Belgium has entered a three-day strike as unions protest the government’s pension and economic reforms, including raising the retirement age and cutting unemployment benefits. Transport workers halted buses, trams, and trains across Brussels, Wallonia, and Flanders. Today, public-sector staff join the action, affecting schools, hospitals, courts, municipal services, and postal operations. On Wednesday, the […]
Vildan Yılmaz, an 88-year-old retired teacher who came to Türkiye from Bulgaria during the 1989 forced migration, reflected on her teaching career and the meaning of Teachers’ Day. Despite undergoing surgery and chemotherapy in recent years, she regained her health and continues to cherish her years in the classroom. Arriving in Edirne in 1989, […]
Two Romanian passengers were arrested at Cologne Bonn Airport in western Germany after smashing an emergency exit door and running onto the runway to catch a Wizz Air flight to Bucharest. The pair, aged 28 and 47, arrived late and tried to reach the aircraft as its doors were closed and engines running. Security teams […]
An explosion at a business center in Baku, Azerbaijan, injured five people on Monday morning. Emergency teams treated the injured at the scene before transporting them to a hospital. Rescue crews from the Ministry of Emergency Situations evacuated seven people from the building. Authorities have secured the area, and an investigation into the cause of […]
The Alps, stretching across Central Europe, continue to attract visitors with their dramatic landscapes and high-altitude views. Switzerland’s Matterhorn, rising to 4,478 meters, remains one of the region’s most visited peaks. Access to the mountain is provided by cable cars from Zermatt, where gas-powered vehicles are banned and tourists switch to electric transport. Many […]
A suicide attack on a Border Guard headquarters in Peshawar, Pakistan, left three police officers dead and five people injured. Police said three attackers opened fire while trying to enter the compound. One detonated himself at the main gate, while the other two breached the building before being killed by security forces. An investigation is […]
Fireball-shaped meteors were spotted across Japan for two consecutive nights, with amateur footage circulating widely on social media. Bright, fast-moving meteors were recorded between 1:20 and 2:00 a.m. local time. Experts said the glowing trails were caused by meteors burning up and disintegrating in the atmosphere.
Israel carried out an airstrike south of Beirut, targeting Hezbollah’s second-in-command, Haitham Ali Tabatabai, in its first strike on the Lebanese capital since July. Hezbollah later confirmed Tabatabai’s death. Israel said Tabatabai oversaw the group’s military buildup, adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strike. A senior U.S. official said Washington was not informed […]
Located at the southern edge of Taipei’s metropolitan area, Bitan, which means “Green Lake” in Chinese, is one of the most beloved recreational spots in New Taipei City’s Xindian District. With its tranquil riverside views, iconic suspension bridge, and mix of nature and urban life, Bitan has become a favorite destination for both locals and […]
Unique salt formations created by the receding waters of Lake Tuz in central Türkiye are attracting growing numbers of visitors and photographers. The natural structures, especially visible near Aksaray’s Eskil district, have gone viral on social media, boosting tourism to the lake. Shaped like daisies and mushrooms, the salt flats form striking patterns across […]