Unique migratory birds rest in Turkey amid their tough journey

Unique migratory birds rest in Turkey amid their tough journey

Migratory birds spending the winter in Africa, stops over Ekşisu Reeds in Erzincan, Turkey to take a break from their long journey. Members of over 300 various bird species, including the ones accepted as world heritages, visit the reeds to rest before flying to Asia continent again. Cranes, mallard ducks, pochards, teals, anas querquedulas, grouses, […]

Over 4,300 pieces of weapons seized by Afghan police

Over 4,300 pieces of weapons seized by Afghan police

During operations over the last year, Afghan police have collected over 4,300 different types of weapons and a massive amount of ammunition, according to the state-run Bakhtar news agency. “During the operations over the past year, our police have collected 4,365 pieces of various weapons, 291,331 rounds of bullets, 735 boxes of ammunitions, and 515 […]

Thodex founder fatih özer arrested in Albania

Thodex founder fatih özer arrested in Albania

Faruk Fatih Özer, the fugitive founder of Thodex crypto currency that was searched for fraud, got arrested in Vlora, Albania. Özer was accused of stealing millions of dollars from Turkish investors. He was first recorded handing his passport to a receptionist of a hotel in Tiran on April 20th.

Over Half a Million Tourists Visit Historical Town of Safranbolu in Turkey

  Safranbolu’s historical district in Karabük, Turkey remains a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The town is Turkey’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site on an urban scale with its Ottoman-era inns, baths, mansions, fountains, mosques, and bridges. The visitors experience time-travel with untouched roads, streets and architecture. The town has managed to accommodate […]

4 katyusha rockets hit Baghdad

Four katyusha rockets were launched towards Green Zone in Baghdad. According to local sources, the turmoil between armed Sadr supporters and security forces have killed over 20 and injured over 250. Official sources, on the other hand, have not shared any data about casualties.

Fire and Explosion at Chemical Plant in Istanbul

A fire broke out in the chemical plant at the Beylikdüzü industrial site in Istanbul, Turkey. The flames that engulfed the entire workplace caused an explosion shortly after the fire. Firefighters, who arrived in the scene, put out the fire. An ambulance and police team were also dispatched to the area as a precaution, while […]

Parachuters competed in Turkey’s Denizli

The first day of the Paragliding Pre-World Cup XC Open Races was completed from a height of 2150 meters from Yaylacık Mountain in Denizli, Turkey. The event was organized as part of the 8th International Culture, Tourism, Agriculture, and Nature Sports Festival organized by Çameli Municipality in Denizli. With the competition beginning at noon on […]

Young stork stays with its saviors

An orphan stork, named Avşarlı, was found starving and dehydrated in its nest in Aydın, Söke. Ecosystem Protection and Nature Lovers, the association that found the stork, fed and treated the animal and released it.  However, the loyal stork came back to the location 3 days later it left. Having been informed about the stork, […]

Victory Day Celebrates With Hot Air Balloons in Turkey, Cappadocia

Hot air balloons took off in Cappadocia with Turkish flags hung in their baskets to commemorate the 100th anniversary of August 30 Victory Day. Tourists enjoyed the view from the sky in Cappadocia, a tourism center in Turkey known for its historical, cultural, and natural riches that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. A […]

Head-on collision in Mexico: 1 dead, 2 injured

A truck and an automobile moving in opposite lanes collided with each other in Puebla, Mexico. The incident killed 1 and injured 2. Both cars turned into fireballs after the collision. Several firetrucks and ambulances were sent to the location. Authorities stated that the crash was caused by one of the drivers changing the opposite […]