Panama Elects Jose Raul Mulino as New President

Jose Raul Mulino, member of the centre-right party Realizing Gaols, won the presidential race in Panama. According to the results published after 92% of the votes were counted, he superseded his main rival with 9 points by receiving around 35% of the votes. The 64-year-old previously served as the country’s minister of public security, minister […]

Thailand Heatwave Claims 38 Lives

  Thailand has witnessed at least 38 deaths attributed to a prolonged heatwave, surpassing seasonal norms. The country’s Deputy Ministry of Health, Dr. Atthapol Kaewsamrit, highlighted that most victims were outdoor workers, individuals with health conditions, and the elderly. With temperatures soaring above 40 degrees in several provinces, authorities from Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention […]

Heights of Gümüşhane Covered in Snow Amid May

Snowfall formed a fascinating sight around the Limni Lake Nature Park, located at an altitude of 2,024 meters above sea level in Türkiye’s Gümüşhane despite the nearing of the summer season. “Such snowfall occurs in the higher parts of Gümüşhane and Lake Limni every year. It happened happened again. Tourists can see the beautiful view […]

Turkish-German Business Meet in Düsseldorf

  The İs Dünyası (Business World) in Türkiye magazine recently convened Turkish and German business figures in Düsseldorf for the third consecutive year. This gathering, aimed at fostering business and investment ties between the two nations, showcased the magazine’s influence as a pivotal resource in economic journalism. The event, spearheaded by the World Turkish Business […]

Russia’s Kharkiv Attack Injures at least 14

The Russian army carried out a glide bomb attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv city yesterday. According to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office’s report, at least 14 people in the area were injured. Several residential buildings were hit in the attack.

Fine Issued for Picking Protected Water Lilies in Türkiye

Authorities in Türkiye’s Biga district are imposing fines of 387,141 TL  ($12,000) on those caught picking protected water lilies in Nilüfer Lake, located in the village of Kalafat. This measure aims to prevent damage to the area’s biodiversity. Nilüfer Lake, covering 2 acres in Kalafat village, is famous for its water lilies, also known as […]

Hıdırellez and Kakava Festival Celebrated in Edirne

Thousands of locals and tourists gathered in Edirne due to the Romani traditioniol festival Kakava and the Muslim seasonal holiday Hıdırellez. The celebrations, which started yesterday with the lighting of the Kakava fire, continued throughout the night. Some headed to the Tunca River before dawn and threw the papers on which they wrote their wishes […]

Al Jazeera’s Jerusalem Office Raided by Israel

Israeli authorities conducted a raid on Al Jazeera’s Jerusalem office following a decision to cease its operations in Israel. The raid, involving Ministry of Communications inspectors, resulted in the seizure of Al Jazeera’s equipment. Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi posted images of the raid on social media. This action follows a recent law in Israel […]

Türkiye’s Düzce Holds Off-Road Festival

Düzce Safari Offroad Club held the 32nd Off-Road Festival in Gümüşova district of Düzce province of Türkiye. The participating drivers competed in two stages in three days, offering exciting landscapes to safari enthusiasts. “This 32nd event of our club is also our 10th anniversary event. Participation is much larger than we expected. I can say […]

Small Plane Lands Safely on Latvian Highway

A small aircraft with two occupants conducted an emergency landing on a highway in Adazi, Latvia, following technical issues. The Latvian Civil Aviation Agency confirmed the incident involving a Tecnam P2008 model from a local pilot training institution. Despite the plane’s left wing hitting a road sign during landing on Tallinas Highway, no casualties or […]