News Summaries from Last Week - January 18th

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News Summaries from Last Week - January 18th
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Over 131 billion liras put into FX-protected accounts in Turkey: Finance minister
More than 131 billion Turkish Liras have been put into the foreign exchange-protected deposit accounts since the scheme was launched, Treasury and Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati has said.

Turkiye’s mini satellite Grizu-263A launched into space
Turkiye's first mini satellite, Grizu-263A, designed by the Grizu-263 Space Team, was launched into space Thursday on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.

The successful launch took place in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Court rules to keep Osman Kavala behind bars
An Istanbul court on Jan. 17 ruled to keep Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala, who has been in custody for more than four years, in prison.

Over 12,000 ‘dangerous dogs’ registered across Turkey
More than 12,000 dogs considered to be “dangerous” have been registered with microchips, Demirören News Agency has reported, as a nationwide debate that was sparked recently over the fate of stray animals and dangerous-breed dogs continues.

Approximately 1 million 492 thousand houses were sold in Turkey in 2021
Housing sales in Turkey decreased by 0.5 percent in 2021 compared to the previous year and decreased to 1 million 491 thousand 856.

Turkish driver Cem Bolukbasi to compete in Formula 2 with Charouz
Turkish driver Cem Bolukbasi will race at the 2022 Formula 2 Championship, he announced on Wednesday.

The 23-year-old will drive for the Czech team Charouz Racing System.

Turkiye’s largest tech event Teknofest starts receiving applications for contests
Applications to compete in tech contests organized as part of Turkiye’s largest technology and aviation festival Teknofest’s 2022 edition have started.

Turkiye's exports to Germany hit historic high in 2021
Turkiye last year hit a new record in its exports to Germany, its number one destination for exports, according to figures released Tuesday.

According to Turkish Exporters' Assembly (TIM) data, Turkiye's exports to Germany in 2021 totaled $17.7 billion, up 22.9% from 2020.

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Mediterranean Sea off southwest Cyprus
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Mediterranean Sea off the southwest coast of Cyprus island early Tuesday, Turkiye’s disaster management agency reported.

Fenerbahçe appoints Ismail Kartal as new head coach
Fenerbahçe reveal that veteran coach, former player will manage team until end of season

Turkish footballer Ahmet Calik dies in road accident
Turkish footballer Ahmet Calik died in a road accident on Tuesday, his club Ittifak Holding Konyaspor confirmed on Tuesday. He was 27.

Last 7 years warmest on record globally
Last year's annual average temperature is in range between 1.1-1.2°C above pre-industrial level of 1850-1900, new data shows

The last seven years have been the warmest on record globally by a clear margin, according to annual data released by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service

Turkey revises special tax brackets for cars
The number of special consumption tax (ÖTV) bands for automobiles with an engine displacement of below 1,600 cc has been increased from three to five, lowering tax base limits for some locally-produced car models.

EPDK, Launches Investigation for December Electricity Bills
The Head of Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) will examine the complaints that the electricity tariffs valid as of January 1 are reflected on the December bills.

Customs enforcement teams seized 7.7 billion liras worth of smuggled goods last year.
Trade Minister Mehmet Muş said that smuggled goods worth 7 billion 749 million liras were seized in 2021, an increase of 76 percent compared to the previous year.


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