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Tea’s carbon footprint significantly lower than other beverages: Study
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A team of researchers has conducted Türkiye’s first study on the carbon footprint of tea, a staple of Turkish culture, revealing that tea is significantly more environmentally friendly compared to coffee and carbonated beverages.
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According to the study led by Görkem Üçtuğ from İzmir University of Economics (IEU), tea has a carbon footprint nearly 30 times lower than coffee and 12 times lower than fizzy drinks when factors such as production, transportation and packaging are considered.
Highlighting Türkiye’s status as the world’s leading tea consumer per capita, Üçtuğ emphasized using correct brewing methods to further reduce the beverage’s environmental impact.
The research, conducted as part of a Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) project, involved collaboration with scholars from various other universities.
Explaining the methodology, Üçtuğ stated that the study applied the life cycle assessment (LCA) method, analyzing data obtained from a tea-producing company in the southern province of Adana.
“We examined all aspects of tea production, from cultivation in the fields to transportation, factory packaging, delivery to consumers, brewing and waste disposal,” he said.
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Prior research had assessed the carbon footprint of coffee and carbonated beverages, but this was the first comprehensive study focused on tea.
The findings demonstrate that, in Türkiye, tea has a considerably lower environmental impact than its counterparts.
“For instance, a 330 milliliter can of a carbonated drink has a carbon footprint of approximately 0.17 kilogram carbon dioxide equivalent, while the same amount of tea accounts for only 0.014 kilogram carbon dioxide equivalent — a 12-fold difference,” Üçtuğ noted.
“When compared to coffee, which has a footprint of 0.4 kilogram carbon dioxide equivalent, tea emerges as nearly 30 times more eco-friendly.”
He explained that carbonated drinks undergo extensive industrial processing, while coffee’s high footprint is influenced by its importation and energy-intensive drying methods.
Üçtuğ also pointed out that tea’s brewing method plays a crucial role in its overall carbon footprint.
“Using electric kettles for brewing is significantly more sustainable than using gas stoves,” he said. “I recommend electric appliances for a greener approach.”
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Additionally, he suggested repurposing used tea leaves for composting and as a natural fertilizer for fruit and vegetable production. “Tea residue is valuable, yet we often throw it away. Small changes like these can have a considerable impact on reducing environmental harm.”
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FROM TC ÜRGÜP 2nd CIVIL COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE
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FROM TC ÜRGÜP 2nd CIVIL COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE
MAIN NUMBER: 2025/229 Principles
DEFENDANT: BİRSEN AK – Born on 07/05/1964
TR ID Number: 32858160902
In the trial of the Expropriation (Price Determination and Registration) case filed against you as the defendant by the plaintiff Energy Market Regulatory Authority on 05/11/2025; Nevşehir province, Ürgüp district, Karlık Village, 101 island, 6 parcels, field, Area: 9,895.53 m2 of the 33,860.31 m2 real estate, and Nevşehir, Ürgüp district, Karlık Village, 110 island, 18 parcels, field, Area: 19,360,97 m2. on the entire property, together with the contents of the immovables, if any, in accordance with Article 10 of the Expropriation Law No. 2942. In accordance with Article 10 of the Expropriation Law No. 2942, “Determination of the expropriation fee, deduction of the amount deposited in the file in which the urgent expropriation decision was taken from the determined price, and payment to the rightful owner, in case the determined price is lower than the price paid in the Urgent Expropriation Case decided with the different business file, the excess deposited price will be returned to the parties with interest, to the defendant.” / requested that the title deed belonging to the defendants (the above-mentioned part) be canceled and the right to use the real estate belongs to the plaintiff institution, Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), and the real estate be registered in the name of the treasury, free from encumbrances.
Dear Mr. Birsen AK, our court has issued invitations to your foreign address specified in the petition, with the petition, expert reports and attachments to the reports, and minutes of approval, but no notification could be made on the grounds that they could not be delivered to your name. Since no results could be obtained from the address search, it was decided to notify the petition, minutes of proceedings, expert reports and the hearing date.
