Ενημέρωση “Κατ’Εντολήν”!.. (1)
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1.
Russian Security Service Claims Thousands Of Diplomats’ iPhones Hacked; Moscow-Based Kaspersky Also Hit
By RFE/RL’s Russian Service June 01, 2023
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) claims thousands of iPhones belonging to the country’s diplomats have suffered a massive hacking attack.
The FSB said in a statement on June 1 that hackers allegedly targeted the iPhones of diplomats working at Russian embassies and consulates in countries that are members of NATO, former Soviet republics, as well as in China, Israel, and Syria.
The statement did not give any details or evidence of the alleged cyberattack, just saying that an “unknown” app that targets vulnerable parts of the iOS operational system was used by the hackers.
“The information obtained by Russian special services indicates close cooperation between the U.S. company Apple with the national security community, namely with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), and confirms that the declared policy of providing confidentiality for the personal data of the users of Apple devices does not correspond to the reality,” the FSB statement said, without giving any information to back up the allegation.
Apple denied the allegation, saying in a statement quoted by Reuters that it has “never worked with any government to insert a backdoor into any Apple product and never will.” The NSA declined to comment, according to the news agency.
The FSB statement was issued a few hours before the Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab said an undisclosed number of its employees’ iPhones were hacked using sophisticated malware.
Kaspersky said the “extremely complex, professionally targeted cyberattack” delivered an invisible message that exploited vulnerabilities in the iOS operating system and that information from the phone was then transmitted to remote servers. Kaspersky said the hacking campaign targeted the company’s “top and middle-management.”
Kaspersky also issued a technical report saying it noticed “suspicious activity that originated from several iOS-based phones” while monitoring traffic on its own corporate Wi-Fi network. The report, which outlined how it said the malicious software worked, describes how the company created off-line backups to inspect the iPhones, and said first traces of the hack date back to 2019 and it is ongoing.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow that the FSB’s statement “deserves attention,” though “we do not have the authority” to restrict the usage of iPhones by officials.
Peskov added that while some of Kremlin officials use iPhones, others have also started replacing iPhones with other brands.
Russian media reported in March that some Russian officials allegedly were told to ditch their iPhones over security fears.
Apple and the NSA have previously clashed over securing a so-called back door to allow access to user data. The company has strenuously refused.
In 2021, a mass break-in to Apple products via the Pegasus spying program created by an Israeli company, the NSO Group, was registered. The program was used by intelligence agencies of other countries.
Apple has sued the NSO Group.
Apple stopped direct sales of iPhones in Russia last year over the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine. However, legalized import programs still exist to bring the phones into the country and sell them without the company’s permission.
With reporting by TASS, Interfax, and Reuters
Source: https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-diplomats- iphones-hacking-fsb/32438777.html
2.
MAY 31 2023
NATO’S AIR SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL UNIT – DEPLOYED AND READY TO START THE MISSION
After a 1200 km road move, the road convoy transporting NATO’s deployable air surveillance and control unit – DARS – arrived at Erndtebrück, Germany, some 100 km east of Cologne. The team of the Deployable Command and Control Centre (DACCC) set up the containerised command post and established an initial capability to operate.
After completing further bed-down the unit will begin to integrate their systems and connect them into NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence architecture. Froom June 12 on, the DARS team will be ready to support German-led exercise Air Defender 2023 with from June 12 on.
Video courtesy Deployable Air Command and Control Centre / Italian Air Force
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NATO Secretary General: what we choose to do now will determine what the world looks like in future decades
The Secretary General said that “President Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine marks the end of the world as we knew it,“ stressing that “what we choose to do and choose not to do now will determine what the world will look like for decades to come.” He noted that NATO Allies have provided significant and decisive military contributions, and he expects that there will be more announcements and new decisions in the run-up to and at the Vilnius Summit in July. NATO is currently working on a multi-year assistance program for Ukraine, to help them transition from the old Soviet-era to the modern NATO standards and equipment, and help Ukraine get closer to NATO. “We must not allow President Putin to continue to chip away at European security, and for this, we need a framework that ensures Ukraine’s long-term security,” Mr. Stoltenberg said, adding, “I cannot anticipate the outcome of the discussions, but what is clear is that all NATO allies agree that NATO’s door is open; everyone agrees that Ukraine will become a member; and everyone agrees that it is Ukraine and NATO member states that decide, not Russia. But the most important thing right now is that we make sure Ukraine prevails. That is our most important task. Otherwise, there will be no future to discuss.”
