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Turkish oil wrestling festivals

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Vezirköprü district hosts 20th Kunduz oil wrestling festival

In early August 2026, several traditional oil‑wrestling festivals were held across Turkey, drawing hundreds of athletes and large local crowds. Events in Arnavutköy, Alanya and Sinop highlighted the sport’s cultural sign

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Turkey local government development initiatives

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkish municipalities secure ministry funding for waste trucks and local projects

In early August 2026, Turkish mayors and governors embarked on a series of on‑site visits across the country, meeting residents and unveiling large‑scale municipal projects such as new water pipelines, hospital upgrades,

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Turkey fines for picking endangered plants

10 clusters · 44 sources · last updated

Latest: Terme district imposes 699,000 lira fine for damaging protected sand lilies

In May 2026 Turkish environmental authorities began publicising heavy administrative penalties for the illegal collection of protected flora. Inspectors seized salep orchid tubers in Kocaeli and Tunceli, imposing fines o

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