Fundanur Öztürk

Arif Ahmet Denizolgun’s grave was opened nearly 10 years after his death following allegations and complaints that his death and 2016 autopsy may have involved suspicious circumstances. Samples, including DNA and other biological material, were sent to Turkey’s Council of Forensic Medicine for renewed examination. Experts say bones and teeth can preserve evidence of identity, kinship, fractures, gunshot injuries and some poisons for many years, although soft-tissue evidence and some indicators of disease or injury may disappear. The usefulness of the findings will depend on factors such as soil, moisture, temperature, the coffin and the condition of the remains. Turkish law allows prosecutors or courts to order exhumations for purposes including determining identity, cause of death, poisoning, trauma or kinship, with previous cases involving Turgut Özal, Naim Süleymanoğlu and Cem Garipoğlu illustrating their potential significance.

YKS 2026 results show an increase in high scorers despite overall declines in average performance, especially in mathematics and science. Experts warn that rising top-tier scores do not necessarily reflect improved student achievement, citing exam difficulty, scoring structures and socioeconomic disparities. State schools produced all national top scorers, though specialists note this does not alone indicate institutional superiority, as many high-performing students rely on private tutoring. A significant rise in candidates receiving no calculable TYT score highlights persistent structural issues in the exam system. Analysts emphasize that educational reforms have not translated into improved test outcomes and that access to private educational resources continues to shape success, reinforcing inequality.