The 4th annual Tekirdağ Lavender Festival in Türkiye, starting on July 8, is set to draw both local and international tourists to its stunning purple fields. The festival promises a variety of engaging activities, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and create memorable experiences. Tekirdağ Provincial Culture and Tourism Director Hacıoğlu highlighted […]
Archaeologists have discovered 60 graves of children aged 0-6 from the Late Roman and Early Byzantine periods during excavations in Diyarbakır’s Kulp district, Türkiye. This discovery, made in the village of İnkaya, adds to the significant findings since the excavations began in 2021. The ongoing work involves a team of 25 workers and 15 […]
The death toll from the stampede during a Hindu ritual in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras region has risen to 116, authorities reported. The tragic incident occurred as the crowd surged towards the stage to touch a cleric descending after the event. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath confirmed the cause of the stampede. Police have […]
The Turkish National Football Team secured a spot in the EURO 2024 quarter-finals by defeating Austria 2-1 in the Round of 16. Celebrations erupted across Türkiye as citizens took to the streets, forming long vehicle queues and honking horns in jubilation. Türkiye now eagerly anticipates their next match against the Netherlands. The quarter-final clash is […]
Seven months after the Netherlands’ general elections on November 22, 2023, former intelligence chief Dick Schoof has become the new prime minister. Schoof and his government were sworn in by King Willem-Alexander at Huis Ten Bosch Palace. The coalition government, led by Schoof, includes the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) led by Geert Wilders, the […]
A stampede during a Hindu ritual in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of at least 87 people, including children. Police fear the death toll may rise. Injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals using pickup trucks and motorcycles. The cause of the stampede is currently unknown, and authorities have launched an investigation. Such […]
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, known for his frequent criticism of EU aid to Ukraine, visited Kiev following Hungary’s assumption of the EU Presidency from Belgium. In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Orban expressed Hungary’s readiness to assist in the modernization of Ukraine’s economy. He urged Zelenskiy to consider a ceasefire to facilitate […]
In Kenya, demonstrations against President William Ruto escalated after the withdrawal of a controversial tax increase bill. In the capital, Nairobi, and other cities, police and soldiers used tear gas to disperse stone-throwing protesters. Demonstrators blocked and set fire to the main road leading to central Nairobi, with some placing empty coffins on the […]
Nestled at 1200 meters in Kuyucak district, Aydın, Türkiye, Belenova Plateau attracts visitors seeking peace and natural beauty. This scenic destination is accessible via a picturesque 21-kilometer road. Located approximately 90 kilometers from Aydın and Denizli, the plateau is renowned for its fresh mountain air, fragrant pine forests, authentic lavender gardens, and stunning lake. […]
Greece is battling forest fires on the Aegean islands of Kos, Crete, and Chios, resulting in the evacuation of thousands and injuries to five firefighters. The blaze on Kos Island began in Antimachia village, spreading towards the tourist hotspot Kardamaina. Around 10,000 people, including tourists, were evacuated to schools, sports facilities, and hotels. Firefighters, […]