Brazil Commemorates Victims of 1964 Coup

Numerous people marched to commemorate the victims killed in the military couple staged in Brazil in 1964 on its 60th anniversary. The crowd gathered in front of the DOI-Codi building, the largest torture center for opponents of the military regime and chanted ‘Dictatorship never again!’ Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s decision to no hold […]

Shopping Mall Floor Collapse Injures Two in China

Two people sustained injuries after a shopping mall floor collapsed suddenly in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, China. The incident occurred while a woman was shopping, causing her and the store’s products to fall into the collapsed area. Another customer narrowly avoided falling into the hole. Authorities reported that the woman and a construction worker working below […]

Uncontested Candidate Declares Victory in Türkiye’s ‘Mars’

  Fatih Turna, the sole candidate in the headman elections in Eğribucak village, Sivas, known for its Mars-like rocks, declared victory even before the ballots were opened. The elections, held in a village with 49 voters, saw Turna confidently proclaiming his headmanship, considering his uncontested status.   Ennur Şahin – Yunus Çiftci

Ski Season Continues on Palandöken Mountain

Despite the warming of the weather and the melting of the snow throughout the country, the ski season continues at Palandöken Ski Center, located in Türkiye’s Erzurum. The facility’s 56 tracks, 19 chairlifts, and various activities still attract many people during Ramadan month. The facility is known to have the longest and steepest ski slopes […]

Main Opposition Party in Türkiye Celebrates Victory in Local Elections

After the results of Türkiye’s local elections were announced, supporters of the Republican People’s Party, which won the administration of 35 provinces in the country, including the majority of metropolitan municipalities, took to the streets. Forming convoys on many streets and playing music on their stereos, the supporters danced to celebrate the victory of their […]

Man Dies after Balcony Collapses in Türkiye

Following unofficial election results, members of a party gathered at the CHP party building on Yeni Mahalle Karağolanoğlu Street to celebrate their victory. As festivities continued, a large group moved to the second-floor balconies of the building. Unfortunately, one of the balconies collapsed under the weight, injuring seven party members. Among the injured was CHP […]

Bomb Attack Kills at least 7 in Syria

A bomb-laden vehicle was detonated in a busy market in Syria’s Azaz city, near the border with Türkiye, yesterday. At least seven people, including two children, were killed. More than 20 people were injured as well.

Thousands of Israeli Call for Early Election

  Tens of thousands of people in Israeli-occupied Jerusalem staged a massive protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, demanding early elections. The demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli parliament (Knesset), waving Israeli flags and chanting “Election now.” They also voiced concerns about the unequal application of compulsory military service, particularly criticizing the exemption of ultra-Orthodox […]

Belgium Observes Ramadan with Traditions, Diversity, and Unit

As in the rest of Europe, Muslims are experiencing Ramadan. Some traditions are specially observed during Ramadan. Here in Belgium, a small country in Europe, Ramadan is also experienced with its beauties. There are over 1 million Muslims in the country, including people from many different nationalities, especially Morocco and Türkiye, who came with the […]

Turkish Local Elections Ends

  Voting in the Turkish local elections ended at 17:00 local time. Polling clerks started counting the votes. The results will not be published before 21:00, according to the instructions of the Turkish Supreme Election Council.