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January 4, 2024

Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri has been appointed Commander of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri, who will serve as Commander of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus Prior to his current appointment, Batsuuri held senior positions both within his country and in the UN and NATO structures. In addition to serving in the Mongolian army, he also performed international duties under the auspices of NATO and the United Nations in various regions such as Iraq, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan and Liberia. UNFICYP (the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus) has been operating on the island since 1964. Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri replaces Norwegian Major General Ingrid Gjerde, to whom the UN expressed gratitude for the work done.
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January 4, 2024

The men's volleyball team of Brand Group Alanya Belediyespor intends to enter the European Cup

The Brand Group Alanya Belediyespor men's volleyball team, playing in the AXA Insurance Efeler League, continues to fight for the European Cup. The team finished the first half of the championship in 5th place with 25 points scored for 9 wins and 4 losses. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 14.00, the team will start the second half of the league with a match against Cizresp at home. Mehmet Erken, president of the Brand Group Alanya Belediyespor club, told TRT Spor and Anadolu agency that their goal is the European Cup: "Thanks to our new coaches, we have defined our strategy and have already achieved several important goals, leading the team first to the regional amateur, then to the second league, then to the first fi league and then to the super league. We are currently in 5th place. Our goal is to get into the TOP 4 best teams and go to Europe." We wish the Brand Group Alanya Belediyespor team, sponsored by our company, good luck and new victories in 2024!!!
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January 3, 2024

The domain of the popular Turkish portal Sahibinden.com blocked

It is reported that the owner Sahibinden.com I forgot to pay the annual fee for the company's domain. Taking advantage of the fact that the domain became vacant, it was bought by the American network company Network Solutions LLC from Florida and became the owner of the domain for 2025. The Manual Sahibinden.com has not officially confirmed this version, posting the following message on Instagram: "Currently, access to our platform is unavailable due to a technical problem we have with a company providing domain name services. Work is underway to fix the problem and the problem will be solved as soon as possible."
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January 3, 2024

Fines for traffic violations in Turkey in 2024

Bookmark it and share it with your friends! Exceeding the speed limit by 10-30% - 1,507 liras ($50) Exceeding the speed limit by 30-50% - 3,136 liras ($107) Exceeding the speed limit by 30-50% by more than 50% - 6,440 liras ($220) Driving without a driver's license - 12,978 liras ($440) Using a vehicle without registration plates - 8,167 liras ($278) Drunk driving (first offense) - 6,440 liras ($220) Drunk driving (second violation) - 8,075 liras ($274), deprivation of license for 6 months Drunk driving (third violation) - 12,978 lira ($440), deprivation of license for 2 years Refusal to take an alcohol/drug test - 18,453 liras ($627) Using sirens without proper permission - 6,440 lire ($220) Drift - 32,234 lire ($1,096) Parking in places designated for the disabled - 1,383 liras ($47) Riding without a seat belt - 691 liras ($24) Driving on the side of the road, going into the oncoming lane - 6,440 lira ($220) Be careful on the roads!
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January 2, 2024

Earthquake Insurance DASK: new tariffs

The Official Gazette published a communique on amendments to the instruction on tariffs for compulsory earthquake insurance DASK. The minimum tariffs will now range from 252 to 979 liras, depending on the material from which the building was built, the year of construction and the region in which it is located. The refund limit has also been increased from 640 thousand liras to 1 million 272 thousand liras. Tariffs will be calculated based on the cost per square meter in the amount of 6000 liras for reinforced concrete structures (previously - 3016 liras) and 4000 liras for all other buildings (previously - 2080 liras). Increasing or decreasing coefficients will be applied to the basic tariff, depending on which area the building is located in and which risk group this area belongs to (a total of 7 risk groups). Here you can see which risk group a particular area in your city belongs to:https://www.dask.gov.tr/tr/interaktif-deprem-haritasi
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January 2, 2024

An innovation in the field of rent: an electronic lease agreement

In the near future, it is expected to introduce a system based on the e-devlet platform, where the landlord and the tenant will conclude an electronic lease agreement e-kontrat between themselves. The purpose of the program is to reduce the number of disputes between the parties and increase market transparency in terms of rental prices for real estate in a particular area. It will also be possible to issue counters online in the name of the new tenant. Emrah Gerek, real estate expert: "Since the contracts will be registered in the e-devlet, they will be easier to verify. Thus, all market participants will have the opportunity to compare rental prices in their chosen area. Contracts concluded before the entry into force of this decree will also be gradually incorporated into this system. By the end of 2024, all contracts will be officially digitized."
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December 31, 2023

Who is mukhtar in Turkey?

