Some Turkish archaeologists once said that they had found evidence of human activities in the Buddha’s place around 6000 BC. Once the news was released, it immediately caused a sensation in the global archaeological community. Think about it, what era is 6000 BC? “Of course it was the Neolithic Age.” During this period, humans living in Europe were still relying on jungle hunting, and their skin was dark brown. If cultural relics can be found in Ephesus, it means that this area was already the most civilized area in Europe at that time.

The current mainstream evidence shows that the ancient city of Ephesus was built around the 10th century BC, and in its early days was a trading city managed by ancient Greeks. It was later taken over by the ancient Romans, and its status was elevated to the second largest city in Europe after the imperial city of the Roman Empire. By the 1st century AD, this pivotal city had a population of over 250,000. Interestingly, Ephesus has the world’s earliest urbanization facility-public toilets. But the public toilets at the time were not only for people’s physiological needs, but also very important for social occasions! Although the toilets were all built with big stones, they were also an important social place for the nobles and merchants to discuss matters at that time. It is said that in winter, before the rich go to the toilet, they will spend money to let the poor or their entourage sit on the table to warm the countertop before using it by themselves. In addition, there is also a very old commercial pedestrian street-Arcadia Street, as well as the ancient Roman theater that can accommodate 25,000 people at the same time! After more than a thousand years, this ancient city with a heavy history of civilization went through several ups and downs, and finally began to decline gradually from the 15th century. In any case, the past civilization and glory cannot be reproduced, but the existing relics are enough to prove the history of 2000 years ago. How brilliant is Ephesus. Since the train transportation from Selcuk to Izmir is very convenient, we also want to experience the local train journey, so we returned the previously rented car in Selcuk and took only one hour by train. We arrived in downtown Izmir. Although this is the third largest city in Turkey, it is only our transit station. You don’t want to stay in Izmir for too long, so you just wandered along the Aegean coast. Here you can clearly feel the difference between the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea: most of the water in the Mediterranean Sea is cyan, while the Aegean Sea is blue. I asked a local who was standing by my side watching the sea “Is the Aegean beautiful?” He said that he had watched it for many years, and he didn’t think it was particularly beautiful. If the perfect score is 100, it can only be given to 60 or 70. But I think the Aegean Sea in Izmir is particularly beautiful. After flying back to Istanbul from Izmir, we took advantage of the last afternoon free time to visit the most famous local Bazaar (Kapali Carsi). Almost all Chinese tourists who have been to Istanbul have visited here. It is said that this is one of the largest and oldest trading markets in the world. It has at least 22 entrances, 26 exits, 58 indoor streets, and more than 4,000 shops. Shops. The Grand Bazaar was originally built in 1455 (completed in 1461) by the seventh-generation Sultan of Ottoman Turkey, Sultan Mohammed II. It is known for its Middle Eastern style jewelry, local lamps, Turkish ceramics, Indian spices, and Persian carpets. Yu Shi. When savvy buyers and tourists visit the Grand Bazaar, they will slam their faces when they see the products they like, otherwise the person who is “slaughtered” must be yourself. Even in the Grand Bazaar, each store owner’s price is different for the same product. If you plan to buy some special souvenirs, it’s best to stroll around the more remote Bazaar streets. In order not to buy inferior handicrafts, we even spent an hour and a half in front of a pottery workshop, watching the craftsmen production on spot. In the end, I got a beautiful ceramic bottle. In addition to hand made on the bottom of the bottle, there was also the word “lead”. Someone was staring at it. The craftsman’s craftsmanship is indeed very high, but the price is three times that of ordinary bottles. The city of Istanbul at night is still so charming, taxis passing by noisy neighborhoods, churches and mosques illuminated by spotlights are even more sacred, and the smell of barbecue and roasted chestnuts from time to time outside the car windows makes people move their index fingers. The dessert stalls on the roadside are filled with all kinds of exquisite chocolates. As long as you look at it, you can’t help feeling the silky and fragrant taste. It’s just like Turkey itself, with the mysterious in it. The temptation to resist

Recently, the beaches in Turkey appeared a patch of mucus (sea snot), which is increasingly spreading over the water. The widespread mucus layer on the Turkish coast causes serious damage to the country’s marine life and fishermen. (Source: Reuters) Sea snot is a green mud that is formed naturally when algae are over-nutriented due to hot weather and polluted water environment. The phenomenon was first detected in Turkey in 2007 and then in the Aegean Sea near Greece. The latest outbreak in the Sea of ​​Marmara near Istanbul is believed to be the largest in history. (Source: Reuters) Experts believe that the large amount of mucus that has appeared recently is due to a combination of environmental pollution and global warming, which accelerates the growth of algae that cause the slime. Meanwhile, President Erdogan said that the problem of untreated sewage being discharged directly into the sea was the cause of this outbreak of marine mucus. (Source: Reuters) When algae grow out of control in the spring, as we’ve seen this year, they block sunlight and cause declines, says biology professor at Istanbul University Muharrem Balci. oxygen for fish and marine life. (Source: Reuters) This mucous membrane covers the sea surface like a canvas. After a while, they sink, covering the seabed ecosystem and harming many species of creatures. When this process is over, they will appear to smell like a spoiled egg. This phenomenon can cause poisoning to sea clams and creatures such as crabs. (Source: Reuters) Professor Bayram Ozturk of the Turkish Marine Research Agency said that due to the overgrowth of the mucus layer, several species are endangered, including oysters, mussels and starfish. “This is a real disaster,” he said. (Source: Reuters) According to environmental engineer Cevahir Efe Akcelik, mucus could cover the sea during the summer if authorities do not take urgent measures. Studies show that mucus stays not only on the surface but also at depths between 25-30 meters. (Source: Reuters) Divers report that large numbers of fish and other species in the affected area are being wiped out by suffocation. This phenomenon has a significant impact on the lives of fishermen. Boats passing through the Sea of ​​Marmara had to navigate through the gray mud, while some fishermen were unable to fish because the mud clogs their engines and nets. (Source: Reuters) Mehmet Soyolcu (43 years old), a fourth generation fisherman in the Sea of ​​Marmara, said that in the past, it took two hours to pull a fishing net at sea, but now it takes ten hours, not counting the cost of fuel. materials and other operating costs. Every day, the operating costs are getting higher and higher, and the fish are less and less. (Source: Reuters) Some fishermen will raise prices to cover their losses, but that won’t help either because people fear the seawater might contaminate the fish in Marmara. At the fish market, more and more customers avoid buying fish and seafood since information about the mucus layer appeared. This makes the fishermen lose income from fishing, life becomes more difficult. (Source: Reuters) Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city with about 16 million inhabitants, and five other provinces, factories and industrial centers border the sea. As a result, this outbreak has had a severe impact on the ecosystem and fisheries in the region. (Source: Reuters) The Sea of ​​Marmara is a sea that stretches 281 km from the Northeast to the Southwest and is 80 km wide at its widest. This sea is connected to the Black Sea through the Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait in the Northeast. President Erdogan fears the problem will be very serious if the mucus spreads to the Black Sea. (Source: Reuters) The Turkish government has deployed a team of experts to examine the source of pollution in the sea. Workers are now trying to use nets to remove mucus, but their efforts have so far been largely ineffective. (Source: Reuters) Not only around the Sea of ​​Marmara, but the adjacent Black Sea and Aegean Sea regions were also affected by this mucus outbreak. (according to Reuters)