Mr. Stoltenberg also made clear that the Vilnius Summit will further strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defence. He said NATO leaders will agree on detailed plans for the defence of Allied countries. Setting out precise requirements for what capabilities individual Allies must provide and what forces are required. He stressed that, “all this is part of the transformation and strengthening of NATO that has been underway since 2014 – restructuring NATO over the past decade, to prepare NATO for the next decade.” In Vilnius, he said, “we must put in place a stronger commitment to NATO’s two percent target. Two percent should no longer be a ceiling we aim for, but a floor we build on, a minimum.”
The Secretary General spoke on the eve of the Informal Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Oslo on 31 May-01 June. The event was opened by the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Air force command celebrates 112th anniversary
ANKARA
The Defense Ministry has marked the 112th anniversary of the Turkish Air Force Command with a celebration highlighting the crucial role of the nation’s aerial prowess in safeguarding peace and security.
To commemorate the occasion, the ministry released a video showcasing the diverse range of activities undertaken by the forces. The clip provided an insight into the command’s involvement in both domestic and international operations, demonstrating its multifaceted capabilities.
One segment of the video highlighted the military’s role in conducting evacuation operations using the A400M military cargo aircraft, which has been used for transporting individuals during emergency situations, both within the country and abroad.
The command’s role in counter-terrorism operations was also prominently featured. The video showcased the deployment of armed unmanned aerial vehicles and F-16 fighter jets, illustrating their contribution in providing air support during anti-terrorism missions.
The ministry also expressed its appreciation for the command’s service and wished them continued success in their future endeavors.
5.
Israel Concerned by Reports US-Iran Nuclear Deal Imminent
Washington and Tehran are said to be close to an interim deal that would unfreeze billions of dollars for the regime.
By JNS
Israel is worried by reports of an interim nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran being reached “in the coming days and weeks,” Israeli media reported on Monday.
Specifically, Jerusalem is concerned about a deal that would allow the regime in Tehran to freeze part of its nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of U.S. sanctions, according to Kan News.
A source close to the White House told Kan that “diplomacy is the best way to stop Iran from having nuclear weapons,” and it was reported that messages have been broadcast between Washington and Tehran on the nuclear issue.
Iran International reported on Saturday that Washington and Tehran are close to a deal on the release of billions of dollars in frozen funds in exchange for the release of American hostages and “flexibility” in nuclear negotiations.
The money would reportedly come from frozen assets in Iraq and South Korea valued at up to $10 billion or more, according to Iranian officials.
U.S. sanctions bar Iraq from paying Iran for natural gas and electricity it imports, and South Korea owes Iran $7 billion for oil imported prior to May 2019, when former U.S. president Donald Trump imposed a fresh set of sanctions on Iran.
According to the Iran International report, in return Iran would be expected to take a less rigid approach to its nuclear program, and release three U.S. citizens held hostage in Iran—Siamak Namazi, Emad Sharghi and Morad Tahbaz—and two U.S. permanent residents—Jamshid Sharmahd and Shahab Dalili. All five are detained on espionage charges.
On Friday, Iran exchanged two prisoners with Belgium in a deal that was brokered by Oman.
Cohen is currently on a diplomatic trip to central Europe, and met in Zagreb on Monday with Croatia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
6. ΞΕΛΑΜΠΙΚΑΖ!
Φάκελος Γουέμπλεϊ: Για πρώτη φορά συγκεντρωμένο όλο το παρασκήνιο της πορείας του ΠΑΟ!
