Desi Georgieva from Sofia, Bulgaria, visited Edirne for shopping and fell in love with a local merchant, Uğur Can Ay. They deepened their relationship through social media and eventually decided to meet. Unable to propose in Sofia due to visa issues for his parents, Ay brought Georgieva and her family to Edirne, where they followed traditional Turkish marriage customs. After a romantic proposal on a yacht in the Istanbul’s iconic Bosphorus straight, the couple celebrated their wedding. Both families embraced the cross-cultural union, with friends adding a touch of humor with playful gifts for the groom. The bride’s relatives were enchanted by Türkiye’s rich culture.

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Istanbul’s Çamlıca Tower Welcomes 2.3 Million Visitors in 4 Years

Name: Bulgarian Shopper Finds Love in Edirne
Uploaded: 2023-08-08
Channel: Hasan Esat Yüzbaşıoğulları
Description: Desi Georgieva from Sofia, Bulgaria, visited Edirne for shopping and fell in love with a local merchant, Uğur Can Ay. They deepened their relationship through social media and eventually decided to meet. Unable to propose in Sofia due to visa issues

On May 30, 2025

Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Istanbul’s Çamlıca Tower has hosted approximately 2.3 million visitors since its inauguration by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on May 29, 2021.

Standing at 587 meters above sea level, the tulip-shaped tower is the tallest structure in Istanbul and combines architecture, technology, and visitor experience. It includes 49 floors with observation decks, restaurants, and interactive exhibits showcasing Istanbul’s landmarks.

Uraloğlu emphasized the tower’s role in broadcasting, currently supporting 100 FM channels, 16 analog TV, and 15 DAB+ stations, along with services for GSM and public institutions. He noted that Çamlıca Tower has significantly reduced electromagnetic emissions in the area, lowering levels from 39 to 2.5 Volts/meter—well below EU safety standards.

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