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35 Alanya drivers were fined 32,550 liras as a result of checks carried out by a police drone. The drivers were fined for running red lights, using cell phones while driving, not wearing seatbelts, etc. It is reported that the use of the drone to help police officers monitor the situation on the roads will take place on a daily basis.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, thanked the Turkish president for inviting him to the Aviation, Space and Technology Festival and expressed hope that he will be able to attend next year's festival. "I look forward to attending the festival in person next year, as well as discussing further investment opportunities in Turkey," Elon Musk wrote on his social media page.

There are no dead or injured among civilians. The head of the Turkish Interior Ministry Ali Yerlikaya reported about the explosion at the entrance to the building of the General Directorate of Security of the Interior Ministry in Ankara. "One of the terrorists blew himself up, the second was neutralized. During the firefight, 2 police officers were lightly wounded," the minister said. The General Prosecutor's Office of Ankara announced the beginning of an investigation into the fact of the terrorist attack.

A beach volleyball competition organized by Municipality of Mersin and Turkish Volleyball Federation is being held on Kizkalesi beach of Erdemli district of Mersin. The tournament will last 3 days and will end on Sunday, October 1. The total prize money is 200,000 liras. Twenty-six teams from 7 countries are taking part in the competition: 12 women's teams and 14 men's teams.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism reports that during excavations in G beklitepe and Karahantepe, archaeologists have found several new finds: a life-size boar figurine made of limestone, a realistic human statue 2.3 meters high and a vulture figurine.

A delegation from the Embassy of Japan has arrived in Alanya. Wataru Ishii, a representative of the Economic Department of the Embassy of Japan, and Project Specialist Pınar Çant rk visited the Mayor of Alanya, Adem Murat Y cel.

Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Secer attended the inauguration ceremony of the Gateway Project, which will be implemented in cooperation with the Governor of Mersin, Mersin Metropolitan Municipality, Turkish State Railways Department (TCDD), General Directorate of Roads (KGM) and Mersin International Port Management Inc (MIP) to solve the traffic problem in the Mersin port area.

Mayor of Alanya Adem Murat Yucel became one of the first buyers of TOGG, the first domestic car of Turkey. The new car was delivered to its owner in Alanya.

Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Ko a made a statement about the new variant of Eris coronavirus after a cabinet meeting : "We know what this disease is and we are not planning any restrictions and closures. We are also not planning to conduct a new vaccination program."

David French, 80, an athlete and retired British Navy man, performing in front of a hotel audience, easily lifted a barbell weighing 150 kg to the applause and cheers of the audience. David French is a well-known athlete who has been ranked first in many European countries. He came to Alanya on the advice of a Turkish friend living in England. David and his wife really liked Alanya and decided to settle in the city.

The 5th International Hairdressing Festival will be held in Antalya from October 31 to November 3 in cooperation with the Turkish Hairdressers Federation and Eurocup Turkey. The festival will include trainings and seminars for hairdressers from different regions of Turkey. Eurocup Turkey President G khan Hamarat said that this festival is a very important and useful event for young hairdressers.

The Mayor of Alanya, Adem Murat Yucel, invites all residents of the city to the concert of the famous Turkish artist Hakan Altun. On Friday, September 29, at 9 p.m., popular artist Hakan Altun will meet his fans at the Saturday Market in Mahmutlar district. "We bring our residents together through various social events. As part of the Summer Concerts program, we have organized a concert in Mahmutlar. I invite all our citizens and guests of Alanya to spend this Friday evening enjoying beautiful music," the mayor said.