Public employees in Greece have gone on strike in Athens, and citizens have protested against a contentious labor bill proposed by Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The bill seeks to increase working hours significantly and allow work on Sundays in certain sectors, prompting widespread opposition. Fire departments in Athens have also joined the protests, demanding permanent positions.
Syrian President Bashar Assad has commenced his first visit to China in two decades, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties, mitigate the impact of international sanctions, and alleviate his country’s isolation. During his visit, Assad is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and engage in various meetings and events. China has been a staunch […]
The stunning sunset in Türkiye’s Hatay, located in Samandag district captivated observers. Despite being an area prone to earthquakes, the beauty of the sunset in Hatay left a deep impression. The blend of the sun’s vibrant red hue with the serene sea produced picturesque scenes that resembled postcards. Alican Gümüş
The cargo ship ‘Resilient Africa,’ carrying Ukrainian grain and utilizing a newly established “humanitarian corridor,” has anchored off the Bosphorus, Istanbul. This marks the first use of the corridor, created by Ukraine in response to pressure from Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian ports after Ukraine withdrew from a grain agreement. The ship entered the Black Sea […]
An explosion in Romania’s Vrancea region during road construction on a natural gas pipeline has claimed four lives and left five individuals injured. The explosion was caused by a crack in the gas pipeline exposed during excavation work. Emergency services swiftly controlled the resulting fire, and the injured were transported to a nearby hospital. An […]
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during the 13th Türkiye Investment Conference of the Turkish-American Business Council in New York, emphasized the importance of diversifying economic cooperation with the United States alongside political relations. He noted the growth in bilateral trade volume over the past decade and aimed to exceed $32 billion by the end of 2022. […]
Representatives from Azerbaijan and the Armenian population in Karabakh have commenced talks in Yevlakh, Azerbaijan, to discuss the ceasefire and reintegration process. Azerbaijani officials, along with Armenian representatives, are participating in the meeting, which includes a Russian peacekeeping force representative. This dialogue follows the conclusion of an anti-terrorism operation in Karabakh and marks the start […]
In Edirne, Türkiye, a dramatic incident unfolded as police pursued a panel van driven by a suspected immigrant smuggler who refused to stop. The van lost control and crashed into the garden of Çakır Ağa Mosque, narrowly avoiding a collision with another vehicle. Both drivers were unhurt and later arrested by the police. During the […]
Ten days after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, a donkey was rescued from the rubble by a team from the Central and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The rescue operation in the village of Imni-n-Isli near Marrakech was conducted with the assistance of a structural engineer. The donkey received medical attention, and its […]
Following their meeting on the sidelines of the UN’s 78th General Assembly in New York, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that he and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have agreed to build upon the recent positive developments in Greece-Türkiye relations. They discussed political dialogue, confidence-building measures, and enhancing the positive agenda. Additionally, they decided to […]