Kourtney Kardashian is an American television star, model, and businessman. Along with her two sisters Kim and Khloe, Kourtney is active in the fashion industry. According to Eat This, she has tried everything from vegan to juice, but the results have not been evident. Thus, the star started the keto diet. Photo: Kourtney Kardashian. Keto is a diet high in fat and very low in carbs. Eating this way puts your body into a state of burning body fat for energy instead of carbohydrates from food. Studies show that eating a keto diet helps you lose weight and avoid diabetes. Photo: Kourtney Kardashian. For breakfast, Kourtney Kardashian chooses smoothie avocado with a whole grain avocado, a cup of organic plant milk with a scoop of vanilla protein. Her recipes often include manuka honey. When starting the keto diet, Kourtney said, “I’d trade that for a few drops of Stevia. It’s a calorie-free natural sweetener.” Image: Kourtney Kardashian. To fuel her lunch, Kourtney said she usually eats salad . “My lunch is usually a high-protein salad with turkey. A salad of green vegetables mixed with egg whites,” she said. Image: Us Weekly. For the last meal of the day, Kourtney chooses to eat chicken or salmon with some broccoli rice. “Even though they are made entirely from chopped vegetables, I still limit them because those foods contain carbs,” she explains. Dinner simple but enough nutrition is her habit. Image: Kourtney Kardashian. When Kourtney adheres to the keto diet, she often no snacks . Whenever the body feels hungry, she will choose bone broth or green tea to replenish energy. According to the Eat This , bone broth makes your hair, skin and nails stronger. At the same time, a cup of bone broth provides 10 g of protein to keep you full for a long time, promoting weight and fat loss. Image: Kourtney Kardashian. In addition to strictly limiting the amount of carbs entering the body, Kourtney incorporates intermittent fasting when following the keto diet. “For me, this means not eating for 14-16 hours after dinner. I won’t eat after 7pm and wait until breakfast after exercising. Usually 10:30am or 11am,” the star explained. . Image: Kourtney Kardashian. What to eat to lose weight fast? Choosing the right foods helps you achieve your weight loss goals sooner.

Best known to the audience for her role as Tiktoker with the third highest number of followers globally (70 million followers), hot girl Bella Poarch is currently one of the most famous girls in the world. Besides being a social media star known for her TikTok videos and Instagram cosplay pictures. Bella Poarch is also known as one of the most beautiful hot girl Tiktok and has a perfect body that makes every boy and girl admire. If you are also interested in Bella Poarch’s training methods and her plan and diet, this article is for you. It is known that Bella Poarch has a height of just over 1.6m, weighs 54kg, but her body is extremely toned, every round is extremely attractive. On social networking sites, it can be seen that Bella Poarch is a girl who loves sports. So how exactly did this hot girl train to have such a great body? What habits help her stay in shape? It is known that Bella Poarch served in the US Navy for 3 years before becoming a hot girl Tiktok. During her time in the army, the hot girl practiced non-stop with that schedule, so it’s no wonder that Bella has a beautiful body that thousands of people love. After being discharged from the army, Bella Poarch regularly goes to the gym, combining weight training and cardiovascular exercises. Hot girl exercises usually include warming up by jogging or cycling for about 10-15 minutes. Next is squatting, push-ups, sit-ups, kicks to raise knees… Next is weight training, Bella mainly focuses on the lower body, so she often does the band squat walking exercise, the band squat, weight training, leg extension exercises, calf raises both sitting and sitting. stand… Besides, the hot girl also follows a diet full of nutrients such as grains, carbs, protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables… She often divides her daily meals into 4 meals, drinking lots of water throughout the day. For breakfast, Bella often uses poached eggs, avocado, and juice. Protein smoothie snack with berries, nuts, almond butter and banana. Lunch is usually chicken, tomato, lettuce, cucumber. Dinner with salmon or turkey, vegetables, sweet potatoes.

According to the latest study on the Covid-19 vaccine of Pfizer/BioNTech, conducted by Director of the French Pasteur Institute Olivier Schwartz and colleagues, the company’s vaccine shows signs of being less effective before the B.1.617 strain from India, n , but can still protect the vaccinated person from this strain. Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine is one of the fastest to make yet. Behind that breakthrough in speed is 30 years of research and development by a Turkish-born doctor couple. Before the pandemic broke out, Dr. Ugur Sahin spent years researching mRNA, a type of gene-guided technology that could be implanted in the body to help it fight viruses and other threats. In January 2020, a few days before the coronavirus was first diagnosed in Europe, he used this knowledge to design a version of the vaccine on his home computer. Doctor couple Ugur Sahin (left) and Özlem Türeci (right). Photo: BBC. The idea of ​​pregnancy 30 years ago The story of the first Covid-19 vaccine licensed in the West began 30 years ago in a rural area of ​​Germany. Two young doctors, children of Turkish immigrants, fall in love, vowing to jointly invent a new treatment for cancer. Dr Sahin was born in the city of Iskenderun, Turkey. When he was 4 years old, his family moved to Cologne, Germany. There, his parents worked in a Ford factory. Dr. Türeci’s father, a surgeon, also came to Germany around the same time to work at a Catholic hospital in the town. Sahin and Türeci say that when they were young, it was their frustration with the plight of cancer patients that motivated them to study mRNA. “We realized that with standard therapy, very quickly we wouldn’t be able to do anything more to help the patient,” they said. The two then began researching new treatments based on programming the body’s immune system to defeat cancer as an infectious disease. In 2001, the two founded Ganymed Pharmaceuticals GmbH, their first company to develop antibody treatments. “Our motivation is to bridge the gap between science and life. As we research, we see solutions that were not possible before for our patients,” said Dr. Türeci. One day in 2002, Sahin and Türeci left the lab during their lunch break and went to the marriage registration office, where they became officially husband and wife. Photo: The Wall Street Journal. In 2008, the couple founded BioNTech to expand their research from antibody treatments to mRNA. Since Ganymed Company was sold for $1.4 billion in 2016, BioNTech has been their sole focus. All executives at BioNTech are scientists, including the chief financial officer and salesperson. Half of BioNTech’s staff are women, including scientists of 60 different nationalities. Speed ​​of light One Saturday, January 7, 2020, after reading a research paper, Dr. Sahin was sure that the disease little known in China would soon engulf the world. Immediately, he began designing 10 potential vaccines against the disease, one of which later became the vaccine that now dominates vaccination campaigns in the European Union (EU) and the US. That same day, he announced that BioNTech would redirect research to combat a virus that had yet to be named and diagnosed in Europe. Mr. Jeggle, who has worked with Dr. Sahin since 2001, recalls: “To say I was surprised is an understatement. Because really, the company didn’t have much capital at that time and we were focusing on cancer research.” Project Lightspeed, as Dr. Sahin calls it, will develop a vaccine in months, not years as is usual. Handshake between two big men BioNTech previously worked with Pfizer, a multinational pharmaceutical corporation, to develop an influenza vaccine based on mRNA technology. So when Dr. Sahin needed a partner to organize the testing, production and global distribution of vaccines, he knew who to turn to. In March 2020, the two companies signed a cooperation agreement. A month later, the first human trials of the vaccine began. Vaccines from Pfizer and BioNTech were subsequently licensed for use in the UK, US and other European countries, respectively, with high efficacy confirmed in many countries. According to the latest financial report, Pfizer predicts vaccine sales will reach $26 billion in 2021. However, Dr. Sahin said that any profits made will be reinvested. He affirmed that the goal of BioNTech has not changed: Bringing cancer treatment regimens based on mRNA and other innovative methods to the market. Sold commercially under the name Comirnaty, Pfizer’s vaccine is 90-95% effective in many countries. Storage and transportation conditions were once major obstacles for Pfizer’s vaccines. This affects the distribution of vaccines and the accessibility of the people, because not all countries or localities have super cold storage available. Even advanced countries like the United States and Europe find this difficult at first. Under pressure from drug regulators in many countries (and the need to expand the market ahead of competitors), Pfizer increased the temperature and storage time of Comirnaty. Accordingly, an unthawed vial of Comirnaty can be stored at 2ºC to 8ºC for 5 days to a month. Epidemic prospect Recently, Dr. Sahin predicted that the epidemic situation will continue to spread until mid-2022 due to the outbreak in India and the continued scarcity of vaccines. The father of the vaccine Comirnaty advised that governments should consider using a combination of different vaccine manufacturers. He asserted that the pandemic will not end until herd immunity is achieved worldwide. Dr Sahin and Türeci also say they are expanding their manufacturing alliance to include more than 30 companies to produce more vaccines and deliver them to countries like India. In Vietnam, on May 18, the Ministry of Health signed a contract with Pfizer Company to buy 31 million doses of the vaccine, which is expected to be provided in the third and fourth quarters of 2021. Four former US presidents join the Covid-19 vaccine campaign Former US Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama together appeared in a media campaign to urge Americans to get vaccinated.