ΠΑΝΑΘΗΝΑΙΚΟΣ – ΕΒΕΡΤΟΝ
Ο Ασλανίδης έκανε λόγο λοιπόν για χρηματισμό συλλόγου γειτονικής χώρας εν γνώσει του ίδιου του δικτάτορα Παπαδόπουλου, προκειμένου να διευκολυνθεί πορεία Ελληνικής ομάδας στις ευρωπαϊκές διοργανώσεις. Ήταν ξεκάθαρο ότι φωτογράφιζε τον Ερυθρό Αστέρα Βελιγραδίου. Το Δ.Σ. του Παναθηναϊκού προειδοποίησε με μηνύσεις οι οποίες όμως δεν κατατέθηκαν ποτέ…
Αρχείο Αθλητικής διαπλοκής
Όπως βλέπουμε, ο ίδιος ο Μπενόγλου μιλάει για πέντε τεράστιες ευκαιρίες του Ερυθρού Αστέρα στο δεύτερο ημίχρονο της ρεβάνς της Λεωφόρου και απορεί πώς γίνεται να ήταν πουλημένοι οι παίκτες που έκαναν τέτοια εμφάνιση.
Στην ακριβώς προηγούμενη ευρωπαϊκή του παρουσία στο κύπελλο πρωταθλητριών το 1969/70, ο Παναθηναϊκός είχε αποκλειστεί από την Φόρβερτς Βερολίνου στον Α’ γύρο.
-Τη χρονιά του Γουέμπλεϊ (1970/71) δεν κατάφερε καν να προκριθεί στην Ευρώπη (τα ευρωπαϊκά εισιτήρια της σεζόν 1971/72 πήραν ΑΕΚ, Ολυμπιακός, Πανιώνιος)!
-Τη σεζόν 1972/73 αποκλείστηκε από τον Α’ γύρο του κυπέλλου πρωταθλητριών από τη ΤΣΣΚΑ Σόφιας (και μάλιστα έκανε ένσταση, ο αγώνας επαναλήφθηκε και αποκλείστηκε ξανά!)
-Το 1973/74 αποκλείστηκε στον Α’ γύρο του κυπέλλου ΟΥΕΦΑ από την ΟΦΚ Βελιγραδίου.
-Το 1974/75 αποκλείστηκε ξανά στον Α’ γύρο του κυπέλλου ΟΥΕΦΑ από την Γκρασχόπερς.
-Το 1975/76 αποκλείστηκε στον Α’ γύρο του κυπέλλου κυπελλούχων από την Τσβίκαου Ανατολικής Γερμανίας.
ΕΛΑΣ – «Ξάφριζαν» ηλικιωμένους με τη μέθοδο «άνοιξε θεία» – Δείτε φωτογραφίες της σπείρας
Δρούσαν στη βορειοανατολική Αττική – Με πρόσχημα υποτιθέμενη διαρροή ηλεκτρικού ρεύματος ή βλάβη στις τηλεφωνικές γραμμές, έμπαιναν στα σπίτια των ηλικιωμένων θυμάτων τους
Στην τελευταία ανακοίνωση της ΕΛ.ΑΣ. αναφέρονται ειδικότερα τα εξής:
Δίνονται στη δημοσιότητα, κατόπιν σχετικής Διάταξης της Εισαγγελίας Πρωτοδικών Αθηνών, τα στοιχεία ταυτότητας και οι φωτογραφίες πέντε (5) ημεδαπών, κατηγορούμενων ως μέλη συμμορίας που διέπραττε κλοπές από ηλικιωμένους με τη μέθοδο της απασχόλησης, η οποία αποδομήθηκε από την Υποδιεύθυνση Ασφάλειας Βορειοανατολικής Αττικής (σχετικό το από 7-4-2023 Δελτίο Τύπου).
Πρόκειται για τους:
Όσον αφορά στον τρόπο δράσης της σπείρας, τα μέλη της ανά ομάδες τουλάχιστον τριών ατόμων, κυρίως πρωινές και μεσημβρινές ώρες, περιφέρονταν σε διάφορες περιοχές της Αττικής, προκειμένου να εντοπίσουν τα θύματά τους.
