Turkish schoolchildren are starting their holidays!

Today is the last day of school for Turkish schoolchildren before the start of the holidays. Now they will go back to school only on February 5th. The Ministry of Education has sent a letter signed by the Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin to all educational institutions. The letter asks students to be encouraged to participate in artistic, cultural, sports and scientific activities during the holidays instead of doing homework.

Also today, students in all schools of the country will be given "karne" - report cards. The most successful students will receive not only diplomas and commendations, but also a cash payment! According to the decree signed by the Turkish President, students who are in the top three in their class and in the top five in their school will receive state support in the amount of 60% of the minimum wage, which currently amounts to 10.201 liras.