Turkiye celebrates its 100th anniversary

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ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 28: People walk at Istiklal Avenue decorated with Turkish flags within the 100th anniversary of Turkish Republic, in Istanbul, Turkiye on October 28, 2023. Mehmet Murat Onel / AnadoluNo Use USA No use UK No use Canada No use France No use Japan No use Italy No use Australia No use Spain No use Belgium No use Korea No use South Africa No use Hong Kong No use New Zealand No use Turkey

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