The American scientist Mark Dickey who went down to the 1276 meters-deep Morca Cave in Türkiye for exploration with a group of 15 people on September 3 and got trapped due to stomach bleeding was successfully removed out of the cave. As a result of the rescue effort initiated by 196 personnel from 8 countries, […]
Preparations for Sabiha Gökçen Airport’s second runway, set to double its capacity, are in their final stages. The new runway, planned to increase passenger capacity from 30 million to 70 million, is nearing completion after starting construction in 2014. A new terminal will also be added to the airport, designed to improve passenger flow and […]
Lightning struck the 33-meter statue of Jesus Christ in the town of La Concordia in the Mexican state of Chiapas. The fire that broke out after the lightning burned the statue, which was made of fiberglass and resin, into ashes in a short time. The statue named “El Cristo Pescador”, meaning Fisherman Jesus, was made […]
On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, US President Joe Biden, speaking at a commemoration ceremony in Alaska, reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to preventing future attacks on the United States, its people, and its allies. He highlighted the resilience of American democracy and emphasized the importance of unity, especially in the face […]
Ossama Hamad, the head of government in eastern Libya, has expressed grave concerns about the aftermath of Storm Daniel. He fears that around 2,000 lives may have been lost in the floods it caused, particularly in the hard-hit city of Derna, which he has declared a disaster area. Meanwhile, Ahmed al-Mosmari, spokesperson for the […]
A waterspout, visible from many points nearby, appeared off the coast of Trabzon’s Sürmene district in the Eastern Black Sea region in Türkiye. Even though it did not reach the land, the waterspout caused panic among the citizens on the shore. “I used to watch those on TV. I saw one live for the first […]
A new archaeological discovery was made during excavations in the Ancient City of Amastris in Bartın province of Türkiye. Authorities announced that a Nymph (water nymph) statue, thought to date back to the 2nd century AD, was found at a depth of 3 meters in the ancient city, located in the Amasra district. The well-preserved […]
The Azerbaijan Air Force has begun military exercises, as announced by the Ministry of Defense. These exercises, part of the 2023 plan approved by Minister Zakir Hasanov, involve warplanes conducting training flights. Fighter pilots are executing complex maneuvers, identifying enemy targets, performing aerial reconnaissance, and other tasks with professionalism. These exercises aim to enhance the […]
A costumed canoe festival was held on the Seyhan River in Adana, Türkiye. Being an unusual event for the locals, the festival attracted hundreds of people who showed up as magicians, princesses, or Superman. The festival started with music and dance on land, and the participants started canoeing on the river. The organizers expressed their […]
The Cappadocia Disabled Abilities Association (KEYDER) invited children affected by the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes that occurred on February 6 to an event held in Cappadocia. The children participated in various activities such as making ceramic objects, walking, and watching movies. The moments when the children were taught samba by two Colombian volunteer doctors were the most […]