The death toll has risen to two following the collapse of a hotel near the Moselle River in Kröv, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Authorities reported that one more person was confirmed dead, bringing the total fatalities to two. Of the seven people trapped in the rubble, five have been rescued. Initial reports indicated that 14 people […]
Ahmet Merih Çelik, a drummer from, Tekirdağ, Türkiye, renowned for his extreme drumming stunts, performed on a pedalo in the Bosphorus. Previously drumming underwater, with a parachute, and on skis, Çelik’s latest act attracted a crowd on the Istanbul coast. He announced plans for even more audacious performances, citing his commando training as inspiration […]
Bruges, a city in northwest Belgium that seems to live in almost medieval times. Often called the “Venice of the North,” Bruges attracts millions of tourists every year. But what is the story of this fascinating city? The name Bruges is thought to derive from an ancient Scandinavian word meaning “scaffolding” or “anchoring.” It also […]
In Türkiye, children swimming in Lake Van, the world’s largest soda lake, experience a surprising change in hair color during the summer. The high soda content and sun exposure cause their hair to turn blond. This effect fades in the winter when they swim less. Prof. Dr. Hatice Uce Özkol from Van Yüzüncü Yıl University […]
Restoration efforts are ongoing at Gök Madrasa in Tokat, known for its blue tiles and Seljuk architecture. Built in 1275, this historical site served as an educational center for Islamic and positive sciences and later functioned as the Tokat City Museum. The project, initiated in 2021 by the General Directorate of Foundations, aims to preserve […]
In Bangladesh, protests have erupted following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and departure from the country. Demonstrators are targeting and destroying statues of Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh and father of the former prime minister. In the past three days, dozens of statues have been torn down by the angry crowds.
Severe flooding caused by heavy rains has devastated Abu Hamad city in northern Sudan. Since Monday, the rains have destroyed dozens of houses, resulting in 11 deaths and at least 60 injuries. The Sudanese Ministry of Health also reported that heavy rains and floods in June and July across seven states have led to 32 […]
The East-West Friendship and Silk Road Rally, supported by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, witnessed the sunrise on Mount Nemrut. Participants traveled from Cappadocia through Kahramanmaraş to Adıyaman, viewing the summit’s giant statues at 2,206 meters. The rally, which began in Istanbul and will end in Mongolia on August 30, aims to promote […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for restraint in the Middle East, warning that further escalation could lead to unpredictable and dangerous consequences. “More attacks increase the risk of dangerous consequences that no one can predict or fully control,” Blinken stated, reaffirming the US’s unwavering commitment to Israel’s security. Blinken, alongside US Secretary of […]
Climate activists from the group Futuro Vegetal vandalized the Ibiza mansion of world-famous footballer Lionel Messi. They illegally entered the property, spraying red and black paint on the walls and displaying a banner that read, “Help the planet, eat the rich, abolish the police.” Futuro Vegetal claimed responsibility, stating, “We painted Messi’s illegal mansion, which […]