"Beat & Release": Inveterate Criminal Relatives Squabble Over Infidelity, Two Killed in Bursa

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(Hürriyet newspaper, 6 May 2026) 

       Nicknamed "Bonnie & Clyde" around Yıldırım....but

                   no more criminal offenses anticipated.

In Bursa's Yıldırım district the night before last Niyazi Kaysuk shot and 

killed his sister, Yağmur, and his brother-in-law, Hidayet Demirkıran, 

in the head with a pistol in front of their home. It was reported that Kaysuk, 

who was subsequently apprehended, stated he killed them because he 

suspected his brother-in-law of having an affair with his wife. All

involved had or have extensive police records for criminal offences. (!)

The couple Yağmur (39) and Hidayet Demirkıran (40) encountered 

Niyazi Kaysuk (47), who was waiting for them in front of the door, as 

they returned to their home in Beyazıt District Kartal Street after 

shopping the night before. An argument broke out while the couple was 

trying to enter their house. Niyazi Kaysuk opened fire repeatedly on his 

sister Yağmur Demirkıran and his brother-in-law with his gun. While the 

Demirkıran couple collapsed in blood after bullets hit their heads, 

Kaysuk ran away.

Following a report, police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. 

Medical personnel confirmed that the couple had died. The bodies of Hidayet 

Demirkıran—who had a record of five criminal offenses (!)—and Yağmur 

Demirkıran—who reportedly had a record of six criminal offenses (!)—

were transported to the Bursa Forensic Medicine Institute morgue for 

autopsies. 

Niyazi Kaysuk, who fled after the incident, was apprehended and taken into 

custody yesterday morning. It was reported that the suspect, who has a 

record of ten criminal offenses (!), stated during police questioning: "I shot 

them because I suspected there was a relationship going on between my 

brother-in-law Hidayet and my wife."

"Save & Release": Young Boy Stranded on Pipe in Racing Current Rescued by Firefighters, in İnegöl

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 6 June 2026)

   Rewarded for saying his prayers before bed each night....

   sometimes rescue ladders go sideways.

11-year-old Gündoğan K., who lost his balance and fell into a stream in 

the İnegöl district of Bursa, managed to climb onto a concrete pipe to 

avoid being swept away by the current and was rescued by firefighters.

Gündoğan K., who was playing with his friends by the stream in the 

rural Şibali neighborhood of İnegöl district, lost his balance and fell 

into the water around 17:30. After managing to reach the opposite bank, 

the boy re-entered the water to join his friends on the other side. 

However (!), he began to be swept away by the current. Nevertheless,

the child managed to climb onto a concrete pipe in the middle of the 

stream. Fire department, Gendarmerie and medical teams were dispatched 

to the scene. The boy was rescued by a firefighter who reached him using 

a ladder extended to the concrete pipe and brought to shore.

The child was taken to İnegöl State Hospital by ambulance, and it was 

learned that his health condition is good.

"Reap One & Release One": Angel of Death's Strange Justice - Brother Saves Sister But He Then Dies, in Erzurum

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(Cumhuriyet Newspaper, 5 June 2026)

In Erzurum, Ömer Tutaş (30) saved the life of his sister Şeyma Tutaş (23) 

by intervening when she fell ill during breakfast and her tongue got stuck 

in her throat. After his sister was taken to the hospital by ambulance, 

Ömer Tutaş suffered a heart attack and died in the hospital where he was 

taken. It was stated that Tutaş, who had a heart condition, had an 

appointment at the hospital for 15:00 on the same day at the insistence 

of his friends.

The incident occurred the previous morning in the Osman Bektaş 

neighborhood of Palandöken district. While having breakfast at home, 

Şeyma Tutaş suddenly became breathless. Her older brother, Ömer 

Tutaş, noticed her distress and intervened.

Tutaş removed her tongue, which had become lodged in her throat, 

allowing her to breathe. Medical teams arrived at the scene following 

a call and transported Şeyma Tutaş to the hospital. After his sister was 

taken to the hospital, Ömer Tutaş returned home and became ill.

Ömer Tutaş, who was taken to Atatürk University Research Hospital 

by medical teams who arrived after his family reported the incident, 

could not be saved despite all the doctors' efforts. It was stated that 

Ömer Tutaş died as a result of a heart attack.

Şeyma Tutaş, whose treatment continues in the intensive care unit of 

Erzurum City Hospital, is reported to be in critical condition.

A funeral prayer was held for Ömer Tutaş at the Hacı Osman Efendi 

Mosque in the Palandöken district. Hüseyin Tutaş, a local artist from 

Erzurum who lost one son while his daughter was fighting for her life 

in intensive care, struggled to stand during the prayer. Supported by 

his fellow artists, Hüseyin Tutaş embraced his son's coffin and wept.

It was stated that Ömer Tutaş had been suffering from a heart condition 

for some time and had made an appointment at the hospital for 3 PM 

on June 2nd at the insistence of his friends. Tarık Çelik, a friend of 

Ömer Tutaş, said, "During breakfast, his sister's tongue got stuck in 

her throat. Ömer intervened, saved his sister, and sent her to the hospital 

by ambulance. Afterwards, he himself became ill. Despite the efforts 

of the medical team, he could not be saved. As his friends, we noticed 

he was having health problems and had made an appointment for 3 PM 

that same day. However, he passed away before he could make his 

appointment."

"Beat & Release": Bystander Hit by Gunfire as Drivers Fail to "Yield" to Each Other, in Nevşehir

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(DHA News Agency, 4 June 2026)

U.T. and E.K. trying, but failing, to translate it into Turkish...

