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Британский журнал Time Out включил Ликийскую тропу в рейтинг 10 самых живописных маршрутов планеты и поставил Турцию на первое место. В публикации отмечается, что маршрут выделяется античными руинами, величественными горами и бирюзовыми лагунами Средиземного моря. Ликийская тропа начинается в Анталье и тянется вдоль побережья через Патару, Ксантос, Олимпос, Каякей, Фаралью и Кабак, соединяя древние города древней Ликии. Эксперты советуют отправляться в путь осенью с сентября по ноябрь, когда погода мягкая, а путешествия особенно комфортны. Кроме того, этот период способствует развитию устойчивого туризма в регионе.

Американская платформа по заказу такси Uber планирует вложить около $200 миллионов в строительство центра по разработке программного обеспечения и технологий в Стамбуле. Как сообщает агентство Reuters со ссылкой на Минпром Турции, соглашение рассчитано на 5 лет, а новый центр станет четвёртым в мире за пределами США после Бразилии, Индии и Нидерландов. Этот шаг укрепит позиции Турции как технологического хаба и создаст новые рабочие места для инженеров и IT-специалистов.

Turkey s state-owned energy company Botas has signed a new long-term contract with France s TotalEnergies for the supply of 16 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year. The agreement will come into force in 2027 and is designed for 10 years, providing Turkey with an additional 1.6 billion cubic meters of gas annually.

Amid the global shift to renewable energy, countries around the world are rapidly expanding their wind power industries. According to the latest data, China holds a solid lead with an installed wind turbine capacity of 441,895 megawatts.

Finance and Treasury Minister Mehmet Simsek said the names of taxpayers with tax arrears and fines of 5 million lira or more will be made public. Those who do not want to be on the list of "tax debtors" will have to pay off their debts by the end of September 2024. Taxpayers from earthquake-hit areas will be excluded from the measure.

Turkey's Federal Statistical Office reported that the country's economy grew by 2.5% in the second quarter of 2024. Significant growth was recorded in the services sector (7.4%) and construction (6.5%).

Turkey aims to set a passenger traffic record in 2024, planning to reach 230 million air passengers, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said, emphasizing the country's significant potential in the field of civil aviation.

Van Kedisi, also known as the Turkish Swimming Cat, is a rare breed that lives in the Lake Van area. These cats are distinguished by their independent character and powerful build. They have a tiger-like gait and a broad chest, which is typical of good swimmers.

10-Year-Old Ezel Ali Altin from Mersin Wins Second Place at World Mathematics Competition in Malaysia

The Turkish Grand National Assembly will consider 19 bills on the issue of green passports in the coming days. However, the list does not include representatives of the tourism industry, despite its key role in the global economy.

The Foreigners Communication Center in Turkey, known as YİMER 157, continues to play a key role in providing emergency assistance to people in danger. The service s main mission is to support foreigners with visas, residence permits and international protection. However, YİMER 157 also acts as a 24-hour emergency service, providing assistance in critical situations such as human trafficking, domestic violence and illegal migration.

The municipality of Alanya has increased the cost of paid parking in the city. The increase was 400 per cent for cars and 566 per cent for minibuses, vans and pickups. This increase is expected to reduce traffic density on the side of roads. Osman Taryk Ozchelik, the mayor of the city, said that such a step had to be taken in order to pay off municipal debts. With the increase in the hourly rate, cars are now paid 50 liras per hour and vans, vans and pick-ups 100 liras per hour. Maximum parking time is 8 hours.