The Turkish government is considering the introduction of a six day week, reducing the weekend to one day only - Sunday.

Not only that, the Turkish Energy Minister, Taner Yıldız, is suggesting that the working day could start at 6am or 7am, as this will save energy.  Obviously, this would mean people finishing work earlier. 

The Hurriyet Daily News online reports that Minister Yıldız has advised people to go to bed earlier, so that they can start work earlier, shortly after sunrise.

To read the news article in full, click on this link: Hurriyet Daily News

The subject is just up for discussion, as Turkey looks for ways of managing its huge energy bill.  Making better use of daylight hours does make sense, but nothing has been formally agreed yet by parliament.

And speaking of making the most of daylight hours, remember that clocks go back one hour on Sunday 30th October.  That makes it lighter in the morning, as you wake, but it will get darker earlier in the evening.

So make the most of your Sundays - soon, it may be your only day off!

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