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The Bosphorus International Figure Skating Cup will be held in Istanbul from November 29 to December 2. 199 athletes from 35 countries will compete for medals. Turkey will be represented by 69 athletes. Athletes in different age groups will compete in individual events at the Bosphorus Cup, which will be held at the Silivrikapı skating rink. Ice dancing competitions will be held in the senior and junior categories.

Eleven thousand sturgeon fry were released into the sea in Sinop with the participation of Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli in order to increase the number of endangered live sturgeon. Minister Yumakli said: "Sturgeons are among the species that are very difficult to raise. The Amasya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture raised sturgeon fry and released 11,000 fry into the waters of the Black Sea covering the area from Sakarya to Samsun once they reached a sufficient size. Sturgeon is a product with very high added value, as it is the fish from which black caviar is produced. Our specialized General Directorate continues to work with these fish species both within the balance of conservation of the species and to increase the fishery".

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The sixth session of the Istanbul Municipal Council, chaired by Second Deputy Chairman Ömer Faruk Kalayci, was held at the municipality's Saraccan building. The municipality's proposal for an external loan of 200 million euros to realize the Çekmek y-Sankaktepe-Sultanbeyli metro line project was unanimously approved during the session. The request of Istanbul Electric Tram and Tunnel Enterprises (IETT) for a loan of 800 million liras to purchase new buses was also approved.

"Currently, the trade turnover between Turkey and Russia is $62 billion. It is moving toward the goal of $100 billion, and this makes us very happy," Erdogan said. "The momentum in the development of relations between Russia and Turkey continues. I would like to draw attention to the fact that last year our trade turnover increased by 86%. In the first half of this year, the positive trend continues," Putin said, for his part.

A new modern multi-story library has opened in Antalya. More than millions of books in Turkish and foreign languages. Ground floor is for all visitors, 1st floor is for high school and vocational college students, 2nd floor is for university students. There is also a conference room, a cafeteria, a play area for children and a rooftop terrace with a beautiful view of Antalya's surroundings. Entrance for Turkish citizens and foreigners with residence permits is free of charge. The library is open 24 hours a day! 📍Antalya K t phanesi; G lveren Mah. 3704.Sokak No:7 Kepez/Antalya

- Preferential loan can be obtained by newlyweds in the age category of 18-27 years old- The maximum loan amount is 150.000 liras- Loan repayment starts two years after receiving the loan (2 years of grace period + 4 years of loan repayment).- You can apply online- The first beneficiaries will be newlyweds living in the regions affected by the earthquake.

The three winners of the "Eyes of Alanya" photo contest have been announced. The competition was organized by Alanya Tourism and Promotion Foundation (ALTAV), Alanya Municipality and Alanya Tourist Companies Association (ALTİD) and held by Alanya Tourism Promotion Foundation (ALTAV). 1. Alsu Deveci - prize 15 thousand liras2. Ercan T rkeli - prize 10 thousand liras3. Derya Doni - prize of 5 thousand liras. It is noteworthy that the main prize was won by a native of Kazan, who moved to Alanya and received Turkish citizenship. Other works of all contestants can be viewed at the link: https://www.eyesofalanya.com/index.php?ots=photo lng=4 sort=1.

On November 25, Saturday, 10-00 to 15-00 at the Mall of Alanya in Konakli, a cooking competition will be held on the occasion of Teachers' Day in Turkey. The competition is organized by Alanya Vocational School named after Umit Altay. Umit Altay. Awards are foreseen for the most delicious treats. The first three winners will be awarded 5000 liras, the next three participants will be awarded 3000 liras each, and three more participants will be awarded 1000 liras each. Congratulations to all the teachers of Turkey on their professional holiday! Happy Teacher's Day!

On November 28, 29 and 30, the first international festival of Turkic fashion and art will be held in Alanya. 18 fashion designers from Kazakhstan, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Yakutia and Azerbaijan will present their works to the audience. Famous designers of jewelry and accessories will take part in the festival! Various festive events will be held within the festival: performances of dancers and singers, interesting master classes and contests. More detailed information can be found on the festival page: https://www.instagram.com/international_festival_tfa.

Karaduvar Fish Festival, organized by Akdeniz Municipality in the central district of Mersin and which has already become a tradition, will be held this year on November 25. Karaduvar is one of the most beautiful fishing towns in Turkey. The first such festival was held in 2019 and quickly became popular with the population. Last year, however, more than 100 thousand guests visited the festival!Various festive events, contests, fishing competitions, entertainment for children, numerous stands with food and drinks and much more await visitors on the Karaduvar embankment From 14-00 to 17-00 guests will be treated to free fish dishes prepared by local chefs. In the evening at 20-00 there will be a concert of singer Serkan Kaya.

The tourist route from Crimea to Turkey may undergo changes as the possibility of restoring the ferry service between Yalta and Istanbul, which was closed in 2017, is being considered. According to the speaker of the Crimean Parliament Vladimir Konstantinov, there is a possibility of resuming ferry service with Turkey in the future.This information was provided by the Turkish edition Turizm Ajansi, providing more details. The previously existing ferry line between Crimea and Turkey was discontinued in 2017 due to sanctions. According to Yanina Pavlenko, president of the Yalta administration, an agreement with the Beylikd z district in Istanbul is being considered, including the possibility of a new ferry line.