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The plastic waste crisis, brought to the agenda by environmental consultant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Öztürk and The Guardian at the beginning of August, is growing. Images from the Antalya coasts days later reveal the microplastic pollution caused by plastic wastes sent from Europe to Turkey, now raising alarm for the Mediterranean coasts.Here are the detailsSource1, Source2

Since Tuesday, Istanbul has been experiencing a series of micro-earthquakes, with the epicenter located in the Adalar district, amounting to a total of 117. A significant 3.2 magnitude earthquake, which occurred at 5 pm on Wednesday, August 19, was felt by many Istanbul residents. This has led to widespread speculation about whether these tremors are precursors to a larger earthquake. In response to this growing concern, the Kandilli Observatory has issued a statement.

The Yağcı Hacı Şefik Bey Mansion, one of the most prestigious and iconic locations on the shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, is up for sale. Known as the mansion of businessman Faruk Yalçın, it has been revealed that the historic mansion will be sold for 55 million dollars (approximately 3 billion TL). The amount that will go into the state's treasury when the sale of the mansion, which Süreyya Yalçın is also an heir to, is completed has also been determined. This amount will be one of the highest land registry tax revenues for the Treasury.

Turkey is about to experience the scorching heatwaves originating from both Africa and the Persian Gulf. According to forecasts shared by the Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) and the Disaster Coordination Center of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (AKOM), temperatures are set to reach record-breaking levels. For the next 10 days, the heat will persist above seasonal norms. The peak hours for humidity levels, accompanying the heat, have also been announced.

AKOM has issued a critical warning for Istanbul. Announcing that the temperature in the metropolis will reach 36 degrees, AKOM stated that the scorching heat will be effective for 710 days. According to the statement, the temperature will peak on Thursday.

In the city of Hatay, shocking scenes were uncovered during an inspection carried out by local law enforcement teams at a bakery. Bags of flour were found torn apart by rats, with rat feces visible on top of the sacks. The bakery's operations were halted, and a rusty cleaver was discovered in the deep freezer. The sight left the head of the law enforcement team in shock, who stated, 'I feel nauseous.'

Following inspections by the Ministry of Trade, the sale of the 'Mikro' brand pencil case was banned. It was stated in a post made via the Unsafe Product Information System (UPIS) that the pencil case was found to have a high chemical content.

Following the operation against black market gangs that have locked visa applications and victimized millions of citizens, the question 'Will there be changes in visa appointments?' has come to the fore. Allegedly, thousands of appointments obtained through irregular means could be cancelled, and four countries may take new steps to shorten appointment times.

It's been 27 years since the August 17 Marmara Earthquake. Once again, earthquake expert Prof. Dr. Naci Görür has made critical warnings and identified the risk areas in Istanbul. Görür, emphasizing that the earthquake studies conducted in Turkey are not sufficient, stated, 'Urban transformation alone cannot prepare us for an earthquake. If we evaluate it scientifically, what has been done so far is not enough.'

While the debate over whether smart home appliances collect data continues, many refer to them as 'Spies in the Home'. Amid these ongoing discussions, a critical step was taken in the U.S. Citing concerns about cybersecurity risks and uncontrolled data collection, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed restrictions on the market entry of certain new robotic vacuum cleaners and advanced robotic devices manufactured abroad.

Caroline, an independent radio station that has been broadcasting in the UK for over half a century, caused a major shock throughout the country. In an incident that occurred in May, the station's main broadcast was abruptly interrupted to air a pre-prepared official death announcement for King Charles. Following the announcement, the national anthem was played and the radio broadcast went silent for 16 minutes. Thousands of listeners were thrown into panic, causing quite a stir across England. It was later revealed that the announcement was made in error and that Charles was actually receiving treatment.

The Supreme Court of Appeals in Turkey has delivered bad news for spouses who reek of sweat. The Second Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court ruled that a spouse who neglects personal hygiene, ignores their partner's repeated warnings to shower regularly, and emits a level of body odour that causes discomfort to those around them, will be deemed 'entirely at fault' in divorce proceedings.

Kaleiçi, a historic district that stands as one of the iconic spots in Antalya, Turkey's tourism capital, is experiencing bustling days with the onset of the summer season. According to official records, this historic settlement, which has a resident population fluctuating between merely 500 and 600, hosts approximately 50,000 people as the day turns into night.

At a wedding held in the Çaldıran district of Van, the groom was gifted 20 million TL, while the bride received kilos of gold. Thousands of guests attended the wedding where a machine was brought in to count the money. The money, counted for minutes on end, was packed into suitcases for transport.

The colossal project aimed at reducing travel time between Ankara and Istanbul is nearing completion. The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, announced that the travel duration between Ankara and Istanbul will be reduced to less than four hours. On the other hand, Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that once the Doğançay Ripajı2 Project is completed, the 23-minute travel time will be cut down to just four minutes.