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There has been a panic over counterfeit dollars in the market for some time. It has been learned that the counterfeiting is primarily being done with $50 bills, and it has been recorded that the fake money has passed through currency counting machines. Currency exchange offices have stated that they have stopped buying and selling $50 bills, and a bank's currency counting machine even failed to distinguish between fake and real dollars, triggering a red alert. Currency exchange offices indicated that this issue is due to a vulnerability in the updates of the machines.

Özel Birinci Hastanesi had previously come to light with a heartbreaking incident before the newborn scandal that shook Turkey. Nurse Selen Bilgin, who was staying as a companion with her grandfather, lost her life due to a medication injected into her. Correspondence between the doctor who injected the medication into Bilgin and the Newborn gang has come to light. Despite being mentioned in the investigation, the fact that this doctor is still walking free has outraged the young nurse's family.

Ayşenur Gündoğdu, who started working at a car wash after seeing a job advertisement in the newspaper, opened her own business due to her interest in the profession. She is now working as Konya's first "car wash sister."

The Montenegro-Turkey national match broadcasted on TV8 has, so to speak, gotten Acun Ilıcalı into trouble. Due to the advertisements of an illegal betting site displayed on billboards, both the prosecutor's office and RTÜK took action. President Ebubekir Şahin stated, "An investigation has been initiated by RTÜK following the end of the match, and the expert report prepared will be discussed at the next Board meeting."

Recently, Hadise, who has been in the spotlight for her steamy scenes in the series "Esas Oğlan," has once again attracted attention with her image. The beautiful singer has ditched her blonde hair and gone red. Those who saw her new look commented, "She looks even hotter with her red hair."

Onur Günay, the son of Mustafa Günay, the Mayor of İzmir Güzelbahçe, passed away due to a heart attack he suffered while on vacation in Macedonia.

MHP Deputy Chairman Feti Yıldız made a notable statement following the resignation of three deputies. Yıldız stated, "The MHP is a place for those who do not abandon their friends, who respect rights and justice, who possess high morals, who are compassionate, who do not abuse their authority, who do not put their ego first, who stay away from arrogance, who are familiar with the feeling of mortality, and who view life with wisdom and truth."

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change's Plastic Bag Commission will meet today to determine the price of plastic bags, which are currently sold for 25 kuruş, for the upcoming year. After a presentation to the Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, the new sales price of plastic bags for the next year will be established.

In Konya, during a fight among shopkeepers, a car dealer was seriously injured and taken to the hospital, but he unfortunately passed away. Five months ago, a similar attack had also resulted in the death of an architect at the same shop where the incident occurred. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey witnessed an interesting dialogue today. Süleyman Soylu said to Deputy Speaker Sırrı Süreyya Önder, "Forgive me." Önder responded to Soylu, who was seeking forgiveness, by saying, "That's another matter." Upon hearing this response, Soylu couldn't help but burst into laughter. The deputies in the General Assembly also joined in the laughter at the moment.

The Central Bank will announce its interest rate decision today at 2:00 PM. All economists predict that the policy interest rate will be kept stable at 50%.

A decision has been made by the government and the AK Party regarding GSS debts that will ease the concerns of citizens. Those who are unable to make the monthly premium payments of 600 lira in 2024 will not be able to benefit from health services starting from January 1. However, the GSS debts of millions of people are being postponed.

The southwesterly wind, which occasionally reached a speed of 68 kilometers per hour, negatively affected daily life. Due to the wind, the nets of the futsal field in the Millet Garden in Bursa and some surrounding trees were knocked down, and a construction scaffold fell onto parked vehicles. While there were cancellations in BUDO services, disruptions in maritime transportation were also experienced in Istanbul.

MHP Deputy Chairman İsmail Özdemir submitted a bill to the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) to exempt individuals over the age of 25 who recycle their vehicles from the Special Consumption Tax when purchasing vehicles produced in Turkey, for a one-time only. The justification for the proposal states, "The aim of the proposal is to renew vehicles that are 25 years old and older, to reintegrate them into the economy, to reduce imports within this scope, to prevent fuel waste, and to prevent environmental pollution."

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun rejected a meeting request from U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during the ASEAN Plus Defense Ministers' Meeting held in Laos. Austin described the situation as an "unfortunate" one and stated that this incident affects relations in the region.

The decision regarding the selection of members for the Parliamentary Research Commission established for the protection of children has been published in the Official Gazette.

The World Health Organization has approved the 'LC16m8 vaccine' developed in Japan for emergency use against the M smallpox virus. WHO Director-General Ghebreyesus described the vaccine as "a vital step, especially for children."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack carried out by the Houthis on a Panama-flagged cargo ship belonging to a Turkish company off the coast of Yemen.

İlhan Sapil, who killed his brother and took his children hostage in Esenyurt, Istanbul, was arrested by the court he was brought before. The background of the incident involves a feud stemming from a business partnership.

Former national football player Serhat Akın, who was injured in a shooting, made a scathing statement regarding Fenerbahçe Vice President Acun Ilıcalı, who is under investigation for illegal betting advertisements and inducement offenses. Akın stated that Ilıcalı had asked for his support during the election process, saying, "Everyone should know their place and limits. I am not your employee on a salary from Survivor! I am the Kadıköy bull you begged for support before the election."