Turkish Flags and posters of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk were hung on the famous hot air balloons of Cappadocia, a tourism center known for its historical, cultural and natural riches, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List of Türkiye, on the occasion of the 30 August Victory Day. A total of 152 hot air balloons […]
A cruise ship sank during maintenance in Luxor, Egypt, today. According to the Luxor Governor’s Office, one of the two Egyptian personnel on board, Hassan El-Maghrebi, died, while the other, Ahmed Sayed, disappeared. An investigation into the incident has been initiated. It is stated that the ship has been out of service since 2010 and […]
Professional fisherman Savaş Dursun kissed and set free an 80-kilogram tuna he caught off the coast of Türkiye’s İzmir, although the fish was prohibited to catch. Stating that he did not need the fish, Dursun said that he has a sustainable fishing approach. “There are number-based limits on some fish, while there are some height-based […]
A migrant boat with 22 immigrants on board sank off the island of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea yesterday. Eighteen people were saved, while four children lost their lives in the disaster. Government Spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that the casualties were three girls aged 11 months, 8 years, and 14 years, and a boy aged […]
A French father, Stephane Bourbier, and his son, Rei Bourbier cycled to Istanbul in 57 days to collect support and raise awareness for the victims of the earthquakes that caused the deaths of tens of thousands of people in 11 provinces of Türkiye on February 6. The two plan to use the donations they have […]
Florida police shared information on the casualties of the helicopter crash incident, where a fire rescue helicopter crashed into a house in Pompano Beach and caused an explosion. According to the police, a person in the helicopter and a woman in the house lost their lives, and two civilians were injured. Meanwhile, the pilot and […]
A shooting took place on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. Police stated that a faculty member was killed in the attack, and the attacker, who fled after the incident, was caught and taken into custody. An investigation was initiated into the attack, and classes were suspended on campus […]
Over a hundred protesters took to the streets yesterday to protest the new contract of Minera Panama, which involves concessions to foreign companies in the mining fields of the country. Clashes erupted between protestors and Panama police during a rally in front of the National Assembly in Panama City. Minor injuries were sustained as a […]
Lightning at sunset over the Iskenderun Bay of Hatay province in Türkiye created a visual feast. Despite the heavy rain, locals watched the fascinating scenery in the bay. The rain, which continued at intervals throughout the night, also reduced the sweltering temperature in the city. Ahmet Seher
A firefighting helicopter crashed on the roof of an apartment building near Pompano Beach in Broward County, Florida, USA. Two in the helicopter and two in the apartment, were injured as a result of the collision. An investigation into the accident has been initiated. Officials said the crash occurred near an airport north of the […]