May 22, 2023
Госдума РФ одобрила во втором чтении закон об изъятии загранпаспортов у граждан, получивших повестку
Депутаты Госдумы во втором чтении одобрили изменения в законе О порядке выезда из РФ и въезда в РФ . По новым правилам, гражданин получивший повестку, должен в течении 5 дней передать свой загранпаспорт в миграционный отдел МВД на хранение "до истечения срока временного ограничения". Помимо этого, разрешено изымать паспорта у граждан, если у проверяющего сотрудника возникнут сомнения в подлинности документа.
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May 21, 2023
The second round of voting has begun
Turkish citizens living abroad voted in the second round of presidential elections. Voting was held in several countries, including Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. Also, 12 ballot boxes were placed in the international terminal of Istanbul Airport. Foreign voters will be able to vote at the border gates in the arrival and departure zones until 17:00 on Sunday, May 28.
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May 20, 2023
Cherry picking has begun in Mersin
Probably everyone has already noticed that the long-awaited cherries have appeared in the bazaars. The price of cherries is still quite high, but it will definitely decrease, because in Mersin the season of harvesting this sweet berry is in full swing. The farmers of Erdemli plan to harvest a good harvest. Martian cherry comes not only in the domestic market, but also in other countries - Germany, Norway and Russia. Now farmers are handing over cherries at 40 lire per kilogram.
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May 18, 2023
International Museum Day
"People who do not know their past have no future," Mikhail Lomonosov said. That is why museums are an important cultural component in the life of every country. Today, the International Museum Day is celebrated all over the world. Turkey, with its rich historical past and huge cultural heritage, of course, also celebrates this important holiday.
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May 18, 2023
ANEX Tour has planned visa—free cruises on the route Turkey - Egypt — Israel
The tour operator ANEX Tour plans to open visa free cruises on the route Turkey Egypt - Israel from October 30. The head of the company's marketing department, Zhanna Gareeva, said that the cruise will be visa-free for Russians and Belarusians, and residents of Kazakhstan will need an Israeli visa. It is planned that the cruise will start from Antalya, then proceed to Egypt and Israel, and return to Turkey again. The duration of the trip will be 9 days and 8 nights, the concept of food on board is "all inclusive".
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May 18, 2023
Record number of women in the Turkish Parliament
The results of the parliamentary elections showed that in 2023 the Turkish parliament will have the largest number of female deputies ever. It is assumed that women will occupy 121 out of 600 seats in parliament, which is 20% of the total number of deputies. Before that, the maximum percentage of women deputies was 17.1%.
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May 18, 2023
In April 2023, most of the real estate in Turkey was purchased by citizens of the Russian Federation
According to the data of the Statistical Institute of Turkey (TÜIK), in April of this year, 2557 real estate objects were purchased by foreigners. In the first place were citizens of the Russian Federation (817 residential objects), in the second - citizens of Iran (377 residential objects), in the third - citizens of Ukraine (136 residential objects). On a territorial basis, Antalya Province is in first place (1024 objects sold), Istanbul (792 objects) is in second place and Mersin (186 objects) is in third place.
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May 17, 2023
TOP 3 countries for obtaining a residence permit and citizenship
Analysts who studied the announcement on the Tranio service named the TOP 3 countries that Russians are considering to buy real estate for a residence permit and citizenship. In 2023, Turkey was in first place (21% of applications), Cyprus and Spain were in second and third place (17% and 13%).
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May 17, 2023
A new vocational school will be built in Lefkosh in Northern Cyprus
The Prime Minister of the TRNC, Yunal Justel, announced the construction of a new vocational school in Lefkosh. The official name of the future educational institution is the Rauf Rauf Denktash Professional Secondary School.
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May 16, 2023
The foundation of a gas plant was laid in Mersin
A groundbreaking ceremony for a natural gas distribution and storage plant was held in Mersin's Anamur and Gulnar districts. Gulnar Alpaslan Yunuvar, the mayor of the district, said that in November residents will start using gas.
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May 16, 2023
Replacement of water pipes in Erdemli, Mersin
The public Utilities Service of Erdemli announced the start of work on replacing old water pipes with new ones. In total, it is planned to lay about 6000 m of new pipes. The cost of the works is estimated at 6 million 628 thousand liras."The new water supply system will provide citizens of our region with high-quality drinking water, and farmers with water necessary for watering gardens and agricultural land," said the head of the municipal services of Erdemli Necati Shen.
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May 16, 2023
To drive a motorcycle in Turkey, a category B license is sufficient
Great news for those who like to ride with the breeze. Now, to control a motorcycle with an engine capacity not exceeding 125 cm3, it is enough to have a category B driver's license. In connection with this decision, the Motorcycle Industry Association expects an increase in demand for this type of transport.
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