Simplification of the visa regime in the Russian Federation for Turkish citizens
Simplification of the visa regime in the Russian Federation for Turkish citizens
February 22, 2023
According to the decision, which will come into force on March 5, 2023, citizens of Turkey and 18 other countries will be entitled to a multiple-entry 6-month visa when booking a hotel or other accommodation facility.
Turkey's Federal Statistical Office reported that the country's economy grew by 2.5% in the second quarter of 2024. Significant growth was recorded in the services sector (7.4%) and construction (6.5%).
Finance and Treasury Minister Mehmet Simsek said the names of taxpayers with tax arrears and fines of 5 million lira or more will be made public. Those who do not want to be on the list of "tax debtors" will have to pay off their debts by the end of September 2024. Taxpayers from earthquake-hit areas will be excluded from the measure.
Turkey aims to set a passenger traffic record in 2024, planning to reach 230 million air passengers, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said, emphasizing the country's significant potential in the field of civil aviation.
Van Kedisi, also known as the Turkish Swimming Cat, is a rare breed that lives in the Lake Van area. These cats are distinguished by their independent character and powerful build. They have a tiger-like gait and a broad chest, which is typical of good swimmers.