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Mining is documented in the "e-maden" computer system ("maden" means "mine" in Turkish). [47] Coal miners do not have the right to strike. [48] A company called Tarhan Maden has proposed a mine in the district of Tavşanlı in Kütahya Province. [49] Unions have complained of mines they say are unsafe, such as Kınık coal mine. [50]
Turkey in World War II (1939-1945). Turkey portal; Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. ...
Its design is typical of many post World War II anti-tank blast mines, circular with a central fuze well (fitted with a plug in this case). An Italian, plastic cased blast resistant VS-2.2 mine . Capable of being deployed from the air, as well as being resistant to explosive clearance techniques.
Turkey is the only country in the world to have operated tanks from practically every major player in World War II, including the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, and France. [9] Little evidence of this past remains, save for the efforts of historians and writers to preserve and restore what would otherwise be lost. [2]
The estimated size of the reserve is 2.5 billion tonnes. [1] It is reported that salt mining works have been carried out at site since the late Seljuk Empire era, around eight centuries ago. [1] [2] Currently, the salt mine is 700 m (2,300 ft) long situated at a depth of about 85 m (279 ft). More than 50 people are employed in the mine.
Turkey remained neutral until the final stages of World War II. In the initial stage of World War II, Turkey signed a treaty of mutual assistance with Great Britain and France. [21] But after the fall of France, the Turkish government tried to maintain an equal distance with both the Allies and the Axis.
14 July – Atılay tragedy. Submarine Atılay sank because of a naval mine in the Strait of Çanakkale (Dardanelles) 11 November – Wealth tax (varlık vergisi) an incontestable tax to support the treasury against World War II expenditures; 20 December – 1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake
During World War II unemployment by 1945 had fallen to 1.9% from 14.6% in 1940. 20% of the population during the war was employed within the armed forces. [ 36 ] The beginning years of World War II shows a spike in employment, but towards the end of the war decreased significantly.