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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.

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."

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.

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 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.

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.

Pay in Turkey like at home: by QR code and without commission. Pay in shops and restaurants in Turkey the same way you used to do it at home - using familiar payment methods and without commission. There are more than 30 thousand points with payment by QR or short digital code in 81 cities of Turkey. To pay via Sberbank, tell the cashier or waiter that you want to pay via Metropol, the Turkish payment system for shops and restaurants. Then scan the QR code, select the payment method - SberPay or online card and confirm the payment - it will be carried out without commission. As a rule, in shops, cafes and restaurants where this payment method is available, there is an SberPay sticker on the cash registers.

The population of Antalya, Turkey's 5th largest city and tourist capital, is growing every day. According to the latest data, the city's population is 2 million 364 thousand 396 people. The recent decrease in the number of Russian tourists has not affected the total number of foreigners living. Russian citizens still occupy the first place in the list of foreigners with the largest number of residence permits in the city. Governor H.Shahin announced that the total number of foreigners with a residence permit in Antalya province is 100,692 people and noted that with the beginning of the tourist season, their number is likely to increase. TOP 3 countries whose citizens officially reside in Antalya: 1. Russian Federation - 29.798 people.2. Kazakhstan - 16.516 people.3. Ukraine - 13.687 people.

Adem Murat Yucel, the former mayor of Alanya, implemented the project of a closed parking lot, a market square, a cinema and an electronic library in the Friday Bazaar area of Alanya, calling it "one of the projects of my vision." The Mayor of Alanya Osman Ozchelik conducted an inspection at the Friday Bazaar last Saturday. Ozcelik called the project of the former mayor "ugly" and gave the command to start the necessary work to bring the market back to the surface and install it in the open air as it was before.

The President of Religious Affairs, Professor Dr. Ali Erbash, announced the amount of payment for the sacrifice by proxy for 2024.. The fee for the proxy sacrifice for 2024 was set at 11.750 liras ($364) inside Turkey and 4.750 liras ($147) abroad. What is a proxy sacrifice?A person who intends to make a sacrifice, but does not have the opportunity or desire to do it personally, can choose a trusted person as his representative and give him money for a sacrificial animal. The power of attorney can be issued orally or in writing, as well as by any means of communication. According to the agreement, the authorized person (or organization) will buy, slaughter and distribute the meat of the sacrificial animal to those in need.

A fine of 774.282 liras (almost $24,000) was issued to two Iranians who collected 3 bags of giant onions in Van province, which were prohibited from collecting. Employees of the Department of Nature Protection and National Parks of Gevash seized plants that were collected together with tubers. Allium Giganteum - giant (gigantic) onion is a perennial herbaceous plant, an Asian type of onion. It grows in Central and Southwestern Asia and can reach a height of up to 1.5 m. The inflorescence is spherical, 12-15 cm long and consists of beautiful purple-purple star-shaped flowers.

At the SDN Summit event held at the Hali Congress Center, Hepsiburada introduced the Drone Delivery service for the first time. Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kachur visited the demonstration site for test flights and received information about the project from the CEO of Hepsiburada. As part of the testing, a trial cargo delivery was also carried out in the garden of the Halich Congress Center. When the project is completed, orders placed through Hepsiburada will be delivered to the recipient within minutes using a drone.