Police in Istanbul used pepper spray, plastic pellets, and water cannon against protesters following the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a rival to President Erdogan, on corruption and terrorism charges. Nearly 1,900 people have been arrested in the eight days of protests, with violence erupting as police attempted to disperse the largely peaceful demonstrations. Imamoglu’s detention is seen as politically motivated, sparking outrage over Turkey’s democratic decline and economic woes.
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Could inhaling this unique air be the key to healing certain health issues?
A beekeeper in Turkey, Huseyin Ceylan, offers a unique treatment called apitherapy, where guests inhale air from beehives to aid recovery from ailments like allergies and migraines. Visitors stay in cabins near his bee farm for several days, engaging in sessions that involve breathing from different hives. Although not officially recognized by the government, the therapy is practiced widely in Turkey and abroad, with Ceylan advocating for its acceptance in the medical community. Full Article
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