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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.

Antalya hosts the 18th International Sand Sculpture Festival. This year's theme is "Space Adventures". 25 sculptors from 10 countries used more than 10 thousand tons of sand to create unusual sculptures on a given theme. Preparations for the festival lasted almost two months. This year, 200 thousand people are expected to visit the event.Those wishing to take beautiful pictures against the background of huge sand astronauts, rockets and other exhibits, are expected at the beach Lara area Muratpasha from 09:00 to 23:00. The visitors are also offered an opportunity to look at the planets and stars through powerful telescopes installed in a special area.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports will build a youth sports center in Mahmutlar. Details of the project have already been agreed and approved by all authorities. The tender for the youth center will be held on June 15, 2023, after which the construction will begin. According to the mayor of Alanya Adem Murat Yujel the new center in addition to the gyms will also have conference halls, training rooms and more.

The Migration Department of Northern Cyprus Ministry of Interior has announced that from 29.05.2023, all applications for residence permits, citizenship, etc., will be accepted through an online service https://icisleri.gov.ct.tr/. There you will also be able to view information on arrears, fines and taxes, as well as print the necessary certificates.

On June 16, 17 and 18 the Riverside Hotel in Girna invites parents with children to visit the Lunapark for free. The lunapark features a Ferris wheel, various carousels, playgrounds and a mini-train.

We have already written about the unprecedented number of women MPs in the new parliament. Hafize Gae Erkan, with whom the new finance minister of Turkey has already held a meeting, is likely to occupy another important post. Hafize Gae Erkan headed Goldman Sachs, Tiffany Co. for many years. Ercan headed the American First Republic Bank after the nationalization and increased its assets tenfold.

The city of Alanya has announced the opening of a new public school in Avsallar. New spacious classrooms equipped with comfortable desks and air conditioning are waiting for the new students. The mayor of Alanya Adem Murat Yujel thanked the workers and all those who helped build the school, including Yeray Erdem, chairman of the Alanya Chamber of Commerce, who bought 15 air conditioners for the new school.The name of the new school is Avsallar 100.Yıl Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu (100th Anniversary of the Republic High School).

The Women's Health Center in Mersin, in cooperation with the municipality and the health department, has begun providing free psychologist consultations for women and adolescents. Through the Psychologist Support Program, visitors can receive individual and family counseling on issues such as anxiety, panic attacks and depression.