Ολόκληρη η προηγούμενη ανακοίνωση της ΕΛ.ΑΣ πριν από την πλήρη εξάρθρωση της σπείρας:
Από αστυνομικούς της Υποδιεύθυνσης Ασφαλείας Βορειοανατολικής Αττικής της Διεύθυνσης Ασφάλειας Αττικής, μετά από αξιοποίηση πληροφοριών, εντοπίστηκαν και συνελήφθησαν δυνάμει ενταλμάτων, πρωινές ώρες της 5-4-2023 στις περιοχές του Βασιλικού Ευβοίας και των Άνω Λιοσίων, δύο ημεδαποί ηλικίας 31 και 61 ετών, μέλη συμμορίας που διέπραττε κλοπές και ληστείες σε βάρος ηλικιωμένων με τη μέθοδο της απασχόλησης.
Τα εντάλματα που εκκρεμούσαν σε βάρος τους εκδόθηκαν βάσει σχηματισθείσας δικογραφίας από την ανωτέρω υπηρεσία για σύσταση συμμορίας, διακεκριμένες περιπτώσεις κλοπών κατά συναυτουργία κατ΄ εξακολούθηση και κατ΄ επάγγελμα και ληστεία από κοινού.
Έχουν ταυτοποιηθεί και αναζητούνται άλλα τρία μέλη της συμμορίας, μεταξύ των οποίων και 17χρονος ημεδαπός.
Αναφορικά με τον τρόπο δράσης της συμμορίας, τα μέλη της κινούμενοι με οχήματα ιδιοκτησίας τους ή συγγενικών τους προσώπων, σε ομάδες τουλάχιστον τριών ατόμων, κυρίως πρωινές και μεσημβρινές ώρες, περιφέρονταν σε διάφορες περιοχές της Αττικής, προκειμένου να εντοπίσουν τα θύματα τους και συγκεκριμένα σε σημεία που είχαν έντονη εμπορική δραστηριότητα, όπως σουπερ μάρκετ, φαρμακεία κ.α.
Αφού εντόπιζαν τους «στόχους» τους, τους ακολουθούσαν διακριτικά κατά την επιστροφή τους στις οικίες τους και κατά την είσοδο τους σε αυτές τους απευθύνονταν υποδυόμενοι τους υπαλλήλους ή τεχνικούς εταιρειών ηλεκτρικής ενέργειας και τηλεπικοινωνιών, καθώς και τους συντηρητές ανελκυστήρων ανάλογα με τις επικρατούσες συνθήκες.
Με πρόσχημα την εξέταση υποτιθέμενης διαρροής ηλεκτρικού ρεύματος ή βλάβης στις τηλεφωνικές γραμμές ή του ασανσέρ, τους έπειθαν ότι είναι επιτακτική ανάγκη να μπουν στις οικίες τους.
Εν συνεχεία, κάποιο από τα μέλη της συμμορίας οδηγούσε τους ηλικιωμένους συνήθως στο χώρο της κουζίνας, όπου τους απασχολούσε, ενώ παράλληλα συνεργοί τους, χωρίς να γίνουν αντιληπτοί, ερευνούσαν τους λοιπούς χώρους και αφαιρούσαν χρηματικά ποσά, κοσμήματα και διάφορα τιμαλφή.
Κατόπιν διέφευγαν επιβιβαζόμενοι σε Ι.Χ.Ε. αυτοκίνητο στο οποίο τους ανέμενε μέλος που εκτελούσε χρέη οδηγού και τσιλιαδόρου.
Σε περίπτωση που οι ηλικιωμένοι αντιλαμβάνονταν τις προθέσεις τους και αντιδρούσαν, τα μέλη της συμμορίας δε δίσταζαν να μεταχειριστούν βίαιους τρόπους προκειμένου να διατηρήσουν τα κλοπιμαία και να διαφύγουν της σύλληψης τους.
Από τη μέχρι στιγμής προανακριτική έρευνα, εξιχνιάστηκαν (6) περιπτώσεις κλοπών και (1) περίπτωση ληστείας σε διάφορες περιοχές της Αττικής.
