The fine for plucking protected inverted tulips in Hizan district of Bitlis is 244,315 TL ($7500) as the flowers bloom in Gayda Cemetery. These tulips, also called ‘crying bride’ or ‘sadness flower’, are blooming earlier this year due to warmer weather. Nature enthusiasts and photographers are drawn to these blooms, which last only 20 days […]
Hezbollah launched an air strike on Arab al-Aramshe village in northern Israel. The Israeli army reported that 18 people, including 14 soldiers, were injured and the condition of 6 soldiers was critical. It was stated that the injured were transferred to Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya. It noted that most of the locals were evacuated […]
In Croatia’s parliamentary elections, the ruling party HDZ led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic secured approximately 35% of the vote, based on 95% of the votes counted. However, this did not translate into retaining power, as they are projected to gain 60 seats in parliament. The opposition Justice River Coalition, led by SDP and backed […]
On April 17, Palestine observed Palestinian Prisoners Day with commemoration ceremonies and protests, especially in Hebron and Bethlehem. Demonstrators in Hebron gathered in a sit-in protest, calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons and urging international support. Anti-Israeli slogans were chanted, and the event aimed to draw attention to the conditions […]
The Antalya Metropolitan Municipality is actively excavating the Hıdırlık Tower Surroundings, revealing new archaeological findings. Recently, they unearthed a structure with columns and are conserving patterned floor mosaics. This project, launched in 2020, aims to transform the tower into a cultural hub while preserving its historical integrity. Key achievements include completing steel installations for […]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s trip to Tunisia was met with protests outside the Italian embassy. Demonstrators voiced concerns about mistreatment and deportation of Tunisian immigrants in Italy, urging an end to these practices and pressure on Tunisia regarding coastal protection. Chants included demands for child welfare, criticism of anti-immigrant policies, and a message […]
Devastating floods have struck East Africa amid heavy rains, claiming 58 lives in Tanzania and 13 in Kenya. In Tanzania, the deluge has affected 10 regions, with over a thousand people displaced and homes damaged. The International Federation of Red Cross Societies reports over 10,000 families displaced and 8,000 houses damaged in Tanzania alone. […]
In a missile attack by the Russian army on Chernihiv, Ukraine, 11 people lost their lives and 22 were injured. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy criticized the lack of adequate air defense systems in Ukraine and called for stronger international action against Russian aggression. The attack is part of Russia’s ongoing military actions in Ukraine since […]
Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu unveiled the launch of direct high-speed train (YHT) services between Sivas and Istanbul, starting May 4. He emphasized Türkiye’s significant rail infrastructure advancements, including the Ankara-Sivas High-Speed Railway Line, which cut travel time between Ankara and Sivas from 12 hours to 2 hours. With this new service, provinces like Kırıkkale, […]
In Russia, flood disaster strikes as river water levels surge. The Tobol River in the Kurgan region has surpassed the “dangerous level” mark, prompting evacuations and rescue operations. The water level rose by 1.23 meters in 24 hours, reaching 8.65 meters and flooding over 660 houses. Evacuation sirens sound regularly, and emergency teams are distributing […]