However, increased water temperature due to global warming makes the situation worse. Another cause is the pollution of untreated industrial wastewater. Obstructing livelihoods In April, according to the newspaper Cumhuriyet , biologists discovered the mucus appeared on the seabed about more than 30 meters deep. This mucus layer covers the reef, potentially suffocating the coral. Carcasses of thousands of fish were also found in several coastal towns. To make matters worse in recent weeks, Istanbul’s coastline has been covered with a “beige carpet”. Fishermen who rely on the sea for their livelihood have begun to sound the alarm about the situation. Sheet Cumhuriyet quoted a fisherman who said he had not been able to work since January. The mucus prevented him from casting a net. The sea surface of Marmara is covered with “a blanket of beige”. Photo: Daily Sabah. A diver catching sea snails laments to the news agency Anadolu that his income was reduced by poor underwater visibility. Crabs and seahorses are slowly dying as slime clogs their gills. Lecturer in hydrobiology at Ondokuz Mayıs University, Mr. zgür Baytut told the newspaper. BirGün that since it first appeared in Turkey in 2007, the mucus seems to affect the Mediterranean Sea region cyclically. According to him, it is “unusual” that mucus has been regularly found along the coast of Turkey in recent times. Mainly human According to the Guardian , the high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Sea of ​​Marmara lead to phytoplankton populations releasing huge amounts of “mucus”. Although the mucus itself is not harmful, it can become a host for harmful microorganisms and dangerous bacteria such as E.coli – bacteria that cause gastrointestinal diseases in humans. Furthermore, when the mucus is so thick that it forms a coating on the surface of the water, it can cause a tragedy. It prevents fish from breathing, leading to mass fish deaths, which in turn leads to a sharp drop in oxygen in the water causing suffocation for other marine species. Scientists suspect that climate change may be a factor because phytoplankton thrives in warm waters. Last winter was milder than usual, meaning the Sea of ​​Marmara was a few degrees warmer than average. Mustafa Sari, a professor at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, told podcast channel Kisa Dalga that the giant and sticky clumps of mucus represent “climate change that is becoming increasingly apparent”. Not only hindering the fishermen, the tourists are also worried that “mucus” will reduce the beauty of the Sea of ​​Marmara. Photo: Daily Sabah. Experts also point out that preventing untreated waste from being dumped directly into the Sea of ​​Marmara helps to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus levels somewhat. Overfishing – which leaves phytoplankton out of many natural prey – can also cause this condition. Officials in Istanbul in early May announced cooperation with the Turkish government and Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University to come up with a solution, including sending boats to dredge the seabed. In Izmit, workers collected more than 110 tons of mucus, which was then taken to an incinerator for processing. Concerned that the mucus could reduce tourist numbers, some have called on the government to do more to prevent the problem from recurring. Ismet Cigit, newspaper reporter Ses Kocaeli , lamented that humans had “betrayed the most beautiful waters in the world” by allowing chemical storage facilities, fuel tanks, factories, and industrial sites to build along the coast. “Clearly there is no deterrent penalty for those who pollute the sea. Marmara is dying,” he wrote in Turkish.

Image cut from video Turkish social media in recent days has spread a video that shows a group of two men and six women posing naked on a yacht on the southern coast of the country. Sheet Lider Gazette said the video was shot near the Turkish province of Mugla, across from the famous Greek island of Rhodes. Locals told the media that seeing this sensitive image during the lockdown and during the holy month of Ramadan has angered many. Turkey is a country with a large number of Muslims. Source: RT Sheet Strana reported that several Ukrainian women were detained by local authorities for showing off their bodies in public, and were later released. One woman, believed to be a Ukrainian citizen and involved in the incident, said the video online was secretly filmed by people on a nearby yacht. The group of girls had no idea that they were being filmed remotely. “As you know, in Muslim countries it’s better not to take nude photos,” said the young woman. Last month, a group of models from many countries – including Ukraine – were expelled from the United Arab Emirates after taking part in a group nude photo shoot on the balcony of an apartment building in Dubai.

Illustration. Dry skin is one of the signs that the skin has begun to age. Because over time, the natural moisturizers will be reduced in both quantity and quality, making the skin dry, rough and less smooth as the original. Tiny brown spots In addition to estrogen deficiency and age, the sun is also the cause of melasma, pigmentation, freckles, age spots, and makes the skin age faster than usual. In addition, the signs that ultraviolet rays cause are very small, difficult to recognize, thereby making you subjective, such as small, faint brown spots on the surface of the skin. This is the first stage of the problem of melasma, freckles and age spots. Therefore, even if you are in your 20s, you also need to take steps to cover up and protect yourself from the sun before going out every day. Wrinkles and sagging skin Wrinkles are a sign that collagen and elastin in the body is reduced, causing the skin to lose its elasticity. Women can check the youthfulness of their skin by pinching a piece of skin under two fingers for a few seconds and then releasing. The longer the skin takes to return to its normal state, the higher the risk of aging. “Turkey neck” Older people can leave marks on the neck because the skin on the neck is thinner than most other parts of the body, so it is easier to lose elasticity faster. This will create “turkey necks” – layers of loose skin in the neck. If you see this sign, your skin is aging. In addition to the natural aging process, fluctuations in weight, sun exposure and even genetics can cause “turkey neck”. Tips to delay the signs of premature skin aging – Use sunscreen daily and limit time out in direct sunlight – Moisturize the skin regularly, as dry skin is prone to wrinkles. – Do not go to bed without removing makeup. – Wash your face twice a day and after sweating a lot. Exfoliate once a week to help exfoliate dead skin cells that cause skin to age. Eat foods rich in protein and calcium as they are important for skin and hair health. Cut down on sugary and processed foods. Drink plenty of water every day because water helps keep your skin soft and supple. – Spend 7-8 hours each night sleeping. When you sleep, your body repairs and rejuvenates itself. Stop smoking as it accelerates the aging process. Avoid using skin care products that contain harmful chemicals that can irritate and damage the skin. Choose organic and herbal skin care products. Avoid swimming in high-chlorine pools as it can irritate skin and hair. Do not shower for a long time as this will strip the skin of its natural oils and contribute to dryness. – Avoid repetitive facial expressions. Drink less alcohol, as it dehydrates the body. Exercise most days of the week to improve circulation and skin health.

The top four destinations, Spain, France, Italy and the United States, were eliminated, angering airlines and travel agencies as they continue to struggle to survive. Travelers returning from these four countries are still required to self-isolate upon their return to the UK. Turkey – a major destination is also off the list, tourists have to spend 10 days in quarantine and pay for themselves at the hotel. Despite lifting the ban on foreign travel, the British Government still advises people to avoid traveling to countries in the red or amber yellow bands on the Covid-19 warning map. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it was the first step in Britain’s cautious return to international travel, with measures prioritizing protecting public health and ensuring no damage. achievements in recent years. Comercio Square (Lisbon, Portugal) amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Source: Reuters Many travel centers, airlines and tour operators in Southern Europe have been eagerly waiting for the “big guests” from the UK, but they will have to wait a few more months. Meanwhile, after Portugal entered the UK government’s “green list”, bookings increased by 250% in just a few days, according to statistics from Thomas Cook and Club Med. TUI also said it has added more flights to Portugal. Airlines, airports and travel businesses think the UK Government is being overly cautious; and such limited opening will continue to hinder the tourism industry, which already has many effective solutions to ensure safety. Representatives from Heathrow Airport and British Airways both called on the government to add more countries to the “green list” and allow fully vaccinated people to travel without restrictions. An opinion piece from the British Airline Pilots Association said: “This excessive caution by the government is extremely disappointing to all who work in the travel sector.”

