Swedish Flag Raised at NATO Headquarters

A flag raising ceremony, attended by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, was held in Brussels, for Sweden, which completed its accession process to NATO following the approval of Türkiye and Hungary. “We welcome Sweden into NATO at the critical time for our shared security,” Stoltenberg said in his speech.

Yaren the Stark Enjoys its Time in Türkiye

The heartwarming friendship between fisherman Adem Yılmaz and Yaren the stork in Eskikaraağaç village, representing Türkiye in the European Stork Villages Association, has captivated millions. Yaren the stork has visited Adem’s boat every migration season for the past 12 years. This year, however, Yaren’s wife, Nazlı, joined the scene, creating a delightful reunion. Yet, complications […]

Japan Commemorates Victims of Tōhoku Earthquake

Japanese people in central Tokyo held one minute of silence to commemorate the victims of the 9.0-meagnitude earthquake and tsunami occurred in Tohoku and caused a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on March 11, 2011, killing at least 15,900. A total of 2,520 people haven’t been found, and at least 3,802 […]

Red Bull BC One Determines Türkiye’s Best B-Boy and B-Girl

Red Bull BC One Cypher Türkiye Final, Red Bull’s break dance tournament to determine the world’s most talented B-Boys and B-Girls in over 30 countries every year, took place on Sunday, March 10, at Tophane-i Âmire Culture and Art Center in Istanbul. B-Boy Mons and B-Girl Jazzy have been the country’s finalists, also qualifying for […]

European Leagues Witness Stellar Performances by Turkish Football Stars

  European football leagues witnessed standout performances from Turkish national players this week. Arda Güler, the 19-year-old talent from Real Madrid, made a notable impact by scoring his first goal for the Spanish powerhouse. Orkun Kökçü, part of the Portuguese side Benfica, emerged as a star with an impressive performance, contributing 1 goal and 1 […]

Japan Hosts First Iftar

In the heart of Tokyo, Muslims gathered for the traditional iftar program at Tokyo Mosque and Diyanet Turkish Cultural Center, bringing the spirit of Ramadan to Japan. The daily iftar event, attended by hundreds of Muslims from Tokyo and its surroundings, gained significant attention from Japanese citizens curious about Islam. Muhammed Raşit Alas, President of […]

Turkish Man Celebrates Remarkable 100th Birthday

Hüseyin Aydoğan, a centenarian residing in Ordu’s Boğazcık District, Türkiye, marked his 100th birthday with a heartwarming celebration orchestrated by his children and grandchildren. The birthday event, attended by neighbors, featured a cake-blowing moment as Aydoğan expressed gratitude for the unexpected celebration. Despite reaching the century mark, Aydoğan emphasized his good health, stating, “I have […]

Ski Season Continues at Yalnızçam Ski Resort in Ardahan

Although the winter loses its impact in many other regions, the ski season continues at the Yalnızçam Uğurludağ Ski Center in Türkiye’s Ardahan, where the heaviest snowfall the last 55 years. The facility was swarmed by numerous families and friend groups who wanted to enjoy skiing and sledding. “The snow quality on all tracks in […]