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Oktay Çağatay

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Turkey and Cyprus 2026-27 school year commencement

42 clusters · 273 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey Ministry of National Education implements new joint exam system

The 2026–2027 academic year in Turkey and Cyprus is characterized by significant administrative preparations, new curriculum implementations, and ongoing debates regarding educator welfare and student costs. While higher

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Saffron production and market in Turkey

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: Safranbolu hosts 10th International Saffron Festival

Saffron production in Turkey remains a high-value, labor-intensive industry. In Izmit, Kocaeli, the high cost of the spice, which can reach 900,000 TL per kilogram, is attributed to the manual process of collecting three

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Quran memorization graduation ceremonies in Turkey

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Latest: Turkey holds multiple Quran memorization ceremonies

Throughout late September and October 2026, various provinces in Turkey held graduation ceremonies for students completing Quran memorization (hafizlık) training. In Bitlis, 86 female students from the Fatih Yatılı Hafız

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Yoruk cultural heritage preservation initiatives

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Latest: Istanbul hosts Yoruk Week to celebrate Anatolian and Balkan heritage

Efforts to celebrate and preserve Yoruk-Turkmen cultural heritage have expanded from local village events to large-scale metropolitan programs. In Safranbolu, the “Anatolian Tables: Yörük Culture and Memory” event highl

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