Turkey’s “Anka” drone (Image: wikimedia) The new attack drone (UAV, drone-ND) “Simsek” (“Lightning”) was introduced to the public by Turkish Aerospace company of Turkey this week. Unlike another UAV which is currently very famous in Turkey, “Bauyraktar”, UAV “Lightning” is a drone – kamikaze (UAV suicide, UAV is also known as flying bullets. wait-ND) – it plunges into the target and detonates the warhead. UAV- kamikaze Simsek Turkey At first glance, this is not something too new – “Simsek” is not the first type of bullets waiting to fly. The Israelis and the Americans have accumulated a lot of valuable experience in this field. Yes, and Russia already has some such design. But nevertheless, the uniqueness of the Turkish “Lightning” is that it was brought to the launch point by another drone with a larger engine power – that is, the “Anka” UAV, which also came to the fore. Turkish company aforementioned design. UAV “Anka” – a version similar to “Predator” USA and also has a useful payload of 200 kg. It has two hangers under the wings, and therefore, is capable of carrying two Simsek-kamikaze UAVs within a range of about 500 km. And as a result, it greatly increased the range of the offensive weapon (ie UAV “Simsek”). And also so that there is no need to use a manned air force to perform the same mission. To create “Simsek”, the Turks took 12 years. This project has been in operation since 2009. But in the early days, the Turks had no intention of building “Simsek” into UAV-kamikaze, but rather to build a type of high-speed aerial target to test the air defense systems, as well as for testing of “air-to-air” class cruise missiles launched from fighter aircraft. And also do not understand why the Tho kept silent during the project to build this suicide drone. Until the end of last April, General Director of Turkish Aerospace (Turkish Airlines – Aerospace) Temel Kotil recently revealed some details about the project in an interview with CNN Turk. Mr. Kotil said that the combat head weight of “Simsek” is 5 kg. The flight distance after launching from “Anka” is 100-200 km. This UAV is equipped with a jet turbine engine, so it is quite high speed. In addition, the Turkish Aerospace’s General Manager also added that it is highly maneuverable. However, I really don’t understand what this UAV model needs to be maneuverable for. Mr. Kotil did not disclose how to control the drone. He spoke briefly about: a) it is fully autonomous and b) capable of being directed to the target in direct line of sight, either from a drone or from an operator. underground. “Simsek” is capable of destroying fixed targets on the ground. From the aforementioned “a” point, we can see that the navigation for this type of projectile is carried out by GPS signals. Therefore, the most effective method to “treat” the UAV “Simsek” is to suppress satellite positioning signals with electronic warfare systems. From point “b”, it can be concluded that navigation can be done by radio command, or by laser beam. To do this, the appropriate equipment must be installed on the UAVs. And there is another very important issue. The maximum distance from the target to the launch point of the UAV-carrier is 700 km (500 km for “Anka” + 200 km for “Simsek”). In order to connect these two drones when selecting a target and choosing to attack the target, it is necessary to have a control officer at the UAV launch site – the vehicle carrying “Anka”. And so, need a high-speed satellite communication channel. Many experts believe that after a while “Simsek” Turkey will “learn” how to attack mobile targets on the ground. However, to do that, it will either have to be equipped with a self-conducting terminal – either infrared or active radar, or be able to exchange information through a reliable data transmission channel. to control the flight path. It is reported that Turkish Aerospace will produce up to one hundred “Simsek” drones per year. At this point, it must be said that Russia was ahead of Turkey in making flying ammo. But, unfortunately, up to now this is only one step ahead in terms of fabrication timelines. The two drones – kamikaze of the Zala Aero company of the “Kalashnikov” group have successfully passed the “brides face view at the Syrian shooting range”. These were UAVs “Kub” and UAVs “Lancet”. These two types of UAVs were built with a gap of nearly 2 years. However, in terms of strength, they are more modest than the “Turks”. The combat head weight of “Kub” – 3 kg. Of “Lancet-1” – 1 kg. And “Lancet-3” – up to 3 kilograms. And they are launched by traditional methods – with catapults. The shorter operating distance (Simsek) is considerable – only 30 km to 40 km. Speed ​​- from 80 to 130 km / h. Flight time is 30 minutes. But in return, the Russian works to realize on the UAVs on other features, also extremely important, a much more skillful way. All three of the aforementioned Russian drones are quite similar, only “Lancet-1” is slightly different – it has a smaller size and weight, only 5 kg. On all three UAVs there is a television camera – it is used by an officer on the ground to guide the UAV to a target. As a result, the maximum error when attacking their target did not exceed 2 meters. The mean error is even less. The image from the camera is transmitted via the anti-noise channel to the ground control point, and from this control point, the UAV is directed to the target. In addition, the Russian drone – kamikaze is able to operate independently, without the involvement of an operator – it flies to the target according to coordinates that have been pre-installed in memory. And this type of waiting-flying ammunition made by the Russian company Zala Aero also has a very “top notch” feature – that is the ability to stealth. It is completely understandable that they are made of composite materials, – an almost imperative requirement today. But at the same time, “Kub” ‘s body was shaped like a bird. And it moves in the air like a bird, except without flapping its wings. But there is a special mode that simulates the flight path of the birds. The “Lancet” has a more complex aerodynamic configuration – a vertically double fuselage with two pairs of X-shaped wings. At the same time, according to the design engineers, the drone is nearly “flying in silence. ”(Make no noise). They have different flight patterns. Can fly to the target at an altitude of 3-4 meters, and follow the terrain folds. They can also attack targets from a height of 4.5 km. This method is used when attacking a tank in the least protected top view. Unlike Turkish kamikaze, Russian drones are capable of attacking mobile targets. In addition, the designers “Kub” and “Lancet” asserted that such a stand-by bullet attack would be much cheaper than using a self-propelled howitzer. Therefore, there is a bright prospect for large-scale production of kamikaze drones to use them for mass attacks on enemy battlefields. The “ZALA Lancet” suicide drone of the “Kalashnikov” Group (Photo: Marina Lystseva / TASS) With such a spirit, it is advisable to pay attention to a comment of the US newspaper Washington Post – a newspaper with very “enthusiastic” responses to the drones – kamikaze of the Russian “Kalashnikov” Group. on display at the IDEX-2019 international weapons exhibition. This American newspaper suddenly announced that this was truly a revolution in the world of weapons, and the Russian drones presented at the show were, in fact, “a rifle. attack the modern Kalashnikov (AK) “. The strange thing is that both the US and Israel have suicide drones, at least not worse than Russian suicide drones. However, the Americans were convinced by the low cost and simplicity of use of the Russian “Kalashnikov” product. Knowing how, we won’t argue with them on this topic. Le Hung- Nguyen Hoang (Translate)

