Attack on Mexican prison: 14 dies

As a result of a shooting at a prison in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, 14 people, including 10 guardians, died, 13 injured, and 24 inmates escaped. The incident broke out after the attackers appearing at the prison with armored vehicles and opening fire on the guards. The attack was brought under control by security forces. An […]

Crotia switched to Euro and joined the Schengen area

Croatia, which joined the EU in 2013, changed its currency from the Kuna to the Euro with the new year and joined the Schengen Zone, which allows passport-free travel to Eurozone countries. A ceremony held at midnight at the Bregana crossing point, on the Slovenian border, the police lifted the barrier for the last time […]

chemical factory explosion kills 2, injures 17 in India

Two died and 17 injured in a boiler explosion and fire in a chemical factory in Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Four of the casualties were reported to be in serious condition. Officials stated that the number of workers at the factory was less than usual as it was the first day of the new year. The […]

Dozens evacuated after Hotel fire in Japan

A fire broke out last night in a hotel in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Despite the efforts of dozens of firefighters, the flames were brought under control after about 10 hours of work. About 100 people, including 20 hotel staff, were evacuated from the building. No casualties were reported in the fire, while a firefighter […]

Brazil’s Lula takes office for third term after 12 years

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the winner of Brazil’s presidential elections on October 30, took the oath of office at the National Congress. Lula, who served as president of Brazil for two terms between 2003 and 2011, was re-elected after a 12-year hiatus. Tens of thousands of Brazilians gathered in Tres Poderes Square near the […]

fireworks facility fire kills 3 injures 4 in India

Three died and four injured in a fire that broke out at a fireworks production facility in Solapur, Maharashtra, India. Many ambulances and firefighters were sent to the scene where multiple explosions occurred. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

dense Fog covers Türkiye’s Eskişehir

The dense fog that has appeared in various cities of Türkiye in recent days has created postcard images in Eskişehir. Citizens take great pleasure in watching and capturing the dim landscape of the city.

new year’s eve in mexico city

Tens of thousands gathered around the Angel of Independence Monument in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, to enjoy the concert of the traditional Latin dance music group “Los Angeles Azules” hours before 2023. The capital metro extended the services to 01.30 on some lines in order to avoid transportation problems. Other cities, such as […]

Dreamy view from Turkish Bridge over sea of clouds

The fog that appeared over Türkiye’s Istanbul since the morning hours has created fairy-tale scenes under the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. The unique landscape formed by the bridge hanging over the fog cloud and the vehicles passing on it amazed the locals.

Volodymyr Zelensky: “Let this year be the year of return”

Reminding all the suffering and the resistance of Ukraine, which has been under Russian attacks since February 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wished to return to normal in the new year. After thanking the Ukrainian army for bravely fighting and the USA and Europe for their support, Zelensky said: “Let this year be the year […]