Stories from Ankara · Turkey

Turkey has extended support for the conversion of foreign currency earnings by companies into Turkish Lira. This measure aims to encourage the conversion of foreign currency revenues into Turkish Lira. These actions aim to bolster the national currency. New footage has emerged showing the planning and execution of an attack, indicating it was premeditated. Mothers who have not completed the 24-week period by their birth date are eligible for this additional leave. Mothers who have already completed the 24 weeks are not eligible for this additional leave. If a mother requests this additional leave within 10 working days of her existing maternity leave ending, she can benefit from it. This policy change affects working mothers and their families. This detail was part of a regulation that increased maternity leave.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report predicting that Turkey's economy will reach a peak in 2026. The projected size of the economy is $1.64 trillion.

May Day celebrations took place in Diyarbakır at the station square, with messages of solidarity expressed through theater. In Ankara, workers led by KESK and DİSK gathered in front of the Atatürk Cultural Center, joined by CHP and DEM Party deputies.

The Turkish Health Ministry has implemented new regulations regarding traditional and complementary medicine practices. These practices will now be available at all levels of healthcare facilities. Turkey's Ministry has granted foreign trade capital company status to an additional 10 companies. This brings the total number of companies with this status to 103. The Turkish Ministry of Education is currently addressing issues related to products sold in schools. Dentists and pediatric dentists are providing advice to the Ministry on these matters. Concerns have been raised specifically about gargles in packages, which are reported to affect general body structure and teeth, and consistently cause sugar leakage.

An elderly woman suffers from disposophobia, a hoarding disorder, causing her apartment to become overrun with rodents. Despite the apartment being cleaned twice before, with nearly two truckloads of garbage removed, it quickly reverted to a state of disarray.

A 16-year-old robber, acting on behalf of a former boyfriend, entered a woman's car with a knife demanding money. The plan was for the former boyfriend to then intervene and appear as a rescuer. The robber fled when the former boyfriend approached.

Miners ended their hunger strike after government ministries intervened to establish a compromise. The miners had previously met with company representatives without reaching a resolution. Their children had traveled to Ankara to join them.

A report analyzing data from approximately 1.4 million women found that 56.5% of mothers leave their jobs within a year of giving birth. The risk of departure is three times higher in small businesses.

A report analyzing data from approximately 1.4 million women found that 56.5% of mothers quit their jobs within a year of childbirth. The risk of leaving employment is three times higher in small businesses.

The trade, office, education, and fine arts sector has the highest employment with 4,375,000 people. Metal industries employ 1,918,000 workers, followed by construction at 1,711,000. The number of seasonal workers in Turkey has decreased by 100,000 compared to the previous year.