Mukhtar (Arabic: مختار elect) is a municipal employee in Turkey, the headman or the head of the district. The position of mukhtar has been known since the time of the Ottoman Empire, where it was introduced in the middle of the XIX century. Mukhtars were elected by the population or appointed by the current authorities. Citizens can contact mukhtar on absolutely all issues of interest to them. Mukhtars are engaged in the distribution of social assistance among the poor residents of their district, organizational issues in various election campaigns, organization of the elections themselves, issues of road repair and cleaning in the area, and many others. Often, residents come to Mukhtar's office not even with any specific request, but simply to "chat for life", drink 3-4 cups of hot tea, complain about prices or even relatives, i.e. Mukhtar partly performs the function of a psychologist:) In Turkey, there is even a holiday "Mukhtar's Day", which is celebrated annually on October 19th.
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December 31, 2023

Erdogan instructed to restructure the Mukhtarov institute in the country

Speaking at a meeting of mukhtars in Beshtepe, President Erdogan instructed Interior Minister Ali Yerlikai during his speech: "Let's definitely include on the agenda the work on restructuring the offices of our mukhtars, taking into account current conditions and future needs." "I wish that mukhtar services would benefit the residents of our towns and villages. Mukhtars are the basis of the administrative structure of our country. Together, we can best improve the lives of 85 million of our citizens. Our mukhtars provide us with all possible support and we also support our mukhtars in all areas by creating departments for mukhtar affairs in metropolitan municipalities and increasing their salaries and other personal rights to an appropriate level," the president added.
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December 31, 2023

New Year is a family holiday, especially in Turkey

Almost all residents of the CIS countries are preparing for the New Year. In Turkey, only 43% of those asked will celebrate the New Year. According to the survey, 86.6% of those who are going to celebrate the holiday will do it at home. Of this number, 68.2% decided to follow the tradition of giving gifts. As for food, 51% of citizens will cook chicken, 39% - red meat, 6% - fish and 4% - turkey. However, even those Turks who do not set the festive table must have bought a Milli Pyango lottery ticket and will look forward to the results of the draw, which will be announced on January 1. You can read a detailed post about the Turkish New Year lottery here: https://t.me/alanyabrand/6549 Dear friends and dear customers! We sincerely wish you a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! May the New Year bring magic, joy and prosperity to your homes. May your every day be filled with smiles, and may your hearts be filled with the warmth of home comfort. We thank you for the trust you place in our company. In the new year, new opportunities open up before us, and, as always, we will be happy to support you in every project, desire and aspiration. May all your dreams come true in the new year, and our team will be there to help you realize your wildest plans. Let your investments multiply, and the purchase of real estate brings you not only profit, but also new positive impressions. New Year greetings from our company can be viewed at this link:https://youtu.be/75aJNU1ubPw?feature=shared Best regards, ABG Brand Group
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December 29, 2023

Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kachir held a number of meetings in China

Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kachir met in Beijing with Chinese Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun and Chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Chuanglong. Kachyr stated that they discussed bilateral cooperation, in particular investments in electric vehicles and batteries: "We want to make Turkey a production base in the field of electric vehicles and batteries with new investments. China is a country with many brands of electric vehicles, as well as a world leader in battery production. In this sense, together with our interlocutors, we assessed how we can act together to increase the size of investments by Chinese companies in our country." The Minister shared with his Chinese colleagues the level of Turkey's research, innovation, industrial and technological potential.
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December 29, 2023

New courses of additional education for women have been opened in Mahmutlar

The Municipality of Alanya has added new professional courses in addition to the existing ones, organized in cooperation with the district Department of Public Education and the Center for Public Education. In Mahmutlar, women began to take courses that include haircuts, hair styling techniques, eyebrow design, eyebrow and eyelash coloring, pedicures and manicures, personal care, makeup and skin care techniques. Students who regularly attend courses and have completed a 357-hour course will receive a master's certificate and will be able to present it when applying to beauty salons.
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December 29, 2023

Forbes: Turkey can become a major player in the UAV market in Central Asia and strengthen its economic and political influence

Bayraktar TB2 drones are rapidly conquering the global market. Due to the low cost and excellent performance, Turkish attack drones are exported to 33 countries. The sale of UAVs accounts for a significant 25% of all industry revenues.
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