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This article was produced by colleagues at the BBC. In Ankara, Turkey, Ellen and Umit Karaduman have their hands full. Raising 3-year-old twin boys is a job in itself, but the couple also work as office workers. Eren works as a human resources officer for the city’s water company, and Umit is employed by the Turkish National Railways. Although the income is stable, the situation is difficult. Turkey has long struggled to contain inflation, which last month exceeded 60%. The traditional cure for high inflation is to raise interest rates. Turkey’s central bank raised interest rates again on Thursday, with…

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s central bank raised its policy interest rate by 2.5 percentage points on Thursday as part of a fight against high inflation that has left many households struggling to pay rent and buy essentials.The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee raised the policy interest rate to 42.5%, marking the seventh consecutive interest rate hike to curb inflation, which rose to 61.98% last month.However, the bank indicated that the interest rate hike that raised borrowing costs from 8.5% to the current 42.5% may end soon.”The Committee intends to complete the tightening cycle as quickly as possible,” the committee said.…

As the end of the year approaches, the travel rush begins. AAA estimates that 115 million Americans will head more than 80 miles from home during the Christmas period, making it the second busiest holiday holiday since the company began tracking it in 2000. The last time this year was surpassed was in 2019. If you’re joining the crowd of people heading to the airport for vacation or homecoming, here are some frequently asked questions and tips for long flights. Some of the answers will depend on personal preference, but some will include advice from travel and health experts. How…

Planning a vacation can require months of research, asking friends for recommendations, strategizing about costs, making reservations, and preparing for a wonderful time away from your everyday routine. But it’s not the only way to travel — in fact, many people enjoy last-minute trips.”Spontaneous travel is one of my favorite ways to travel,” travel blogger Rocky Trifari told Huffington Post. “Spontaneous travel relieves a lot of the stress that comes with hard planning and travel expectations. In some cases, it can be a confidence booster to realize that the planning steps we typically follow aren’t as necessary as we’ve been…

SALT LAKE CITY — The busiest week of the year for travel is fast approaching, with 1.5 million Americans expected to travel more than 50 miles from home for the holidays, according to AAA. TSA spokesperson Rory Dankers joins guest hosts Maura Carabello and Greg Skordas to discuss travel and packing tips to help travelers get to their destination as smoothly as possible. Please come early and be prepared Dankers said the TSA expects about 430,000 travelers to pass through checkpoints at Salt Lake City International Airport over the holiday season. She added that the three busiest days for tourists…

Turkey Tourism Market Report Overview Turkey’s tourism market recorded total international travel spend of USD 5.06 billion and domestic travel spend of USD 7.18 billion in 2022. The most common purpose for international travel was leisure, followed by business trips and visiting friends and relatives (VFR). Domestically, VFR travel remains the most popular reason for travel. Turkey Tourism Market Research Report provides detailed information on the domestic and international travel tourism market in Turkey. It analyzes tourist profile, flows and spending patterns. The report also focuses on key and developing destination markets and covers the risks and future opportunities for…

With strong anti-interventionist sentiment in Mali and recent political turmoil in Niger, Francophone African countries in the Sahel appear to be shedding their French colonial heritage. Once a key player, France’s presence on the continent is now rapidly fading with little prospect of recovery, creating an opportunity for Western powers, particularly China, Russia and Iran, which are becoming increasingly assertive in Africa. France is leaving a power vacuum, and Turkey’s Africa strategy offers lessons to NATO on how to fill it. Ankara’s “soft” approach The Turkish government’s foreign policy in Africa is based on a careful balance of soft and…

The Connecticut Airport Authority expects 110,000 passengers to depart from Bradley Airport between Dec. 20 and Dec. 31. WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The holiday season is here and that means friends and family traveling far and wide to reunite once again. Here are some tips to help you prepare ahead of your busy travel schedule. The Connecticut Airports Authority expects 110,000 passengers to use Bradley Airport between December 20 and December 31, with the busiest hours being between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Sign up for the FOX61 Newsletter: Morning Forecast, Morning Headlines, Evening Headlines To get to your destination…

Ferdinand, 45, visits Istanbul’s Dr. Cinik Hospital for hair transplant Promotional video shows TNT sports pundit undergoing treatment Everything kicks off: Man United’s January ‘s transfer window plans revealed… and how Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition will impact them Rio Ferdinand has revealed in a slick promotional video that he has undergone a hair and beard transplant at a Turkish clinic.The England and Manchester United legend visited Istanbul’s Dr. Cinik Hospital for treatment.In a social media video published by Dr. Chinik, Ferdinand, 45, who is currently a popular TV pundit on TNT Sports, said: of the patch.”Get your hair transplant surgery…

By 2024, hair transplantation will become the forefront of cosmetic treatment for people suffering from hair loss and baldness. As a world pioneer in hair transplantation, Turkey continues to attract many international patients seeking first-class treatments, skilled surgeons, and cutting-edge technology to achieve excellent results. Those who are looking for the best hair transplant clinics in Turkey should visit Aesthetic Faber Hair Transplant Clinic, Dr. Serkan Aygun Hair Transplant Clinic, Transmed Hair Transplant Clinic, Akbadem Hair Transplant Clinic, Aesthetic International, Asmed Hair Transplant Clinic, Medical Park, Cosmedica Clinic, and Adem & Hava. Why is Turkish hair transplant the best? Hair…