Driver Mistakenly Drives into Sea in Oslo, Norway

A person in his car in Oslo, Norway’s capital, accidentally drove himself and his friend into sea. The casualties, who climbed onto the rapidly sinking car, were rescued by some people on a floating sauna nearby. The car was removed from the water with a tow truck. The driver said they stepped on the gas, […]

European Farmers Block Belgian-Dutch Border During Protests

Protesting against strict environmental regulations and reduced agricultural support in Europe, Belgian and Dutch farmers gathered on the Belgian-Dutch border. Belgian farmers in Arendonk and Dutch farmers in Hazeldonk set fire to the barricades set up on the border. The protests caused long queues on highways, and authorities recommended not traveling to Belgium unless necessary. […]

Public Transportation Employees Went on Strike in Germany

After airport workers in Germany, public transportation employees started a strike to improve their working conditions. Approximately 90,000 public bus, metro, and tram drivers in more than 80 cities stopped working as of the morning. The strike caused great trouble for many commuters and increased traffic density due to the involvement of more personal vehicles […]

Fourth-Generation Turkish Knife Maker Pursues Family Tradition Over Teaching

  Mehmet Ircı, a 27-year-old graduate with a teaching degree living in Türkiye’s Niğde, has decided to continue his family’s longstanding tradition of crafting handmade knives instead of pursuing a career as a teacher. As the fourth-generation knife master in a family with a 104-year history of producing handmade knives, Ircı shared insights into the […]

Fire Stirs Panic in Industrial Site in Antalya

A fire broke out in a workplace producing bodywork and dumpers in an industrial site in Antalya’s Manavgat district. Upon the notice of the witnesses to the fire department, the fire was taken under control and cooled. No casualties were reported. “If the safety lid had not been opened, the fire might not have spread. […]

Train Collides with Cattle Truck at Level Crossing in Türkiye

A collision between a train and a truck carrying cattle at a level crossing in Muş, Turkey, resulted in numerous animal casualties and reported human injuries and fatalities. The incident took place near Muş Sugar Factory, and emergency response teams, including health, police, fire brigade, and AFAD personnel, were dispatched to the scene. Some injured […]

Man Holds 7 Hostage in Türkiye to Protest Israel’s Attacks

Ibrahim Y., a former worker of the Procter & Gamble (P&G) factory in the Gebze Organized Industrial Zone in Türkiye’s Kocaeli province, held 7 other workers hostage with a gun during a birthday celebration at around 14.40 yesterday. The assailant, who wrote the words “The doors will be opened” and “For Gaza” on the wall […]

Turkish High-Speed Train Faces Ticket Shortage Amid High Demand

  Passengers planning to travel on Türkiye’s high-speed trains are facing challenges as limited trips lead to ticket shortages and increased prices, particularly in busy stations like Istanbul and Eskişehir. Travelers, frustrated by the difficulty of securing seats even with advance bookings, are urging authorities to address the issue. The situation is exacerbated during mid-term […]

Israel Burning Abandoned Houses in Gaza: Israeli Media

Israeli newspaper Haaretz revealed that commanders in the Gaza Strip ordered Israeli soldiers to burn abandoned Palestinian houses without legal approval. The report, citing the burning of hundreds of buildings in recent weeks, highlights the practice as a “common” occurrence. Commanders confirmed the strategy, indicating a shift from demolishing to burning structures based on intelligence […]

Dense Snow Adorned Balkayalar Mountain 

The recent snowfalls have covered Balkayalar Mountain, located within the borders of the Derecik district of Türkiye’s Hakkari, in white. The peerless view of the symbolic Mediterranean beauty attracts many photography enthusiasts. Balkayalar Mountain has a height of 2,487 meters.   Ferhat Yılmaz