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Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared Friday that the post-World War II international system faces a "deep legitimacy crisis across nearly all domains," calling for renewed efforts to end tragedies and restore peace. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye will maintain its principled, peace-centric stance focused on humanitarian values and justice.A foreign-flagged, Turkish-operated crude oil tanker was targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul on Thursday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said, adding that no casualties were reported among the 27 Turkish crew members. The engine room was the apparent target.Israel signalled that its military campaign against Iran and Hezbollah will continue for weeks, with thousands of targets still ahead. Officials say over 10,000 munitions have already been used, as the conflict escalates across multiple fronts. The developments come amid regional instability affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

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Türkiye’s Gemlik olives registered on EU’s list of protected origin

14:38, 16/06/2023, Friday

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Türkiye’s Gemlik olives registered on EU’s list of protected origin

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Olives from Marmara region have reputation for ‘high oil content, smooth and moist flesh'

By Agnes Szucs

BRUSSELS (AA) – The European Union on Friday granted the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status to Gemlik olives from Türkiye.

Distinguished by their deep black color, Gemlik olives are produced in the country's Marmara region. Gemlik is a town and district in the province of Bursa, known for its historical sites and mosques from the Ottoman Empire.

“The climate characteristics give Gemlik Olive its high oil content, smooth and moist flesh,” the European Commission said in a statement.

The Gemlik olives are also famous for their unique processing techniques, the statement added.

One method is based on using sea salt and water and applying pressure with heavy stones to get “pickled olives,” while “sele” olives are conditioned by salting only.

This is the 12th Turkish food product that has received the EU designation, including Giresun Tombul hazelnuts from the Black Sea region, Suruc pomegranates from Sanliurfa, Caglayancerit walnuts from the Mediterranean region and desserts like kunefe from Antakya and baklava from Gaziantep.

The EU maintains a register for the names of agricultural products, foodstuffs, and drinks that enjoy protection across the bloc, featuring geographical indications, product qualities, and legal protection instruments.

Titles :EU Gemlik olives PDO Protected Designation of Origin Türkiye

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