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On May 8, 2024, the airline introduced new rules for carrying hand luggage. Starting from this date, one piece of luggage with dimensions up to 40x30x20 cm can be carried free of charge in hand luggage. Passengers who bought tickets before May 8, 2024, can carry hand luggage according to the old rules. For an additional fee of $ 15, passengers can carry hand luggage up to 55x40x25cm in size and weighing up to 10 kg.

President of the Executive Committee of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) Spyros Kapralos: "The EOC is pleased to approve Istanbul's candidacy to host the 2027 European Games. This is great news for both European athletes and the city. Istanbul and Turkey have long been good friends of international sports. We know that this will be an ideal place for the best athletes in Europe who will be able to prove themselves in 2027." The European Games have been held every four years since 2015. These are international competitions among athletes in Europe. The Games with the participation of athletes from about 50 countries have already been held in Azerbaijan (2015), Belarus (2019) and Poland (2023). Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu: "We feel proud that the 2027 European Games will be held in Turkey, in our city." Imamoglu also wants to ensure that the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Istanbul.

Seven state-owned banks in Turkey have decided to merge their ATMs. Thus, customers of these banks will now be able to easily perform all transactions using a single ATM without fees. The project, called Turkey's ATM Centre (TAM), will reduce ATM costs and simplify banking operations. At the first stage of TAM, 5,600 ATMs were combined. The number is expected to reach 19,000. Which banks' customers will be able to use a single ATM? Ziraat BankVakıfBankHalkbankZiraat ParticipationVakıf ParticipationEmlak ParticipationPTT Minister of Finance and Treasury Mehmet Shimshek, Chairman of the Board of Directors of TBB Alpaslan Cakar, CEO of Bileşim AŞ Murat Hakseven and many others attended the launch ceremony of the TAM project, held at the headquarters of VakıfBank in the financial center of Istanbul. It is reported that in the future other banks will be able to join the single ATM system.

In honor of the opening of the new Istanbul - Edinburgh (Scotland) route, Pegasus Airlines offers to purchase tickets starting from 1 euro in the period from 10 to 16 May. The number of promotional tickets is 2500 pcs. After the end of the promotion, tickets will be put up for sale at a price of 49.99 euros excluding taxes. Pegasus Airlines has announced the expansion of its flight network from Sabiha Gokcen, one of the most important airports in Istanbul, to Edinburgh, the historical and cultural capital of Scotland. Onur Dedekeylu, senior manager of Pegasus Airlines, stated that the company continues to add new international routes to increase its contribution to the Turkish tourism sector: "With the onset of the summer season, we are pleased to connect Istanbul and Edinburgh with a new flight, and we are very pleased that we can offer this service to our customers at very attractive prices." Flights to the Scottish capital will be operated twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays from Istanbul airport. Sabihi Gokcen. Departure from Istanbul will be at 11.40, from Edinburgh at 15.30. The first flight will be performed on June 27.

A fine of 1 million 935 thousand 705 liras was issued to five violators who illegally collected orchid bulbs (Salep soğanı) in the Turkish province of Adıyaman! About 30 species of Salep soğanı native to nature are endemic and endangered. According to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), it is prohibited to collect salep bulbs in nature.

According to a new decree published in the Official Gazette, 7 thousand foreign patients will be able to use free medical services in public hospitals in Turkey every year. According to a document published in the Official Gazette dated May 11, 2024 and registered under number 8438, as a result of changes made to the presidential decree "On determining persons who will use certain goods and services produced by state institutions and organizations for free or at a discount," foreign patients will be able to use medical services without any the burden of expenses. Excerpt from the article:" Annually, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and with the permission of the Ministry of Health, no more than 7 thousand foreign patients can arrive in our country, provided that their treatment will be carried out in medical institutions belonging to the Ministry of Health and in state university hospitals. Within this area, the costs of medicines for outpatient patients are covered by the Ministry of Health on the basis of the communique on the introduction of healthcare or government prices, and the costs of medical devices, orthoses and medical equipment are covered by the Ministry of Health on the basis of purchase prices in accordance with the criteria of the communique on the introduction of healthcare."

