A funeral ceremony was held at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis for Palestinians who were killed in a recent Israeli attack on the region. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, 107 Palestinians died and 142 more were injured in the Israeli army’s 3 attacks carried out in the last 2 days. The total number of […]
A helicopter that took off from Carins Airport in Cairns, northern Queensland, Australia crashed into the roof of a hotel at 01:50 local time and caused a fire. The helicopter pilot died at the scene, while a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s at the hotel were injured and are in […]
Restoration efforts are underway at the Seljuk Square Cemetery in Ahlat, Bitlis, the world’s largest Turkish-Islamic cemetery, to repair damage inflicted during World War I. The cemetery, which was once bisected by a road used as the Ahlat-Tatvan route during the war, is being meticulously restored under the direction of Dr. Mehmet Kulaz from […]
Çıldır Lake, renowned as one of the world’s most beautiful places to watch the sunset, captivate visitors with its breathtaking views. Located in a district rich with natural beauty and historical sites like Satan Castle and Akçakale Island in Türkiye, the lake offers a mesmerizing sunset experience year-round. Both local tourists and visitors flock […]
Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Türkiye, hosted national and international media and astrophotography enthusiasts who gathered to capture the Perseid meteor shower. Despite strong winds and cold weather, participants documented the celestial event against the backdrop of the ancient giant statues. The occasion highlighted the cultural and natural beauty of Mount […]
Iranian tourists who traveled Türkiye’s Van province during the summer attended the ‘Paint and Water Festival’ organized by tourism agencies in the Gevaş district and cooled off in Lake Van. “Gevaş is a cute district of ours. We took such an initiative so that tourists who come to Van can contribute to the tradesmen and […]
The 3-day European Triathlon Championship, held in the Balıkesir province of Türkiye and attended by 514 triathletes from 34 countries, attracted great attention from sports lovers. The number of viewers of the championship, which is over 38,000, exceeded the record number set during another triathlon championship in Portugal, which was 33,000. “We have presented an […]
The ancient city of Sardes, located in Manisa, Türkiye, offered a stunning backdrop for the Perseid meteor shower, one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events. This historical site, once the capital of the Lydian Kingdom and significant during Roman and Byzantine times, drew astrophotography enthusiasts due to its location away from city lights. The […]
Forest fires broke out in the village of Varnava and the town of Megara near the Greek capital Athens yesterday. The flames quickly grew due to the wind and hot weather, and locals were evacuated. Athens Observatory Research Director Kostas Lagouvardos said the coming days were critical, noting, “What makes the situation so dangerous is […]
The death toll from last Friday’s landslide at the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, has risen to 21, according to police reports. Search and rescue teams have managed to save 14 people from the site. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has directed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to oversee the evacuation of residents living near […]