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Today the whole country celebrates the Day of Democracy and National Unity - Milli Birlik ve Demokrasi G n . The holiday was celebrated after the coup attempt in July 2016. During the clashes, more than 240 people were killed and about 2,000 injured.

Istanbul, one of the most popular cities for foreigners in Turkey, has introduced a ban on issuing residence permits. Local authorities made the decision to cope with the growing number of newcomers living in the city. According to Milliyet newspaper, there are more than one million foreigners in Istanbul. According to the data, the issuance of residence permits for foreigners has been suspended in all districts of Istanbul.

Turkey's Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak announced that all young people aged 18 - 25 years oldwill receive a free museum card "M zekart GNS". The card allows them to visit more than 300 museums and other attractions. The program is valid from July 13 to October 13. The card can be applied for at www.muzekartgns.com

The Central Bank of Turkey has approved the design and approved the issue of new banknotes in denominations of 500, 1000 and 2000 lira. The date of introduction of new banknotes into circulation has not been announced yet.

The Lavender Festival in Isparta (Ysparta) starts today and will last until July 18 inclusive. This colorful event is being held in the village of Kuyujac for the fifth consecutive year. Visitors are invited to visit the fair and take interesting workshops (soap making, bath bombs, basket weaving), or simply enjoy the picturesque views and music program of the festival while relaxing in colorful fragrant cafes. Location: https://yandex.ru/maps/-/CLCfFna

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced the launch of the "Travel Lovers" project. Students aged 18-30 are offered free accommodation in different provinces of the country and the opportunity to visit cultural sites and attractions. The first province to start welcoming young travelers was Antalya, which receives millions of local and foreign tourists every year. The students were placed in a dormitory on the campus of Akdeniz University.

According to the ministry, the teaching schedule for the new school year is as follows: 1st semester - from September 11, 2023 to January 19, 2024. Vacation: November 13 - 17

The unusual digital design project "Alanya Town Square and Waterfront Improvement Project" is made in the style of the eighties. After publication, the project has gained a lot of likes and positive reactions from residents and guests of the city. It covers a total area of 114,500 m2, starting from the foot of the Alanya Fortress and running along the coast in a northeastern direction. The area will be a link between the old town (fortress), the new town and the coast.

The Housing Authority (TOKI) has announced the near completion of construction works within the program of providing social housing to citizens. 14 residential blocks with 250 apartments of 2+1 and 3+1 layouts are almost completed.

The Women's Support Center in Tarsus (G ner Y ksek (Hala) Kadın Yaşam Destek ve Dayanışma Merkezi) invites everyone to a free workshop on making beach hats and bags. The class will be held on July 12 from 13-30 to 16-30. Materials needed: bamazhnaya rope/raffia and hook. TARSUS, Kavaklı Mahallesi Kasım Ekenler Bulvarı No:76/1 ATel: +90 535 714 42 53

Alanya Mayor Adem Murat Yucel announced the drawing of a tender to put Aysultan Beach back into operation. Aysultan, a popular women's beach, has been closed for three years. It was originally opened in 2017 by Antalya Mayor Menderes T rel and was managed by the municipality until the end of 2018.