Nine sculptures created by craftsmen at the International Sculpture Festival in Alanya were installed on the coastal strip between Ob and Tosmur. Local diabase stone and marble were used to create the sculptures. Each of the works tells a different story. The festival, which is attended by local and foreign sculptors, is held annually in Alanya. After the award ceremony, the best works of craftsmen decorate the streets and parks of Alanya, improving the aesthetics of the city.

77-year-old Australian couple Langley and Beverly Kidby started a world tour from London. After traveling 11.239 kilometers, they stopped in the Turkish province of Trabzon to repair the car. The travelers were inspired by the round-the-world journey of adventurer Francis Birtles, who made his way from England to Australia 97 years ago. A couple living in Brisbane (Australia) decided to repeat the 26,000-kilometer round-the-world trip that Francis Birtles, an Australian like themselves, made from London to Melbourne in 1927. To fulfill their dream, about a month ago they flew to England and bought a Bean car from the museum, the same model in which Bertles traveled. Here's what Kidby told about his unusual journey:"Our car is very unusual - it's a British 1924 Bean. The company that produced "Bean" existed for only 10 years, so there are not many of them. It was on such a car that the first record was set, and we were lucky to find it in the museum. This is a very fast car for its age, however, it is not very convenient to drive in it because it is very narrow and cramped. In addition, there are always breakdowns in old cars. We can drive at a speed of about 70 km/h. That's why we follow the trucks on the side of the road. We traveled all over Europe, France, Germany, Austria, then Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and came to Turkey. After Edirne, Istanbul, Samsun and several other cities in Turkey, we ended up in Trabzon. We meet wonderful people here. We were very well received in Turkey. The roads are very good here." According to Kidby, they will travel from Trabzon to Erzurum: "We will cross the border with Iran, and then through Iran we will go to Pakistan, India, Singapore and Australia. We may have to travel for another two months, because there are always little things in old cars that need to be repaired, which increases the travel time."

It is claimed that a whole series of changes will take place in the economic administration of Turkey. According to the allegations, the chairman of the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA), Shahap Kavecioglu, will be dismissed, and Hafize Gaye Ercan will be appointed in his place again. According to a statement by Ger ek G ndem, Finance and Treasury Minister Mehmet Shimshek has convinced President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on this issue, and Hafiz Gaye Ercan will be appointed to the post of BRSA chairman in early June. Hafize Gaye Ercan was appointed Governor of the Central Bank on June 8, 2023. Ercan, the first female head of the Central Bank of Turkey, served in this post for 8 months and was forced to resign on February 2, 2024.

The Ministry of Commerce reported that the Unfair Price Assessment Board fined enterprises that inflate prices and accumulate stocks in the amount of more than 61 million liras. At the meeting of the Board for the Assessment of Unfair Prices, held on May 2, 2024, issues were put on the agenda about an exorbitant increase in prices for basic foodstuffs and basic necessities in the markets, the accumulation of stocks in warehouses in the automotive sector, an exorbitant increase in prices for finished concrete and cement products and enterprises that overestimate the price of bread. A total of 61 million 66 thousand 431 lira of administrative fines were imposed on enterprises caught in excessive price increases and accumulation of stocks. "As the Ministry of Commerce, we will resolutely continue to apply the necessary administrative measures against actions that negatively affect consumers by disrupting price behavior in the markets. Administrative measures will continue to be applied," representatives of the regulator said. ​​​​​​​In total, in 2023, an administrative fine in the amount of 355 million 804 thousand 957 liras was imposed on enterprises convicted of excessive price increases and accumulation of stocks.

On Friday, May 10, the third festival of the urban environment without barriers will be held in Alanya B. The purpose of the event is to draw attention to the problems of people with disabilities and improve the infrastructure of the city in accordance with their needs. The festival, which attracted a lot of attention last year, will be the venue for events that will take place throughout the day in the Cultural Center of Alanya. The program includes a grand opening, various seminars, seminars, performances and shows, as well as a concert program. All residents of Alanya can take part in the festival for free.

The front wheel of a Boeing 737 aircraft owned by Corendon Airlines and en route from Cologne to Alanya Gazipasa (flight XC1031) exploded during landing. The plane landed on the front rack. Passengers were evacuated from the plane, no injuries were reported. The airport service has started repairing the runway.