Thousands vessels passed through Dardanelles strait in Turkey. In the first 6 months of 2022, a total of 20,953 vessels have passed through the strait, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure said. Vessels larger than 200 meters was announced as 3,563. According to statistics, general cargo ships took first place with 7,016, while the number […]
A forest fire was extinguished in the Beyşehir district of Konya, Turkey. Fire trucks and health teams were dispatched to the region following the fire. The flames were near a settlement, where residents also participated in extinguishing efforts along with the fire teams. The fire was brought under control before it spread to a wider […]
The collision between a bus and a truck killed 16 and injured 8 in Huzistan, Iran. Emergency squads and 11 ambulances were directed to the area. The bus was carrying seasonal workers.
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]