Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a congratulatory message on the occasion of the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

We are all experiencing the excitement and joy of our children, who are the guarantee of our future, starting a new academic year.

Ensuring our children have access to quality education, develop their talents, and grow into confident, well-rounded individuals committed to national and spiritual values ​​is one of our top priorities.

The greatest credit in this process belongs to our valuable teachers who dedicate themselves to the future of our children. I thank all our teachers who perform their duties selflessly and wish them success in the new academic year.

2026 – 2027 Academic Year in Formal Education

We will continue to work hand in hand with all stakeholders in our education community to ensure that our dear students receive a quality education and can discover their talents and develop themselves to the fullest. Preparing our students for the future in safe and modern learning environments will remain one of our most important priorities.

I pray that the academic year, which will begin on Monday, September 14, 2026, will be productive and peaceful for the entire education community, and I wish success to our children, who are the guarantee of our future.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a congratulatory message for the 2026-2027 Judicial Year, wishing success to judicial employees.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

Throughout history, our nation, which has built states with the aim of establishing rights and justice, founded the Republic of Türkiye with the understanding that justice is the most natural right of all its citizens.

Our justice system, which never tires of upholding the rights of all our citizens, fulfills an extremely important duty for the peace and prosperity of our nation with its dedicated members.

Our judicial officers, guided by the profound statement of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, “Independence, future, freedom—everything exists with justice,” are the guarantors of the principle of the rule of law.

We firmly believe that the scales of justice will never falter, and that our lawyers, who have emerged from the heart of our nation and possess pure consciences, will ensure the unity, harmony, peace, and brotherhood of our beloved nation forever.

On this occasion, I congratulate our independent judicial officers, lawyers, and all judicial personnel who uncompromisingly fulfill their duties for the sake of justice and the rule of law, on the new judicial year.

I commemorate with respect all our judicial officers and justice system employees who lost their lives in the line of duty.

I hope that our new judicial year will be beneficial to our country, our citizens, our judiciary, and the legal community.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of World Peace Day on September 1st.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

“September 1st, the day the Second World War began, is celebrated as World Peace Day in our country, as in many countries around the world.

September 1st, World Peace Day, was established to celebrate peace and tranquility after perhaps the bloodiest war in world history, which left millions dead, wounded, and countless victims. Unfortunately, even today, we are forced to celebrate it with a heavy heart. Despite all the suffering and the repeated experience that war, which only benefits arms dealers, is not a solution, the continued perception of war as the first option for resolving problems remains the greatest obstacle to the peace that all of humanity needs.

Despite all these negativities, we, the descendants of our heroic ancestors who ruled the world with justice and tolerance for centuries and established peace across a vast geography, must continue to uphold the principle of “Peace at home, peace in the world,” as expressed by the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and, as we did centuries ago, we must continue to be the hope of the world and the oppressed for peace and tranquility.

“With the hope that it will be an occasion for an end to the bloodshed and tears in the world, I congratulate all people on World Peace Day, September 1st, and with the hope of leaving a better future for our children, whom we see as our future, a future where lasting peace prevails, I wish you happy and peaceful days.”

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of August 30th Victory Day.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

Today, we celebrate the 104th anniversary of August 30th Victory Day with great pride; it is the day when the Great Offensive, a turning point in our struggle for independence and freedom, ended in victory.

Our struggle to make Anatolia our homeland, despite all the difficulties encountered, ended in victory on August 30, 1922. Thus, the “August 30th Victory” has been etched in golden letters in our history as one of the symbols of our beloved nation’s determination to protect its independence and future.

This victory, the result of an epic struggle waged despite all the hardships, poverty, and impossibilities, heralded the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. Our duty today is to protect our homeland and our Republic, entrusted to us by our ancestors, with the same awareness and spirit, and to work with all our might for the development of our country.

I commemorate with gratitude and respect all the heroes of the War of Independence who made this land our homeland, especially Commander-in-Chief Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, who gifted us this great victory, and our precious martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our country, and I express my gratitude to our veterans.

I congratulate all members of the Turkish Armed Forces, who selflessly serve for the integrity of our homeland and the independence of our nation, as well as our nation and my fellow citizens of Erzurum and Istanbul, on the 30th August Victory Day, and offer my respect and love.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of Mevlid Kandili (the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday).

