Rumeli Altın has opened.

The "Rumeli Altın" store belonging to Zafer Yılmaz, a member of the Marmara Group Foundation's Executive Council, has opened. Lale Aytanç Nalbant, Nispet Aşkın, Erol Altaş and İsmail Ünlütürkler were present on behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation family at the opening ceremony, which was attended by a distinguished group of guests. As the Marmara Group Foundation, we congratulate our colleague and wish him prosperous business.

We have lost journalist Hon. Mr. Çetin Gürel

We have lost Hon. Mr. Çetin Gürel, the owner of *Gözlem* newspaper and a veteran of the İzmir press community. Dr. Akkan Suver issued a statement regarding the passing of Hon. Mr. Çetin Gürel—a loyal friend of the Marmara Group Foundation—saying: (-The grief and sorrow we feel over the tragic loss of Hon. Mr Çetin Gürel are indescribable. We will always remember Hon. Mr. Çetin Gürel—who lived as a journalist and was nicknamed 'Yellow Storm' in his youth—as a dedicated member of the press. As I pray for God's mercy upon Hon. Mr. Çetin Gürel—with whose journalistic family both my wife, Mrs. Müjgan Suver, and I were honored to be associated—I share in the profound grief of his esteemed wife and children.)

The Karabakh Victory Will Now Live On in Coins

Hon. Mrs. Nermina Mustafayeva, the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Istanbul, presented a silver commemorative coin—commissioned from the Mint to honor the magnificent memory of the Karabakh Victory—to Dr. Akkan Suver. While presenting the gift, Consul General Nermina Mustafayeva said: "Dear Dr. Akkan Suver, I am pleased to present to you this commemorative coin, specially minted by the Mint in honor of the Karabakh Victory. I offer my deepest respects on this occasion." Making a statement following the presentation, Dr. Akkan Suver said: "I attach great importance to this gift and consider it both meaningful and significant. It is significant and important because it will serve as a new resource for keeping the memory of the Karabakh Victory alive in Türkiye for future generations. Its presentation to the Marmara Group Foundation signifies an appreciation of the modest efforts we have undertaken to date. We extend our gratitude and appreciation to Azerbaijan."

Mr. Zafer Yılmaz Granted Bulgarian Citizenship

Mr. Zafer Yılmaz, a member of the Executive Council of the Marmara Group Foundation, has been granted Bulgarian citizenship. As the Marmara Group Foundation, we congratulate our colleague Mr. Zafer Yılmaz, who received his citizenship certificate from H. E. Anguel Tcholakov, the Bulgarian Ambassador to Ankara.

The Marmara Group Foundation attended the official ceremonies held at the Edirnekapı Martyrs' Cemetery on the occasion of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.

Mr. Mustafa Ergin represented the Marmara Group Foundation at the official 10th-anniversary commemoration ceremonies held at the Edirnekapı Martyrs' Cemetery for July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day. On the 10th anniversary of the July 15 coup attempt, the Edirnekapı Martyrs' Cemetery saw a massive influx of visitors. As veterans and the families of martyrs relived the pain and pride of a decade ago, the Holy Quran was recited, and prayers were offered for the souls of the martyrs. Istanbul Governor Hon. Davut Gül, Minister of Trade H. E. Ömer Bolat, Members of Parliament, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Hon.Nuri Aslan, and 1st Army Commander General Bahtiyar Ersay were also present at the commemoration ceremony.