Το συνολικό παράνομο οικονομικό όφελος που αποκόμισαν οι κατηγορούμενοι από τις εξιχνιασμένες περιπτώσεις ξεπερνά τις -43.750- ευρώ.
Οι συλληφθέντες οδηγήθηκαν στον αρμόδιο Εισαγγελέα.
8.
AB’nin Gündeminde Kıbrıs Sorunu Yok
01.06.2023
Avrupa Birliği’nin dertleri başından aşkın.
Kendi içlerindeki sorunlara ilaveten şimdi bir de “Türkiye ile nasıl baş ederim” düşüncesi var kafalarında.
“Türkiye ile düşman mı olayım, dost mu, yoksa ne şiş yansın, ne de kebap misali mi ilişkilerimi sürdüreyim” açmazı içinde.
Aslında kararını çoktan vermiş ama kendine bile itiraf etmeye çekiniyor.
Tek yolun, tek çözümün Türkiye ile dostane ilişkiler kurmak olduğunun daha Almanya Şansölyesi (Başbakan) Merkel döneminde farkına varmışlardı esasen. Özellikle de 15 Temmuz 2016 kalkışması sonrasında Türkiye’de taşların yerine oturması, FETÖ’nün dağıtılarak ABD’nin Türkiye’yi karıştıran elinin koparılması, PKK Terör örgütünün Türkiye sınırları içinde çökertilerek ABD’nin Türkiye’yi karıştırmak için görevlendirdiği diğer elinin kopartılması, sınır ötesinde terör örgütü elebaşları ile üyelerinin tek tek yok edilmesi, AB’nin “Türkiye ile dost olmak bizim çıkarımızadır” kararını almasına neden oldu.
Tabi Batı’nın geri adım atmasının esas sebebi Türkiye’nin savunma sanayindeki hızlı yükselişi. Batı dünyasının Türkiye’yi parçalamak için 1980’li yıllardan başlamak üzere içte ve dışta Türkiye’yi sıkıntıya sokması, terör eylemlerini finanse ederek halkın devlete olan inancını yitirmesi için elden geleni yapması, ekonomik ambargolar uygulaması, teknoloji transferini durdurarak savunma sanayiinde kullanılan silahların önemli parçalarının satışını durdurması, uzun vadede “Kötü komşu ev sahibi yapar” atasözümüze uygun olarak bu tür baskılardan ve terörden yılmayan Türk halkında ters etki yarattı ve savunma sanayisi ile nano teknolojinin Türkiye’de çağ atlamasına ve dünyanın en iyileri arasına girmesine neden oldu.
Batı dünyasının “Türkiye önce güçsüzleşecek, sonra dağılacak, ardından da parçalanacak” beklentilerinin aksine günümüzde, Batı dünyasının başına sardığı belaların tümünden kurtulmuş ve savunma sanayisi kendine yeterli güçlü ve dev gibi bir Türkiye var artık. Bir adım ötede ise ABD’nin kayıtsız, koşulsuz sömürgesi olan, yer altı zenginliklerini tüketmiş, sanayisini Asya’ya kaptırmış, sömürgelerden akan haraçları kesilmiş, tırnakları sökülmüş zavallı bir aslan görünümündeki AB…
Gelelim esas konumuza; Çiçeği burnunda Rum lider Nikos Hristodulidis, Kıbrıs konusunda AB içinde taraftar bulmak ve Kıbrıs sorununu AB’nin gündemine sokabilmek için bıkmadan usanmadan girişimler yapıyor. Seçildiği Şubat ayından beridir neredeyse üç geceden birini yurt dışında, Batı dünyasının liderleri ile görüşmek ve yalvarmakta geçirdi. Seçimlerden sonra geçen üç ay içinde tamı tamına 29 ülke lideri ile sulu gözlerle ve ağlamaklı bir sesle görüştü ve Kıbrıs sorununa müdahil olmaları, 2017 yılında Crans Montana’da masayı terk ettikleri yerden “Federasyon görüşmelerinin tekrardan başlatılması adına” baskı yapmaları için yalvardı.
