On May 18, International Museum Day, 11,015 people visited museums and archaeological sites in Antalya and the Ancient City of Sagalassos in Burdur. Celebrated worldwide by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), this day aims to protect cultural heritage and promote museology. This year’s theme, “Education and Research in Museums,” highlighted the role of […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated that 106 people died and 176 people were injured in 10 attacks carried out by Israeli forces in the last 24 hours. The statement also included that the death toll have increased to 35,562 and the number of injured have increased to 79,652 since the attacks began on October […]
Despite the onset of the sea season in western Turkey, Bitlis’ Tatvan district remains blanketed in snow. The Nemrut Mountain road still boasts snow masses up to 5 meters high, even in May. Home to Nemrut Caldera and the world’s second-largest crater lake, this popular tourist destination attracts thousands of visitors annually. The Bitlis […]
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared 5 days of national mourning in the country following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash. It was said that the accident, which took place on the Dzmar forest on the way back after the meeting with Azerbaijani President […]
Türkiye Kayo, European Youth and Balkan Motorcycle Union Motocross Championship was held in Afyonkarahisar. 158 athletes from 6 countries participated in the races and competed fiercely against rivals in their age groups and experience on the track at Afyonkarahisar Motor Sports Center. Ceylan Gökten
The Iranian flag was lowered to half-staff at the Iranian Embassy in Baku after the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahmin Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and the accompanying delegation in a helicopter crash yesterday. The crash took place in East Azerbaijan province after a dam opening ceremony was held on the Azerbaijan-Iran border and is […]
Pro-Palestinans gathered at the Texas State Capitol in Austin in the USA to both protest Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and to mark Palestine Nakba Day, when Israelis were displaced from their settlements during the establishment of Israel in on 14 May, 1948. More than 35,000 Palestinians and over 1,400 Israelis have been killed, […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan continues his diplomatic engagements in Pakistan, meeting with Pakistan Senate President Yusuf Raza Gilani in Islamabad. Earlier, Fidan held discussions with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishak Dar, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations.
World leaders have expressed their condolences following the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hussein Emir Abdullahiyan in a helicopter crash. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and European Council President Charles Michel were among those who offered sympathies. Pakistan declared a national day of mourning, while Lebanon […]
At the foot of Mount Amanos in Hatay, a ‘burning stone’ has intrigued locals and visitors alike for years, fueled by a continuous gas leak from underground. Located in Kurtbağı District, 22 kilometers from Arsuz, the stone has been burning for an unknown period, with legends dating back to the Roman Empire. Mustafa Kale, […]