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According to the decision of the President of the Russian Federation from August 1, 2023 the system of issuing single electronic visas to foreign citizens will start working. Visas issued online will be valid throughout the territory of the Russian Federation.

We hasten to reassure - this is not a barbaric attitude of Turks to manual labor, but a long-standing tradition. Every year in Antalya, thousands of colorful carpets are laid out in the fields where wheat has recently been harvested. For days on end, the carpets will lie under the rays of the scorching sun. The purpose of this drying is to cleanse the products of germs and dust, and to produce softer colors of the carpets themselves. In the sun, the colors become softer and more muted. Such handmade carpets "aged" in the sun with a variety of traditional patterns are especially valued by foreign tourists. Their cost can reach several thousand dollars. These carpets are often purchased by buyers from the USA, Europe, Australia and Japan.

Let's let ourselves gossip a little on a day off and discuss the news of Mersin's social life. Right now everyone here is hearing about a couple of newlyweds who had a double wedding. Double weddings, of course, are not uncommon. What is being discussed is the fact that the second couple were the pets of the newlyweds, namely their dogs.

Hilmi Sevilgen, President of Alanya Avocado Growers Association, announced the start of construction of an avocado packing facility in Ugrak district near Gazipasa. The construction of the facility is expected to last 3 months and it is expected to be operational as early as November this year.

Turkish President paid an official visit to Abu Dhabi. As a result of the visit, 13 new agreements were signed between the two countries. The leaders agreed to further expand cooperation in various fields.

A new cave has been discovered in Antalya's Orman Mahallesi neighborhood of Ibrada district. Ahmet Ozturk, president of Hacettepe University Cave Research Society (HÜMAK), said: "Our team members who descended into the cave were amazed by the mesmerizing view. We named it 'Arabaly' (car cave) because of the old car seen at the bottom of the cave. The depth of the cave is about 40-50 meters. The length of the cave is not completely determined, as mapping work is still ongoing. At the moment we estimate that its length is about 70 meters."

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Turkey raised the discount rate by 250 basis points to 17.50%.

Alanya Mayor Adem Murat Yucel visited the site where the construction of the adventure park being implemented by Alanya Municipality is underway and said that the facility is in its final stages. The Macera Park project includes a skyrider, rope roads, bagjumps, big swings, climbing wall, rope swings, restaurant, administration building, stables and horse track, paintball, a 200-meter dual-channel ziplane, a place to sell local products, and a parking lot. The exact start date of the park will be known after the tender for its operation, which will be held on July 27.

Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALTSO) President Eray Erdem, together with MÜTBİR President Mustafa K ker, arrived in Ankara to address issues related to restrictions on issuing residence permits to foreigners. They met with Antalya MP Mevl t Çavuşoğlu (former foreign minister) and presented a report prepared together with ALTSO, MÜTBİR, ALSİAD and the Association of Realtors.

The General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey has passed the "Law Amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Mutual Recognition and Exchange of National Driving Licenses.

Farmer Feza O., who lives in Silifke district, proudly shared the news of harvesting the first crop of pitahaya on his plot. Pitahaya, popularly known as "dragon fruit," is very popular among tourists who buy this exotic fruit at local markets.

Turkish airlines has added 5 new flights between Istanbul and St. Petersburg for the summer period. The flights will be operated on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Plus 2 more flights will be added in August.