The Eastern Express, a 24-hour rail journey from Kars to Ankara, continues to draw both local and international tourists, thanks in part to social media buzz. Departing each morning from Kars, the train travels through Erzurum, Erzincan, Sivas, Kayseri, and Kırıkkale, offering passengers breathtaking views along the way. Passengers, like Murat Talan from Izmir, […]
Istanbul’s Marmaray rail line, easing traffic between Europe and Asia, has transported over 1.2 billion passengers since opening. Now marking its 11th anniversary, Marmaray recorded 208 million passengers in the first 10 months of 2024 alone, with 287 daily trips providing swift, 4-minute cross-Bosphorus transit. Initially delayed by 4.5 years due to archaeological discoveries and […]
A 17-year-old in Austria has died following a tragic accident during a video stunt on a moving train. The incident, involving four youths aged 13-18, occurred on October 29 near Vienna’s Schönbrunn Station. As two of them stood up while the train neared a pedestrian bridge, one friend shouted warnings, but both struck their heads […]
Manisa’s Mesir Macunu (Paste), central to one of Türkiye’s oldest festivals, has become the 28th Turkish product to receive the European Union Geographical Indication (GI), marking international recognition. The application, finalized after three years, will help promote Mesir Paste globally. According to Ufuk Tanık, President of the Manisa and Mesir Promotion and Tourism Association, […]
At least 36 people were killed when an overcrowded bus carrying 50 passengers veered off the road into a 200-meter-deep ravine in Uttarakhand’s Almora district in India. Police noted that the bus, with a capacity of 42, may have been overloaded. Some passengers were reportedly thrown from the bus into a nearby river. Uttarakhand Chief […]
Japan successfully launched the “Kirameki 3” military communications satellite into orbit via an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) confirmed the launch, initially delayed from mid-October due to weather and technical issues. The satellite, designed to use the weather-resistant X-band frequency, will enhance rapid data transmission between military […]
During a visit to Spain’s flood-stricken Valencia region, King Felipe and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez encountered public backlash, with locals protesting delayed relief efforts. In Paiporta, demonstrators threw mud at King Felipe while chanting “Murderers,” prompting his guards to shield him with umbrellas. Prime Minister Sanchez’s vehicle was also attacked as he departed the […]
The Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano on Indonesia’s Flores Island erupted twice overnight, killing at least 10 people and sparking fires in nearby villages. The eruptions maffected 10,295 residents, leading to evacuations across several villages. Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency raised the alert to its highest level, urging locals and tourists to avoid a 7-kilometer radius around […]
The second round of Moldova’s presidential election saw a close contest between incumbent pro-Western President Maia Sandu and Socialist Party candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo, who promotes stronger ties with Russia. With over 90% of votes counted, Stoianoglo leads with 50.81%, while Sandu follows closely at 49.19%, according to Moldova’s Central Election Commission. With a voter turnout […]
Early voting concluded across most U.S. states on Sunday, with Alaska, Hawaii, and Washington allowing it to continue until the November 5 general election. According to the University of Florida’s Elections Lab, 78 million voters have already cast ballots, with over 42 million voting in person and 35 million sending ballots by mail. With […]