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The University of Alicante has achieved significant success in the prestigious Round University Ranking (RUR) 2024, which evaluates the work of universities around the world. In a ranking of more than 1,100 universities from 82 countries, Alanyi State University ranked 900th in the world. Among the universities in Turkey ALKÜ (Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi) is ranked 32nd. The number of publications reflecting the quality of work of the university s teaching staff was 92,750, and the number of citations - 99,364. These data show the importance that universities attach to their research and its research capacity. Professor Mesut Guner, Rector of the University of Alanya, praised this important achievement and stressed that the university s place in world rankings is getting better every year: "This rating is the most concrete indication that Alanyi has a structure that attaches great importance to research and holds an important place in the international arena. This success, achieved through the dedicated work of our academic staff and international cooperation, is a strong source of motivation that will accompany us further".

The Istanbul Public Transport Department IETT operates 1,815 daily flights on 205 buses to beaches located in different areas of the city: Kilyos, Şile, Florya, Caddebostan, Riva and Silivri. The detailed schedule and times of departure can be found on https://iett.istanbul/icerik/plaj-hatlari

The Turkish tax inspectorate is strengthening its control over large taxpayers. The Ministry of Finance and Treasury, under the leadership of Mehmet Shimshek, continues to actively fight tax evasion by directing its efforts at companies with unaccounted revenues. As part of these measures, a record fine of 6 billion lire (almost $180 million) was imposed on one of the largest cigarette producers. Intensive vetting and combating informal economy The ministry has increased its scrutiny of large taxpayers across the country, focusing on companies that hide revenues. This move is part of a campaign to ensure fair taxation, where the burden falls on those who earn more. The verification revealed that a large part of the tobacco producer s revenue was not declared.

The research agency ASAL Research asked residents of 26 provinces in Turkey "What is the most important problem for Turkey?". In total, 2,000 people aged 18 and over were interviewed between 10 and 17 July. 64.6% of respondents said that the most important problem in Turkey is economy and cost of living. The complete results of the survey are as follows: Economy and cost of living - 64.6%Refugees - 6.2% Justice - 5.5%Unemployment - 3.4%Education - 3%Security - 1.7%Terrorism - 1.2%Moral values - 0.6%Stray animals - 0.5%Constitution - 0.4%Everything is a problem - 6.6%Other - 2.4%No problems - 1.2%No response - 2.7% The respondents were also asked a second question: "Which political party can solve Turkey s problems?". None - 36.6% ACR -21.5% CHP - 19.2% DEM - 3.5% MHP - 3.0% Zafer Partisi - 1.9% Yeniden Refah Partisi - 1.6% İyi Parti - 1.2% T rkiye İş i Partisi - 0.3% Other - 2.2% No answer - 9.0%

Dubai has become the leader in TikTok with 29.7 million videos. The city has overtaken London, Paris and Istanbul, attracting users with views of the Burj Khalifa, dancing at the Dubai Fountain and luxury restaurants. TikTok with more than a billion active users is promoting Dubai s popularity, where in the first half of 2024 the number of tourists increased by 9% to 9.31 million. In 2023, the city was visited by 17.15 million tourists, and a new record attendance is expected in 2024. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum noted that Dubai continues to strengthen its position in the global tourism market. He encouraged the tourism industry to expand partnerships and create unforgettable experiences for tourists.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is preparing to introduce a number of new features that will make the airport even more comfortable for passengers. Dubai Airports said that passengers will see significant improvements in the coming months. One of the main changes will be new parking lots with color markings, which will make navigation easier for drivers. The new parking system will reduce the time it takes to find a free space and increase convenience for everyone. According to the DXB website, the cost of parking in Terminal 2 is from 15 dirhams per hour to 125 dirhams per day. In terminals 1 and 3, the cost varies from 5 dirhams per hour to 125 dirhams per day, with each additional day costing 100 dirhams. In the first six months of this year, the airport has taken in a record number of passengers - 44.9 million people, an 8% increase over last year. The number of flights also increased by 7.2% and reached 216 thousand. January was the busiest month with 7.9 million guests. The real-time monitoring system used at DXB airport helps employees to prevent queues and improve passenger comfort. In the first half of 2024, 98% of passengers waited less than 10 minutes at passport control on departure and less than 15 minutes on arrival, and 95% of guests passed security control on departure in less than three minutes. These changes and improvements make DXB one of the most convenient and efficient airports in the world, continuing to attract millions of passengers annually.

