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Midyat sees tourism boom in autumn
The rich historical architecture and cultural heritage have made Mardin's Midyat district a sought-after destination for tourists, especially during the autumn months as visitor numbers tend to rise.
With the arrival of cooler autumn weather, both domestic and international tourists are flocking to Midyat, a city steeped in 12,000 years of history and home to numerous civilizations.
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76 mln face extreme heat this summer in Türkiye: Study
This summer officially marked the hottest summer in Türkiye since 1970, with approximately 76 million people experiencing at least 30 days of exceptionally high temperatures brought on by climate change, according to the Climate Shift Index (CSI) conducted by the scientists from the international research organization Climate Central.
Istanbul’s mounted police turn heads
Police officers patrolling on horseback, primarily stationed at Istanbul's tourist destinations, are drawing the attention of both locals and international visitors.
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Climate change poses inflation risks through food prices: Central Bank
Türkiye is at risk of significant inflationary pressure through food prices driven by climate change, according to researchers at the country's Central Bank.
Climate change has not only become a major threat to sustainability and food security but also to price stability, they warned.
Bus crash in Ankara kills 9, injures 26
A bus crashed through a highway bridge near Ankara early Friday, killing nine people and injuring 26, the governor of Türkiye's capital region said.
The accident occurred at 5:00 am (0200 GMT), the TRT public television channel said. It was travelling from the central province of Eskişehir.
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International Ephesus Opera and Ballet Festival starts
The 7th International Ephesus Opera and Ballet Festival, organized by the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet (DOB), started on June 29 with a "Swan Lake" performance by the İzmir State Opera and Ballet on June 29 in the magnificent atmosphere of the Ephesus Ancient Theater.
Erdoğan reaffirms pledge to lower inflation to single digits
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reiterated his administration's commitment to reducing inflation to single digits.
His remarks came as he shared updates on economic indicators and energy initiatives during a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara on June 4.
Ten dead, 39 injured in southern Turkey highway collision
Ten people died and 39 others were injured in southern Turkey on Sunday when an intercity bus collided with three other vehicles on a main highway, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said.
The bus, travelling to Istanbul from Diyarbakir, crashed into a transport truck and two other vehicles in the Tarsus district near the Mediterranean city of Mersin, he said on social media platform X.
40 migrant smugglers caught in ops across country
Turkish authorities have apprehended 40 migrant smuggling organizers in coordinated operations across 14 provinces, resulting in 37 arrests, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.
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Türkiye elects mayors for 5-year mandate
Türkiye elected 30 metropolitan municipality and 51 district mayors, neighborhood heads and provincial and district councils for a five-year, mandate following last year's presidential and parliamentary elections.
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