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On August 2, on the morning of Friday, millions of users were faced with a login problem. Access to Instagram was blocked by the BTK Information and Communication Technology Authority. The statement made by BTK states that "Instagram was closed on the grounds that it does not meet the criteria of Article 100/3 of the Criminal Procedure Code 5271 of Turkey". Once the decision is made, access to Instagram from Turkey is only possible via VPN. The website of the Information and Communication Technology Bureau does not provide any information on the time limits for blocking access.

Duo Yusuf Dicek - Shevval Ileida Tarhan, who won the silver medal in the mixed team category of shooting with a 10-meter air pistol at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, He has written his name into the history of Turkish sport. During the shooting, 51-year-old Senior Sergeant of the Gendarmerie Yusuf Dicek did not use any additional equipment (headphones or special glasses) as other gunners usually do. He just fired, putting his left hand in his pocket. His unusual shooting style attracted the attention of the audience and instantly made him popular on social media. Users compared it to characters from computer games and movies, and many world celebrities commented on the athlete s victory post, including Ilona Mask who left a comment "Good!". Yusuf Dicek: "I ve never used any equipment. When we went to the competitions, the judges sometimes asked about the equipment, and I said, "I don t have it. I m just a born shooter!" and they laughed, of course."

Deputy CHP Party Chairman Gyun Zeybek announced 10 district municipalities in Turkey that had switched to the CHP side in the elections on 31 March, which have the largest debts.The third on the list was Alanya, who was led by MHP mayor Adem Murat Yujel. The debt of the municipality of Alanya is 1 billion 52 million lire, of which 703 million are tax debts and 349 million are taxes. The debt of the municipality of Alanya is about $1.5 billion. - for insurance and pension contributions. The municipality of Kecyiren in Ankara ranked first with a debt of 1.398 billion lire, and the municipality of Sanikhtepe in Istanbul second with a debt of 1.346 billion lire.

After the meeting of the City Council, the mayor of Alanya made a number of statements on the current state of affairs and plans for the future. Here are the main points of his speech: Sanitary and hygienic inspections of enterprises will continueOwners of bakeries, confectionery and other catering establishments were given a deadline until October 1, 2024 to eliminate all shortcomings identified during the inspections. Such inspections of enterprises will be carried out on a continuous basis. Price fightingMayor Ozlechik: "I gave the order to start the checks today at the Council meeting. From tomorrow morning, there will be checks to see if all the vendors are following the rules and setting up a price list at the entrance. Offenders will be given a week to remedy the shortcomings. Further penalties will follow until the closure of the company" Municipal debtThe mayor said he plans to close the municipality s debt on SGK before the beginning of the new year. Homeless animal issueOzlechik: "This law is designed to push citizens and municipalities together. The government transfers all powers from itself to municipalities, thus discharging its responsibility. As the mayor, I declare that I will not deprive any living creature of life. We will expand our shelters and solve the problem in appropriate ways".

Now, anyone who reports tax evasion can receive a 10% refund of the fine imposed. What s the matter with you? - Application of the VAT rate - Please pay for goods/services via IBAN/PTT - No receipt or bill - Use of other people s POS terminals- Issuing or using false documents- Staff cash- Concealment of rental income - Undisclosed earnings- Property registration fees not paid- Contraband sales Minister of Treasury and Finance Shimshek reminds that all complaints can be sent to the tax liaison center under number ALO189. In the absence of price lists, prices in the menu etc. you can file a complaint via e-devlet, CİMER or by phone number ALO175.

Minister of culture and tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersa reported that in the ancient city of Aphrodiasis in Aydin was found "head of colossal statue of Zeus . A 66-centimeter head from the Crimson Statue was found 50 meters west of the temple of Aphrodite. The artifact is made of a solid block of medium-grained Aphrodisian marble, dates back to the 2nd-3rd century AD and represents an exceptional find of the highest quality and historical significance.