The incident occurred yesterday around 2:30 PM on Belediye Street in 

the Camicedit neighborhood of Nevşehir. Following a funeral prayer at 

the Kurşunlu Mosque, a dispute arose between U.T., who was driving to 

the cemetery for burial, and driver E.K. over right-of-way.  The argument 

quickly escalated into a gunfight. (!)

During the altercation, a stray bullet from U.T.'s gun struck Harun İ., a 

shopkeeper who was standing on the sidewalk, in the leg (!). Following 

reports from bystanders, medical and police teams were dispatched to 

the scene. Harun İ. was taken to Nevşehir State Hospital for treatment 

after initial medical intervention. U.T. and E.K. were taken into custody. 

E.K. was released after questioning at the police station, while U.T., who 

was referred to the courthouse, was arrested. Meanwhile, the moments 

when U.T. fired his gun were captured on a cell phone camera from 

inside a vehicle.

...so, coats off and guns drawn!

"Fleece & Release": American Tourist Charged $160 for 5-minute Taxi Ride, in Istanbul

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 3 June 2026)

  "Hmmm, 5-minute ride, $160 bucks...sounds expensive..."

American social media streamer Andrew Greald Rencourt, who attended 

a concert by world-renowned musician Travis Scott in Istanbul the 

previous day, took a taxi from Karaköy to his hotel around 1:00 AM 

after the concert. Allegedly, Rencourt paid the taxi driver, Hayrettin Arğuç, 

7,300 TL (about $160)  for a five-minute ride (!).

Rencourt, who was live streaming during the journey, uploaded the entire 

video to his social media. Following the backlash to the video shared on 

social media, an investigation was launched. The taxi driver, Hayrettin 

Arğuç, was taken into custody and subsequently brought to the Istanbul 

Courthouse. 

                  Hayrettin  Arğuç: "You talkin' to me?!"

In his statement, Arğuç said, "Rencourt asked me for cash. He wanted me 

to pay via POS machine. Because I gave the passenger $100, I charged 

7,300 Turkish Lira via POS machine. I didn't defraud anyone." In the 

prosecutor's request for arrest, it was stated that Hayrettin Arğuç's defense 

was aimed at escaping punishment, that the distance traveled was 

5 kilometers, and the fee to be paid was at most 300 lira. Arğuç, who 

was referred to the Magistrates' Court, was arrested for 'fraud' and 

sent to prison.

"Paint & Release": Smurfs Cured Her Epilepsy; Now They Adorn Garbage Containers, in Bodrum

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 2 June 2026)

Living in Bodrum, Muğla, Meryem Sebile Gündüz (19), a graduate of the 

Fine Arts High School, overcame her childhood epilepsy and various 

health problems through painting. Bringing her art to the streets, Gündüz 

initiated a visual transformation in the district by painting garbage 

containers (!).

Meryem Sebile Gündüz continued her struggle with epilepsy, which she 

contracted in childhood, and various subsequent health problems through 

painting. Over time, she overcame her illnesses. Bringing her art to the 

streets, Gündüz began painting the municipality's containers with 

cartoon characters and animal figures. 

Gündüz's work attracted attention in the district and on social media. 

With the permission of the municipality, she has painted 8 containers to 

date. Gündüz, who stated that she enjoys drawing, said, "I came across 

the 'taking a trash container' trend on social media, where some people 

shared their work with the note 'I'm taking it because it has sentimental 

value.' After this trend, I got this idea. I took my paints and went out into 

the street. I also uploaded a video of my first drawing. This video became 

a trend. After me, I saw that many people were doing and sharing similar 

works."

Gündüz, who said that she had a meeting with Bodrum Mayor Tamer 

Mandalinci after he saw her videos on social media and contacted her, 

and that he offered his support, stated, "We met and discussed the details. 

He said he wanted to support me. I started my work with the permission 

of the municipality. I usually paint cartoon characters from my childhood." 

Gündüz said that some people approached her with prejudice because she 

was painting garbage containers, but added, "However, over time I also 

met people who supported me. There were even people who sat next to 

me and painted with me. I am doing it with great pleasure now. I aim to 

color not only containers but also walls and streets in the future."

Gündüz said, "Until four years ago, I had epilepsy, and I overcame it. 

Painting has always been a source of morale and motivation for me. 

I realized that I could achieve things. There were times when I was 

excluded because of my illnesses. However, because I loved my talent 

and was eager to create in this field, I never gave up, I persevered. 

Perhaps this is the reason why I am healthy today. In addition, I have 

overcome other illnesses that can be overcome with morale. At the root 

of all of them was my talent and effort. Now I think that I can achieve

things and reap the rewards of my labor. I will not give up, I will 

continue, and you should too. Chase your dream."

"Revolve & Release": Film Set With "Kaaba" Look-alike Draws Moslem Pilgims, in Kocaeli

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(Sözcü Newspaper, 1 June 2026)

                               Transplanted sanctity.

In Çayırova district of Kocaeli province, a set for the film "İslamiyet'in

Doğuşu" (The Birth of Islam) has been erected and includes a black cube 

that resembles the Kabe (Kaaba) in Mecca, to the extent that citizens

are encircling the cube to perform "tavaf", the ceremony of going around

the Kaaba at Mecca (!). 

Workers on the set playing music are being scolded by citizens for 

disturbing the "sanctity of the Kaaba".  One worker lamented that 

"We were listening to music while working. A man came and told us to 

turn off the music, saying this place was sacred. Then he called the police. 

We built this place, and now they're performing the pilgrimage."

The resemblance is uncanny...

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Another worker related that "Sometimes we take off our undershirts 

because of the heat. We get reactions like, 'How can you do that in a 

place like this!' This isn't real, it's a model. There are some very strange 

people here."

A lot less expensive than going all the way to Mecca.