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Revolutionizing Prison System for Drug-Addicted Inmates in Turkey The Justice Ministry in Turkey has embarked on a groundbreaking project to establish specialized prisons with rehabilitation centers for drug-addicted inmates. Two cities, Bolu and Adana, have been chosen for this initiative. With a focus on treating and rehabilitating convicts with substance abuse issues, the project aims to provide a comprehensive psychosocial service alongside psychiatric and pharmacological support from the Health Ministry. The goal is to address drug addiction as a medical condition that requires treatment, beyond its legal classification as a crime. Statistics reveal that drug-related offenses account for 36% of…

The Fight for Rental Aid Continues in Malatya The leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), Özgür Özel, is leading a new initiative in Malatya to secure rental assistance for the victims of last year’s devastating earthquakes in southern Türkiye. Despite promises of house rebuilding, many families still find themselves living in temporary shelters. Özel criticized the government for terminating rental aid this month, leaving millions without support. In response, he promised to start Türkiye’s biggest resistance for this cause. The earthquakes last year resulted in over 53,000 deaths and a massive impact on the population of Malatya. Özel also…

TOXIC ILLEGAL ALCOHOL IN INDIA CLAIMS 53 LIVES The death toll from toxic illegal alcohol in India has reached 53, with victims succumbing to the poisonous brew in hospitals. The locally brewed arrack drink was laced with poisonous methanol, causing the deaths of 37 people within hours of consumption. Many more were rushed to hospitals, but some were beyond saving. India sees hundreds of deaths annually due to cheap alcohol from illicit distilleries, with this recent poisoning being one of the worst in recent years. Often spiked with methanol to increase potency, the toxic liquor can lead to blindness, liver…

ISTANBUL TRAFFIC CHAOS: MILLIONS RETURN FROM EID HOLIDAY Millions of vacationers returning from the extended Eid al-Adha holiday have caused massive traffic congestion on roads leading to Istanbul. The government’s decision to extend the holiday to nine days led to a surge in travel to beachside destinations. As holidaymakers began their journey back, Tekirdağ witnessed significant vehicle congestion, particularly at the Çorlu intersection near Istanbul’s Silivri district. Traffic authorities are implementing measures to manage the flow and expect congestion to persist until June 23. In Bodrum, a popular tourist destination, the city saw a massive influx of 250,000 vehicles during…

Ankara Takes Action to Address Low Birth Rates in Turkey The Turkish government is gearing up to tackle the country’s declining fertility rates by considering measures such as extending maternity leave to one year, boosting salaries, and providing additional support for families with children, according to local media reports. Recent statistics from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) reveal that the fertility rate in Turkey has dropped significantly over the past two decades, falling below the population replacement threshold of 2.1. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed concerns about the situation, labeling it as an “existential threat.” While currently, female employees…