On April 22, many Thodex users were surprised by the inability to access the exchange. On the official website, Thodex announced to stop all transactions to re-evaluate the offers from partners. The broker also says the process will take 4-5 business days. Thodex exchange closed, many reports suggest that the CEO has run away with money. Photo: AA. According to data from CoinMarketCap , before stopping trading assets on Thodex about 585 million USD. Thodex has about 400,000 users, 390,000 of whom are active traders, according to the national news outlet Anadolu . Although Thodex’s announcement promises to return soon, the social media accounts of many of the exchange’s managers have been locked. The exchange’s user support team is also inaccessible. CEO and founder Faruk Fatih Özer closed his Twitter account on April 21. According to the Anadolu A lawyer filed a lawsuit against Ozer on allegations of fraud. Oğuz Evren Kılıç, chief financial law officer of the Ankara Bar Association, said zer fled Turkey on the evening of January 20. This information was revealed to Mr. Kılıç by the police. According to the CNN Turk , the Istanbul police also began investigating Thodex with allegations of fraud. Bloomberg Thodex’s bank account was blocked, and police searched the company’s office. The number of cryptocurrency investors in Turkey has increased rapidly in recent years, as many believe that this can be an inflation hedge. On April 16, Turkey’s Central Bank announced that cryptocurrencies would not be allowed to be used directly or indirectly for payments, and the regulation went into effect on April 30. However, trading cryptocurrencies is not prohibited under the new regulations. Therefore, Thodex’s suspension of operations makes many investors concerned. Thodex CEO Faruk Fatih Özer has yet to reappear. Photo: DW. Mehmet, a Turkish investor, said he noticed suspicious signs when Dogecoin traded on Thodex at a much lower price than other exchanges. On April 17, the price of Dogecoin on this exchange was up to 30% lower. As of April 19, Thodex announced a brief shutdown for maintenance related Dogecoin trading. This cryptocurrency, often considered a joke because of its origin, accounts for 53% of transaction value on Thodex. The amount of Bitcoin held on this exchange is only equivalent to about $ 10 million. As announced by Thodex, the exchange stopped trading to consider partnering with an unnamed partner. Blockchain professor Ismail Hakki Polat at Kadir Has University in Istanbul said the announcement could mean the exchange is looking for new investors. Attorney Kılıç is giving legal advice to many Thodex users. Mr. Kılıç argued that these users cannot withdraw money from the exchange, whether in the form of fiat money or cryptocurrency. On April 22, the Thodex website updated with more information that the allegations of fraud against this exchange were not true. The announcement also said that the exchange detected about 30,000 suspicious accounts. According to the Coindesk This announcement may have been written by CEO Özer of Thodex himself. He also confirmed that there is a smear campaign aimed at him.

Besides, this country also has a long-term product ordering strategy right from the sample research stage; to provide loans in advance, in combination with other economic and financial incentives for high-tech equipment and weapons … ATAK combat helicopters researched and developed by Turkey. Photo: Tusas.com In order to ensure the sustainability of CNQP, Turkey encourages private enterprises to participate in CNQP; promote the export of defense products; have preferential policies for private enterprises; forming business clusters; ensure the participation of universities and research institutes; enhancing the technological capacity of national industry … With such steps, as a result, the localization rate of Turkey’s VKTBKT increased from 24% in 2002 to 68.5% in 2016. The ATAK combat helicopter project is one of the prime examples of the formation of vertical specialized corporations, working horizontally together of elements in the Turkish CNQP complex, to create strategic products. In the ATAK combat helicopter project, success is achieved through the effective cooperation of government and businesses. In which, the government assigned TAI to chair; TUBITAK, Meteksan Defense and Bilkent University collaborate on the millimeter-wave radar part – an important piece of technology that determines ATAK’s Turkish origin; ASELSAN does electronic warfare; ROCKETSAN makes the rocket; Honeywell International & Rolls-Royce as the engine … It is known that Turkey currently has 3 major CNQP companies in the top 100 of the world, namely ASELSAN, TAI and ROCKETSAN, taking on the main roles for high-tech industries such as: Aerospace, rockets, and information. contact, precision weapon … In August 2020, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the country had made steady progress in the field of CNQP; can meet the needs of national defense and security. CNQP is not an area that can depend on foreign countries, he emphasized, so Turkey needs to further develop this field and produce more advanced products. It can be seen that, in a number of recent conflicts, Turkish weapons have demonstrated the superiority of tactical skills, including unmanned aircraft. In the past few years, Turkey has exported rockets, armored vehicles, artillery, warships … to Pakistan, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Azerbaijan. In 2019 alone, Turkey’s arms exports increased by 36.4% compared to 2018, reaching more than 2.7 billion USD.

Istanbul’s people wear full masks. Photo: Reuters “From 19:00 on April 29 to 5 a.m. on May 17, a complete nationwide blockade will be applied. All offices and offices – other than those listed on the Ministry of the Interior’s list – will have to be temporarily closed. Residents are only allowed to move between cities if travel is proven to be required. Public transport will only operate at 50% capacity, ”Erdogan said. According to the President of Turkey, these measures are enacted to reduce the number of new cases of COVID-19 per day to 5,000 cases. During the blockade, schools and kindergartens will have to suspend operations and switch to online learning. Exams will be postponed. The evening and night curfew will still be in effect. Hotels will stop receiving reservations and apply strict quarantine measures. Earlier, the Turkish government announced a series of restriction orders during the first two weeks of April, but was unable to improve the situation. In recent days, the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases per day has reached 30,000-40,000 cases. Turkey recorded its first case of COVID-19 on March 10, 2020. The total number of COVID-19 cases in this country has exceeded 4.6 million. As many as 38,000 people have died from COVID-19.

The famous Roman arena in Italy Referring to the Roman arena, people often talk about a large area that can accommodate tens of thousands of people with ancient and beautiful designs in Italy. But recently archaeologists discovered a Roman arena in Turkey, very similar to the famous one in Rome but much smaller in size. Arena in Turkey used to host gladiator matches about 1,800 years ago with a capacity of 20,000 people. Meanwhile, the Roman arena in Rome began construction in AD 70, when the Vespasian emperor, with a total capacity of about 50,000 to 80,000 spectators. Archaeologists locate the arena amidst the ruins of the ancient city Mastaura, Aydin province. The arena was partially buried and obscured by vegetation. Ancient roman arena discovered in Turkey The building has gladiator lounges and guest rooms. The whole monuments are preserved in good condition. Like the Roman arena in Italy, the arena in Turkey was built in the shape of a circle, instead of the typical semicircle of many ancient buildings.
Archaeologist Sedat Akkurnaz of Adnan Menderes University, who led the study, said the discovery was unique. Sedat Akkurnaz said: “This is the only example of such a solid existence in Anatolia. The structure is difficult to detect because it is heavily obscured by bushes, wild trees. Most of the arena is below ground. The arena is very sturdy as if it had just been built, meanwhile, the rest of the structure is on the ground, consisting of several rows of arena seats and external support walls. The dome-building technique of Roman architecture looks very good. Archaeologist Sedat Akkurnaz also explained that the arena is the venue for gladiator battles and wildlife. Near the old city of Mastaura, there are many major cities in western Anatolia such as Aphrodisias, Miletus, Priene, Magnesia and Ephesus. Therefore, people from neighboring cities also come to Mastaura to witness the battles with their own eyes. Part of the wall of the ancient arena in Turkey Experts believe that the arena in Turkey was built during the reign of Severan dynasty, during the Roman empire. This royal lineage includes the infamous Caracalla, his father Septimius Severus, who died in York after his campaign to conquer Scotland. Archaeologist Sedat Akkurnaz said: “We do not know exactly who the emperor was. But through the stone construction, the construction of the building, I think it was at the same time as the Severus dynasty. The city of Mastaura was very prosperous and prosperous. It was during this period that the Roman administrators greatly helped the city. There was a considerable increase in the number and variety of Mastauran coins during this period ” . Although the arena in Mastaura cannot match the structures in Rome in terms of scale, it is still a remarkable area. Sedat Akkurnaz said: “At this stage, it is difficult to accurately or approximate the audience. Our initial estimate was between 15,000 and 20,000. The gladiators had their own lounges, the audience was excellent. first has entertainment room “. In the near future, with the support of the local authorities, they will take action to conserve the parts most at risk of failure. According to Sedat Akkurnaz, there are cracks in the walls of the building, some of the stones are falling.

