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August 1, 2023

Turkey's poverty threshold for July amounted to 11,658.10 liras

The Turkish Trade Union Association (TÜRK-İŞ) has published data on the hunger and poverty threshold for July 2023. According to the data, the monthly food expenditure needed to provide a balanced diet for a family of four in July was 11,658.10 liras ($432).
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August 1, 2023

Turkish furniture store Kelebek, an analog of İKEA, opened in Moscow

On July 26 in Moscow in the shopping center "MEGA Teply Stan" opened a furniture store Kelebek, which is an analogue of İKEA. The company is one of the main furniture manufacturers in Turkey, where more than 270 stores of this brand operate. In addition to Russia, the products are exported to 21 other countries.
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August 1, 2023

Draft law on short-term rentals in Turkey

The Government of Turkey announced the beginning of work on a project concerning short-term rentals, which since 2017 individuals were prohibited to engage in. It is reported that the real estate intended for short-term rentals will need to obtain a special certificate from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In addition, the tenants will need to be registered and, of course, from the income received will need to pay income tax. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that the work on the bill will be completed by the end of 2023.
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July 31, 2023

Free career counseling for high school students in Alanya

The Fahri G rses Counseling Center has started working at Alanya Municipality. The employees of the center provide free consultations to high school students and help them decide on their future profession and educational institutions. The center will work until August 8.
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July 31, 2023

The Mayor of Alanya invites everyone to the day of ashureh

If you haven't tried ashure yet, you have a great opportunity not only to try this dessert for free, but also to get in touch with a true Tuzria tradition. Come to the Alanya Indoor Tuesday Market on Tuesday, August 1 by 9-30 to see for yourself!
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July 31, 2023

The use of disposable plastic tableware has been banned in North Cyprus

According to the "Regulation on Reducing the Environmental Impact of Disposable Plastic Products", the use, sale of disposable tableware and advertising of disposable tableware is prohibited in the TRNC. Citizens are asked to report stores and cafes using and/or selling such tableware by calling the ALO 123 hotline.
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July 29, 2023

Portable swimming pools for children in Mersin

As part of the "Y zme Bilmeyen Kalmasın" (Let's Teach Everyone to Swim) project initiated by Akdeniz District Municipality, children are taught to swim in spacious portable pools installed at the tennis court in M fide İlhan neighborhood. About 1,000 children are being trained this year. In total, 10,000 children have already been taught swimming. "Children who take swimming lessons from instructors not only learn to swim, but also have a great opportunity to have fun outdoors in this hot weather. In total, we have taught 10,000 children to swim since the start of the project in 2019," said Mustafa Gultak, head of Akdeniz, said
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July 29, 2023

A new public beach has opened in Antalya

A new public beach with 5-star infrastructure has opened in Antalya's Konyaaltı neighborhood. The municipal beach K k Çaltıcak has a long coastline, 2600 sunbeds, changing cabins and showers. Thus, there are now 35 public beaches with the same infrastructure in Antalya. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey plans to open new municipal beaches in Manavgat, Kemer and Bodrum, as it contributes to the development of tourism in the regions.
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July 29, 2023

Police in Mersin conducted checks in stores for selling expired products

Police in Mersin's Yenisehir district conducted inspections of retail outlets for selling expired products. Store owners whose shelves were found to have expired products were fined and products that did not meet safety requirements were confiscated. Yenisehir Chief Executive Abdullah Ozigit reminded citizens that they can contact police officers at any time if they have bought expired goods anywhere. In such cases, they can call the "153 Alo Zabıta" number or the Yenisehir public reception phone number +444 33 54.
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July 29, 2023

Art exhibition in Antalya Himmet Öcal Orkun Ozan Sanat Galerileri.

An art exhibition featuring works by Russian artists will be open in Antalya until August 31. Hurry up to visit the event!Address: Milli Egemenlik Caddesi, 40. Sokak, No:36, Muratpaşa / ANTALYALocation: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jhZHAga5fKvPbDrR9
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July 28, 2023

Alanya University students will participate in the World University Summer Games in China

It has been announced that two students from Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi (ALKÜ) will participate in the World University Summer Games in China. Salih Korkmaz will compete in the 20km walk and Esra T rkmen will compete in the javelin throw. Salih Korkmaz has already competed for the country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, while Esra T rkmen is the gold medalist in javelin throw at the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games in 2022.
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July 28, 2023

Real estate prices in Antalya province for the year increased by 103%

According to the analytical platform Endeksa real estate prices in Antalya for the year rose by 103%. At the same time, the average cost of one object was 3.4 million liras (114,000 euros), and the cost per square meter - 28 500 liras (956 euros). In June 2023 Antalya became one of the top three leaders in housing sales in Turkey, behind only Istanbul and Ankara.
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