Bundan 5 gün önce Fransa Cumhurbaşkanı Emmanuel Macron ile görüşen Hristodulidis, Fransa’dan “Kıbrıs konusuna müdahil olmaya hayır” yanıtı alınca soluğu Almanya’da aldı. Almanya Başbakanı Olaf Scholz da üç aşağı beş yukarı aynı tavırla ipe un serdi ve “hayır” anlamına gelen cevaplar verdi.
Sadece AB değil Rumların tüm yalvarmalarına kulak tıkayan. Rusya da, AB’nin ambargo çağırısına uyduğu için Kıbrıs Rum tarafına kırgın. Bu nedenle de her ikisi de Hristiyan Ortodoks olmalarına rağmen, Rusya Rumların yanında durmuyor. Evvelki gün Rusya Dışişleri Bakanlığı Sözcüsü Maria Zaharova, nihai çözümü bizzat adadaki sakinlerin bulması gerektiğini ve kendilerinin takvim veya hazır tarif dayatmalarına gerek olmadığını ifade ederek Kıbrıs konusuna karışmayacaklarını net bir dille izah etti.
ABD, BM, AB ve Rusya’nın Kıbrıslı Rumların hatırına Türkiye’yi karşılarına almak istemedikleri ve güçlü Türkiye sayesinde, Kıbrıs sorunu “Eşit egemen, tanınmış iki devletli” bir çözüme doğru yol almaya başladığı belirginleşmeye başladı…
Özetle, ne AB’nin ne de Rusya’nın gündeminde Kıbrıs sorunu yok.
Prof. Dr. (İnş. Müh.), Doç. Dr. (UA. İliş.) Ata ATUN
Dekan, Kıbrıs İlim Üniversitesi
KKTC Cumhurbaşkanı Politik Danışmanı
9. ΗΤΑΝ ΕΝΑΣ… “ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣ” ΣΤΗΝ ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ!.. “Ο ΘΕΟΣ ΝΑ ΤΟΝ ΑΝΑΠΑΥΣΕΙ”!
Mehmet Barlas hayatını kaybetti
Sabah Gazetesi Başyazarı Mehmet Barlas 81 yaşında hayatını kaybetti.
CUMHURBAŞKANI ERDOĞAN’DAN TAZİYE MESAJI
Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, sosyal medya hesabından Barlas için bir taziye mesajı yayımladı.
“Entelektüel birikimi, nezaketli kişiliği ve güçlü kalemiyle Türk basınında duayen olarak anılan, her zaman millet iradesinden yana duran, Sabah Gazetesi Başyazarı Mehmet Barlas’a Allah’tan rahmet; ailesine, sevenlerine, Sabah Gazetesi’ne ve medya camiasına başsağlığı diliyorum.”
FAHRETTİN ALTUN: MEDYA CAMİAMIZIN BAŞI SAĞOLSUN
İletişim Başkanı Fahrettin Altun, Barlas’ın vefatına ilişkin taziye mesajı yayımladı.
Altun mesajında, ”Sabah Gazetesi Başyazarı Sayın Mehmet Barlas’ın vefatını derin bir üzüntüyle öğrendim.Sayın Barlas’a Allah’tan rahmet, ailesine, okurlarına, sevenlerine ve tüm medya camiamıza başsağlığı diliyorum. Mekanı Cennet Olsun.” ifadelerini kullandı.
KALIN: MEHMET BARLAS’IN VEFATINI BÜYÜK BİR TESSÜRLE ÖĞRENDİM
Cumhurbaşkanlığı Sözcüsü İbrahim Kalın, Twitter hesabından yayınladığı taziye mesajında, “Basın dünyamızın duayen isimlerinden Sayın Mehmet Barlas’ın vefatını büyük bir teessürle öğrendim. Rabbim rahmet eylesin. Mekanı cennet olsun. Ailesine ve Turkuaz Medya grubuna taziyelerimi sunuyor ve sabırlar diliyorum” dedi.
FUAT OKTAY: MEKANI CENNET OLSUN
Cumhurbaşkanı Yardımcısı Fuat Oktay, tedavi gördüğü hastanede 81 yaşında vefat eden Sabah Gazetesi Başyazarı Mehmet Barlas için başsağlığı diledi.
