Muhammed Çolak, a Turkish citizen from Gaziantep, was kidnapped in Sarajevo during a trip and held for ransom by an unidentified group, reportedly linked to an Afghan gang. The kidnappers forced Çolak to cross mountains and reach the Croatian border, where they demanded a ransom from his family. Following six days of captivity, during which he endured violence, Çolak was eventually freed through efforts by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He safely arrived in Istanbul today, landing at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 2:00 PM. Çolak expressed gratitude to the Turkish authorities for securing his release and ensuring his safe return.
A bronze statue of US First Lady Melania Trump was stolen near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia. The statue, depicting her waving during Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration, was cut off at the ankles. Police launched an investigation after a tip-off on May 13.
An earlier wooden version of the statue was destroyed by arson in 2020. The current bronze replica, built by US artist Brad Downey, replaced it on a concrete base. Despite her local fame, Melania has never returned to her hometown since leaving Slovenia in the 1990s to pursue a modeling career in the US.
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