Türkiye’s Kızılırmak Delta Wetland and Bird Sanctuary, which is on the UNESCO World Temporary Heritage List, dried up and the landscape resembled a desert. Thousands of acres of wetland in the Delta have dried up due to the lack of expected precipitation in the autumn and winter seasons. Yörükler neighborhood resident and 50 years fisherman […]
The world-famous Düden Waterfall in Antalya, Türkiye, has cascaded mud after three days of nonstop rain. The waterfall’s meeting point with the sea has turned brown. Tourists took photos alongside the waterfall’s scenery. Suat Metin
The annual festival Shakrain, also known as Ghuri Utsob or kite festival, was held in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, on Saturday. Taking place in every ninth month of the Bengali calendar (Jan. 14 or Jan. 15 in the Gregorian calendar), the festival carries importance in the old Dhaka culture for symbolizing unity and friendship. Strict […]
France is currently experiencing shortages of certain drugs such as paracetamol and amoxicillin. Pharmacists have had difficulties obtaining drugs and have reported delays in delivery since the end of last year. According to the authorities, the reason for the shortage in drugs supplied from China is that its factories are dealing with the COVID-19 epidemic. […]
In cooperation with citizens, the Ukrainian army dug trenches on the border with Belarus, which is an ally of Russia, to increase security measures against possible attacks. Approximately 100,000 square meters of the area have also been armed with fortifications. Belarus, which considers Russia’s offensive as “military operations” had declared its support for Russia. Last […]
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Saturday that the Serbian section of the Chinese-built Belgrade-Budapest railway will greatly benefit the country’s economy and local development once completed. The railway, which is about 350 km long, is a flagship project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and is a result of deepening cooperation between China […]
Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in China has released 400 milu deer, a species strictly protected by the country due to its endangerment in wild, into a brand-new 533-hectare buffer zone. To increase the population and to preserve it, China has constructed three reserves, including the Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in Hubei […]
On Sunday, a Yeti Airlines plane carrying 72 passengers crashed into a river gorge in the tourist city of Pokhara, Nepal, killing at least 68 people. Search and rescue officials have recovered the black box from the passenger aircraft that crash landed. Kathmandu Airport official Teknath Sitaula said the black boxes appeared to be in […]
Researchers from Bartın University (BARU) Forestry Faculty Forest Engineering in Türkiye carried out wildlife observation and research studies. They used camera traps to study the population sizes and behavioral characteristics of wild mammals in different areas and ecosystems. The camera captured a pair of roe deer, a wildcat, a fox, a jackal and a brown […]
Around 700 classic cars toured the streets of French capital, Paris, as part of an annual event. The antique car collectors who displayed their valuable, century-old cars, such as the Citroen 2CV and Citroen Ami 8, were greeted by marching bands in the Montmartre district. The cars stood out with their well-maintained conditions that made […]