Ali Kılınç, a retired non-commissioned officer from Zile, Tokat, has transformed his 44-year passion for antiques into a small business. After serving in the Turkish Armed Forces for years, Kılınç began collecting antique items, particularly oriental corner pieces, as a hobby. Over time, his collection grew so large that he rented a shop to […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced that 26 Palestinians lost their lives and 84 Palestinians were injured in 3 attacks on the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours. Authorities added that the number of Palestinians deaths has increased to 41,252 and the number of injured has increased to 95,497 since October 7.
Twenty-two-year-old Turkish arm wrestling competitor Ömer Kozakoğlu won 2 gold medals, one in the European Arm Wrestling Championship held in Slovakia and the other in the World Arm Wrestling Championship held in Moldova. The young athlete, who has been doing arm wrestling for 5 years, even managed to eliminate his experienced opponent, who is an […]
A tropical storm has caused severe flooding in North Carolina, USA, with heavy rains submerging homes and streets. Carolina Beach received a record 18 inches of rain in just 12 hours, an event described as a once-in-a-thousand-year occurrence by the National Weather Service. The storm led to widespread road closures, school evacuations, and the suspension […]
In Trabzon’s Şalpazarı district in Türkiye, Gökhan Karadeniz has revitalized animal husbandry by building a unique 4-storey farm on steep terrain. Karadeniz, a 30-year-old natural gas technician graduate, chose to pursue farming instead of his profession, utilizing the knowledge passed down from his parents. Despite initial skepticism from locals, he successfully built the multi-level […]
A century-old village that was submerged under water with the construction of the Pusat-Özen Dam in the Hafik district of Sivas has resurfaced due to drought and that its water was partially transfered to another dam. Locals who previously lived in the village and came back to visit had emotional moments when they saw the […]
The Erzurum Museum in Türkiye has unveiled a collection of 175 ancient jewelry items, including pieces that date back 3,500 years. These artifacts, which have never been displayed before, are part of a new initiative by the museum to showcase previously stored items in themed exhibitions. The collection features jewelry from the Urartian, Hellenistic, […]
The Arhavi district of Artvin was paralyzed by floods and inundations following heavy rainfall that began yesterday afternoon. Rainfall of 174 kilograms per square meter caused severe flooding in some areas and a main road leading to multiple villages collapsed. Buildings in risky areas were evacuated. No deaths or injuries have been reported yet. In […]
Typhoon Yagi has caused severe floods and landslides in Myanmar, killing 226 people and leaving 80 missing. Over 500,000 people urgently need food, water, and shelter due to widespread destruction. The storm has affected around 630,000 people, damaging infrastructure and cutting off communication in many areas. Aid efforts are ongoing, with 388 camps set […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid an official visit to Italy yesterday. The two discussed their aim of tackling human trafficking gangs to combat illegal immigration during their meeting in Rome. “I am completely focused on what I think is the most deterrent and effective way to deal with illegal immigration, and that is to […]