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Turkish Woman Defies Gender Norms as a Successful Truck Driver

Leyla Elaldı, a 35-year-old truck driver based in Izmir, challenges traditional gender roles in the male-dominated profession. With over 40 years of experience, she learned the trade from her father, Neşat Elaldı, whom she refers to as her mentor. Breaking away from her previous career in textiles due to pandemic-related challenges, Leyla embraced truck driving, demonstrating resilience and determination. She obtained her driver’s license, defying stereotypes, and now serves as an inspiring example for women in unconventional career paths.

 

Hakan Gözalan – Mehmet Pamuk

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

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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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