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Below are the metro lines and funiculars operating until 1 a.m. during Ramadan: M1A Yenikapi - Ataturk AirportM1B Yenikapi - CherryM2 Yenikapi - HadjiosmanM3 Kirazli - The Center of KayashehirThe M4 Kadikoy Highway - Sabiha Gokcen AirportThe M6 Levent - Bosphorus highway./FortressM7 Yildiz - MahmutbeyMetro lines M9 Baharie - Olympic,T1 Kabatash - BagdzhylarT4 Topkapi - Salyut MosqueTram lines T5 Eminenyu - Alibeikey,Formula 1 Taksim - KabatashF4 The Bosphorus./Fortress

A program of preferential mortgage loans for citizens has been launched in Turkey. The interest rate on the loan is 0.69% per month in lira. The maximum possible loan term is 15 years. The maximum possible loan amount is 5 million liras for Istanbul, 3 million liras for Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, Mersin and Mugla, 2 million liras for other provinces. The minimum monthly payment will be 9.720 liras, the maximum - 55.265 liras. Those who wish to use the program must meet the following conditions: - this should be the applicant's first place of residence.- the applicant must have resided for the last year in the province in which he is going to purchase real estate on a preferential mortgage.- housing purchased on a preferential mortgage cannot be sold for 5 years.- the program applies to ready-made real estate objects. In order to obtain a loan for housing under construction, it is necessary to obtain the prior approval of the bank issuing the loan.

In order to make it easier for people with gluten intolerance to access gluten-free products, new rules have been introduced in the food retail sector. In accordance with the communique published by the Ministry of Commerce, sellers were obligated to sell gluten-free food products. The decision was published in the Official Gazette. Chain stores with more than two hundred branches must sell gluten-free flour products, sweet and salty snacks and snacks in those branches with a retail area of 250-400 m2. Branches with a retail area of more than 400 m2 are required to additionally sell gluten-free bread, flour and pasta. The law comes into force on June 1, 2024.

Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu, speaking at the General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly, spoke about the project of a bullet train that will take you from Ankara to Istanbul in 80 minutes. Uraloglu said that the project is planned to be implemented by 2033-2035. The Minister also listed the high-speed train lines implemented within the framework of the "National High-speed Train Complex Project", namely: "Ankara - Izmir high-speed train line, Mersin - Adana - Osmaniye - Gaziantep high-speed train line, Bandyrma - Bursa - Yenisehir - Osmaneli high-speed train line, Ispartakule - Cherkezkey high-speed train line, high-speed train line Yerkey - Kayseri trains, the Eskisehir- Antalya high-speed train line and the railway project on the Black Sea coast."

Euromonitor International has published a ranking of the most visited cities in 2023. Istanbul took the first place - 20 million 200 thousand visitors. Istanbul is followed by London with 18 million 800 thousand visitors and Dubai with 16 million 800 thousand visitors. Antalya took the fourth place in the list with 15 million 700 thousand visitors. The ten most visited cities look like this: Istanbul (Turkey)London (United Kingdom)Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Antalya (Turkey)Paris (France)Hong Kong (China)Bangkok (Thailand)New York (USA)Cancun (Mexico)Mecca (Saudi Arabia)

The international rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Turkey's long-term credit rating from "B" to "B+", and the rating outlook from "stable" to "positive". The rating upgrade is due to increased confidence in the sustainability and effectiveness of the policy implemented after the changes in June 2023. It is also reported that the decision was influenced by a more active than expected tightening of monetary policy aimed at reducing macroeconomic and external vulnerability. Inflation expectations have weakened and external liquidity risks have decreased, reflecting more favorable external financing conditions, high reserves, low levels of currency-protected deposits, and a reduction in the current account deficit. The Turkish economy is expected to grow by 2.8% this year, the statement said, and the growth rate may increase to 3.1% in 2025. According to the Fitch calendar, Turkey's next assessment is scheduled for September 6th.

Construction work on the Bakyrkey-Kirazly metro line, carried out by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, has been completed. On March 10, at 17:00, a grand opening was held with the participation of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The line includes Bakyrkey, Libertarian Square, Incirli, Haznedar, Ilkyuva, Yildiztepe, Mulla Gurani and Kirazli stations.Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu said that the line will be connected to the Bashakshehir-Kirazli line at Kirazli station, the metrobus at Incirli station and the Aksaray-Ataturk Airport metro line, Marmaray at Freedom Square station and Ido sea buses at Bakyrkey station.Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu said that the line will be connected to the Bashakshehir-Kirazli line at Kirazli station, Metrobus and Aksaray-Ataturk Airport metro line run at Incirli Station, Freedom Square at Marmaray Station and Ido sea buses to Bakyrkey Station.Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu said that the line will be connected to the Bashakshehir-Kirazli line at Kirazli station, the metrobus at Incirli station and the Aksaray-Ataturk Airport metro line, Marmaray at Freedom Square station and Ido sea buses at Bakyrkey station.

The grand opening of the Esme Kemal Bey Family Medical Center and the ambulance station No. 4 serving the Kuchukhasbakhche district took place in Alanya. The project was implemented by the municipality of the city with the financial support of philanthropist Ahmet Bey Za and his family. The opening ceremony was attended by former Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, the head of the Alanya district Fatih Urkmezer, the mayor of Alanya Adem Murat Yudzhel and other officials. ""The 780 m2 center has 4 family doctors' offices, an office for the disabled, vaccination rooms, a children's room, a treatment room and a laboratory. The emergency room has rooms for staff to rest and sleep, as well as a kitchen," the mayor said about the center. The head of health of Alanya, Nadir Aldemir, said that new medical centers in Mahmutlar and Payallar will also be opened in the near future.

On May 18 and 19, an International Piano Festival will be held in Alanya in the conference hall of the Alanya Chamber of Industry (ALTSO). ALTSO and ALKÜ (Alaaddin Keikubat University) took over the organization and conduct of the competition. Applications for participation are accepted until April 30th inclusive. With the funds received from the festival, pianos will be purchased and sent on behalf of Alanya to the cultural centers of the cities affected by the earthquake on February 6, 2023.

Travelers who feel anxious before departure can now relieve nervous tension by chatting with cute dogs. Five specially trained therapy dogs help passengers relieve stress and calm down before departure. You can pet the four-legged assistants in the international departures area of the airport. It is reported that 4 more puppies are being trained to enter a similar service.

Today, the Mayor of Alanya, Adem Murat Yudzhel, and the Rector of the University of Alanya, Professor Dr. Mesut Gunter, signed a protocol on the implementation of the Alanya Technopark project. The technopark will be built in a short time in cooperation with the municipality and the university and will become the most important technological center of the region, leading the technological and economic transformation of Alanya. The aim of the project is to make a significant contribution to the economic and social structure of the region by improving its technological and entrepreneurial potential. The Technopark will provide ample opportunities for young people, supporting research and innovation activities, and will become a platform for the development of cooperation between universities, technology companies and entrepreneurs.

Istanbul Airport has left behind Heathrow airports (London) Schiphol (Amsterdam) and Charles de Gaulle (Paris). In the period from February 26 to March 3, Istanbul Airport showed maximum occupancy, accepting and sending an average of 1,321 flights per day. This is reported in the weekly report of the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation.