The 5.2-magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Hama region of Syria at 23:56 local time yesterday was also felt in Gaziantep and Hatay in Türkiye. Citizens who felt the earthquake quickly took to the streets with fear. Eleven Turkish cities, including Hatay and Gaziantep, and some border Syrian regions were greatly affected by the two […]
In the deep canyons of Kemaliye, Erzincan, a thousand-year-old tradition continues through the unique door knockers that adorn local homes. Dating back to the Ottoman period, these knockers served a practical purpose: different sounds indicated whether a visitor was male or female. A deep sound meant a man was at the door, while a […]
Ukrainian Chief of General Staff Oleksandr Syrsky announced that Ukrainian forces have gained control of about 1,000 square kilometers in Russia’s Kursk region. The offensive, which began on August 6, continues. Meanwhile, Russia’s Kursk Governor reported that Ukrainian troops have taken control of 28 villages and that 121,000 people have been evacuated, with 59,000 more […]
A knife-wielding man injured an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman in Leicester Square, one of the most busy tourist areas in London, the capital of England. It was reported that the girl is in good condition and was taken to a hospital, while the woman was slightly injured in the attack. After detaining the […]
In response to the forest fires near Varnava village and Megara town, close to Athens, Greece, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated. Greece, which has been battling forest fires since May, requested assistance from the European Union. Fire brigades from Italy, France, the Czech Republic, and Romania are being deployed to support […]
Dancers from 10 different countries competed fiercely in the wooden car races as part of the 13th version of the “Formulaz” festival held in the Konaktepe neighborhood of Işıklı Village in the Ardeşen district of Rize this year. “It was very fun. I participated from Ankara on behalf of Türkiye. I was in first place […]
SpaceX, the space transportation company owned by US billionaire businessman Elon Musk, sent 23 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 06:37 local time today. It was stated that the satellites would arrive at their destination approximately 64 minutes after launch. Starlink satellites are being developed to […]
It has been reported that children in the Gaza Strip, which is under Israeli attack, are frequently suffering from skin diseases due to the failure of the sewage system, the accumulation of tons of garbage on the streets, and limited access to cleaning materials and healthy foods that strengthen the immune system. Speaking about the […]
Muhammed Çolak, a Turkish citizen from Gaziantep, was kidnapped in Sarajevo during a trip and held for ransom by an unidentified group, reportedly linked to an Afghan gang. The kidnappers forced Çolak to cross mountains and reach the Croatian border, where they demanded a ransom from his family. Following six days of captivity, during which […]
India’s Bangalore city, where the humidity rate reached 98 percent, is battling against heavy downpours, which led to floods on roads and disruptions in traffic. Monsoon rains, which mainly affect West Africa and South Asia, occur between June and September.