In Kahramanmaraş, an amusement park ride known as the ‘hammer’ malfunctioned, leaving around 50 people suspended in the air for nearly an hour. The incident occurred at the Kahramanmaraş Fair Center, where the ride, designed to perform flips, suddenly broke down. Trapped and hanging upside down, the riders experienced intense fear and panic. Emergency fire […]
In Israel, over 300 vehicles formed a convoy organized by the Forum for the Families of the Hostages and Missing, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas that includes a prisoner exchange. The convoy, which started in Tel Aviv, is headed toward the Gaza border, with vehicles displaying Israeli flags, […]
A forest fire broke out in the National Park on Mount Ida in Edremit district of Balıkesir. Authorities sent numerous air and land vehicles to the area. It was stated that the fire was triggered by a lightning strike.
This year’s version of La Tomatina, the Spanish’s traditional tomato battle, started in a small village of Bunol in the Valencia city at around 13:00 local time. The colorful event, where tons of overripe tomatoes are used, has attracted thousands of people, including tourists. A man unfurled a Palestinian flag to show support in the […]
Çimenli Canyon in Gümüşhane, Türkiye, has become a top destination for nature and adventure enthusiasts this summer. The canyon, known for its striking rock formations, cool weather, and crystal-clear waters, is attracting visitors, particularly from mountaineering clubs in Trabzon. This week, the Gümüşhane Mountaineering, Nature Sports, and Youth Association (GÜDAK) organized a hike through […]
A 40-centimeter-wide chimney cap that came off from a roof due to the wind fell on a guest next to the pool of an hotel in Alanya. The 37-year-old woman was immediately taken to the hospital and reportedly injured badly. Her condition was stated to be life-threatening.
Air traffic at Eindhoven Airport, the Netherlands’ second largest airport, has been halted due to a computer system failure linked to the Dutch Ministry of Defense. The cause of the disruption remains unclear, but all flights have been grounded until 17:00 local time, with at least 14 flights canceled. Some flights have been diverted […]
Typhoon Shanshan, which caused severe storms and floods, has brought life to a standstill in Japan as of the evening hours. Three people were injured in Miyazaki Prefecture and one in Kagoshima Prefecture due to accidents caused by strong winds. An evacuation warning was issued to approximately 870,000 people. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that […]
In a recent operation by the Turkish authorities, 16 illegal immigrants and one organizer were apprehended. Authorities discovered that smugglers were transporting irregular migrants from border provinces to Erzurum before moving them to western provinces. During the raid at an address in central Erzurum, 16 illegal immigrants were detained, and legal action was taken against […]
Seven-kilometer-thick supercell clouds coming from the Black Sea region caused torrential rain in Istanbul. Moving over the Sea of Marmara, the clouds released heavy rain for about 1 hour, disrupting traffic and causing floods in many parts of the city. Sunlight, which was drastically blocked in the meantime, started to reach the city after about […]