Bazaar Times

Türkiye’s total fishery production increased by 11.1 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, exceeding 1 million tons, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on June 4.

Aquaculture remained the dominant source of output, accounting for more than three-fifths of total production.
Of the total, 33.4 percent consisted of captured marine fish, while other marine products and inland water catches each represented 3.1 percent. Aquaculture products made up the largest share at 60.4 percent. Overall capture production stood at 410,428 tons, while aquaculture output reached 626,591 tons.

Marine capture showed strong growth, rising 17.3 percent year-on-year. In contrast, inland water capture declined by 4.3 percent. The total quantity of captured sea fish amounted to 346,366 tons.

Some cafes in Istanbul have begun introducing measures against remote workers and freelancers who spend long hours occupying tables with their laptops, with some venues going as far as banning laptop use on weekends, local media has reported.

The post-pandemic surge in remote and freelance work models across the city has sparked escalating tension between cafe owners and these long-staying customers who use the businesses as informal workspaces for extended periods.

In bustling districts like Beşiktaş, Kadıköy and Şişli, groups of remote workers have become a common sight, filling cafes from the early hours of the morning.

However, business owners say these customers often fail to generate the level of revenue needed to offset rising operational costs, including rent, energy bills and staff wages.

Faced with mounting expenses and customers who occupy tables for hours while making only limited purchases, many cafe operators have started implementing restrictions aimed at protecting profitability.