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A new modern multi-story library has opened in Antalya. More than millions of books in Turkish and foreign languages. Ground floor is for all visitors, 1st floor is for high school and vocational college students, 2nd floor is for university students. There is also a conference room, a cafeteria, a play area for children and a rooftop terrace with a beautiful view of Antalya's surroundings. Entrance for Turkish citizens and foreigners with residence permits is free of charge. The library is open 24 hours a day! 📍Antalya K t phanesi; G lveren Mah. 3704.Sokak No:7 Kepez/Antalya

- Preferential loan can be obtained by newlyweds in the age category of 18-27 years old- The maximum loan amount is 150.000 liras- Loan repayment starts two years after receiving the loan (2 years of grace period + 4 years of loan repayment).- You can apply online- The first beneficiaries will be newlyweds living in the regions affected by the earthquake.

The three winners of the "Eyes of Alanya" photo contest have been announced. The competition was organized by Alanya Tourism and Promotion Foundation (ALTAV), Alanya Municipality and Alanya Tourist Companies Association (ALTİD) and held by Alanya Tourism Promotion Foundation (ALTAV). 1. Alsu Deveci - prize 15 thousand liras2. Ercan T rkeli - prize 10 thousand liras3. Derya Doni - prize of 5 thousand liras. It is noteworthy that the main prize was won by a native of Kazan, who moved to Alanya and received Turkish citizenship. Other works of all contestants can be viewed at the link: https://www.eyesofalanya.com/index.php?ots=photo lng=4 sort=1.

On November 25, Saturday, 10-00 to 15-00 at the Mall of Alanya in Konakli, a cooking competition will be held on the occasion of Teachers' Day in Turkey. The competition is organized by Alanya Vocational School named after Umit Altay. Umit Altay. Awards are foreseen for the most delicious treats. The first three winners will be awarded 5000 liras, the next three participants will be awarded 3000 liras each, and three more participants will be awarded 1000 liras each. Congratulations to all the teachers of Turkey on their professional holiday! Happy Teacher's Day!

The tourist route from Crimea to Turkey may undergo changes as the possibility of restoring the ferry service between Yalta and Istanbul, which was closed in 2017, is being considered. According to the speaker of the Crimean Parliament Vladimir Konstantinov, there is a possibility of resuming ferry service with Turkey in the future.This information was provided by the Turkish edition Turizm Ajansi, providing more details. The previously existing ferry line between Crimea and Turkey was discontinued in 2017 due to sanctions. According to Yanina Pavlenko, president of the Yalta administration, an agreement with the Beylikd z district in Istanbul is being considered, including the possibility of a new ferry line.

Karaduvar Fish Festival, organized by Akdeniz Municipality in the central district of Mersin and which has already become a tradition, will be held this year on November 25. Karaduvar is one of the most beautiful fishing towns in Turkey. The first such festival was held in 2019 and quickly became popular with the population. Last year, however, more than 100 thousand guests visited the festival!Various festive events, contests, fishing competitions, entertainment for children, numerous stands with food and drinks and much more await visitors on the Karaduvar embankment From 14-00 to 17-00 guests will be treated to free fish dishes prepared by local chefs. In the evening at 20-00 there will be a concert of singer Serkan Kaya.

On November 28, 29 and 30, the first international festival of Turkic fashion and art will be held in Alanya. 18 fashion designers from Kazakhstan, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Yakutia and Azerbaijan will present their works to the audience. Famous designers of jewelry and accessories will take part in the festival! Various festive events will be held within the festival: performances of dancers and singers, interesting master classes and contests. More detailed information can be found on the festival page: https://www.instagram.com/international_festival_tfa.

Alanya will host for the 8th time a cooking competition organized in cooperation with Alanya Municipality, Golden Ladle Tourism and Chefs Association. The competition will be held on February 5-6-7, 2024. Entries for the competition will be accepted until December 31, 2023. During 3 days the contestants will demonstrate all their skills to get to the finals.

The Central Bank of Turkey raised the discount rate by 500 basis points from 35.0% to 40.0%, which is higher than expected. Economists had predicted an increase to 37.5%. Amid the news, the Turkish lira strengthened by 0.2% to 28.76 per dollar.

November 24, 1928 is the day when Ataturk was named the head teacher of national schools in Turkey, because it was at his suggestion that public schools were established and the teaching process began to be conducted in Latin instead of Arabic calligraphy. Therefore, when in 1981 the question of the day, which will be officially considered as a teacher's day, was raised, the choice fell on November 24. On November 24, teachers in Turkey receive congratulations and celebrate their professional holiday. Students give them gifts, cards and flowers.

This year's fair will be held on December 9 and 10 in the square next to the municipality. As always, guests will be welcomed with drink and food stands, performances by representatives of Alanya's national communities and photos with Santa Claus and Snow Maiden.

The Ministry of Education has developed a new motivational program to improve the performance of schoolchildren in Turkey. Pupils who are in the top three in their class and top five in their school will be paid a bonus of 60% of the minimum wage twice a year, which is currently 6,841.2 liras.