1-Defendant Birsen Ak, whose exact residence address is unknown “If you do not submit a response petition in which you can submit your answers to the case, procedural objections and evidence to the court in the format containing the elements of HMK Art. 129 within the strict period of 10 days from the notification of the lawsuit petition, you will be deemed to have given up the first objections if you deny all the facts put forward by the plaintiff in the petition and do not state your objections, in accordance with HMK Art. 128.” In accordance with Article 281, if you do not object within two weeks from the date of notification, you will be warned and notified that you will be deemed to have waived the right to object to the expert report. matter;
2-In summary with the expert committee report dated 02.02.2026; “The expropriation value of the immovable property numbered 101 island 6 parcel in Karlık Village of Ürgüp district of Nevşehir province is 228.526,96 TL; by deducting the expropriation value made with the different work file in terms of the real estate, the difference in the amount between the files of the 101 island 6 parcel is 27.988,20 TL in total and the amount falling to you is 6.997,05 TL and Nevşehir It has been concluded that the expropriation value of the immovable property numbered 110 island 18 parcel, Karlık Village, Ürgüp district, is 384.145,84 TL; by deducting the expropriation value made with the different work file in terms of the real estate, the difference in the amount between the file of 110 island 18 parcel is 47.047,16 TL and the amount falling to you is 11.761,79 TL. “It is calculated at the discretion of the court.” matter,
3-Hearing Day: On 14/07/2026 at 09:40 You must be present in person at the hearing, otherwise, if you do not appear in court without a valid excuse, the hearing will continue in your absence and you cannot object to the actions taken, and that the verdict may be given in your absence, without prejudice to Article 150 of the Code of Civil Procedure, will be notified with the petition, summary minutes, expert reports and their annexes, effective on the day of the hearing. 14/05/2026
#ilan.gov.tr Press Number: ILN02473294
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GAZİANTEP OĞUZELİ MUNICIPALITY TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SALE OF 2 RESIDENCES, 5 SHOPS AND 13 LANDS
GAZİANTEP OĞUZELİ MUNICIPALITY TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SALE OF 2 RESIDENCES, 5 SHOPS AND 13 LANDS
1- TENDER SUBJECT
With the decision of the Council dated 15/05/2026 and numbered 150, the tender for the sale of 2 (two) residences, 5 (five) shops and 13 (thirteen) land properties of our Municipality, the information of which is given below.
S. NO DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD ISLAND PLOT DIRECTION BLOCK BB. NO: FLOOR NO: NET AREA M² GROSS CONSTRUCTION QUALITY Sales Basis value TL. 3%Temporary Guarantee TL. 1 Oğuzeli GÜRSU 921/33 KUZEY A 13 Z1 105.22 113.04 SHOP, BAKERY 5.810.000,00 174.300,00 2 Oğuzeli GÜRSU 921/33 KUZEY A 14 Z1 97.70 107.21 SHOP 3.965.000,00 118.950,00 3 Oğuzeli GÜRSU 921/33 NORTH A 15 Z1 34.70 38.00 SHOP 1.660.000,00 49.800,00 4 Oğuzeli GÜRSU 921/33 SOUTH-WEST A 2 1 102.00 111.12 RESIDENTIAL 1.990.000,00 59.700,00 5 Oğuzeli GÜRSU 921/33 SOUTH A 3 1 100.00 102.57 RESIDENTIAL 1.990.000,00 59.700,00 6 Oğuzeli GÜRSU 921/33 NORTH B 13 Z1 55.88 64.50 SHOP 2.780.000,00 83.400,00 7 Oğuzeli GÜRSU 921/33 EAST B 19 Z1 52.61 58.68 SHOP 2.255.000,00 67.650,00 8 Oğuzeli KURTULUŞ 1275/3 460,00 Land (A2) 0.30-0.60 1.705.000,00 51.150,00 9 Oğuzeli KURTULUŞ 1275/4 498.72 Land (A2) 0.30-0.60 1.850.000,00 55.500,00 10 Oğuzeli KURTULUŞ 1467/14 854.84 Land (A2) 