Panoramic luxurious museum hotel has 60 caves and 10 buildings. Photo: CNN This is the specialty of the ancient civilization to maintain the traditional history and culture of Cappadocia. Surrounded by a winding and natural system of caves, Cappadocia is famous for being a medieval underground city. In the past, thousands of locals had to hide under this underground street for months to survive through a historical period of resistance to invasions. Derinkuyu is an underground city located in Cappadocia, the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Stretching 18 floors with a depth of 85m, Derinkuyu is one of the largest and deepest underground cities in Turkey. Mr. Omer Tosun is currently a local antique collector and owner of Cappadocia’s first luxury museum hotel. He successfully introduced the culture to Cappadocia, especially Derinkuyu, through a set of antiques. Guests enjoy the experience of exploring the underground city in Cappadocia. Photo: CNN “Imagine, people are farming and have to find shelter due to the attack of the army,” said Omer, referring to the hiding position of the underground people. Omer also explained that around 20,000 people had been hiding in these narrow aisles for months at the time when the Mongol army was moving overhead. Residents have taken advantage of hundreds of storage rooms, living spaces and even communication tunnels to stay informed about what’s happening on the ground. Mr. Omer’s hotel has been renovated for more than two decades. The hotel consists of 60 caves and 10 buildings. Mr. Omer’s job is to preserve heritage and facilitate visitors to explore these special historical sites. The caves contain many artistic values. The inside is fully equipped with a hot tub overlooking the fairy chimneys. “This is like the Garden of Eden. This destination attracts a lot of beautiful birds …”, Mr. Omer said, pointing to the peacocks.

Karin Senz, ARD studio Istanbul There’s a lot going on in the large square in front of Istanbul’s Bazaar district, but not nearly as much as before the pandemic: a few Arab tourists and locals stock up on their fasts or just sit in the sun. Ali stands at his little oil press and waits in vain for customers. He usually works seven days a week and gets around 3,000 lira, that’s a little more than 300 euros. With that he can just make ends meet. But now it’s lockdown on the weekend. “That’s why I only work five days a week and get 100 lira a day, which makes about 2000 lira a month,” says Ali. “That’s not enough to support my family. But what should I do? We have all got used to these circumstances.”

No protection from state social security

He does not get compensation from the state, which ordered the lockdown. “In Turkey it is very common that you do not work in small companies, for example in restaurants, small hotels or workshops,” says Istanbul economist Baris Soydan. An estimated 30 percent of workers are not registered – and thus without social and unemployment insurance, like Ali. The Turkish media reported that around 2.5 million permanent workers were sent on unpaid leave by their bosses. The state pays them around 1000 lira a month, a good 100 euros. Mücke is sitting a few doors down behind the counter in her little shop. It’s full of Turkish sweets – but not a single customer can be seen. “Before the pandemic, we had two shops, one more straight down the street,” she says. “We had to close it, the shutters are down. At the moment we’re trying to stay afloat with this shop.”

Terminations despite the ban

The 40-year-old could have applied for a rent subsidy, around 100 euros. But that wouldn’t matter with the high rent she has to pay here in the tourist district, she says. That is why she did not even apply for the grant: “We get state support for the insurance contributions of the employees. And there are reductions and deferrals for income tax. But that’s it.” Mücke has five employees. She has not cut their salaries, she says – although the working hours are significantly shorter from the early evening due to the weekend lockdown and curfews. “We were able to claim short-time work allowance for two months. It was said that it would be extended to June. But then they ended it. That is over.” Actually, the state has banned firing workers during the pandemic. According to the Turkish statistical office, around 250,000 people lost their jobs in February alone.

No rate cut

Turkey only went into a complete lockdown a year ago, which then lasted almost three months. Since then, the shops have remained largely open. Restaurants, cafes and bars are closed from time to time, as they are now during Ramadan. “Last year, in 2020, the economy in Turkey grew by 1.8 percent. In Germany, for example, it shrank,” says economic expert Soydan. “From a purely macroeconomic perspective, things went okay here, but not for the population.” Inflation is currently over 16 percent. That is also why many Turks looked to the decision of the new head of the central bank, Sahap Kavcioglou, on Thursday. The central bank did not comply with President Erdogan’s request to lower the key interest rate. Expert Soydan warns of another sticking point: the upcoming holiday season. “It could be that this year there are not many tourists from Germany or Russia,” he says. “If that were the case, significantly fewer foreign currencies – that is, euros and dollars – would enter Turkey.” And this is what the country needs – especially now in the pandemic. And the waiters, maids, bartenders, and entertainment staff need the jobs. At the moment, however, Turkey is struggling with record levels of around 60,000 new infections per day. Many people find it difficult to think of a successful holiday season.

The Turkish central bank forbids payments with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Trading in digital currencies and paying with them are associated with “significant risks” and may lead to “irreparable” damage, the institute said. Cryptocurrencies are not subject to any regulation or supervision by a central bank and the rates are subject to high fluctuations. In addition, the central bank is concerned that cyber currencies will prevent the Turkish lira continues to come under pressure . It has lost a lot of its value in recent years, and inflation is high in the country. Crypto fans also see digital assets such as Bitcoin or Ethereum as a hedge against currency weakness and inflation.

Accepted as a means of payment by more and more companies

The new regulation, which is to apply from April 30th, prohibits payment processors from making transfers in cryptocurrencies. Direct and indirect payments are affected, wrote the central bank in its official gazette. In contrast, the ban does not seem to apply to the possession of digital currencies. Recently, more and more businesses in Turkey had accepted cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, just a few days ago, for example, the car dealer Royal Motors, which sells Rolls-Royce and Lotus vehicles in the country. Worldwide, Apple, Amazon and the online travel company Expedia have been ready for a while. Also the electric car manufacturer Tesla accepts cryptocurrencies when paying . A Bitcoin was around three percent cheaper to $ 61,490. The course had chased from one record to the next in the past few months – many experts are warning of a bubble. Shares in companies that deal with cryptocurrencies also came under pressure.

Faruk Fatih Ozer, founder of cryptocurrency exchange Thodex. One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Turkey declared that they no longer had enough financial capacity to continue operating, causing hundreds of thousands of investors to fear that they would have lost all their money poured into this exchange. Meanwhile, Turkish authorities are trying to locate the 27-year-old founder of the cryptocurrency exchange, who has fled overseas, Bloomberg reported. It is not clear how many customers of the cryptocurrency exchange called Thodex lost money in this case, and how much the total damage. In a statement sent from a secret location, Thodex founder and CEO, Faruk Fatih Ozer, promised to return the money to the investor and return to Turkey to face the public. refund after refund. However, the Turkish government has launched a blockade on Thodex’s accounts, and its headquarters in Istabul has been ransacked by police. According to Turkish media, the damage in this virtual currency exchange crash could reach $ 2 billion. A lawyer representing the victims said that the investment capital of about 390,000 investors had fallen into a “irreversible” state. However, through a statement posted on the company’s website, Ozer denied both numbers, saying that only about 30,000 investors were affected. Some Turkish officials see the incident as another reason to increase control of the cryptocurrency market. Over the past years, the rapid rise of virtual currency prices globally has been paralleled with many frauds and frauds related to exchanges. Mr. Cemil Ertem, a senior economic adviser to President Tayyip Erdogan, said that the Turkish government needs to act as soon as possible. “Patterns of pyramid fraud are emerging. Turkey needs to implement surveillance regulations that are both suitable to the domestic economic situation and in accordance with global developments”. Thodex is part of the virtual currency fever that attracts a large number of Turkish investors who want to find a “shelter” for their savings in the context of dizzying inflation and a lack of local currency rates. stability. In March, inflation in Turkey was 16.2%, 3 times higher than the 5% inflation target set by the Central Bank of this country. This year, the Lira rate has dropped 10% against the dollar, marking the 9th consecutive year of decline. On Wednesday, Mr. Erdogan revealed that the Turkish government has “burned” $ 165 billion of foreign exchange reserves in the past two years to protect the local currency rate, but has not brought the desired results. Concerns about inflation and exchange rate motivate the Turkish people to look for alternative investment channels, including virtual currency. On Friday last week, the value of virtual currency transactions in Turkey reached more than 1.2 billion USD, up 3 times compared to a week earlier, according to data from coingecko.com. Meanwhile, the average daily trading value of the Turkish stock market is only about $ 3.1 billion.

