Six killed in Mexican fireworks factory explosion

Six people were killed, including 2 children, and 18 others were injured after explosion hit illegal fireworks factory in Puebla, Mexico. The explosion damaged about 20 houses nearby, Puebla State Governor Luis Miguel Barbosa stated. He has ordered the identification of all illegal fireworks factories in the state. Last Sunday, an explosion occurred at an […]

Scores killed, injured in Burundi prison fire

A fire broke out in an overcrowded prison in Brundi’s capital Gitega, with 38 dead and 69 injured, said Prosper Bazombanza, Vice President of Burundi. According to the interior ministry, the fire was caused by a short circuit. Official data suggest that there are at least 1,500 convicts in the prison, which has a capacity […]

1,5 tons of drugs that brought from Albania to Turkey, seized in Muğla city

In Turkey, as a result of an intelligence mission carried out as part of preventing smuggling, draining the financial resources of organized crime and terror groups, preventing the use and trade of narcotics, and fighting against crime and criminals, Izmir Provincial Gendarmerie Command conducted an operation on a ship towards morning on the sea near […]

christmas tree made of vaccine vials displayed in romania

A Christmas tree made of approximately 19,000 used COVID-19 vaccine vials was displayed at the vaccination center of the Children’s Palace in Bucharest, Romania’s capital. The tree stands 3 meters tall and has a diameter of 2.2 meters. The preparations for this Christmas tree began on March 1st, when the vaccination center in the Children’s […]

Istanbul residents were greeted by a rainbow this morning

After light rain effective in several districts of Istanbul in the morning hours, the rainbow appeared as the sun showed itself upon the Istanbul, Turkey. As in the districts at European side of Istanbul, Rainbow also greeted city residents in districts of Anatolian side this morning and formed a postcard resembling visual feast.

Ecotourism areas photographed in Samsun, Turkey

Samsun is the largest province in the Black Sea Region; with its blue flag beaches, nature, historical, and cultural values, it provides many tourism options to visitors. In the province, there are 9 sustainable eco-tourism areas, including 1 nature protection area, 5 nature parks, and 3 wetlands. Trekking, hiking, plant and wildlife watching, photo safaris, […]

Circassians in Turkey criticized Deutsche Welle over its assimilation allegations

Circassians living in Turkey criticized the German media outlet Deutsche Welle after it published a headline that claiming that Circassians in Turkey being assimilated and their culture are dying out. People from Kiçir village, which its population is mostly Circassian and located in Simav district of Kütahya city, responded harshly to the striking headline of […]

Istanbul’s iconic landmark Maiden’s Tower under restoration

Restoration work continues at one of Istanbul’s iconic landmark Maiden’s Tower. The restoration was initiated by Ministry of Culture and Tourism last September, and it is expected to be completed in April 2022. Within the scope of restoration works, the roof over the courtyard will be removed. The courtyard and the ground will be restored […]

Boris Johnson attends police raid on drug smugglers

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended police raid of smugglers in Liverpool this morning, dressed as a police officer. He said that he aims to end the activities of thousands of drug gangs operating across the country. Stating that according to the data, more than 300,000 crimes in the country are committed by drug users, […]