Istanbul is experiencing severe drought conditions due to a heatwave from Africa, with dam occupancy rates dropping to 36.71 percent. According to the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ), occupancy rates in some dams are nearing depletion, with Papuçdere at 4 percent and Kazandere at 7 percent. The water levels in Alibey Dam have […]
The extraordinary life story of Sarah Durrant, who came to Türkiye from England for her Turkish husband and started husbandry, astonishes those who hear it. During her visit to Türkiye’s Fethiye district of Muğla for a birthday holiday with her sister two years ago, Durrant met Turkish lover Ergün Baldır. The couple kept seeing each […]
Beijing, the capital of China, witnessed record-breaking rainfall, the heaviest in 140 years, due to Typhoon Doksuri. The continuous downpour over four days caused extensive flooding, affecting around 44,600 people and leading to the evacuation of 127,000 people in Beijing. The floods claimed 20 lives across Beijing and Hebei province. Furthermore, the rainfall in Hebei […]
Mount Ararat, which is Türkiye’s tallest mountain and is considered sacred in many religions, hosted a group of foreign tourists this time. The climbing group took a break at an altitude of 4,200 meters on the first day and reached the summit on the second day. Mount Ararat, having been freed from terror in recent […]
A two-day strike in Izmir, impacting metro and tram services, resulted in transport difficulties and increased traffic for the city’s residents. Mayor Tunç Soyer announced on social media that the strike was over after an agreement was reached. The new agreement, negotiated with the Demiryol-İş Union, sets the lowest salary for İzmir Metro AŞ employees […]
The red full moon created fascinating moments over Lake Van, Türkiye’s largest lake. The enchanting view of the full moon’s reflection on the lake created sparkles as well. Despite the dark weather, citizens sailed by boats to enjoyed the magnificent view.
The Yusufeli Dam, located on the Çoruh River in Artvin, is set to begin electricity generation with its water level exceeding 185 meters. The dam is one of the world’s tallest, and test electricity generation is planned to commence in August. With a total capacity of 558 megawatts, the dam is expected to generate […]
The Supermoon, a phase where the Moon appears brighter and larger than usual, was observed in Istanbul, Türkiye, alongside landmarks such as the Bosphorus Bridge and Çamlıca Mosque. Appearing 30 percent brighter and about 14 percent larger than a regular full moon, the Supermoon gave an enchanting ambiance to the night. The Supermoon period is […]
Typhoon Khanun wreaked havoc in Japan’s Okinawa province, resulting in one death and 22 injuries. Strong winds from the storm caused widespread power outages, impacting approximately 34% of households in the province and additional homes in the Amami Islands. Transportation was paralyzed due to the cancellation of hundreds of flights and ferry services. The storm […]
A small plane crashed into the Ikeja region of Lagos, known as Nigeria’s commercial capital, and burst into flames. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency stated that the four people on board survived the crash with injuries and were transported to a hospital for treatment. The cause of the accident is still unknown.