Inflation and cost of living protested in Belgium

Workers complaining about rising energy prices and inflation in Belgium gathered in front of the Royal Park Theatre in Brussels. More than 10,000 people attended the protest, which was held after a joint call by the country’s leading Socialist, Liberal and Green unions. The purchasing power has fallen rapidly in recent months, prompting the unions […]

Whirlwind emerges in Hatay, Turkey

A whirlwind emerging after rain caused damage and panic in Hatay, Turkey. The whirlwind, first seen on offshore, reached the Çevlik Coast and damaged workplaces, trees, and sheds around. Luckily, the whirlwind disappeared before causing more trouble.

Fire at Izmir’s forest area

A small forest fire broke out in İzmir, Turkey. Regional Directorate of Forestry responded to the fire in Kiraz district. The teams responded to the fire with 4 helicopters, 14 water tanks, 5 water tankers and 2 dozers.

Otters spotted in Istanbul

Otters appeared on Istanbul’s Silivri coast in Turkey. They were seen playing with each other in the footage. Otters, which are in the category of endangered animals by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, were viewed by people in the historical Mimarsinan Bridge area of ​​Silivri.

Forest Fire break out in Turkey’s Muğla

A forest fire broke out in the Marmaris district of Muğla, Turkey. The flames spread to a large forest area with the impact of strong winds. A large number of firefighters have been dispatched to the scene. The teams are still intervening in the flames from both the air and ground.

Cheerful moments of bear family in Munzur Mountains, Turkey

Photographers captured the cheerful moments of a mother bear and her two cubs in Munzur Mountains, Turkey. The mother bear was feeding, and the younglings were playing with each other before noticing the drone and running towards the trees to hide. The Munzur Mountains, which stand out with their rich flora and endemic species are […]

Mount Ararat climbers draw attention to climate change

Members of Van Valley Nature Sports Club climbed the Mount Ararat to draw attention on the melting glaciers. Ömer Dönmez, the club chairman, and had a picnic on the summit of the mountain and witnessed the melting glaciers. “Due to global warming, most of the glaciers of Mount Ararat are melting. We have seen cracks […]

Departing ferry hits breakwater in Japan

A ferry in Matsumaya, Japan crashed into a breakwater just after it departed from the harbour of Oura with 45 passengers on board. One of the passengers was injured after falling into the ground and was taken to a hospital. The incident occurred as the ferry was being pushed by high winds. Fortunately, the ferry […]

streets flooded after downpour in Hatay, Turkey

The downpour in the Iskenderun district of Hatay, Turkey, flooded homes and businesses. Parts of the Iskenderun Adana highway, particularly the Sahil Ataturk Boulevard, which runs through the city center, were flooded. Water evacuation began with the cessation of rain in Iskenderun and traffic flow returned to normal.

Car-free day in Paris

Paris celebrated car-free day, on which motor vehicles are banned in the city center between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on last Sunday. Police officers rode horses instead of driving cars. The residents commuted mostly via bicycles. However, there were also vehicles noticed on the roads that didn’t participate in the car-free day. “This year, […]