Portrait of Ibn Battuta

The identity of Ibn Battuta: traveler, scholar and judge

Ibn Battuta’s footprints spread all over the three continents of Asia, Europe and Africa. In addition to his identity as a traveler, he was also a well-known scholar and judge. It is for this reason that when Ibn Battuta was traveling, Always receive the warm hospitality of the locals.

Among the residents who had hospitalized Ibn Battuta, the Turkic people who lived in the Anatolian plateau (in present-day Turkey) most remembered him.

Residential area of ​​the Anatolian Plateau

The Ottoman Empire has become a power on the Anatolian Plateau

Around 1332, the 28-year-old Ibn Battuta arrived on the Anatolian plateau. And visited more than twenty towns in this land.

At that time, the Anatolian Plateau was mainly inhabited by Turks and Byzantines. In 1299 AD, thanks to the efforts of Ottoman I, the embryonic form of the Ottoman Empire had appeared. When Ibn Battuta arrived here, Osman I had passed away, and his son Orhan inherited the throne. During Orhan’s rule, the Ottoman Empire had conquered most of the northwestern Anatolian plateau. area.

Portrait of Orhan During his travels on the Anatolian Plateau, Ibn Battuta only claimed to have met Orhan and received silver coins from Orhan, but did not describe the detailed process of his meeting with Orhan. However, Ibn Battuta described Orhan’s mighty strength.

Orhan is the son of Ottoman. Among the many kings of Turkic nomads, Orhan has power that no one can match. He also possesses the largest number of property, land under his rule, and army under his command. Orhan owns more than one hundred castles and fortresses, so he spends most of his time inspecting his castles. Soldiers of the Ottoman Empire

The warm hospitality of the Turks to Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta’s first stop to Anatolia was the city of Alanya in southern Turkey. In this city, Ibn Battuta learned about Anatolia for the first time. Asia’s “Young Brotherhood”.

Most of the members of the Youth Brotherhood are young craftsmen and men without families. They provide food and drink to the outsiders, help the outsiders to solve their difficulties, and even do their best to be a hero. Ibn Battuta claims that no one in the world welcomes outsiders more than they do. The Youth Brotherhood has built many temples to receive foreigners. They will make a living by themselves during the day. When night falls, they will bring all kinds of food to the temple and sing, dance and sing with the foreigners who travel here. Eat and live together.

Turkish dance

When Ibn Battuta arrived in the towns of Anatolia, he was also entertained by members of the Youth Brotherhood, and the hospitality of the Youth Brotherhood even flattered Ibn Battuta who came from afar.

When he came to a small town called Lazku, Ibn Battuta and his companions rode into the market in the town. At this moment, vendors in the market rushed to the side of Ibn Battuta. Some people grabbed the reins of Ibn Battuta’s horses, and another group began to fight over. The two sides competed with each other and even pulled out daggers. This chaotic scene made Ibn Battuta feel terrified.

Turks in the Ottoman Empire

While the two sides were arguing, Ibn Battuta met a Turk who could speak Arabic in the market. During the conversation, the Turk told Ibn Battuta why this happened. thing.

It turns out that these two groups are members of the Youth Brotherhood. They all wanted to entertain Ibn Battuta, but they drew their swords because of disagreement. Later, under the persuasion of Ibn Battuta, the two sides decided to draw lots to decide who would entertain Ibn Battuta, and Ibn Battuta eventually went to the hall of the winner of the lottery.

Turkish cuisine

When Ibn Battuta came to the temple, these Turks immediately served meals, and then accompanied Ibn Battuta to the bath. After the bath, these people filled the table with guests. Eat desserts, and let Ibn Battuta listen to music and watch dances.

Although most of these Turks do not understand Arabic and do not know Ibn Battuta, they still behave very pleasantly and courteously when getting along with the guests. During his travels in Anatolia, Ibn Battuta received warm hospitality almost every day, which also made Ibn Battuta admire the Turkish hospitality.

Turks in film and television works

Why do the Turks hospitality Ibn Battuta?

In addition to the hospitable nature of the nomads, the main reason why the Turks of the Anatolian Plateau have to treat Ibn Battuta so diligently is because Ibn Battuta is not only one. A great traveler, but also a jurist fluent in Arabic.

It is precisely because of this special status that Ibn Battuta received warm hospitality. Because in the 14th century, The Turks in the Anatolian Plateau have just been converted, so they are very welcome to guests from the Arab world, and Ibn Battuta is very knowledgeable, and will naturally become a guest of these Turks.

Reference materials: “Ibn Battuta’s Travels” “The Ottoman Empire: Five Hundred Years of Peace”

A temple in Kalmykia during the Buddha’s birthday. Where heaven and earth are in harmony Kalmykia is located in southern Russia, on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. In Kalmykia, there is no shortage of natural reserves, the most famous of which is the natural diversity reserve called Chornye Zemli next to Manych-Gudilo, the largest saltwater lake in Kalmykia. Every year, this lake welcomes millions of spotted cauldrons, white-necked ducks and many different types of wild geese returning from the winter migration. Another animal in the reserve that gets a lot of attention is the moose. Like birds, individual groups of elk migrate from Chornye Zemli to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in winter, and then in spring they return. The best time to see the elk falls around March and April, when their plumage changes from brown to red. Russians have long known the therapeutic uses of Manych-Gudilo and other salt-water lakes in Kalmykia. The Soviet government (former) built a number of combined healing resorts next to saltwater lakes, the most prominent of which are the two villages Berezovoe and Solenoye on the shores of Lake Yashalta. Many Kalmykian herbal remedies have been recognized worldwide, especially for skin and respiratory diseases. From Berezovoe and Solenoye, tourists can head up north to reach the Ergeni hills. Contrary to the grasslands stretching out of sight, Ergeni is the only place with forests and mountains in Kalmykia. Tourists can explore the scenery or hunt for many valuable medicines in the forests. The Sarpa Freshwater Lake area is especially famous for its fishing and hunting activities. People in the area today also offer sand bath services. Tourists who want to see the Caspian Sea with endless stretches of white sand, come to Lagan. From a small fishing village, Lagan has now become a famous homestay tourist destination. Visitors need to keep in mind only one thing: Russian naval forces regularly patrol this coast. So, remember to bring your own documents, preferably with a tour guide. Chess is everywhere in life in the capital Elista. The city of temples Located on the transport axis connecting Central Asia with Northern Europe, Kalmykia has long absorbed many different cultures. The Kalmyk ancestors, the main ethnic group in this country, migrated from Xinjiang, China, to Kalmykia. They preserve their Central Asian culture while receiving activities and art from the Mongolian, Turkish and Russian communities living next to them. By the beginning of the 5th century, Tibetan Buddhism was introduced into Kalmykia and popularized until now. Kalmykia is also known with the nickname: “The only Buddhist republic in Europe”. Elista, the country’s capital and largest city, is also known as one of the few Buddhist centers in Europe. Tibetan Buddhism plays a key role, but there are also traditional features of Chinese and Japanese Buddhism here. The largest temple in Europe is the Golden Temple, located in the center of Elista. The temple was started construction in 2004 under the witness of the Dalai Lama during his visit to Kalmykia. Today, the Golden Temple is an attraction for Buddhists to pilgrimage from all over the world, with the tallest Buddha statue in Europe (9m high). Right next to the temple is the National Museum of Kalmykia, where guests can learn more about the history of Buddhism in particular and the history of Kalmykia in general. In addition to Buddhism, the capital Elista has many other interesting things to explore. Former President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov of Kalmykia was former President of the World Chess Federation. He put a lot of effort into making chess into the national sport. Nowadays, chess is included in the curriculum in schools, so wherever you go you can see people setting up chess boards or watching chess. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s greatest achievement is “Chess City”. It is a sports complex associated with the athletes village built on the occasion of the 1998 Chess Olympics and is now a tourist destination. Even the architecture here is also influenced by the chessboard that creates amusing, such as the International Chess Museum. In addition to watching the international chess tournaments held regularly, the favorite activity of tourists in the chess city is to play chess on the outdoor chess boards with giant chess pieces.

