:27:18] equipment that completes the shooting [00:27:22] experience is also reflected in sales [00:27:25] figures. A high-speed train [00:27:29] line is being built from Yozgat's [00:27:34] Yerköy district to Kayseri. Minister [00:27:37] Therefore, we aim to implement [00:27:41] the Kayseri, Nevşehir, Aksaray, Konya, [00:27:44] Antalya Railway project, [00:27:47] which will connect Kayseri to [00:27:50] high-speed railways. [00:27:53] Turkey's domestic and national automobile Tog's August campaign [00:27:57] continues. There are three [00:28:00] separate options for those who dream [00:28:03] of T10X or T10F. The campaign [00:28:07] offers interest-free [00:28:09] or low-interest loan [00:28:15] opportunities for a limited number of vehicles. We were looking [00:28:19] at a different car [00:28:22] model, but when we heard about the [00:28:26] financing support this time, we turned [00:28:30] to this side. The leading brand [00:28:32] in Turkey's electric [00:28:37] car market continues to appeal to [00:28:40] every budget with its affordable financing [00:28:42] support. Finally, a special financing [00:28:46] for August was announced. [00:28:49] I received it [00:28:51] in November 2025. [00:28:55] I've been using it for about [00:28:58] 8-8.5 months and I'm very [00:29:03] happy. It provides financing support that [00:29:05] no other company currently offers. [00:29:09] We got it [00:29:11] with a 48-month [00:29:15] maturity. We're satisfied. Within [00:29:18] the scope of the support, there is [00:29:21] interest-free financing support of 1 [00:29:25] million liras for the T10F [00:29:28] model and [00:29:32] 800,000 liras for the T10X [00:29:36] model with a 12-month maturity. [00:29:40] Additionally, there [00:29:40] is another option [00:29:44] of 1.7 million liras for both [00:29:47] models with [00:29:53] a 2.95% interest rate. [00:29:56] The maturity period for this support [00:30:00] will be 48 months. [00:30:03] It's a very good support. [00:30:06] We are currently planning and [00:30:10] considering buying a Tog. Thanks [00:30:13] to this support, [00:30:17] we are actually expanding the segment. [00:30:21] While we were considering buying [00:30:25] a smaller car, we are now looking at [00:30:28] the T10F. The campaign, [00:30:33] which will be valid for a [00:30:36] limited number of vehicles, also [00:30:40] offers a 3-month payment deferral [00:30:43] option. Orders [00:30:44] can be placed [00:30:48] through Tog's trumor application. [00:30:52] Zero interest is not used. [00:30:55] I bought the long-range [00:30:58] bracelet type.