A group of mountaineers was stuck after one of the climbers accidentally injured his foot while climbing the Picos de Europa mountain range, which is part of the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain. Despite the severe snow and foggy weather, the Spanish Civil Guards conducted a successful helicopter rescue operation. The injured mountaineer was transferred […]
Hot air balloon trips in Cappadocia, one of Türkiye’s most famous tourism attractions, were halted for 13 days due to windy and foggy weather. Following evaluations by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the hot air balloons took off again thanks to favorable weather conditions. Furthermore, in the region where approximately 250 trips are […]
With between 1.15 and 1.17 kg of trash generated daily by each person, Türkiye’s Istanbul ranks as the sixth city to generate the most garbage in the world, according to the Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat). A total of 9.3 million tons of garbage, including domestic, industrial, and medical waste, is recorded to […]
The first no-confidence motion against President Emmanuel Macron’s government in the French National Assembly was defeated when a majority of 287 votes could not be attained by 9 votes, despite the fact that 278 deputies voted in favor. Two other no-confidence motions against Macron’s cabinet were also defeated. After both resolutions of no confidence in […]
Several celebrations were organized around Tunisia over the weekend as part of the March 16 Tunisian National Day for Traditional Clothing, which was heavily inspired by Turkish and Arabic clothing styles. On Sunday, the Tunisian Association for the Protection of National Heritage staged an event in Tunis’s center to showcase traditional clothings. About a hundred […]
A rare white roe deer was spotted trapped into a fence in Suifenhe City, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China. Following the arrival of the local forestry authorities, the poor animal was rescued and released back into the wild once its wound was treated.
Mountain goats living in herds in Türkiye’s Artvin province were captured running down the steep slopes of Deriner Dam to fulfill their need of water. The dangerous journey of the wild goat herd to the Çoruh River astonished the people around. Wild goats, which were taken under protection by the Artvin National Parks Department, are […]
The historical and natural beauty of Türkiye’s Balıkesir, Ayvalık, has also become a popular location for seals. A young seal was spotted in the town center last month, causing chaos on the streets of Ayvalık. An adult seal was spotted sunbathing this time. When a seal sunbathed among the rocks of Ayvalık’s Tavuk Island and […]
Recent UNICEF research revealed that children in ten African countries are facing the riskiest time of the drought in the region so far. According to the research, water insufficiency, sanitation, and hygiene-associated illnesses and climatic dangers threaten a total of 190 million children.
Workers carried out maintenance and repair work on the Bosphorus Bridge, one of Türkiye’s iconic structures in Istanbul that connects the Asian and European continents. Workers hung from the steel ropes of the bridge, arranging cable systems connected to the bridge’s lighting systems. They used special mountaineering equipment to replace the cable systems of the […]