The Russian Consulate-General in Turkey has resumed reception of citizens at a new address in Antalya: Antalya Başkonsolosluğu, Çağlayan Mah, 2011 Sk, No:10, Muratpaşa/Antalya Tel: + 902422483202Emergency call number: +905414178778 Reception time from 9:00 to 18:00 (lunch from 13:00 to 14:00) ruskonsant@yandex.ru

The organizer of the sailing sports club "Mersin Rota" in cooperation with the municipality of Mersin and the Turkish Federation of Sailing will hold 3-August 4, 2024 in Mersin National boat model racing. The races, defined as a category of remote-controlled navigation, will be open to yachts of IOM (International One Metre) class. The registration process on the official website portal.tyf.org.tr will last until 3 August. The program of races will start at 12:00 on Saturday, August 3 and end at 17:00. On Sunday, August 4, the second day of the event, the competition will start at 10.00 and end at 16.00. The award ceremony will take place at 16.30. The races provide a chance for the sailing athletes to demonstrate their technical skills and take part in competitions, and the audience is to see a spectacular visual celebration at sea.

In Turkey, there is a rule of free first three hours on parking lots at shopping malls in Turkey, adopted by UKOME in 2007. Human rights defender Aydin Agaoglu, president of the Consumers' Confederation, reports that this rule is not respected in many shopping centers. Agaoglu has already won several lawsuits over parking violations. He calls on all residents not to pay for the first 3 hours of parking in shopping centers and to file complaints if their rights are violated. Lawyer Ibrahim Gullu, deputy chairman of the Consumers' Confederation: "Parking for up to three hours from the consumer can never be charged. Recently, the number plate reader was activated in the shopping centers. Unfortunately, in most malls the payment document does not indicate the time of entry and exit. So because the consumer doesn t know how long he s there, he has to pay that money. In order for the consumer to be able to assert his rights, the time of entry and exit of the vehicle must be indicated on the payment documents. If the time of entry and exit is not indicated on the payment document, the consumer must write it down himself. If he thinks he s been in the cabin for less than three hours, The Consumer Arbitration Committee must be contacted through the electronic government and demand a refund of the money paid with commercial interest."

According to a joint statement signed by the heads of 20 companies, retailers and e-commerce platforms, in Turkey will be implemented "QR-code system in GS1 standards" The retail trade will update its cash register systems to read GS1 QR codes. The international open standard GS1 is designed to automatically identify various goods, services, locations, storage and transport units through unique numbers. The GS1 International Association develops and maintains an identification system. GS1 standards define a set of unique identification keys that provide easy and fast access to data about goods in supply chains. Ozgur Tort, GS1 Turkey and GS1 Global Board member, Chief Executive Officer of the Migros Group: "With this agreement, we will make the standardized GS1 QR code system ready for use at all cash registers and on the internet by 2027. Our customers will be able to track all kinds of products with the help of QR code GS1. Information such as product production time, batch, place of production, shelf life (STT), composition, instructions and processing information will be available. This will ensure a complete traceability of the supply chain from producer to buyer". How to find information about the product by QR-code? - download the application "Tarım Cebimde"- In the "Gıda kontrol" section, select the line "İşletme Denetim Sorgulama"- scan QR code

In the Turkish province of Diyarbakir, the traditional preparation of dried tomatoes for this time of year began under a scorching heat. This year, it is planned to produce about 35 thousand tons. Workers collect tomatoes for drying, the seedlings of which were planted in the ground in April. In the tomato machines, I take them to the drying area where each tomato is cut in half and left in the sun. The finished dried tomatoes are first shipped to Izmir, where they are packaged, and then sent abroad, mainly to restaurants in Italy. Governor of Diyarbakir Murat Zorluoglu: "This year we expect the tomato harvest to be about 235 thousand tons. From them we will get about 30-35 thousand tons of dried tomatoes. Diyarbakir has a high agricultural potential. We produce wheat, cotton, corn and red lentils, and recently there has been a lot of progress in the production of tomatoes according to the requirements of the diversity policy. At the same time, this area makes a significant contribution to employment".

The new law, designed to increase austerity in the public sector, was published in the Official Gazette with the signature of President Erdoğan. Under the new law, civil servants will be able to receive a salary for only one of their duties, and this salary will not exceed the maximum salary of the civil servant. Thus, heads of public institutions and organizations, whether they come from the private or public sector, They can only be paid for one of their duties. The total net amount payable in a month will not exceed the maximum lump-sum salary, which is currently 98,000 lire. The regulation will enter into force on 1 January 2025.