Turkish Counter Terrorism, Public Security Branch Office and Section of Security teams carried out a riot control drill in Siirt city of Turkey on Wednesday. Activists who hold a demonstration without permission attacked police with stones and molotov cocktail after participation of some marginal groups according to scenario during the drill. In the drill, which tear gas and stun grenade used, activists neutralized and taken into custody in a short time. Meanwhile, Siirt Governor and Deputy Mayor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu, Provincial Police Chief Hakan Yıldırımoğlu, Provincial Police Chief Deputies and Department Chiefs watched the drill. Governor Hacıbektaşoğlu thanked all the security units working day and night for the peace and security of the city. Congratulating the police teams who carried out the drill, Hacıbektaşoğlu said that the drill was organized to keep the forms of intervention and detention alive during the illegal demonstration.
Watchmaker Keeps Time-Honored Craft Alive
In Van, Türkiye, Mehmet İnsel has been repairing antique watches for over 40 years in his small workshop, preserving both a dying craft and his father’s legacy. Amid the rise of digital and smartwatches, İnsel continues to restore vintage pocket and wristwatches, some over 50 years old.
“These watches aren’t just devices; they carry memories,” he told local media, noting that younger generations are less familiar with mechanical timepieces. While smartwatches are harder to fix, classic wind-up and automatic watches remain popular among collectors and enthusiasts.
Despite a lack of apprentices, İnsel remains committed to his passion and hopes President Erdoğan will one day visit his nostalgic shop.
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