According to local media, President Emmanuel Macron has replaced the previous brighter shade of navy blue on the official French flag with a darker navy blue. The new version of the flag was previously used during the French Revolution in the 1790s. The brighter navy blue of the flag was changed in 1976 by President […]
Nomads living in easternmost Turkey grass down sheep herds in city of Kars during summers. They continue migrating to Iğdır, another city in Turkey, to spend the winter. They set up tents on the hills regardless of cold weather, with donkeys carrying their belongings. The shepherds are responsible of thousands of sheep. A nomad Remzi […]
An Iranian helicopter approached 25 yards (75 feet) of Essex’s port side, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said. He stated that the helicopter’s actions were unprofessional and dangerous, and that there was no impact on the Essex’s operations or ability to sail. Iranian pilots shared the footage on social media, where they approached the US […]
Austria has imposed lockdown on people who are not fully vaccinated in the country. People who have caught Covid-19 or are over the age of 12 are exempt from the restrictions. People are allowed to leave their homes for reasons such as to carry out their profession or education, to meet their daily basic needs […]
People looting a garbage container in Russia sparked anger on social network. Footage shows mostly elderly people competing to collect expired foods and vegetables thrown away by a grocery shop in the city of Novosibirsk, Russia. People reacted against Russian government as poverty and inequality of income in the country increases. Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) celebrates its 38th anniversary with ceremonies. The first ceremony in the capital Nicosia was held in front of the Atatürk Monument. TRNC President Ersin Tatar, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay, many officials and many citizens attended the ceremony. Local stand-up dances and a TAF mehteran show were also […]
Hatay has been home to many civilizations for thousands of years, where Mosaic artist Elif Kocaoglu Kültekin and her team keep the art heritage alive in the city, and promote it by making then miniatures of numerous mosaics unearthed during the excavations. Stating that they have been sending mosaics to the Middle East countries until […]
The 200-year-old Haci Sakir Mansion in Bursa’s famed Mudurnu district on the historical Silk Road has been preserved in its original condition. A spice trader owned the mansion 200 years ago, and it has been under protection ever since. It has 11 rooms for visitors and vacationers. The mansion also functions as a museum-home, with […]
Illegal immigrants attempting to reach European countries via Turkey hide in trailers of trucks transporting commercial goods. The immigrants cut the rope that was sealed and pull to prevent the trailer from opening, reconnecting the rope with a safety pin-like tool, which results in an uncut appearance. They attempt to travel by hiding themselves among […]
The amphibious command ship ‘USS Mount Whitney’ of the 6th Fleet of the US Navy, crossed the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul again after spending 10 days in Black Sea. The Coast Guard boat accompanied the 189-meter-long warship through the Bosphorus. During the passage of the ship, the American crew was seen photographing the view of […]