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October 6, 2023

Mobil Göç Noktası - applications for tracking foreign nationals on the territory of Turkey

It has been announced that the government is launching the Mobil G Noktası (Mobile Migration Station) application as part of the fight against illegal migration. This pilot application was tested in Istanbul for 9 weeks, after which it was decided to introduce it in other cities in Turkey.
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October 6, 2023

Turkey has started exporting gas to Romania and Moldavia

Some time ago, the Turkish Parliament passed a bill on changes in the structure of BOTAŞ within the framework of the realization of the project on construction of an energy hub in the country. And now the company has started the realization of contracts on exporting pipeline gas to Romania and Moldova. The contract between the parties was signed last month.
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October 5, 2023

Market vendors to be fined for shouting to attract customers

In Turkish markets, police officers will now fine those who want to attract the attention of customers by shouting loudly and preventing citizens from shopping in peace. The amount of the fine is 1,295 liras (about $50). After receiving three such fines, the merchant will be banned from selling his goods for 3 weeks.
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October 5, 2023

A patient with kidney and ureter cancer underwent laparoscopic surgery at the Scientific and Applied Clinic of the University of Başkent in Alanya

The operation, which usually has to be performed in open surgery, was performed laparoscopically, which contributes to faster rehabilitation of patients. Mubariz Aydamırov, an operating physician of the Urology Department, Nasır Yılmaz, a doctor, and Dr. M sl m Ahmet Tun kıran, a professor, said that by removing the cancerous mass through several mini incisions, it is possible to minimize the patient's recovery period and return the patient to daily life within 5 days, as well as largely eliminate the risk of bleeding and blood loss.
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October 4, 2023

Registration has started for the triathlon competition to be held on October 14-15 in Alanya

The Turkish Triathlon Federation and Alanya Municipality together with the Alanya Triathlon Federation will hold the 32nd Triathlon Festival on October 14 and 15, 2023. The Triathlon Federation said in a statement that athletes can register for the event up to and including Sunday (Oct. 8).
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October 4, 2023

4 museums in Istanbul can now be visited for free!

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey, IBB K lt r AŞ has organized a promotion where you can visit Basilica Cistern, Serefiye Cistern, Miniature Park "Miniaturk" and Historical Museum "Panorama 1453" free of charge for 100 days. You must enter the museum before 11:00 am by presenting the code obtained through the Radar Istanbul app. In the app, tap the QR icon in the bottom right corner and show the QR code to a museum employee.
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October 4, 2023

Turkish teacher has been named among the world's 50 best teachers

Tuba Dumlu G ler (39) from Erzurum has beaten 7,000 competitors from 130 countries to make it to the list of the world's 50 best teachers in the 2023 Global Teacher Prize competition. The competition is organized by UNESCO in cooperation with the Varkey GEMS Foundation, whose honorary chairman is former US President Bill Clinton.
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October 3, 2023

Mersin and Antalya factories have started producing olive oil from the 2023 harvest

Mersin and Antalya factories have started the labor-intensive way of producing olive oil, without which practically no Turkish cuisine can do without. This year's yields are an order of magnitude lower than last year due to the hot summer weather. Even the export of olives abroad has been suspended. Because of the low harvest, the wholesale purchase price of extra virgin olive oil is 180-190 TL. The olives harvested by the workers are sifted and taken to the oil mills. There they are washed, crushed and turned into oil within 2 hours.
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October 3, 2023

58th Presidential Cycling Tour in Turkey

The 58th Presidential Cycling Tour will be held in Turkey from October 8-15, organized by the Turkish Cycling Federation with the support of the Ministry of Youth Sports. The world's only transcontinental bicycle tour will start at the port of Alanya at 11-40 on Sunday and end in Istanbul on October 15.
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October 3, 2023

9th Izmir Volleyball Tournament to be held in Izmir

The 9th Izmir Volleyball Tournament will be held in Izmir. The teams of the Efeler League will play a series of matches before the start of the new season. Alani team, sponsored by our company, will play on October 4 and 6 at Atat rk Sports Center: October 4 at 16.30 - Alanya Belediyespor-Bigadi Belediyespor October 5 at 14.00 Arkas Spor-Alanya Belediyespor October 6 - Alanya Belediyespor - Cizre Belediyespor
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October 2, 2023

A fine totaling 78,530,902 liras has been imposed on 44 online commerce companies in Turkey

The Ministry of Trade has imposed a fine totaling 78,530,902 liras on 44 e-commerce companies that violated Law No. 6502 "On Consumer Protection" and "Distance Selling Regulation". Thanks to the timely work carried out, both consumers were protected and the negative consequences of companies that supported unfair competition in the industry were prevented.
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October 2, 2023

Standard & Poors has upgraded Turkey's credit rating

International rating agency Standard Poors has upgraded Turkey's credit rating to B: from negative to stable. "The stable outlook reflects a return to more conventional and consistent policies that reduce near-term risks to macro-financial stability and ease balance of payments pressures," S P explains.
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