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

We are experiencing the spiritual peace of reaching Mawlid Kandili, the night commemorating the birth of our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who was sent as a mercy to all creation. This exceptional night is a precious opportunity to purify our hearts, to remember the purpose of our creation, and to reflect on the lofty values ​​that guide humanity.

Mawlid al-Nabi (the Prophet’s birthday) is a meaningful period that, in addition to recalling his exemplary life and hadiths (sayings), provides an opportunity to understand the boundless tolerance, compassion, noble character, and guiding counsel of the messenger of mercy who conveyed Islam to humanity.

We should make the most of this blessed night, which is a means for believers to attain blessings, forgiveness, and mercy, by engaging in prayer and worship, and striving to understand the messages conveyed to us by our Prophet (peace be upon him) through his Sunnah and exemplary life, and to reflect these messages in our lives.

May this blessed night be a means of strengthening our unity and solidarity, our peace and brotherhood; may the oppression and conflicts in different parts of the world, especially in Palestine, come to an end as soon as possible, and may the oppressed find peace and security. I pray to Almighty God for this and I congratulate our fellow citizens of Erzurum and Istanbul, our beloved nation, and the entire Islamic world on the occasion of Mawlid Kandil.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of the 955th anniversary of the Battle of Malazgirt.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

It’s August, and the day is Friday.

Before sunrise to the land of Rum

The Grey Wolves army launched an attack.

The heavens thundered with renewed fervor.

Oh God… In the name of God… God is Great…

955 years ago today, the Turkish army, led by Sultan Alparslan, who had sworn to save his homeland and was prepared to become a martyr, defeated the Byzantine army, which was four times larger than its own, thus opening the gates of Anatolia wide to the Turkish nation and making it an eternal homeland.

Sultan Alparslan’s victory at Malazgirt, which made Anatolia the homeland, was far more than just a military success. This victory was not only a battle won against a vastly larger Byzantine army, but also the first step on the road to the founding of the Republic of Turkey.

Sultan Alparslan, the great Seljuk ruler, demonstrated his determination and resolve with these words to his soldiers as he began the Battle of Manzikert: “My soldiers! If I become a martyr, let this white garment be my shroud. Then my soul will ascend to the heavens.” Sultan Alparslan, whose just and merciful rule served as an example for subsequent statesmen, also pioneered an understanding based on peace, tolerance, and love in the Anatolian lands.

We are the descendants of Sultan Alparslan, who faced a Byzantine army of two hundred thousand at Malazgirt and bestowed this victory upon us. The Victory of Malazgirt, a symbol of Turkishness, faith, reason, and strength, remains vibrant in the heart of our nation even after centuries. As we carry our Republic towards brighter tomorrows, the strength we derive from our past will always guide us.

I commemorate with mercy and gratitude all our martyrs who drank the cup of martyrdom for the unity, solidarity, independence, future, and indivisible integrity of the Turkish nation; our veterans; and our ancestors who preserved and glorified our state tradition, from Sultan Alparslan to Osman Gazi, from Fatih to Atatürk. I celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Malazgirt, and I wish for our beloved nation to live in unity and solidarity, free and independent forever. I greet my esteemed fellow citizens with respect and affection.

Happy Victory Day!

May our homeland endure forever.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of the July 24 Journalists and Press Day.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

The 24th of July 1908, when press censorship was lifted, guaranteeing journalists the impartial and free performance of their duties as intermediaries in fulfilling the public’s right to receive and disseminate information, is one of the most important turning points in the history of the Turkish press.

Today, our national and local press, adapting to the rapidly developing and changing media age, diligently fulfills its duty in bringing issues of interest to broad segments of society to the forefront, fulfilling the demands of our people, monitoring public affairs, and shaping public opinion on important issues.

Our press, which conducts its work with an impartial approach based on fundamental rights and freedoms, serves as the eyes, ears, and voice of our nation and contributes to the public’s right to information.

Our esteemed members of the press, who carry out their duties with this understanding, courage, and selflessness, deserve all praise and appreciation.

