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The ski season has started in Uludag. The thickness of the snow cover was 32 centimeters, the air temperature dropped to -8 degrees. Uludag National Park and Ski Resort covers an area of 11.338 hectares and is located 36 km from Bursa. The height of the trails: 1800 - 2543 m. There are 24 ski lifts on site for trails of various difficulty levels. There is a school for skiing and snowboarding. The cost of the Sky pass is:1 day - 850 liras when buying online and 950 liras when buying at the checkout2 days - 1,650 liras for online purchases and 1,750 liras for cash purchases3 days - 2400 liras when buying online and 2600 liras when buying at the checkout4 days - 3000 liras when buying online and 3250 when buying at the checkout5 days - 3500 liras when buying online and 3800 when buying at the checkout6 days - 3900 liras when buying online and 4250 when buying at the checkout

According to the report AirlineRatings.com 5 UAE airlines have been included in the list of the safest airlines in the world. So the rating, covering 385 different companies, includes Emirates, Flydubai, Air Arabia, Wizz Air and Etihad Airways. The study took into account data on accidents over the past two years, on plane crashes over the past years and on the results of inspections conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Emirates aviation industry is developing rapidly and demonstrates good performance, both in terms of service and safety, and in terms of increasing total passenger traffic. For example, Etihad Airways alone plans to serve 30 million passengers in 2024, and Dubai International Airport plans to serve 100 million passengers in 2024!

The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has begun issuing a lifetime (indefinite) residence permit, which can be issued by applying through the RAKEZ Free Economic Zone (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone). The cost of the full package of registration is 16,500 dirhams (about 4,100 euros). The applicant has the right to obtain such a visa for himself and for his family members. A visa entitles you to: - live in any city in the UAE- receive medical care- get business licenses- open bank accounts- get a work permit- get a driver's license and other documents

According to the statement of the Minister of Environment and Urban Planning Mehmet Ozhaseki, foreigners bought 17,076 plots of land in Turkey with a total area of more than 28 million m2! The deputy from the CHP party, Emir Fatih Gyurer, asked to restore order in the issue of land acquisition by foreigners. Recall that the rule was recently abolished, according to which the purchase of land plots was suitable for the program of obtaining Turkish citizenship. Now, only those sites where there are any buildings or construction is underway are suitable for obtaining citizenship.

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.

As a result of a CNN Travel study, which identified the best soups, Yayla soup was included in the list of the best soups in the world. Yayla chorba is a thick yogurt-based soup with the addition of flour, rice, egg yolk, butter and dry mint. Initially, this soup was popular among residents of the mountainous regions of Black Sea Turkey, hence the name "yayla" - highlands. The list of the best soups in the world also includes borscht, beef fo, gazpacho, bouillabaisse, kharcho, tom yam and ramen.

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 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.

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.

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

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.