Author: Yara Sanem

Publishing houses from North Macedonia, Germany, China, Romania and Iran are participating in the international hall between October 28 and 31 to share information about the state of the publishing market. Iran Book and Literature House represents the country’s publishing industry at the fair, presenting over 200 titles in Turkish and 400 books in Persian and English on various subjects, Mehr reported on Sunday. The event is organized by TÜYAP Fairs and Exhibitions Organization Production Inc. in collaboration with the Turkish Publishers Association. Close to 1,000 publishing houses have attended this year’s edition of the book fair, with India as…

As the Turkish Republic turned 100 on Oct. 29, millions of Turkish citizens enthusiastically participated in various commemorative events spanning from meters-long flag marches to captivating displays and colorful events across every corner of the nation to mark a landmark anniversary. A century ago, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk proclaimed the country’s status as a republic in the wake of the collapse of the 600-year Ottoman Empire. Ataturk was elected president in 1923 and served until his death in 1938. Seen as a national hero, Atatürk – whose name means “father of the Turks” – is still held in high regard in…

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has awarded contracts to Turkish manufacturers Otokar and Nurol Makina to purchase roughly 230 armored vehicles for a total of about €200 million (U.S. $211 million), the agency announced. Deliveries are scheduled to begin next year as Estonia accelerates its military modernization efforts in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Estonian officials said getting new rides as soon as possible was a key factor in deciding in favor of the Turkish offerings. “The new armored vehicles will be acquired for the 2nd Infantry Brigade of the Defence Forces, which has not previously had…

The milk bar was an embodiment of the great Australian Dream of the 20th Century – it seemed for many to be a place at the heart of their communities, a place where life was potentially fuller, better, richer, and optimism flourished. A beguiling place, a place that we would like to go back to. 91 years since the first Milk Bar in Sydney November 4 marks the 91st year since Greek migrant-settler Mick Adams (Joachim Tavlaridis) opened the Black & White Milk Bar at 24 Martin Place, Sydney – acknowledged as the first modern milk bar, both nationally and…

Russia’s first e-commerce company, Ozon, has started the construction of the logistics complex in Kazakhstan, with an investment of approximately 15 billion Kazakh tenge (US$33.7 million). According to Ozon, the project, set to be completed within 12 months, will cover an expansive area of 42,000 square meters and is expected to generate 2,000 new job opportunities in the region. Ozon’s business is thriving in Kazakhstan, and the logistics complex will be expanded to accommodate increasing demand from sellers and buyers for the platform’s services. The new facility will act as a fulfilment center in Almaty, near to the Chinese border, offering…

Kolokythakia tiganita, also known as Greek fried zucchini, is a popular traditional Greek dish that features thinly sliced zucchini pieces dipped in a flavorful batter and fried until crispy. It is a beloved appetizer or side dish that showcases the fresh flavours of zucchini while providing a delightful crunch. To prepare kolokythakia tiganita, the zucchini is typically sliced into thin rounds or long strips. The slices are then lightly salted and left to sit briefly to remove excess moisture. This step helps prevent the zucchini from becoming soggy during frying. Next, a simple batter combines flour, water or sparkling water,…

Greek authorities say they have rescued 145 migrants found stranded on an islet on the Evros river that runs along the northeastern land border with Turkey The migrants, consisting of 70 men, 45 women, and 30 children, were found on an islet located along the river that runs parallel to the northeastern border with Turkey. Thankfully, all the individuals were determined to be in good health and have been identified as either Syrians or Kurds. The rescue mission was initiated following a notification from a non-governmental organization about the migrants’ presence. Source : Greek City Times

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, admitted in a press conference that his country’s pilots are training their Turkish counterparts. Following his meeting with a Turkish delegation led by General Atilla Gülan, Commander of Turkish Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu revealed that “[Pakistani] pilots are playing an active role in training Turkish aircrew on a variety of aircraft, including trainers and fighters,” reported Defence Turkey. Air Chief Marshal Baber shared the plans of Pakistan’s air force to modernise and make acquisitions from allied countries, upgrade infrastructure, and revamp training.…

As one of the most popular Greek islands, Santorini is known for being overcrowded and expensive. But is it any different during the off season? DW’s Sarah Hucal reports. “Sarah, I want to go to one of those islands with the white buildings,” my dad told me as we pondered Greek destinations to visit with my Michigan-based parents a few weeks prior. Although I prefer Greece’s lesser-known islands — there are 227 inhabited Greek islands, after all — we decided on Santorini. Beyond selfies Although many will say it is overrated and has been ruined by throngs of Instagram obsessed travelers who care little about…

Turkey’s central bank almost doubled interest rates to 15% Thursday in a dramatic reversal of its unorthodox policy of cutting the cost of borrowing to tame painfully high inflation. Annual consumer price inflation has come down from a two-decade high of 85.5% in October but was still 39.6% in May. The central bank said that there were indications that underlying inflation in Turkey was increasing, even as inflation in many other countries trends downwards. “The strong course of domestic demand, cost pressures and the stickiness of services inflation have been the main drivers,” the central bank said in a statement. This is the…