Some 40 people were detained during the protests, according to a statement by the Gendarmerie General Command on Sunday. Protestors posted videos on social media showing the police using water cannons and pepper spray to prevent people entering the area. Despite its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2053, it currently plans to increase coal-produced electricity by 20.4 gigawatts. Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkiye/about-3-600-nests-of-loggerhead-turtles-found-in-turkiye-s-mediterranean-province-of-antalya/2961280Türkiye curbs credit card use for foreign travel, in blow to sectorTürkiye’s banking watchdog has stopped allowing credit card payments by instalment for foreign travel, such as flights, travel agency fees and accommodation, in a step dealing a blow to foreign travel operators. Last week, the central bank revised its year-end inflation forecast to 58% from 22.3%.

Source: ABC News August 07, 2023 09:35 UTC