Women firefighters in Izmir’s Fire Department are making a significant impact, demonstrating remarkable skills and dedication. Working as drivers, responding to emergency calls, and fighting fires, these women are performing on par with their male counterparts, often outshining more experienced firefighters. The Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department now has 15 women firefighters among its […]
Floods and landslides caused by Hurricane John, which reached southern Mexico on Monday evening, resulted in deaths. Two people died in the town of Tlacoachistlahuaca in Guerrero State, and one person died in a landslide in Malinaltepec. The hurricane also knocked down trees, blew off roofs, and downed power poles, and around 100,000 homes were […]
Hezbollah launched a ballistic missile attack on MOSSAD headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, marking the first such strike since October 7. The Lebanese militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was carried out with a “Qadr 1” missile to retaliate against MOSSAD for alleged assassinations of its commanders and to show solidarity with […]
The Yüksekova Ecology Cultural and Mountaineering Sports Club Association, which introduces the natural beauties to tourists every week in the Yüksekova district of Hakkari province of Türkiye, hosted a group of 15 Czechs this week. The Cezch group visited Sat Lakes located at an altitude of 3,500 in the İkiyaka Mountains and trekked around the […]
An 84-square-meter floor mosaic, believed to date back to the Roman and Early Byzantine periods, has been discovered in Elazığ, Türkiye. The mosaic, depicting various animal species such as lions, deer, Anatolian leopards, and birds, as well as trees and plants, is considered the first of its kind in Türkiye due to its size […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting at the Turkevi in the US city of New York, where they attended the 79th United Nations General Assembly. The two discussed bilateral relations between their countries, the course of the Ukraine-Russia war, peace efforts, and regional and global issues. During the […]
Otlukbeli Lake, located in Erzincan’s Otlukbeli district in Easter Türkiye, stands out as a rare natural wonder. Formed by mineral waters rather than karst sources, it is the world’s only travertine dam lake. With its striking red hue and scenic beauty, the lake attracts hundreds of tourists annually. Situated 1,885 meters above sea level, […]
US President Joe Biden delivered his final speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, focusing on global cooperation, peace, and justice. He called for reforming the UN Security Council and emphasized the need for global standards on artificial intelligence. Reflecting on his 50 years in public service, Biden urged world leaders to work […]
At the Non-Aligned Movement meeting during the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, Bosnian Foreign Minister Elmedin Konakovic condemned the violence in Gaza, drawing comparisons to the 1992-95 war in Bosnia. He highlighted that over 41,000 people, mostly women and children, have been killed and urged global powers to halt the massacres. Konakovic referenced […]
Türkiye’s Bursa has experienced six aviation accidents since 2021, resulting in the deaths of five pilots and one civilian, with four others injured. The most recent crash on September 23, 2024, at Yenişehir Airport, claimed the lives of two pilots during training. Investigations are ongoing, with experts suggesting possible causes like wake turbulence or […]