Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a bilateral security and long-term support agreement in Brussels. Under the deal, Belgium will provide Ukraine with 30 F-16 fighter jets by 2028 and military aid worth at least 977 million euros this year. The agreement, which aims to bolster Ukraine’s defense […]
In Sivas, Türkiye, antique enthusiast Süleyman Özpembe has been collecting antiques for nearly 30 years. Displaying over 1,200 items in his store, including radios, telephones, watches, lighters, and handwritten books up to 400 years old, Özpembe aims to attract antique lovers from surrounding areas. His passion began at age 10 with a gramophone inherited […]
Tropical Cyclone Remal has hit India and Bangladesh, resulting in at least 16 deaths and widespread power outages. In Bangladesh, 10 people died, 35,000 homes were destroyed, and 115,000 were damaged. In India, 6 people died, 1,200 electric poles fell, and 52 trees were uprooted. Around 1 million people sought shelter, with 800,000 in […]
In a historic move, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced this morning that Spain will officially recognize Palestine. This decision, approved by the cabinet today, aims to support peace and justice in the region. The announcement followed a press conference at the Spanish Embassy in Brussels, attended by Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, Norwegian […]
The Komdere Waterfall in Elazığ, Türkiye has come back to life thanks to abundant spring rains. Following a dry winter, nearly daily rainfall for the past 1.5 months has revitalized the waterfall, which had dried up. Thrilled locals visited the scenic spot to take photos and enjoy the rejuvenated natural beauty. Ahmet Mücahid Kantarcıoğlu
Typhoon Aghon has left 7 dead in the Philippines, with 36,143 people affected and 16,426 in evacuation centers. Power outages hit six cities, and activities at three airports and 29 ports were suspended. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that government assistance is underway, and the typhoon is expected to weaken by May 29.
The European Union has pledged approximately €2 billion in support for Syrian refugees at the 8th Support Conference for the Future of Syria and the Region. Held in Brussels, the conference saw EU High Representative Josep Borrell announce that €560 million will be allocated to refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan for 2024 and […]
A devastating flood in the Lori and Tavush regions of northern Armenia has claimed four lives. Armenian Minister of Regional Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan reported that rescue operations resumed this morning, with over 100 Interior Ministry teams working on the scene. A total of 429 people were evacuated from various locations in the affected […]
A variety of local foods were served to tourists within the framework of Turkish Cuisine Week held between 21-27 May in Uçhisar Castle, one of the favorite places in Cappadocia, the touristic region of Türkiye’s Nevşehir province. “Visitors were very pleased with our offerings,” said Mayor Abdullah Çamcı.
A fatal accident occurred in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, when the ropes of two paragliders got entangled with each other mid-air. Both paragliders went out of control and began falling from a height of 20 meters, resulting in the death of 1 and injuring of 2 others. An investigation has been launched into the […]