In Ankara, the Executive Committee of Turkey s Defense Industry met under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The meeting, which lasted about 2.5 hours, discussed current achievements and future goals of the defense industry. The key project was Steel Dome , developed for integration of multi-level air defense systems using artificial intelligence. This system will allow the creation of a common aerial image, its transmission to operational centres in real time and the provision of information to decision makers. The following projects were also discussed: - Development of air defence systems and missile systems- Introduction of the national fighter KAAN- Purchase and development of unmanned aerial vehicles Bayraktar TB3, AKINCI and AKSUNGUR- Creation of unmanned aerial and naval vehicles, including swarm and kamikaze- Space Capabilities Enhancement- Improved situational awareness systems on land, in the air and at sea- Development of radio electronic warfare- Tank and fighter modernization- Development of aircraft and marine engines. The meeting resulted in the adoption of a project "Movement of national competences in the defense industry", aimed at developing competencies for creating technologically advanced products and systems. Turkey continues to strengthen its defense industry, ensuring national security and technological superiority.

Turkey is moving towards its goal of becoming an energy-independent country, and therefore pays special attention to its "energy fleet". At present, the country owns two seismic exploration and four drilling vessels. Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha The first Turkish seismic reconnaissance vessel, the Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha, was commissioned in late 2012. The vessel weighs 4,711 tons, is 84 metres long and 21.6 metres wide, has a helipad and satellite link for automatic direction and location. It is capable of studying geological structures at depths up to 8 km underwater and collecting two- and three-dimensional seismic data. MTA Oru Reis

The Turkish Supreme Military Council has given new ranks of general and admiral. The Supreme Military Council, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and held in the presidential complex, discussed and adopted decisions on the new ranks of the Turkish Armed Forces. According to the Communications Office of the Administration of the Turkish President, 23 generals and admirals were promoted, 77 colonels became generals and admirals, 34 generals and admirals were extended for one year, and 455 colonels were extended for two years. It is also reported that 2 generals will retire on 1 September 2024 upon reaching retirement age, and 29 generals and admirals will be retired due to the lack of personnel. The term of office of Admiral Erjyument Tatlyoglu, Commander of the Navy, was extended for one year. Thus, from 30 August 2024 the number of generals and admirals in the Turkish Army will be 327.

The decision to amend the decision on the application of certain articles of the Customs Law has changed the rates of the one-time tax on goods imported from abroad. The following statements were made in the decision on Customs Law 4458, published in the "Official Gazette" and signed by the President: - the limit for non-taxed goods ordered by a person by post or fast freight is now 30 euros for all groups of goods and 1,500 euros for pharmaceutical products. - Customs duty for goods from EU countries increased from 18% to 30%- Customs duty for goods from all other EU countries increased from 30% to 60%- An additional duty of 20% will be levied on the goods included in the list (IV) annexed to the law on the special consumption tax of 6/6/2002 and under number 4760 (luxury items, caviar, fur etc.).

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the Tshemali-Erdemli-Silifke-Tashudzha highway project, which will connect the areas of Mersin, is still in intensive operation. The Minister visited a construction site in the Erdemli district where work is being carried out on the Českami-Kyzkalesi section - the first phase of the project. Accompanied by Governor Ali Hamza Pehliwan and Director-General of Highways Akhmet Gulshen Urologlu was briefed on the progress achieved. The road construction site is occupied by 1,330 people and 204 units of construction equipment. In the near future, it is planned to increase the number of machines to 500 and the number of workers - to 3 thousand people. Uraloglu: "The project is a total of 53 kilometers of road: 42 kilometers of main road and 11 kilometers of adjacent roads. We hope that with this project we will solve the problem of the section to Kyzkalesi, where the traffic is currently most congested. When it s finished, we can get through the 2.5-hour traffic jams in 18 to 20 minutes. This is an important project that will contribute to the development of our region and Mersin in general".

On the application of the Federation of Turkish Handball Alanya got the right to hold the European Championship in beach handball among women and men, The European Beach Handball Championship for girls and boys under 17. According to the decision taken on 19 July by the Executive Committee of the European Handball Federation (EHF), the women s and men s EHF Beach Handball Championships EURO 2025 will be held in Alanya 8-July 13, 2025, and EHF U17 in the beach handball EURO 2025 - 3-6 July 2025. At the championship, which will be the biggest and most comprehensive ever held in Turkey, a total of 64 teams from 19 European countries and more than 1,000 handball players will compete for the medals within two weeks.