Design studio H2 Yacht Design has long had a close relationship with Turkish shipbuilder Bilgin Yacht. Over the years, this duo created super yachts with new designs. This time, the relationship is pushed up again after both brands continue to work to upgrade the super yacht Tatiana.

The boat owner is one of the close customers of the Turkish shipbuilder, a man who knows very well what he wants. The focus is on living areas, impressive with many entertainment spaces, bars, lounges, cinemas as well as private spaces of boat owners and offices. Using modern technology and a design that is ahead of its time, H2 emphasizes visitor enjoyment at its core.

Each deck of Tatiana uses glass and many reflectors with natural light in. “As inspiration, we used six basic elements: water, wood, stone, fire, metal and ice,” said Jonny Horsfield, creator of studio H2. Through various subtle material options throughout the interior, each space is layered with contrasting yet complementary materials, from rich macassar ebony to eucalyptus and carrara marble.

The seamless combination of these elements is artfully presented in the main living room. Here, materials are illuminated with soft bands of light in subtle colors, including pale pinks and muted purple. Formal dining area can accommodate up to 16 guests.

Above is a bar designed for entertainment purposes, a circular lounge and billiard table designed by Porsche. This smart space stands out in blue and gray, combined with embossed leather details, white onyx and wrought metal.

While Tatiana’s interior is filled with moments that give visitors vivid “light shows”. Created as a comprehensive spa resort spanning two floors, this space is dominated by an indoor swimming pool of 9 meters long, filled with vivid colors from suspended skylights above. More light came from the crevices in the wall and small LEDs glittered in the hall adjacent to the door. Glass columns, Carrara marble and blue backlit onyx floor near the bar accentuate the teak deck that surrounds the pool.

An ideal model for H2 Yacht Design’s design, Tatiana’s pioneering and luxurious design ensures that those who step on the boat will be convinced by the vision of the future yacht design.

Weight loss menu for office workers is very important and it determines up to 70% in physique improvement. (Photo: Depositphotos)

According to Ms. Kalen, the menu should include a green vegetable salad, be it cabbage, scallions, dill, as well as cheese or feta cheese. These foods are rich in fiber, iron and antioxidants, which have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive tract and speed up the metabolism.

In addition, steamed turkey cutlets are also recommended for office workers. Onions, parsley or chili peppers can be added with 500 grams of meat.

“Unlike chicken, turkey has more protein and less fat. They help satisfy hunger for quite a long time. Turkey contains vitamins B, potassium, zinc, selenium, niacin and thiamin, which help protect the body from oxidative stress and affect the metabolic rate, ”said Russian nutritionist on Instagram.

Also, whole grain breads with roasted chicken, butter, natural yogurt, and lettuce are also recommended. Bread contains gut-healthy fiber, avocado helps to satisfy hunger in the long run and promotes weight loss due to its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

A smoothie made from whole-grain oatmeal, banana and natural yogurt will restore the gut microflora, Ms. Kalen added; Celery salad with eggs and fennel will saturate the body with fiber as well as essential amino acids, while also helping to remove excess fluids from the body.

“The test was done with a script dealing with an external air attack. As soon as it detected and locked the target, the fighter launched Bozdogan. The missile hit the target with absolute precision. “The Turkish Air Force said in a statement.

Self-produced rocket launchers F-16 Earth.

The source added that, prior to this exemplary interception, Bozdogan also successfully conducted many other interceptions when launched from fixed platforms on the ground.

These are state tests before they enter service. The results of the Bozdogan development program have made not only the manufacturer, the Air Force but also President Recep Tayyip Erdogan very pleased.

“When officially put into service, Ankara will have a weapon that no other country has. In particular, this missile will replace the US-made AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9X ammunition. served in the Turkish Air Force, “Erdogan said.

According to Drive, not only the US-made AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9X are gradually being replaced in Turkey, but the legendary American anti-ship missile Harpoon also suffers the same fate in the Turkish Navy.

Specifically, on the new generation of Turkish Milgem-class warships, Harpoon is replaced by the Atmaca (Hawk) missile line researched and developed by Turkish defense contractor Roketsan.

It is known that Atmaca is the first anti-ship missile produced by Turkey. It can glide through ships before hitting and destroying any warship it targets.

At first glance, the Atmaca missile looks quite similar to Russia’s Harpoon or Kh-35 anti-ship missiles. Like other rockets, Atmaca is launched from a launcher using a rocket engine, helping to propel the missile to move at high speed.

After finishing the propulsion process, the jet engine will be activated and help the missile fly to the target position. Thanks to the integration of an altimeter radar, the missile can fly just above the waves easily to avoid being shot down when attacking enemies. Roketsan officially developed the Atmaca missile since 2009.

The missile can operate in all weather conditions, highly effective against moving and fixed targets at sea. The maximum range of the Atmaca is believed to be about 250km – this range is much further than the AGM-84 Harpoon.

“A powerful Turkey needs to have state-of-the-art weapons of its own in order not to be dependent on external supply, even though those countries are known as close allies.

In some areas that are not yet our strengths, such as defensive weapons and fighters, Ankara will seek partners that are more reliable and not affected by political factors, “said a member of the company. Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) said.

From the statement of the AKP representative showed that this is the reason why Turkey decided to carry out the deal of Russia’s S-400 interceptor system despite the US and some NATO members threatening sanctions. .

In addition, the Turkish Air Force is currently negotiating with the Russian side on the fighter deal. It is not clear that this NATO member is looking to buy Russian Su-35 fighter or Su-57 stealth fighter.

State news agency Anadolu said both deployments, scheduled for April 14 and 15, were canceled as Ankara has not been informed of any possible plans from the US side.

Last week, Turkey announced that it had been informed through diplomatic channels that two US warships “would head towards the Black Sea” and remained in the area until 4-5.

There was no confirmation from Washington of planned rollouts or cancellations.

Washington was obliged to notify Ankara at least 15 days before passing warships through the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles under the terms of the 1936 Montreux Convention.

The Strait of Bosphorus in the Black Sea – Photo: AFP

The treaty provisions allow foreign warships to stay in the Black Sea for 21 days.

US Navy ships have regularly operated in the region to support Ukraine, which has been fighting against forces in its east since the pro-Moscow leader in Kiev was overthrown in 2014.

Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimea at the same time, setting up a confrontation with the West that continues to this day.

Last week, the announcement of the US warship deployment came amid heightened tensions between Moscow and Kiev due to the reinforcement of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border.

These deployments came amid new clashes between Kiev and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.

News on April 14 about the cancellation of the deployment of US warships comes a day after US President Joe Biden spoke on the phone with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

During that conversation, Biden proposed a summit with Putin in a neutral country and urged Russia to “reduce tensions,” according to the White House.

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