Oktay, sosyal medya hesabından paylaştığı mesajında, “Sabah Gazetesi Başyazarı Mehmet Barlas’a Allah’tan rahmet, ailesine, sevenlerine ve tüm medya camiamıza başsağlığı diliyorum. Mekanı Cennet Olsun.” ifadesini kullandı.
BOZDAĞ: SABAH GAZETESİ CAMİASINA BAŞSAĞLIĞI DİLİYORUM
Adalet Bakanı Bekir Bozdağ, Twitter hesabından yayınladığı taziye mesajında, “Sabah Gazetesi Başyazarı Mehmet Barlas’ın vefatını teessürle öğrendim. Merhum Mehmet Barlas’a Allah’tan rahmet, ailesine ve Sabah Gazetesi camiasına başsağlığı, sabır diliyorum. Rabbim, merhameti, mağfireti ile muamele eylesin. Mekanı cennet olsun” dedi.
ÇELİK: TURKUAZ MEDYA GRUBUNA BAŞSAĞLIĞI DİLİYORUM
AK Parti Genel Başkan Yardımcısı ve Parti Sözcüsü Ömer Çelik, Twitter hesabı üzerinden yayınladığı taziye mesajında, “Basın dünyamızın usta isimlerinden Mehmet Barlas’ın vefatını büyük bir üzüntüyle öğrendik. Allah rahmet eylesin… Değerli ailesine ve Turkuaz Medya grubuna başsağlığı diliyoruz” açıklamalarında bulundu.
UMED: BASIN CAMİASINA BAŞSAĞLIĞI VE SABIR DİLERİZ
Uluslararası Medya Enformasyon Derneği, Mehmet Barlas’ın vefatına ilişkin taziye mesajı yayımladı. UMED’den yapılan açıklamada, “Sabah Gazetesi Başyazarı Mehmet Barlas’a Allah’tan rahmet; ailesi, yakınları ve basın camiasına başsağlığı ve sabır dileriz.” ifadeleri kullanıldı.
MEHMET BARLAS KİMDİR?
1942 yılında Ankara’da doğan Mehmet Barlas, lisans derecesini İstanbul Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi’nden aldı. Gazeteciliğe henüz öğrenci iken babasının Son Havadis’inde başlayıp, profesyonel gazeteciliğe Cumhuriyet’le birlikte adım attı. İsmail Cem’in TRT Genel Müdürlüğü yaptığı dönemde iç ve dış haberler danışmanlığı yaptı. 1968 yılında Gazeteciler Cemiyeti’nin düzenlediği yarışmada, inceleme dalında birincilik ödülü aldı.
Günaydın, Cumhuriyet, Milliyet, Sabah, Zaman, Akşam, Yeni Şafak gibi birçok gazetede çalıştı, köşe yazarlığı ve yöneticilik yaptı. TGRT’de günlük haber yorumculuğu yaptı. Barlas 2000 tarihli “Türkiye’de Darbeler ve Kavgalar Dönemi”, “Turgut Özal’ın Anıları” (2000) ve 2001 tarihli “Türkiye Üzerine Pazarlıklar” kitaplarını yazdı. 2003 yılında kızı Ela Barlas ile bir haber programı hazırladı ve sundu. Aldığı bakanlık teklifini siyasetçi değil, gazeteci olduğu gerekçesiyle geri çevirdi.
2008 yılı içinde kısa bir süre ATV’de ana haber sunuculuğu yaptı. NTV televizyon kanalında Emre Kongar’la birlikte Yorum Farkı adında bir program yapmış olup, şu anda NTV Radyo’da Makam Farkı adlı programı düzenlemektedir. Okan Üniversitesi Mütevelli Heyetindedir.
Can Paker’in eniştesi; eski ticaret, ekonomi ve devlet bakanlığı ile Gaziantep milletvekilliği yapmış Cemil Sait Barlas’ın oğludur. Barlas 1968 yılından beri kendisi gazeteci Canan Barlas’le evliliğini sürdürmektedir. Barlas’ın iki çocuğu bulunmaktadır..