0.30-0.60 3.170.000,00 95.100,00 11 Oğuzeli KURTULUŞ 1545/11 619.84 Land (A2) 0.30-0.60 2.300.000,00 69.000,00 12 Oğuzeli KURTULUŞ 1545/12 571.50 Land (A2) 0.30-0.60 2.120.000,00 63.600,00 13 Oğuzeli KURTULUŞ 1123/12 299.47 Land (B3) 1.110.000,00 33.300,00 14 Oğuzeli KURTULUŞ 1545/13 591.63 Land (A2) 0.30-0.60 2.195.000,00 65.850,00 15 Oğuzeli KURTULUŞ 1545/14 722,30 Land (A2) 0.30-0.60 2.680.000,00 80.400,00 16 Oğuzeli MİMARSİNAN 866/6 3.877,03 Land Yençok 3 floors Precedent 0.35 17.450.000,00 523.500,00 17 Oğuzeli MİMARSİNAN 866/7 2.600,00 Land Yençok 3 floors Precedent 0.35 11.705.000,00 351.150,00 18 Oğuzeli MİMARSİNAN 729/25 1.518,55 Land (A2) E=0.10-0.15 5.320.000,00 159.600,00 19 Oğuzeli ÇAYBAŞI 206/7 2.223,50 Land E=0.50
Yençok=9.50 4.450.000,00 133.500,00 20 Oğuzeli YAKACIK 0/863 42.033,38 Land (SPP AREA) 12.615.000,00 378.450,00
2. DATE, TIME, PLACE OF THE TENDER AND DELIVERY TIME OF THE DOCUMENTS: 12
The tender for the real estate in question will be held by the Tender Commission (Council) on Friday, 19/06/2026 at 15:00 at the Gaziantep Oğuzeli Municipality Council Meeting Hall.
Those who will participate in the tender must submit the requested documents to our Municipality’s Real Estate and Expropriation Directorate by Friday, 19/06/2026 at 12:00.
Otherwise, it will definitely not be accepted by the Tender Commission.
3. METHOD OF THE TENDER:
The tender will be made by auction method in accordance with Article 45 of the State Tender Law No. 2886.
4. SUPPLY OF TENDER SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICE:
The tender specifications can be viewed free of charge at the Real Estate Expropriation Directorate during working hours. Those who will enter the tender must pay 2,000.00 (Two Thousand) TL. They must purchase the specification in return.
5. TEMPORARY GUARANTEE AMOUNT:
Natural or legal persons who will participate in the tender can deposit the 3% provisional guarantee for the real estate they are bidding on in cash to the account of our Municipality with IBAN number of TC Ziraat Bank TR 54 0001 0005 2528 0858 5050 01 or to the cashier of our Municipality, or it can be given to the Real Estate Expropriation Directorate as a bank guarantee letter within the limit. At any stage of the tender, the Tender Commission may request the difference in the provisional guarantee from the bidders continuing the tender over the last offered price. Those who do not complete the required 3% provisional guarantee difference during the tender are removed from the tender hall and the tender continues among those who complete the 3% security difference. Natural and legal persons who are awarded the tender must complete the 3% provisional guarantee difference by the end of business on the same day, otherwise the tender will be cancelled.
6. PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE GUARANTEE:
Turkish Currency in circulation,
It will be provided as an indefinite letter of guarantee given by banks and private financial institutions.
7. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1-)From Real People
a) A copy of the specification signed by the bidder
b) A commitment stating that the person is not prohibited from participating in tenders,
c) The temporary guarantee receipt they deposited to our Municipality,
d) Residence certificate,
e) Photocopy of Identity Card or Certified Copy of Identity Card
f) Power of Attorney and Signature Circular in Case of Participation by Proxy. (Notarized)
g) Certificate of no debt to our municipality (To be obtained from the municipality).
h) For foreign bidders, meeting the conditions regarding the acquisition of real estate in Türkiye and showing a notification address in Türkiye (Address Declaration).
