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Municipalities of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) are launching a new program to systematically review the demands and views of citizens in their respective areas, the party announced Friday. Put forth by the AK Party Local Administrations Presidency, the “Citizen asks, mayor answers” program will start simultaneously in these administrations, where mayors will share with citizens the services and projects provided in the first years of their term. At the meeting, where neighborhood residents will take the floor and voice their opinions and demands, citizens will also be able to direct their questions to the mayor. Within…

The Turkish Statistical Institute (Turkstat) has released the 2024 child population statistics, offering a detailed overview of the demographic composition of Türkiye’s young population. According to the Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS), Türkiye’s total population at the end of 2024 was 85,664,944, with 21,817,061 of them categorized as children aged 0-17. The child population consists of 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. This demographic represents a significant shift over the decades; in 1970, children made up 48.5% of the total population. By 1990, this figure had dropped to 41.8%, and in 2024, it stands at 25.5%. This decrease mirrors global trends…

In the quiet town of Burdur in southwestern Türkiye, a heartfelt celebration brought joy to an elderly woman who had never married but had always dreamed of a henna night. Emine Gülay, 69, a resident of the Hilmi Hafize Evin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, had her long-held wish fulfilled thanks to a special project organized by students from Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. As part of a cooperation protocol between the university and the care facility, workshops focusing on mental, biological, psychological and social development bring together students and residents in meaningful dialogue and shared activities. During one of…

In the quiet town of Burdur in southwestern Türkiye, a heartfelt celebration brought joy to an elderly woman who had never married but had always dreamed of a henna night. Emine Gülay, 69, a resident of the Hilmi Hafize Evin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, had her long-held wish fulfilled thanks to a special project organized by students from Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. As part of a cooperation protocol between the university and the care facility, workshops focusing on mental, biological, psychological and social development bring together students and residents in meaningful dialogue and shared activities. During one of…

In the quiet town of Burdur in southwestern Türkiye, a heartfelt celebration brought joy to an elderly woman who had never married but had always dreamed of a henna night. Emine Gülay, 69, a resident of the Hilmi Hafize Evin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, had her long-held wish fulfilled thanks to a special project organized by students from Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. As part of a cooperation protocol between the university and the care facility, workshops focusing on mental, biological, psychological and social development bring together students and residents in meaningful dialogue and shared activities. During one of…

First lady Emine Erdoğan met with Najat Maalla M’jid, the U.N. Special Representative on Violence Against Children, Babatunde Ahonsi, the U.N. Resident Coordinator in Türkiye and Paolo Marchi, the UNICEF Representative in Türkiye, on April 17 in Ankara. The meeting focused on enhancing global efforts to prevent violence against children. According to sources from the Presidential Administration, the discussions took place at the State Guesthouse within the Presidential Complex. During the meeting, M’jid emphasized the significance of the “Gönül Elçileri” project, which is being implemented under the patronage of Emine Erdoğan, aiming to promote the Protective Family Service Model. She…

First lady Emine Erdoğan met with Najat Maalla M’jid, the U.N. Special Representative on Violence Against Children, Babatunde Ahonsi, the U.N. Resident Coordinator in Türkiye and Paolo Marchi, the UNICEF Representative in Türkiye, on April 17 in Ankara. The meeting focused on enhancing global efforts to prevent violence against children. According to sources from the Presidential Administration, the discussions took place at the State Guesthouse within the Presidential Complex. During the meeting, M’jid emphasized the significance of the “Gönül Elçileri” project, which is being implemented under the patronage of Emine Erdoğan, aiming to promote the Protective Family Service Model. She…

First lady Emine Erdoğan met with Najat Maalla M’jid, the U.N. Special Representative on Violence Against Children, Babatunde Ahonsi, the U.N. Resident Coordinator in Türkiye and Paolo Marchi, the UNICEF Representative in Türkiye, on April 17 in Ankara. The meeting focused on enhancing global efforts to prevent violence against children. According to sources from the Presidential Administration, the discussions took place at the State Guesthouse within the Presidential Complex. During the meeting, M’jid emphasized the significance of the “Gönül Elçileri” project, which is being implemented under the patronage of Emine Erdoğan, aiming to promote the Protective Family Service Model. She…

Private bus owners affiliated with the Istanbul Electricity, Tramway and Tunnel department (IETT) held a protest in front of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) headquarters in Saraçhane, claiming that they had not received their payments on time. The bus owners gathered in front of IBB’s head office, holding banners that read “We drive the same roads; we want equal treatment,” and “IETT’s vehicles break down, the bills are sent to private bus operators,” while chanting slogans. In a statement on behalf of the group, Erhan Güneş, spokesperson for the Private Bus Owners Platform and a lawyer, said that they work…

Nestled in the forested peaks of Yalova, northwestern Türkiye, and located near the Istanbul-Izmir Highway, a house perched on top of a mountain has gained fame on social media. The home, which quickly captured attention, is now looking for a new owner. The Şirin family, residing in Kabaklı village in the Çiftlikköy district, built their three-story house in 1998 on a 6-acre plot of forested land they acquired. Following the opening of the Istanbul-Izmir Highway in 2015, the house became a point of interest for travelers, who shared it on social media, earning it the nickname “the house in the…