Bitlis, a region known for its natural beauty, historical sites, and outdoor attractions in Türkiye, has been a popular destination for tourists, both local and international, during the summer. Visitors have flocked to places like Nemrut Crater Lake, Aygır Lake, and Süphan Mountain. While there has been an increase in campers, it’s worth noting […]
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas persisted, a significant portion of the Gaza Strip was left without power due to Israeli bombardment causing extensive damage to the electrical infrastructure. In response, Gaza’s residents are relying on generators to fulfill their electricity requirements. Additionally, Israel suspended the flow of electricity to the Gaza Strip following […]
Severe rainfall in Artvin, Türkiye, led to flooding and landslides, causing damage to homes and farmland. As a safety measure, authorities evacuated two houses after conducting inspections. Landslides in Güreşen Village, Borçka district, blocked roads, including a key route for seven villages. Emergency response teams are working to clear the roads and assess the […]
Israeli army urges 72-hour emergency supplies. The public is advised to stock food, water, medicine, and gear, identify nearby shelters, and ensure clear access routes. Although this is not a new warning, it triggered a rush on markets, leaving shelves bare and checkout lines long.
In Paris, a show of support for Israel during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict featured a demonstration organized by the Council of Representatives of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF). Participants, including former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, gathered with Israeli flags and banners. Afterward, the Eiffel Tower displayed the Israeli flag in a symbol of solidarity. […]
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has seen a tragic increase in loss of life. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, 687 Palestinians, including 140 children and 105 women, have lost their lives, while 3,800 have been injured. On the Israeli side, 900 people have died, and 2,616 have been injured, with 157 in […]
24-year-old Gizem Sönmez, who lives in Defne district of Türkiye’s Hatay province, was caught in the earthquake on February 6 at her home in Samandağ district, together with her 26-year-old husband and their one and a half-year-old daughter. Although the family was pulled out of the rubble two days later, Gizem lost her husband, who […]
On the third day of the conflict between Hamas and Israel, rocket warning sirens sounded in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, while Gaza experienced ongoing clashes and smoke due to Israeli attacks. The death toll in Israel reached 800, with 2,400 reported injuries. Israel’s Energy Minister confirmed the cutoff of energy, fuel, and water supplies […]
Hamas’s Operation Aqsa Flood against Israel and Israel’s Operation Iron Swords against Hamas continue on the third day. In Jerusalem, where Israel closed entrances from the West Bank, shopping malls and stores were closed. The streets of Jerusalem, which were usually very crowded, remain empty and are being targeted with missiles from time to time.
The Dutch luxury cruise ship Nieuw Statendam, originally departing from Israel’s Haifa Port, changed its route to Alanya due to the ongoing war in Israel. Upon arrival in Alanya, 2,542 tourists, mainly U.S. citizens, disembarked from the ship. The decision to alter the route was made to avoid Israeli ports amid the conflict. Most […]