2-From Legal Entities
a) A copy of the specification signed by the bidder,
b) A commitment stating that the person is not prohibited from participating in tenders,
c) Temporary guarantee receipt deposited to our municipality
d) Power of Attorney and Signature Circular in Case of Participation by Proxy. (Notarized)
e) Document showing that the legal entity is registered in the registry, obtained from the court of the place where the Administration Center is located, or from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry where it is registered, or other similar chambers, for the year in which the tender is made.
f) Certificate stating that there is no debt to our municipality. (To be obtained from the municipality.)
g) Notarized document and signature circular showing that the person is authorized to make an offer.
8. TENDER PRICE PAYMENT:
a)- Within 15 days from the notification of the tender decision, 6% final guarantee amount and 25% part (1% Clerk, 0.948 stamp duty and 0.569 tender decision stamp must be deposited. Otherwise, the tender will be terminated and the provisional guarantee deposited and tender costs will be recorded as income.
b)- Flat, Shop and Land Price. After the tender decision is notified, those who want to purchase it in advance must pay the Flat, Shop and Land Price and all the tender costs and taxes specified in Article 10 of the Specification in cash within 30 days. After the payment is made, the title deed will be transferred.
c)- Flat, Shop and Land price After the tender decision is notified, after the payments in paragraph (a) of Article 8 are made, the remaining part will be paid in cash within 90 days from the notification of the tender decision.
d)- If the payments are not made on the due date, a late payment interest will be applied at the rate determined in accordance with Article 51 of the Law on the collection procedure of Public Receivables dated 21/07/1953 and numbered 6183.
e)- The title deed will be transferred after the full payment of the Flat, Shop and Land Prices and the tender expenses and taxes specified in Article 10 of the Specification.
9. BASIS:
Regulation on the production, allocation and sale of land, housing, social housing and workplaces of Oğuzeli Municipality, with the decision of our Municipality Council dated 01.07.2015 and numbered 33.
10. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
In accordance with Article 29 of the State Tender Law No. 2886, the Municipal Committee is free to decide whether the appropriate price is available and to make the tender or not. 22.05.2026
It is announced to those who will participate in the tender.
#ilan.gov.tr Press Number: ILN02477025
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Reaction from Türkiye and 7 countries to Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir’s statements
The foreign ministers of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan made a joint written statement regarding the treatment of the participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla detained by Israel by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir.
“The foreign ministers condemn in the strongest terms the appalling, degrading and unacceptable treatment meted out to the participants in the Gaza-bound flotilla by the extremist Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir while they were detained in Israel,” according to the statement. The expression was used.
Ministers underlined that Ben-Gvir’s deliberate public humiliation of detainees was a “disgraceful attack on human dignity” and constituted a clear violation of Israel’s obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
The ministers also expressed regret and condemned in the strongest terms the illegal and extremist acts of incitement and violence against Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territories by Ben-Gvir and other Israeli officials.
“INTERNATIONAL LAW MUST BE FULLY COMPLIED”
Ministers warned that Ben-Gvir’s provocative actions “incite hatred and extremism” and hinder efforts to establish a just and lasting peace on the basis of a two-state solution.
Demanding accountability for Ben-Gvir’s actions, the ministers called for an end to his repeated provocations, provocations and violations, to prevent him from posing further threats, to not tolerate such actions and to take concrete measures to prevent their recurrence.
Ministers also emphasized the need to protect human rights, ensure the dignity and humane treatment of all detainees, and fully comply with international law in the occupied Palestinian territories.
