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Colife agency experts predict that in 2024 rent growth will be 15% for long-term and 20% for short-term rentals, even though in 2023 rent growth was 27% for long-term and 30% for short-term. According to the Dubai Master Plan, the emirate's population will increase to 5.8 million people by 2040. At the same time, the flow of investors and employees is also growing due to the attractiveness of the region in terms of good living and business conditions. Demand, as you know, generates supply, so experts are confident in further rent growth. 1-bedroom apartments are the most popular among tenants - 36%, 2-bedroom apartments are interesting to 30% of tenants and 24% of residents prefer studios. If the tenant calculates a villa, then in 42% of cases it is a 3-bedroom villa and in 35% it is a villa with 4 bedrooms or more.

For the third time, Dubai has been awarded the title of the most popular tourist destination in the world. Travelers' Survey The Choice Awards are traditionally held among travelers on the Tripadvisor portal. The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, noted that the dream of Dubai becoming a world tourist center is becoming a reality. Every year, the number of tourists coming to Dubai and the number of expats who have decided to settle in this luxurious modern city increases.

The unusual posters were created using artificial intelligence.It is noteworthy that the AI has quite clearly identified and shown the features of each city. For example, the Sivas poster shows channels - Turkish shepherds, popular in this region, the Angara poster shows office workers in suits, and the Kars poster shows the famous Orient Express.

The dispute over the "fake diploma" between meteorological experts suddenly became the agenda on Turkey's social media. Mikdat Kadyoglu, head of the Meteorology department at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), accused Crem Okten (pictured right), a meteorologist popular on television and on social media, of having a fake diploma. Mikdat Kadyoglu: "As the head of the Meteorology Department of Istanbul Technical University, I respectfully declare to the public that we do not have such a graduate. We are filing a police report regarding the incident with the fake diploma." Kerem Okten, in turn, does not agree with the charges and has already turned to a lawyer.

The American website Global Fire Power has published a list of the "Most powerful armies of 2024." It was stated that the list of 145 countries was compiled as a result of taking into account a number of factors, such as the mobility of the armed forces, the length of their stay on the battlefield, equipment, financial situation and geography. Turkey, which has changed its military strategy, giving preference to the domestic defense industry in connection with the ongoing fight against terrorist organizations in the Middle East, this year rose three positions in the list from 11th to 8th place. 1st place - USA2nd place - Russia3rd place - China4th place - India5th place - South Korea6th place - England7th place - Japan8th place - Turkey9th place - Pakistan10th place - Italy

These are the conclusions reached by Turkish scientists. Professor, Dr. Atilla Eroglu, Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Medical Faculty of Ataturk University, together with 4 academicians from other universities conducted a study of esophageal cancer common in Eastern Anatolia, in particular in Erzurum, Van, Agra, Mush, Bitlis, Bayburt and Erzincan. The results were published in the Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences. In a 25-year study of 742 men and 720 women diagnosed with esophageal cancer, it was found that 85% of these patients drank very hot tea. Among other things, factors such as genetic predisposition, smoking, alcohol and a diet poor in vegetables and fruits were also taken into account. Eroglu: "Drinking hot tea is the most common cause of cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx and esophagus in the region we studied. Tea consumed at a temperature of 85 degrees causes serious burns and cell changes in the mucous membranes of the digestive system. We recommend drinking 5-6 cups of warm (65 degrees) a day, but not hot. The disease is also common in a group drinking 15-20 cups of tea a day." The scientists' conclusions are confirmed by studies conducted in the USA, England, Europe and China.

Are you planning a flight inside Turkey? Now is the best time to buy air tickets!On January 11 and 12, Turkish Airlines is holding an action when buying tickets for domestic flights operated between April 16 and May 30, 2024. Prices start from 799 liras. A total of 77,500 tickets will be sold for the promotion.

The Municipality of Alanya continues to study the archive of black and white photographs of the city. Mayor Adem Murat Yudzhel: "Our archive contains more than 10 thousand photos. We are doing important work to protect our rich cultural heritage and local values in order to pass them on to future generations." The photographs depict many traditions and customs of the past concerning social life, culture, tourism, crafts, weddings and ceremonies. Commemorative photos are regularly exhibited at various venues in the city during holidays, festivals and other events. Panoramic black-and-white photographs can also be seen on the walls of the Red Fortress in the historical part of Alanya. The most significant images were collected in a book. At the moment, the second edition of the book is being prepared for publication with even more interesting photos.

Antalya has broken a historical record by hosting 15,689,258 foreign tourists last year, exceeding the 2019 figure of 15. 280.000 people. Citizens of the Russian Federation became leaders in 2023 - 3,461,762 tourists, Germany - 3,363,510 people in second place, England - 1,318,215 tourists in third place. The top ten countries also included the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Romania, the Czech Republic, Israel and Ukraine. Compared to the previous year, the number of Russian tourists increased by 14.10%, German - by 19%, British - by 14.85%. Poland also showed a good increase - 39.6% (1,068,150 people).

According to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA), the production of all-electric cars in Turkey has increased significantly. Taking the 6th place in sales of electric vehicles, Turkey was ahead of countries such as Italy, Spain, Austria, Denmark and Finland. In 2023, 65,562 electric cars were sold in the country. In total, 1,232,635 were sold in 2023, which is 57.4% more than last year.

In Turkey, working in a public position is considered prestigious, since the incomes of civil servants are quite high and are indexed along with an increase in the minimum wage. Many civil servants have the opportunity to retire earlier (doctors, teachers, police officers) and they will receive a higher pension. In addition, when they retire, they receive a one-time payment, with which they can buy a house or start their own business. In 2024, salaries of state employees will be increased by 49.25%. Researcher - 56,361.27 lira ($1,887 / 170,632 rubles) doctor - 82,026.30 liras ($2,746 / 248,332 rubles) Engineer - 49,434.58 lira ($1,655 / 149,662 rubles) lawyer - 47,106.28 lira ($1,577 / 142,613 rubles) teacher - 39 781.09 liras ($1.332 / 120.436 rubles) Professor - 71,825.07 lira ($2.405 / 217.448rubles) policeman - 44,066.06 lira ($1,475 / 133.409 rubles) nurse - 39,461.7 lira ($1,321/119,469 rubles) Imam - 41,222.85 liras ($1,380 / 124.801 rubles) Municipal official - 48,433.11 liras ($1,621/ 146,630 rubles) The director of the municipality - 74,944.39 liras ($2,509 / 226,892 rubles)

Antalya, where millions of tourists spend their holidays every year, has turned into a city where foreigners prefer to live on a permanent basis. Last year, 791 foreign companies (or companies with foreign partners) started operating in the city. In total, 6,158 of the 62,000 companies in the city are owned by foreigners. Among all foreign companies opened in 2023, companies owned by Russian citizens predominate - 255 companies. Russian citizens are followed by German citizens with 83 companies, an Iranian citizen with 64 companies, a Ukrainian citizen with 53 companies and an Azerbaijani citizen with 43 companies. The total number of companies owned by Russian citizens is 1,217, German citizens - 765 and Iranian citizens - 675. The majority of companies chose construction as their field of activity - 71 enterprises, followed by the construction sector, the IT industry (57 organizations) and the services, food and entertainment sector (53 enterprises).