Catholic penitents in the Philippines marked Maundy Thursday outside the Cathedral of San Fernando in San Fernando City during the Holy Week. Carrying a large wooden cross, the crowd intentionally damaged their skins so their blood covered their skin, symbolizing the painful suffering of Jesus Christ. The Catholics were formerly urged by church and government […]
The surge in rental prices in Antalya due to increased foreign influx post-Russia-Ukraine war has subsided, returning to normal levels. Ismail Çağlar, President of Antalya Chamber of Realtors, noted that as foreigners began returning and others found prices high, the rental market stabilized. Prices, which had spiked to 5-10 thousand liras, dropped from 30-40 thousand […]
Ahmet Guide from Gaziantep is devoted to taking care of his wife, Sabiha Rehber, who has advanced Alzheimer’s disease. They regularly visit the Morale House of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality for support and social interaction to help manage Sabiha’s symptoms and enjoy some quality time together. Ahmet and Sabiha have been married for 57 years, […]
Around 50 Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) supporters stormed the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France, to resist another party supporter’s deportation to Türkiye. The group attacked airport personnel and injured 3 people. Additionally, material damage occurred. PKK was designated as a terrorist group by EU, NATO, United States, Türkiye, Canada and several others.
In Mersin, Türkiye’s leading producer of fresh fruits and vegetables, over 2 million apricot trees thrive, yielding around 170 thousand tons annually. The main hub of apricot production is the Mut district, with notable contributions from Gülnar, Silifke, and Erdemli districts. With the arrival of spring, apricot trees burst into bloom, transforming orchards into […]
Turkish Doctor Taner Kamacı, working in Gaza, described the dire situation caused by ongoing Israeli attacks. He highlighted the increased bombings following a UN ceasefire resolution, leading to severe casualties. Due to limited resources and damaged hospitals, they prioritize emergency surgeries for the critically injured, especially children with burns and fractures. Kamacı urged international awareness […]
The death toll rises in the ISIS attack on the Krasnogorsk concert hall in Moscow. Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko announced the death of one critically injured person despite medical efforts, bringing the total casualties to 140.
In Kocaeli, a NATO fuel pipeline was punctured during road work in Kartepe district, causing fuel oil to leak into Sapanca Lake, a vital source of drinking water for millions in Sakarya and Kocaeli. Authorities were alerted and responded by assessing the damage and discharging the remaining fuel into a tanker. However, the leak […]
In Kazakhstan’s Aktobe region, a train accident occurred where 8 wagons derailed. A freight train consisting of 58 wagons derailed on the Shalkar-Zhem railway line in the Aktobe region in western Kazakhstan. A written statement from the Kazakhstan Railway Company mentioned that 8 wagons derailed in the accident. There were no casualties or injuries reported, […]
The Israeli army’s ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip have reached 173 days, with the latest 24 hours seeing 8 attacks reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health. These attacks resulted in 76 deaths and 102 injuries. The total casualties in Gaza since October 7 have risen to 32,490 deaths and 74,889 injuries. Among the […]