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AK Party Deputy Chairman Hüseyin Yayman: Such provocative discourses are never acceptable
AK Party Deputy Chairman and Head of Culture and Art Policies Hüseyin Yayman, in his statement on his social media account, reacted to the slogans chanted by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel and his entourage in front of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
“IT CAN NEVER BE ACCEPTED”
Yayman said, “We strongly condemn the lowly slogans and disrespectful tone displayed against our President and AK Party in front of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. It is never acceptable to include such provocative discourses in front of the Gazi Parliament.” he said.
We strongly condemn the lowly slogans and disrespectful tone displayed against our President and AK Party in front of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. It is never acceptable to include such provocative rhetoric in front of the Gazi Parliament.
Complaints, mutual accusations and…
— Hüseyin Yayman🇹🇷 (@HuseyinYayman) May 24, 2026
“IT CREATES THE IMAGE OF A SERIOUS CRISIS”
Stating that the complaints, mutual accusations and congress-oriented tensions within the CHP have become unhidden, Yayman said, “The fact that the discussions within the party have been dragged to this point creates the appearance of a serious crisis. It is also unacceptable that the CHP is trying to attribute this situation it is experiencing to the AK Party. You cannot change the facts by placing the responsibility of your own crisis on others.” he said.
“DEMOCRACY LIVES BY TOLERANCE, RESPECT AND LAW, NOT BY PRESSURE AND AGGRESSION”
Yayman said, “It is unacceptable to talk about press freedom on the one hand and attack every microphone you don’t like, to target journalists and to use threatening language. Democracy lives with tolerance, respect and law, not with oppression and aggression.” he said.
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Published in the Official Gazette! Bilgi University reopened for education
Breaking news: The decision regarding the cancellation of Istanbul Bilgi University’s operating license was annulled with the decision published in the Official Gazette.
According to the decision published with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, it was decided to repeal the Presidential Decree regarding the revocation of the operating license of Istanbul Bilgi University, to which a trustee was appointed to its founding foundation.
The decision was taken upon the letter of the Presidency of the Council of Higher Education, in accordance with the additional article 11 of the Higher Education Law No. 2547.
“EDUCATION-TRAINING ACTIVITIES WILL CONTINUE UNINTERRUPTED AT ISTANBUL BİLGİ UNIVERSITY”
Sharing about the decision on his social media account, President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Erol Özvar stated the timeliness of the decision to avoid victimization and said, “With the appreciation of our President, education and training activities at Istanbul Bilgi University will continue uninterrupted. Our President has carefully re-evaluated the process to ensure that the education life of our students is not disrupted, the peace of our families is protected and the rights of our university employees are observed. The decision has been updated in line with the strong will to ensure that our students, families and university employees do not experience any victimization. The first decision is the legislation in force.” “However, in line with the reports and current situation assessments submitted afterwards, our President, as always, carefully considered the expectations of our students, families and university employees. I hope that the decision taken will be beneficial for our students, families and higher education community.”
With the appreciation of our President, education and training activities at Istanbul Bilgi University will continue uninterrupted.
Our President, to ensure that the education life of our students is not disrupted, the peace of our families is protected, and the rights of our university employees are observed… pic.twitter.com/SNCy8CQJTk
— Erol Özvar (@erolozvar) May 24, 2026
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Warning from DMM regarding fake victim advertisements: Relevant authorities should be notified without delay
In the statement made on DMM’s NSosyal account, it was stated that before Eid-al-Adha, fraud attempts to abuse citizens’ religious and spiritual values through social media and digital platforms with fake sacrifice donation campaigns, fake sacrifice announcements, fake deposit requests and fake payment receipts have increased.
“It is important for our citizens to be careful about people and accounts that sell only through their social media accounts, post ads well below market value, request urgent payment, and request transactions with unverified IBAN information.” In the statement, the following was noted:
“IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTIFY THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES WITHOUT DELAY”
“In payment transactions, attention should be paid not only to the sent receipt image, but also to whether the money actually reaches the bank account. Seller and account information must be verified before payment. In case of suspicious situations, it is important to notify the relevant authorities without delay.”
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