Abdulhadi Krasniç of the Democratic Turkish Party of Kosovo (KDTP) was re-elected mayor of Mamusha, the country’s only Turkish municipality, with 53.58 percent of the vote in the second round of local elections. Kosovo held runoffs in 18 municipalities, including Pristina and Prizren, after no candidate secured over 50 percent in the first round. The […]
Polling has begun in 14 Egyptian cities for the first phase of the House of Representatives elections. Voters are choosing members of the 596-seat parliament, with polls open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time over two days. More than 35 million citizens are eligible to vote in this phase, covering cities such […]
The long-debated origin of cağ kebab, claimed by both Erzurum and Artvin, has been traced back a thousand years to the Kipchak Turks, according to new research. Artvin Çoruh University professor Hüdayi Ercoşkun stated that both cities lie in the region once inhabited by the Kipchaks, who brought the tradition of roasting meat on skewers […]
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara visited the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington during his talks with US President Donald Trump. He was welcomed by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Georgieva said on social media, “It was a privilege to host President Al-Shara at the IMF. We discussed the economic transformation Syrians need and […]
The founder of the Republic of Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, was commemorated in Azerbaijan on the 87th anniversary of his passing. The ceremony, held at the Two States, One Nation Park in Baku, was attended by Turkish Ambassador Birol Akgün, TRNC Representative Ufuk Turganer, military officials, diplomats, and students. Ambassador Akgün praised Atatürk as “a […]
At least 18 people were injured when two passenger trains collided on a suburban line between Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, and the nearby town of Pezinok. The injured were taken to four hospitals under Bratislava University Hospital. Authorities said the cause of the crash remains under investigation, and Slovak Railways has launched an inquiry. The incident […]
Children in Gaza have returned to school after two years of Israeli bombardment, studying in buildings reduced to rubble. With shattered windows, broken doors, and no desks, students sit on the floor as teachers struggle to continue lessons with limited materials. UNRWA spokesperson Adnan Abu Hasna said around 30,000 students have resumed classes in agency-run […]
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a city that never sleeps. It pulses with energy, color, and contrast, where ancient temples rise beside modern skyscrapers and street food vendors share space with luxury malls. Known locally as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon in the Thai language, Bangkok is not only Thailand’s political and economic hub but […]
Pro-Palestinian activists from the group Ende Gelände blocked Germany’s Port of Hamburg to protest Berlin’s arms exports to Israel and its support for the Gaza war. The group disrupted railway access to the port, with some protesters chaining themselves to the tracks. Activists accused Germany of “complicity in war crimes” and demanded an immediate […]
Settled by Urartians and later used in Byzantine and Ottoman eras, Altıntepe Castle in Erzincan’s Üzümlü district has drawn fresh attention after new drone footage showcased its hilltop ruins. Scientific digs begun in 1959 revealed a citadel gate, temple-palace, apadana, storage buildings, and stone tombs, marking Altıntepe as one of the westernmost Urartian centers. […]