With these feelings and thoughts, on the anniversary of the lifting of press censorship in our country, I congratulate the entire press community, especially the valuable local and national press members who serve with dedication in our province, on “July 24th Journalists and Press Day,” and I commemorate with mercy the press workers who lost their lives while fulfilling their duties.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

“Two years have passed since the treacherous coup attempt by the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization, which aimed to undermine the unity and solidarity of our beloved nation and targeted the national will, the Republic of Turkey, and its government.”

On July 15th, our heroic people, fighting for their homeland, democracy, and independence, once again declared to the whole world, with the same determination as centuries ago, that protecting their land and glorious history is the sole element of their future.

That night, our heroic nation, united as one—men, women, young and old—filled the streets and squares at the call of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. They confronted tanks, cannons, planes, helicopters, and rifles with nothing but their faith and belief, risking their lives, and for days they remained in the squares, defending democracy.

As a manifestation of profound awareness, our noble nation, which without hesitation took to the streets to defend the indivisible unity and future of the country against the treacherous coup plotters and declared, “I have a heart bigger than tanks,” has set an unparalleled example for future generations.

From the very first moments of the July 15 coup attempt, our fellow citizens from Erzurum and Istanbul, who clearly and unequivocally took a stand in favor of national will and democracy, resolutely defended their homeland, nation, and flag with their vigil for democracy. Because we believe in the power of unity, and we know that our hearts have beaten with the same feelings for this homeland for centuries.

“With these feelings and thoughts, on the 10th anniversary of the July 15 Martyrs Commemoration, Democracy and National Unity Day, I pray to God for mercy for our July 15 martyrs who fought for our independence and democracy, and for all the martyrs throughout history who sacrificed their lives for our common sacred values. I remember our veterans with gratitude and appreciation, and I offer my deepest respects.”

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

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Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

The most important element that defines us as a nation is our strong family structure, based on superior values ​​such as love, respect, tolerance, and solidarity. Our fathers, seen as the cornerstone of the family institution, play a decisive role in protecting our family values ​​and in passing on vital and indispensable values ​​such as justice, sharing, responsibility, love, respect, and authority from generation to generation.

Fathers, who fulfill their duties and responsibilities within the family with great devotion, who give their love and affection unconditionally, who spare no sacrifice for the happiness of the family, and who honor us with their presence in every moment of our lives, strive with all their might to prepare their children’s future securely.

The greatest gift we can give to our fathers, who consider the happiness of their family members their own happiness, who always guide us with their experience, and who have countless rights and contributions to our lives, is love and respect. Their children’s success is their joy, and their sorrow is their grief.

Our fathers, who stand behind us like a mighty oak tree at every moment of our lives and set an example for us with their dignified demeanor, deserve to be cherished not just on this special day, but throughout our lives. We must make them feel that they are our most precious possessions at every moment of their lives.

With these feelings and thoughts, I celebrate Father’s Day for all fathers, especially the fathers of our martyrs who sacrificed their precious children for our country, who form the backbone of family and social life and bind all family members together with a bond of trust. I wish them health, happiness, and many long years with their families, and I offer my love and respect.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

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Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of the 187th anniversary of the Gendarmerie Organization.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

We are proud and happy to celebrate the 187th anniversary of the Gendarmerie Organization, which serves with a superior sense of duty in protecting the indivisible integrity of our homeland and ensuring peace and security in our country.

Our Gendarmerie Organization, which selflessly serves in the fight against crime and criminals, from counter-terrorism and maintaining public order to traffic safety, smuggling, and organized crime, not only ensures the security of our nation in the most remote villages and towns of our country but also strengthens the relationship between the state and its citizens in these areas.

Drawing strength from its glorious past and the support it receives from our esteemed nation, the Gendarmerie Organization has always been a source of pride and confidence for our people through its achievements.

With these feelings and thoughts, while fulfilling their duties with love and loyalty to their homeland, nation, and Republic, and demonstrating humility, selflessness, and sacrifice, I celebrate the 187th anniversary of the Gendarmerie Organization, the oldest law enforcement agency of the Republic of Turkey; I commemorate our heroic martyrs with mercy and respect, and our veterans with gratitude. I wish success to our Gendarmerie personnel currently on duty.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

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