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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-INFLATION

(240513) -- ISTANBUL, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man works at a store in Istanbul, Türkiye, on May 10, 2024. The Istanbul Planning Agency said in its latest report that the monthly cost of living for a family of four in Istanbul, including rent, has skyrocketed by 81 percent year-on-year, reaching a staggering 55,321 liras. Meat prices have seen the most dramatic rise of 114 percent compared to last year, followed by a 107 percent increase in chicken prices. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Türkiye's Istanbul feels strain as inflation, cost of living soar

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-INFLATION

(240513) -- ISTANBUL, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a market in Istanbul, Türkiye, on May 10, 2024. The Istanbul Planning Agency said in its latest report that the monthly cost of living for a family of four in Istanbul, including rent, has skyrocketed by 81 percent year-on-year, reaching a staggering 55,321 liras. Meat prices have seen the most dramatic rise of 114 percent compared to last year, followed by a 107 percent increase in chicken prices. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Türkiye's Istanbul feels strain as inflation, cost of living soar

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-INFLATION

(240513) -- ISTANBUL, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a market in Istanbul, Türkiye, on May 10, 2024. The Istanbul Planning Agency said in its latest report that the monthly cost of living for a family of four in Istanbul, including rent, has skyrocketed by 81 percent year-on-year, reaching a staggering 55,321 liras. Meat prices have seen the most dramatic rise of 114 percent compared to last year, followed by a 107 percent increase in chicken prices. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Türkiye's Istanbul feels strain as inflation, cost of living soar

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-INFLATION

(240513) -- ISTANBUL, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a market in Istanbul, Türkiye, on May 10, 2024. The Istanbul Planning Agency said in its latest report that the monthly cost of living for a family of four in Istanbul, including rent, has skyrocketed by 81 percent year-on-year, reaching a staggering 55,321 liras. Meat prices have seen the most dramatic rise of 114 percent compared to last year, followed by a 107 percent increase in chicken prices. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Türkiye's Istanbul feels strain as inflation, cost of living soar

Xinhua Headlines: NEV makers move fast in China leveraging innovation, cooperation

(240512) -- HEFEI, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 15, 2024 shows a scene at the booth of Chinese automaker Wuling during the Indonesia International Motor Show 2024 at Jakarta International Expo in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(240512) -- ISTANBUL, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants and jury members of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for college students in Türkiye pose for a group photo in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 11, 2024. The final round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for college students in Türkiye took place Saturday in Istanbul, the country's largest city. The competition was held at Okan University with the participation of 17 contestants from seven universities across Türkiye. The contestants showcased their language skills and Chinese-related artistic talent through performances like singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(240512) -- ISTANBUL, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs during the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for college students in Türkiye held in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 11, 2024. The final round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for college students in Türkiye took place Saturday in Istanbul, the country's largest city. The competition was held at Okan University with the participation of 17 contestants from seven universities across Türkiye. The contestants showcased their language skills and Chinese-related artistic talent through performances like singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

Boeing 737-800 evacuated after flat tire on landing in southern Türkiye

STORY: Boeing 737-800 evacuated after flat tire on landing in southern Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Corendon Airlines plane landing on the runway of Gazipasa Airport in southern Türkiye STORYLINE: A Corendon Airlines's Boeing 737-800 flying from Cologne, Germany, to Antalya, Türkiye, was evacuated on Thursday after experiencing a flat tire and damage to its front strut upon landing at Gazipasa Airport, according to the country's Transport and Infrastructure Ministry. The ministry said in a statement that all 190 people on board the jet airliner were safely evacuated following the emergency, which occurred around 11:00 a.m. local time (0800 GMT). There were no reported injuries among the passengers, and initial assessments indicate no damage to the runway. This incident follows a Wednesday event at Istanbul Airport where a cargo plane landed on its fuselage without causing any casualties. Xinhua New

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240507) -- BEIJING, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 2, 2024 shows tourists visiting a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province. China saw about 295 million domestic tourist trips during the five-day May Day holiday that ended Sunday, up 7.6 percent year on year and 28.2 percent from the same period in 2019, data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed Monday. Domestic tourist expenditure during the period totaled 166.89 billion yuan (about 23.51 billion U.S. dollars), up 13.5 percent from the same period in 2019. (Photo by Huan Yueliang/Xinhua)

Türkiye eyes more digital nomads to boost tourism, economy

STORY: Türkiye eyes more digital nomads to boost tourism, economy SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 and May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): STEF VAN EYSENDEYK, Belgian tax advisor 2. various of tourists at the airport and beaches of Antalya, Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye is making efforts to attract digital nomads - people with professional skills who work remotely - to boost the country's tourism and economy. In late April, Türkiye officially rolled out the digital nomad visa. It is now available to applicants from specific countries who meet Türkiye's income threshold. Visa recipients can live and work in big cities of Türkiye for up to one year, with the option to renew. Stef Van Eysendeyk, a Belgian tax advisor working remotely from the southern, sun-soaked resort city of Antalya, told Xinhua in a recent interview that despite high inflation, Türkiye still stands as an affordable option for di

Xinhua Headlines: Why Middle East becomes popular holiday choices for Chinese tourists?

(240220) -- CAIRO, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows red lanterns at Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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