Russia’s Federal Prison Service announced that 47-year-old Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died during his detention in the prison on the Yamal Peninsula. According to their statement, Navalny lost his consciousness after taking a walk 16 and lost his life despite healthcare professionals’ efforts today on February 16. The cause of his death is being […]
The once vibrant city of Cürek in Sivas’ Divriği district, likened to a “Little Paris” in its lively past, now resembles the abandoned city of Chernobyl due to its desolation. Initially constructed as a modern town for mining company employees during the early years of the Republic, Cürek boasted amenities like single-storey lodgings, schools, […]
The Egyptian administration began to set up a buffer zone in Sinai, next to the Gaza Strip, to allow Palestinians to migrate in case Israel launches a land operation in Rafah. The area, which US media say can accommodate 100,000 people, is surrounded by 7-meter walls. The preparations, which started on February 12, are expected […]
Geological Engineer Adnan Evsen highlighted that Kayseri experienced an 8-centimeter westward and 3-centimeter upward shift following the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş last year on February 6. Emphasizing potential legal issues concerning borders due to the displacement, Evsen explained the significance of fault lines, particularly the North Anatolian Fault and the Eastern Anatolian Fault, where […]
The search for the crew of a sunken cargo ship near İmralı Island of Marmara Sea resumed at daybreak. Overnight, an underwater robot inspected the ship at a depth of 51 meters, finding no signs of the 6 missing crew members. Divers are poised to dive today if weather conditions allow. The ship, laden with […]
Pro-Palestinian activists visited the offices of members of the US House of Representatives to demand lawmakers stop their countries from aiding Israel. Some of them painted their hands in blood-like paint and held up blood-covered baby dolls. US actress and activist Susan Sarandon also participated in the visit.
As Israel’s continuous attacks on the Gaza Strip force thousands of Palestinians to abandon their homes, the dire situation unfolds for civilians, especially children. Thirteen-year-old Mohammed al-Yazji, who left his home with his family due to the attacks, now finds himself in Rafah, attempting to care for his six siblings, including six-month-old Toleen, in a […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a joint press conference after meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama during his official visit to Albania. Regarding a prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas before the start of Ramadan, Blinken stated that they received a response from Hamas about a week ago, after a proposal to […]
In memory of the late mountaineer Ramazan Küçükhazar, Diyarbakır Nature Sports Club organized a climbing event. A team of 5 individuals ascended the snow-covered Hazarbaba Mountain in Sivrice district, Elazığ, reaching its 2347-meter summit in about 2.5 hours. Turkish Mountaineering Federation coach Yeliz Çuban expressed their achievement, emphasizing the beautiful views, especially of Hazar Lake, […]
After undergoing restoration post the March 15 flood disaster, Şanlıurfa Archeology Museum and Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum have reopened. Şanlıurfa Archeology Museum now boasts 81 new neolithic artifacts, including the world’s first life-size “human statue,” “wild boar,” and “red vulture” statues. The museum showcases beads-made ornaments and artifacts from historical sites like Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe, […]