Stories from Turkey

The Ege region is seeing a gradual integration of Zeybek and Efe culture with traditional boot-making. Efeler and Zeybeks are known for their warrior identities and are associated with Western Anatolia.

The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce's research indicates a monthly inflation rate of 3.74% in Istanbul. The effects of the war in the Persian Gulf have also begun to be reflected in prices. This figure represents a increase in the cost of goods and services within the city.

Education costs in Istanbul have increased by 53% year-on-year, while food prices rose by 40%. The Cumhuriyet newspaper reports that the effects of the war in the Gulf are also beginning to be felt on prices, adding to the economic crisis.

Galatasaray will play Samsunspor today in the 32nd week of the Trendyol Super League. If Galatasaray wins, they will secure their 26th championship title, which would be their fourth consecutive title.

Actor Kivanç Tatlitug has appeared in a new advertisement for a jewelry brand. He offered advice to his younger colleagues about style, said that elegance comes from character rather than clothing.

Concepts like platforms were defined for the first time, and a rating system was made mandatory. Content will be presented according to the highest age group, and inappropriate content will be removed.

A new regulation will allow real estate appraisal reports from CPK and BDDK to be sent digitally to land registry offices. This change aims to streamline the process. Real estate regulations in Turkey have been digitized.

A Turkish soldier faced a critical situation where his leg required amputation due to severe injury, but the procedure could not be performed because anesthesia or morphine was unavailable. The soldier, identified as 19-year-old Mehmet, endured pain in his final moments.

Millions of people in Turkey and around the world protested against Israel, which they described as genocidal for its attack on a Gaza aid flotilla. Protesters in Istanbul expressed support for Palestine.

Representatives from some unions laid a wreath at the Republic Monument in Taksim Square, Istanbul, as part of May Day commemorations. Rallies were held in Istanbul's Taksim Square, with representatives from various unions laying wreaths at the Republic Monument.