A 4.7-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Rize province of Türkiye at around 12:00 local time, causing great panic in the city. Although the earthquake did not cause major damage or loss of life, the roofs of some houses received some damage.
A fire broke out at a nursing home in the northern Spanish city of Zaragoza, which was home to around 80 people, at around 05:00 local time today. Authorities reported that at least 10 people were killed and two were seriously injured in the fire. Firefighters, paramedics and psychologists immediately arrived at the scene. The […]
In Ayvalık, Balıkesir, General President of the Birlik Orthopedic Disabled Association (BOED), Güler Çapraz Özlemiş, encountered a captivating display of nature during a boat tour. Ten dolphins playfully swam alongside the boat near Kara Island, leaping out of the water and racing with the vessel. The playful marine mammals, known to frequent Ayvalık Bay, […]
Thirty of the endangered species gazella gazella at the Şanlıurfa 75th Year Gazelle Breeding Station in the Şanlıurfa province of Türkiye were released into the Cudi Mountain in the Silopi district of Şırnak. The gazella gazella, some of which were equipped with GPS trackers, quickly headed towards the mountain when the gates were opened. Şanlıurfa […]
The heavy rains that hit the Algarve region in southern Portugal yesterday caused a storm. While businesses in the Albufeira district were flooded, vehicles were swept away by floodwaters in the Moncarapacho region. A severe flood alert was issued for the Faro region in the south of the country until 21:00 local time today.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) celebrated its 41st anniversary with nationwide events and a military parade on Dr. Fazıl Küçük Boulevard in Lefkoşa. Vice President of Türkiye, Cevdet Yılmaz, attended the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of the TRNC’s foundation as a step toward independence. Yılmaz conveyed President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s greetings and declared, […]
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Doğanşehir district of Malatya province, Türkiye, at 10:46 local time, causing panic. The earthquake, which was determined to have occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers, was also felt in neighboring provinces such as Şanlıurfa. Malatya is located next to the Kahramanmaraş province, which was the epicenter of […]
Reconstruction efforts in the Azerbaijan Neighborhood, heavily damaged by the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye, have reached 45% completion. Supported by the Azerbaijani government, the project aims to provide modern and safe homes for earthquake survivors. The neighborhood will include 71 buildings with 784 units—456 residential and 328 commercial. Governor Mükerrem Ünlüer highlighted progress, noting […]
To mark UNESCO’s International Day Against Smuggling of Cultural Assets, Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism projected images of recovered cultural heritage onto the iconic Galata Tower in Istanbul. Using mapping technology, the display showcased artifacts smuggled abroad and later returned to Türkiye, aiming to raise awareness about cultural asset protection. The event emphasizes […]
Multiple people who received a total of $141,839 in payment from insurance companies for bear attacks on their cars were found to have damaged their own cars by wearing bear costumes in the US state of California. Four people between the ages of 26 and 39 living in Los Angeles were taken into custody in […]