Electricity has been largely restored in Spain and Portugal following a widespread outage that disrupted daily life. Spanish grid operator Red Electrica reported 99.95% power restoration, with all transformers back online. A state of emergency remains in effect in Madrid, Andalusia, and Extremadura. King Felipe is expected to lead a national security meeting on the […]
Atanur Sevim, a retired academic from Samsun, traveled 850 kilometers to Adıyaman’s Gerger district to photograph the rare inverted tulips, also known as “crying brides.” These protected flowers bloom briefly in spring and are found only in high-altitude areas. Sevim captured the unique sight on camera and urged visitors to respect nature by not picking […]
TEKNOFEST TRNC 2025 will take place from May 1–4 at the old Ercan Airport in Lefkoşa, Northern Cyprus. Organized by Türkiye’s T3 Foundation and the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the tech and aviation festival will host competitions in six categories with over 45,000 young participants from Türkiye, TRNC, and 20 other countries. The event […]
During his official visit to Baku, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian voiced support for Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, stating, “Karabakh is an inseparable part of Azerbaijan and we respect it.” In a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the two leaders highlighted recent diplomatic progress and pledged to deepen ties. Aliyev noted that key agreements would be signed […]
Electricity has been restored to parts of Spain, Portugal, and France after widespread outages disrupted transport, businesses, and daily life. Spain’s Red Electrica CEO Eduardo Prieto said, “It could take 5 to 10 hours to resolve the problem,” indicating the issue may persist for several hours. In Spain, metro and train services halted, stranding […]
Seventeen Turkish sailors aboard the Panama-flagged ST. OSLO tanker were caught in heavy bombardment off Yemen’s coast. Mobile footage captured the moments as nearly 20 bombs narrowly missed the ship near Ras Isa Port, controlled by Houthi forces. The sailors are awaiting urgent rescue. Ship owner Zedko Ship Management Services stated that no stranding occurred […]
Widespread power outages across Spain and Portugal halted train and metro services, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at stations. Spain’s national railway company Renfe suspended all operations after the outage began at 12:30 local time, while parts of Madrid’s metro were evacuated. In Portugal, authorities reported traffic disruptions and closures of metro lines in Lisbon […]
Germany’s 2025 Homelessness Report revealed around 531,600 homeless people nationwide, despite the National Action Plan Against Homelessness launched in 2024. Official data show that 50,000 people live on the streets, while others rely on shelters or friends. Rising rents, lack of affordable housing, economic difficulties, and the refugee crisis are cited as key causes. […]
FETÖ leader Fethullah Gülen, who died on October 20, 2024, was buried in the garden of his home at the Chestnut Retreat Center in Pennsylvania, USA. His grave, resembling a mausoleum, drew attention alongside visible construction equipment at the site. A legal battle has erupted over Gülen’s will, with his brother Mesih Gülen contesting a […]
Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul on April 23, aerial and satellite images highlighting the contrasting urban structures of neighboring Ataköy and Şirinevler reignited debate. The photos show Ataköy, part of Bakırköy district, as more organized, while Şirinevler, in Bahçelievler district, appears denser. Separated by the E-5 highway, the stark difference between the […]