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In Mersin, on the beach of Limonlu in Erdemli district vacationers noticed a seal. The seal, which was about two meters long, swam for quite a long time near the shore, and then swam out to sea. Mersin fishermen reported that they had seen this seal before and fed it with fish. So there is a good chance to see this unique animal again. The Mediterranean seal is threatened with extinction; there are no more than 1000 seals left in the world.

Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek intends to create a new team with which he will develop a "robust program. The plan is to roll back the policy of low interest rates, which has scared away investors and increased inflation. Shimshek proposes a number of measures that could give a new impetus to the economy and strengthen financial stability.First, interest rates should be raised and credit should be reduced. Such an approach would help reduce inflation and narrow the balance of payments deficit.

The General Directorate of Meteorology of Turkey declared a yellow danger level in 20 provinces: Afyonkarahisar, Amasya, Ankara, Antalya, Burdur, Kankiri, Corum, Isparta, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kirsahir, Konya, Nevsahir, Nigde, Sivas, Tokat, Yozgat, Aksaray, Karaman and Kyrykkkale. Drivers are asked to exercise particular caution and, if possible, refrain from using motor vehicles due to the high risk of accidents. The warning is valid until 22-00.

The world's largest tourist ship "Legend Big Kral", owned by Alanya businessman Hasan Cavusoglu, opened the season. The length of the five-storey pleasure boat is 80 m, width - 16 m. The boat is designed for 200 passengers. Now holidaymakers in Alanya have the opportunity to relax on the world's largest pleasure boat! The ticket price is 30 euros. The price includes lunch and soft drinks.

According to the Turkish news website Son Dakika, the upcoming congress of the opposition CHP party may raise the worrying question of choosing a new chairman. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is ready to run for the responsible position. However, in case this does not happen, he is determined to create his own political party with the support of İYİ Parti Chairman Meral Akşener.

In February 2023, the European Commission decided to have producers of milk and dairy products in Northern Cyprus by the independent inspection body Bureau Veritas. The TRNC Chamber of Industry announced that the number of farms that have received a certificate of conformity for the production of raw milk suitable for helim cheese has now increased to 11, and the local producer "G lg n S t Ür nleri" has received an international PDO certificate.

Etel Winery wines from Northern Cyprus have been awarded prestigious medals at the International Wine Challenge 2023 in London.From the thousands of wines that participated in the International Wine Challenge 2023, Etel Primus 2017 and Primus 2018 were selected as winners by an expert jury.

The Department of Water and Sewerage Administration of Mersin Municipality (MESKİ) drew attention to the energy efficiency and economic viability of systems powered by renewable energy sources. As a result, MESKİ generated about 10 million kWh of energy from solar and biogas power plants in 1 year.

The bank's website says that from June 20 a commission will be introduced on incoming currency transfers from third-party banks. "Due to changes in market conditions, the bank is forced to limit the number of incoming transfers in U.S. dollars," Raiffeisenbank explained. The fee will be 50% of the transfer amount, but no more than $500.

As expected, the State Duma adopted in the third reading the amendments to the law "On the order of exit from and entrance to the Russian Federation". New amendments provide uniform list of bases for recognition of the passports as invalid and their further withdrawal. Under the new rules, passports will be kept until the expiration of the period of restriction of a citizen of the Russian Federation for departure or until the expiration of the document.

Otkritie Bank expanded the list of countries available for transfers to foreign accounts and bank cards. Now customers can send money to individuals to Turkey and Azerbaijan via mobile app/internet bank.

The first direct flight Moscow-Adana took off from Sheremetyevo airport at 7:55 and landed at Adana airport at 13:00. The Adana-Moscow flight departed at 14:00. The travel time is 5 hours. Flights will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Ticket prices start from 24000 rubles.