Abandoned Settlements Resisting Time in Aydın, Türkiye

Saz and Kızılkarlar are old settlements located in Aydın, Türkiye, resisting time despite being abandoned since 1955 and 1962, respectively. They attract hikers and picnickers during the olive seasons and have historical structures such as stone houses, a mosque, and stone mills used in olive oil production. The settlements have no electricity or water except […]

Italy rescued 745 migrants in Mediterranean

Italian Coast Guard teams rescued 745 migrants in two different operations in the Mediterranean. In the first operation, carried out in coordination with the coast guard of the Reggio Calabria city, 295 migrants trying to enter Italy on a fishing boat were rescued. Teams rescued 450 immigrants during the second operation. In addition to the […]

Ancient mosaic unearthed in Israel

An ancient mosaic floor from the Byzantine era has been discovered in Israel. The mosaic floor was once part of an ancient church that stood near a path connecting the coastal region to the Judean Shephelah lowlands. The remains of agricultural facilities and buildings evident now indicate that the location once housed a Roman-era rural […]

North Korea conducts nuclear-capable underwater drone testing

North Korea successfully tested a “nuclear-capable underwater drone” that is capable of generating large-scale radioactive tsunamis and attacking enemy targets stealthily. Two weapons technologies were tested during the drill, which took place between March 21 and 23 and was overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. On March 22, the army also tested two types […]

Pension Reform Protests in France: Bordeaux Town Hall Set on Fire

Protests against France’s pension reform saw the front door of Bordeaux Town Hall set ablaze. Nationwide demonstrations attracted around 3.5 million people according to French unions, and over 1 million according to police estimates. 457 individuals were detained and 441 police officers were injured, according to French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.

Giant Tent in Taiwan flies away in Strong Wind, Injuring One

One day before the opening ceremony of the 2023 Taiwanese National Indigenous Games in Taipei, the giant tent set up in the event area was lifted by a sudden strong wind. The collapsed tent fell on the guests who were trying to escape. A Japanese tourist suffered minor injuries to his foot. The tourist was […]

Protesters clash with police in France

Protests in France continued on the ninth day after the controversial pension reform was passed, primarily in the capital, Paris. Demonstrators set garbage on fire and smashed the windows of shops and bus stops. Police used tear gas to disperse the angry crowd, and 58 people have been arrested so far. According to the French […]

Forest Fire Ravages Spain, Prompts Evacuation of thousands

A forest fire in the eastern region of Valencia, Spain has resulted in the evacuation of over a thousand people. The fire began at noon near the town of Villanueva de Viver and quickly grew out of control, threatening nearby towns and villages. Currently, approximately 900 hectares of land have been affected. The Valencia fire […]

Anger over controversial justice system reform plan continues in Israel

After the approval of several laws by Israel’s parliament to reform the justice system as well as limit the power of the Supreme Court, countrywide anti-government demonstrations have intensified. Hundreds of people demonstrated across the country, with demonstrators blocking the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv. During the demonstration, police used water cannons to disperse demonstrators.