Sait Aydemir, a 92-year-old retired teacher from Trabzon, Turkey, reflects on his life and career in education. He shares anecdotes from his 33 years of teaching, his upbringing by a father who was also a teacher, and his unexpected journey into becoming a physics teacher despite his initial desire to teach art. Aydemir expresses dissatisfaction with the current education system and conveys his enduring passion for teaching.

Following the end of the fishing ban in the Black Sea, fishermen from Trabzon embarked on their first catch of the season, captured in images by photographer and video artist Atilla Bölükbaşı. The fishermen, who had been preparing to return to sea since April 15, had a successful catch, particularly of bonito, which is expected to be abundant this season, leading to generally lower fish prices. Ramazan Özkaya, Chairman of the Board of the Central Union of Aquatic Products Cooperatives, emphasized the importance of sustainable fishing practices and warned against overfishing. He also highlighted the need for regional fishing, legal adjustments to strengthen the sector, and deterrent penalties against illegal fishing during the ban period. The fishing industry contributes approximately 4 billion Turkish Lira to the economy annually and indirectly employs around 350,000 people.

The Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TTSO) has applied for a geographical indication registration for the Trabzon anchovy, claiming it is a unique and more flavorful breed. TTSO President Suat Hacısalihoğlu is awaiting the result of their application, which is based on data from the Central Research Institute for Aquatic Products in Trabzon. The global market for products with geographical indications is valued over $200 billion, with the EU market alone reaching €80 billion. Turkey currently has 320 such products registered, compared to 3,500 in the EU. The Food, Agriculture and Livestock Ministry of Turkey has already registered the anchovy as 'Black Sea Anchovy' in February 2018.

A Euronews Türkçe post shares photographs credited to Atilla Alp Bölükbaşı of a young woman picking tea in Çayeli, Rize, ahead of International Working Women's Day.

The album 'Sevgi ve Sabır Abideleri: Tarihi Trabzon Camileri' showcases 40 historical mosques in Trabzon, Turkey, known for their extraordinary architecture, decorations, and wood craftsmanship. Photographer Atilla Alp Bölükbaşı captured the mosques' intricate stone work on mihrabs and arches, wood carvings on doors, pulpits, ceilings, and colorful brush decorations. The album, completed after two years of effort, was published with the support of the Eastern Black Sea Development Agency and the Trabzon Governorship Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate.