Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu revealed staggering figures of over 11.2 million vehicles traversing Türkiye’s highways during the recent Eid holiday. Key bridges such as the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and 15 July Martyrs Bridge saw unprecedented traffic, with millions flocking to holiday destinations. Uraloğlu highlighted the intensive use of Build-Operate-Transfer Highway projects and […]
A man carried out a knife attack on the congregation and the church leader at a church in Sydney, Australia, during a service, injuring 4 in total. Two of the casualties were hospitalized and the rest were treated at the scene. The attack was arrested, said police. In another incident at a shopping center in […]
The reintroduction of Georgia’s “Transparency of Foreign Influence” bill sparked renewed protests, echoing last year’s demonstrations against the legislation seen as stifling free speech and targeting NGOs. Protesters, including activists and NGO representatives, gathered outside the parliament, denouncing the bill as akin to Russian laws and demanding its withdrawal. The bill mandates NGOs and […]
Countless nature lovers flocked to Muradiye Waterfall in Türkiye’s Van province, especially on the last day of the 9-day break for the Eid- al-Fitr. The visitors had a picnic next to the waterfall after the snow melted and took many souvenir photos against the waterfall. “I came to our hometown Van for holiday and stopped […]
Türkiye’s Bozcaada, located in the North Aegean and famed for its natural allure and historical charm, experienced a tourism surge during the 9-day Eid holidays. The island’s narrow streets, ancient Greek architecture, seafood eateries, and well-preserved castle attracted a daily influx of 20,000 visitors, filling its 4,500-bed capacity to the brim. Tourists, including many from […]
Seven attacks were carried out in the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, killing 68 and injuring 94 Palestinians. The Palestinian Health Ministry, which is publishing the death toll daily, said the total loss of life in the region increased to 33,797 and the number of injured increased to 76,465. The humanitarian crisis is […]
In Fethiye’s Faralya District, tourists from near and far brave perilous heights of up to 350 meters to capture the breathtaking vistas of Butterfly Valley. Undeterred by the danger of falls, they perch on cliff edges for selfies, seeking the ultimate view. Despite the lack of safety measures, visitors park along roadsides, venture down […]
The Cappadocia region, which is one of the important tourism centers of both the world and Türkiye thanks to its fairy chimneys, unusual rock formations, beautiful valleys, underground and aboveground rock cities, hosted 243,632 visitors during the 9-day Eil al-Fitr break. According to the Nevşehir Governorship, the most visited ruins in the Cappadocia region during […]
Traffic chaos ensued on Istanbul’s Anatolian Side as the 9-day Eid holiday concluded, with the D-100 highway experiencing heavy congestion during morning rush hours on the first weekday post-holiday. Traffic levels surged to 60 percent, causing delays and frustrations for drivers. Authorities deployed traffic police to manage intersections and urged motorists to adhere to traffic […]
Erzincan has emerged as a top ecotourism hub, boasting a strategic Anatolian location and a hospitable climate across four seasons. The province’s wealth of natural wonders, including caves, waterfalls, and lush green spaces, offers a compelling draw for eco-adventurers. Emphasizing the need for enhanced environmental infrastructure and local community engagement, officials highlight areas like […]