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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), three years after the adoption of the cryptocurrency law in Turkey, removed Turkey from the "grey page" of countries. Minister of Finance and Treasury Mehmet Shimshek shared the message "We did it" his account X. A large proportion of international investment funds cannot invest in the grey list countries because of legislation. Now these funds can invest in Turkey. In addition, being on the gray list restricts cross-border transactions and makes it difficult to obtain credit.

The Energy Regulatory Authority (EMRA) announced an increase in electricity tariffs effective 1 July 2024. The statement said that due to the increase in energy production costs, final retail prices for electricity will be increased: 38% for residential subscribers30% for agricultural subscribers38% for small private and public enterprises 20% for large enterprises

A free public beach was opened in the area of Elikesiki municipality of Alanya. The beach has everything you need for a comfortable rest: showers, toilets, sun loungers, stalls, umbrellas and parking. The beach is located at the intersection of Elikesik Mahallesi (Elikesik Mahallesi) on the D-400.

Do not miss the most fun event of this summer - cocktail festival in Istanbul! Istanbul Cocktail Festival will be held for the eighth time in K kųiftlik Park on July 6-7! At the festival, guests will see bright presentations of popular cocktails, master classes from experts, performances of the best local and foreign bartenders, food court, souvenir stands, as well as other events and games, which will last for two days! Kadırgalar Cad. No:5 Ma ka, Şişli, İstanbul

TickToker named Baze, whose photo spread on social media after a fight at the cosmetics store "Gratis", got a role in the horror film "Siccin-8". How did it go? Baze made a scene at a cosmetics store during a 75% discount on merchandise. The argument between her and the cashier caused a lot of publicity on social media. Baze was yelling, "Your employee can t call me an idiot". In images that quickly spread to social media, Baze s aggressive behavior and facial expression were compared to the characters of the horror movie "Siccin-7". Memes have become the subject of many posts, especially by Siccin fans, and have increased Baze s popularity. Baze s popularity attracted the attention of the producers of the series "Siccin-7", who invited her to the premiere of the film. After negotiations after the premiere, it was officially announced that Baze would star in the film Siccin-8 and had already signed an agreement for 1,000,000 lire.

Sergey Ladochkin, chairman of the holding s board of directors, confirmed the beginning of the process of acquiring land for a new educational institution. Construction work is planned to begin in the next year and to be completed by 2027. The innovative school will be designed for 1000 pupils from 1st to 11th grade. The project also provides a kindergarten for 100 children. The educational complex will have access to the yacht club, will be equipped with modern classrooms and laboratories, as well as sports facilities, including a swimming pool, a football field and a tennis court. There are also plans to build a sports palace and an ice palace. A theatre studio will be created for the creative development of students. The school also plans to integrate the Babkina Theatre of Hope and the complex of apartments for parents with children. After graduation, students will be able to obtain a certificate of secondary education that will allow them to enter Russian universities. In the future, UIS Holding plans to build at least three innovative Russian schools in the African continent.

In Turkey, a project entitled "Rehabilitation prison facilities for drug-dependent prisoners and convicts" is planned. Work has already begun in Bolu and Adana. The Director-General of Prisons and Detention Centres, Enys Yavuz Yildyrym, made a presentation to the Parliamentary Human Rights Inquiry Commission and reported on the latest prison situation. Yildyrym reported that there are currently 340,268 prisoners and convicts in prisons and that drug-related crime ranks first among all types of crime - 36%. In total, there are 119,000 prisoners and convicted drug offenders in prisons. Yıldırım stressed that the Turkish criminal system applied stricter measures for such criminals than Western countries. "In this context, we will build prisons specifically for drug addicts, where they will be provided with the necessary rehabilitation and psychological support, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Health will try to treat drug addicts in these institutions. We are starting to work on two such institutions - in Bolu and in Adana," said Yildir.

In the Turkish province of Nowhere, in one family, all four children celebrate their birthdays on the same day - May 20. The thing is, a married couple named Ozat had two twins with a Asian at 10. The first twins were born on 20 May 2002 and the second twins on 20 May 2013. Due to this coincidence, the birthdays of all four of the couple s sons are celebrated on the same day. "We celebrate the birthdays of my four sons with one cake," said the mother of the children.

The aviation team of "Vefa" Istanbul Technical University (ITU), founded by students of the hostel Vefa Foundation İlim Yayma, returned from the rocket competition "Spaceport America Cup'24", held in the USA, with the first prize. The competition involved 152 teams from 20 countries. Mehmet Fatih Kachir, Minister of Industry and Technology: "ITU Vefa team took 1st place in the category "10 thousand feet" in the missile competition "Spaceport America Cup'24". I sincerely congratulate the ITU Vefa Team, which has left behind educational institutions such as Princeton and Stanford Universities and George Washington University".

Turkish Airlines was named "Europe s Best Airline" by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2024, also known as "Oscar" of the aviation industry. On 24 June, at the World Airline Awards held at Fairmont Windsor Park in London, a successful flagship carrier was awarded numerous awards. In addition to being the best airline in Europe, Turkish Airlines also received the awards "The world s best business class catering service" and "The best airline in southern Europe". Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekshi: "We are very happy to receive these prestigious awards from Skytrax. The fact that we were chosen the best airline in Europe and the best airline in Southern Europe, as well as the fact that we were recognized for the excellent first-class service, is a testimony to the hard work and dedication of our team. As a family of Turkish Airlines, we would like to thank our esteemed passengers and Skytrax for the high appreciation of our company. Thanks to the Turkish hospitality embedded in our DNA, we strive to provide our passengers with unique travel experience and will continue to innovate and improve our services".

The new decree will apply to risky buildings. Now the decision to demolish such buildings can be made with the consent of 50% of owners + 1 vote. Under the old rules, the consent of 2/3 of all owners was required. The resolution enters into force on 09.11.2024. Hazardous Building: This is a structure at risk or outside of it that has reached the end of its useful life or that, on the basis of scientific and technical evidence, is found to be in danger of collapse or serious damage. Risk buildings are identified by owners or their legal representatives through an electronic software system based on a risk report issued to institutions or organizations licensed by the Ministry of the Environment, urbanization and climate change, the list of which is published on the official website of the Ministry and https://altyapi.csb.gov.tr/riskli-yapi-tespitiile-gili-kuruluslar.

Alanya is preparing to celebrate Sea Fleet and Cabotage Day. July 1, residents and guests of the city will celebrate with enthusiasm the Day of sea and coastal shipping, which was declared a national holiday in connection with the law on cabotage, effective July 1, 1926. Events dedicated to the 98th anniversary of the Day of Sea and Coastal Shipping will be held with the support of the governorate of the district, the municipality of Alanya and the port administration. The events will begin on July 1 at 18.00 in the port of Alanya. Alanya Port President Mehmet Saihan: "As always, we have prepared a bright program that will start at 18:00 in front of the Atat rk monument on the Alanya Wharf Square. The program will include swimming, shows with boards and flyboards, a night swim divers and, of course, a spectacular competition to remove the flag from the oil pole, which is eagerly awaited all over Alanya. The prizes will also be impressive. On the same day, the submarine TCG Inonu will be opened for visitors."