Thick fog settled over the city of Elazığ in eastern Türkiye, reducing visibility to about 5 meters in some areas. A cloud layer formed over the city, creating striking views as sunlight broke through the mist. Drone footage captured the unusual landscape, which drew attention from residents and visitors. Kamil Can Kılıç
A natural gas pipeline exploded in the village of Rostovka in Russia’s Omsk region, creating a large fireball. Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said the blast occurred in an underground section and posed no danger to nearby residents. No casualties were reported. The cause remains under investigation by the prosecutor’s office.
Winds exceeding 140 km/h caused major disruption across Argentina’s Patagonia region, forcing the closure of schools, malls, banks, and shops in Chubut and Santa Cruz provinces. Comodoro Rivadavia also saw power outages and reduced hospital staffing, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors. Argentina’s meteorological service issued red, orange, and yellow alerts, while flights from […]
A 150-meter-long “garbage river” has formed in Oxfordshire, England, after organized crime groups dumped hundreds of tons of illegal waste in a floodplain between the River Cherwell and the A34. UK MP Calum Miller warned in Parliament that the waste is heating up and poses a fire risk, saying cleanup costs exceed the local council’s […]
With bear attacks in Japan reaching a record 13 deaths this year, Gifu Prefecture has begun using drones that emit barking and firecracker sounds to push bears away from residential areas in Hida City. The drones are flown over spots where bear activity is detected. Governor Yoshihide Esaki said the measure aims to improve public […]
Tortum Waterfall in Erzurum, Türkiye’s largest and Europe’s third largest, has seen a surge in visitors as autumn draws in nature enthusiasts and tourists. Crowds gathered to photograph the waterfall and enjoy its seasonal scenery. Authorities urged visitors to follow safety guidelines and be cautious of increasing traffic as winter approaches. Taner Sarı
The childhood home of world weightlifting legend Naim Süleymanoğlu in Mestanlı, Bulgaria, has been restored and turned into a museum under a 2021 TİKA project. The official opening takes place today with Türkiye’s Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Youth and Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak. The ceremony marks the 8th anniversary […]
Montenegrin Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimovic said his country expects to lift the temporary visa requirement for Turkish citizens within “10 to 15 days.” He added that Montenegro is working to align its visa policy with the EU by 2026 and is increasing staff at missions in Türkiye due to recent congestion. The visa suspension was […]
The death toll from the copper mine collapse in the Kalando area of Lualaba province in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 49, authorities said. During a visit to the region, the plane carrying Mining Minister Louis Watom Kabamba and his delegation skidded off the runway and caught fire while landing at Kolwezi […]
Russian forces struck the Turkish vessel ORINDA, which was carrying about 4,000 tons of LPG and docked at Izmail Port in Ukraine’s Odesa region. The ship caught fire, prompting Romanian authorities to evacuate residents in the nearby village of Plauru due to explosion risk. Russia also targeted a DTEK-owned power plant in Odesa, cutting electricity […]