Hotels in Safranbolu, a UNESCO-listed Ottoman-era town in Türkiye, have reached full occupancy for the Ramadan holiday. Known for its well-preserved historic houses and cobblestone streets, the town is a major cultural tourism destination. Safranbolu Tourism Operators Association (SAFTİD) President Şebnem Urgancıoğlu confirmed the high demand, stating that spring marks the start of the […]
A total of 142,000 Palestinians have been displaced after the Israeli army resumed its attacks on Gaza since March 18, when the ceasefire was broken, said the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The Israeli forces are forcing Palestinians to evacuate their homes and demolish their buildings and public infrastructure, leaving […]
With Ramadan Bayram approaching, shopping in Istanbul’s Eminönü has surged, especially for holiday treats like candy, chocolate, and Turkish delight. Shopkeepers expressed satisfaction with the growing demand, noting an increase in sales over the past few days. “Last year, candy and chocolate were 280 TL; this year, we are selling them for 250 TL,” […]
The South Korean Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters announced that the number of deaths in the forest fires that have been effective in South Gyeongsang and North Gyeongsang provinces and have been out of control for 6 days has risen to 24 and the number of injuries to 26. The flames reduced at least […]
Russia shot down nine Ukrainian drones, including two over the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack on Belgorod injured one person, and Russia launched overnight strikes on Mykolaiv and Kryvyi Rih, damaging buildings and causing power outages. Ukraine said its air defenses intercepted 56 of 117 Russian drones. The […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced that 38 people have lost their lives in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours and that the lifeless body of 1 Palestinian has been removed from the rubble of collapsed buildings in the region. It was also reported that 124 injured people were brought […]
Mountain goats were recorded while roaming on steep cliffs in Ağrı province of Türkiye, revealing the richness of the region’s ecosystem. Turkish experts point out that the protection of wildlife is of great importance for ecological balance in the area.
A Russian Pacific Fleet submarine, “Ufa,” launched Kalibr cruise missiles at sea and coastal targets during an exercise in the Sea of Japan, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. The submarine secretly reached the designated area before the drill, hitting a surface target and a coastal target in the Khabarovsk region from over 1,000 kilometers away. […]
Two French-German Alpha jets collided in mid-air during a aerobatic flight rehearsal in the Saint-Dizier region of northeastern France, injuring one. The French army reported that two pilots and a passenger ejected themselves from the jets using ejection seats and landed with parachutes. It was reported that one of the jets crashed into a silo […]
US President Donald Trump praised Türkiye and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a reception for newly appointed ambassadors at the White House. Among them was Tom Barrack, nominated as the next US Ambassador to Ankara. Barrack described Türkiye as “one of the most ancient civilizations,” while Trump called it “a good country with a good […]