Van Marched for Palestine Despite Cold Weather

Members of the Palestine Support Platform, formed by civil societies in Van, gathered in Van City Park to march against the Israeli attacks. The pro-Palestinian crowd marched along the route of Maraş and Cumhuriyet Avenue to the city square with the slogans “Open the Rafah Border Gate, Let Gaza Breathe.” The organization drew numerous people […]

Turkish Coffee Draws Japanese to Shimokitazawa District

A coffee shop that introduces traditional Turkish coffee to the Japanese and was ranked as one of the top 5 coffee shops in Tokyo in 2021 attracts great attention. Opened in Tokyo by a Japanese lover of Turkey and became one of the most popular cafes in the Shimokitazawa district, ‘Mosque Coffee’ gets swarmed by […]

Bitlis Holds 7th Altınkalbur Winter Swimming Festival

The ‘Altınkalbur Winter Swimming Festival’ held in the central district of Bitlis, Türkiye, for the 7th time, formed colorful images. Approximately 100 people threw themselves into the minus 6 degrees of cold water. Stating that the event was organized to draw attention to the natural beauties of Bitlis and to support a healthy lifestyle, organizer […]

Death Toll in Gaza Strip Jumps to 26,257

A total of 174 people were killed and 310 others were injured in the attacks carried out by Israeli soldiers in the Gaza strip in the last 24 hours. Many people were still under rubble and ambulance and civil defense teams could not reach the injured, said authorities. The number of deaths in the Gaza […]

Thick Snow Covers Akdamar Island

Heavy snowfall formed breathtaking scenery on Türkiye’s Akdamar Island, combined with the turquoise blue of the 3550-altitude Artos Mountain and Lake Van. The island, where Akdamar Church is located, is among the important centers of faith tourism in the coutnry. Şükrü Akyüz – Ahmet Kavak

Israel Attacks Al Amal Hospital in Gaza

The Palestinian Red Crescent announced that Israeli forces launched an attack on the Al Amal Hospital and their headquarters in the south of the Gaza Strip. The organization said they were concerned for the safety of the beleaguered personnel and called on the international community to take an action. Israeli soldiers have imposed a curfew […]

Church Roof Collapses in USA

A part of the roof and one of the bell towers of the First Congregational Church in New London, Connecticut, USA, collapsed. No injuries were reported. New London Mayor Michael Passero expressed his great sadness at the loss of one of the oldest and most magnificent religious buildings in the city center. An investigation has […]

Russia Shares Footage of Ukrainian Prisoners Boarding Crashed Plane

The Investigative Committee of Russia published the moments when Ukrainian prisoners boarded the crashed military transport plane, which crashed in the Belgorod region last Wednesday. Concluding that the plane, which 74 people boarded in total, was shot down by an anti-aircraft missile detected to come from Ukrainia, the committee stated they were holding Ukraine responsible. […]