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May 3, 2023

Solar power plant on the territory of the State University in Alanya

The Rector of the University of Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Yiversitesi (ALKÜ) Ekrem Kalan announced the signing of a contract for the construction of a solar power plant on the territory of the university in Kestel. Solar panels with a total area of 90 thousand m2 will be installed on the roof of the campus and parking. After commissioning, the station will not only fully meet the needs of the university and the campus for electricity, but will also supply energy to all districts of Alanya, including Gazipasha, and will save about 47 million liras. It is planned that the plant will generate 2 million 100 thousand kW of energy per year.
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May 3, 2023

Mersin International Airport will open in June!

Great news from Turkish Finance Minister Noureddine Nebati! During a meeting with members of the Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MTSO) The Minister said that the first test flight at the new airport will be made on May 4, and regular flights will start operating in June!
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May 2, 2023

A new solar power plant has opened in Turkey

On May 2, the opening of a new solar power plant "Karapınar" - the largest SES in Europe - took place in Konya.The 1,350 MW power plant consists of 3,256,038 solar panels. Annually "Karapınar" will produce 3 billion kW of electricity, which will satisfy the needs of about 2 million people and prevent emissions of 2 million tons of harmful substances into the environment.
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May 2, 2023

Statistical data on average life expectancy in Turkey have been published

According to the Statistical Institute of Turkey (TÜIK), the average life expectancy of the country's residents in 2019 - 2022 was 77.7 years. At the same time, women live 5.5 years longer: the average life expectancy of men is 75 years, women 80.5 years.
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May 1, 2023

Picking apricots and plums in Mersin

The harvest of plums and apricots has begun in Mersin. It is planned to collect 150 thousand tons of apricots and 24 thousand tons of plums. 85% of apricots sold in the bazaars of Turkey are grown in Mersin.In addition to the domestic market, Mersin plums and apricots are exported to Europe, Russia and the Middle East.
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May 1, 2023

Opening of the Zigana tunnel in Turkey - the longest tunnel in Europe

On May 3, 2023, Turkey will host the opening ceremony of the Zigana tunnel with a length of 14.5 km. It will be the longest in Europe and the third longest in the world! The tunnel connects the provinces of Trabzon and Gyumushkhane and reduces travel time from 1.5 hours to 40 minutes. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will take part in the ceremony.
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April 30, 2023

Istanbul Airport again received the award "Wherever Awards"

Istanbul Airport was awarded for the second time in the nomination "the most convenient international airport for family holidays". The award ceremony "Wherever Awards 2023" was held in Washington on April 13.
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April 29, 2023

Turkish President's address to foreigners

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in his address to foreign citizens living in the country or planning to move, made important statements:- the validity period of imported phones in Turkey will be increased to 180 days.- re-entry into the country by car will be possible in just 30 days.- it is planned to sign an agreement with other countries on mutual recognition of military service.
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April 28, 2023

New Ankara-Sivas high-speed railway

Turkey has launched the Ankara -Sivas high-speed railway, thanks to which the distance between these cities has been reduced from 603 to 405 km, and the travel time from 12 to 2 hours. The new highway includes 49 tunnels with a length of 66 km and 49 overpasses with a length of 27.2 km .
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April 28, 2023

Gazprombank launches transfers in Turkish Lira

From May 2, Gazprombank will launch transfers in Turkish lira. The transfer amount is not limited. The commission will be 1.5% with a minimum transfer of 3000 rubles. The maximum possible commission is 15,000 rubles. For premium clients and subscribers of Private Banking, the commission will be 1% (maximum 15,000 rubles).
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April 28, 2023

Russia and Turkey have agreed to create a Rabbit card payment system for Russian citizens

The Turkish newspaper H rriyet, citing the presidential administration, reported that the presidents of the Russian Federation and Turkey have agreed to create a new payment system Redit kard for Russians. It is assumed that with the help of this system, citizens of the Russian Federation will be able to use Mir maps on the territory of Turkey using a special mobile application.
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April 27, 2023

In the hospital of Alanya, for the first time, an operation was performed to remove the tumor by laparoscopic method

Laparoscopic surgery on a 5-centimeter bladder tumor was performed for the first time at the ALKÜ State Research Hospital of Alanya. The head of the urology department, Professor Ali Kakach, decided to save the patient's bladder and successfully performed a partial cystectomy operation on 50-year-old Hilmi Demir. Three days later Hilmi Demir was discharged home.
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