Israeli forces delivered the bodies of approximately 100 Palestinians to Palestinian authorities at the Kerem Shalom Border Gate, southeast of the Gaza Strip. The bodies, transported to Rafah in a refrigerated truck, were laid to rest in a newly excavated mass grave. Health officials reported varying conditions of the bodies, some recovered from graves […]
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy disclosed the impressive tourism figures for 2023, revealing a 17% surge in revenue, reaching $54.3 billion. The record-breaking year witnessed 56.7 million visitors, with an average per capita nightly spending of $99. Russia took the lead in visitor numbers with 6.3 million, followed by Germany with 6.2 […]
Police footage reveals two suspects involved in the armed attack at the Santa Maria Italian Church in Sarıyer, Istanbul, resulting in the death of one person. T.D., the assailant, reportedly altered his appearance by shaving his beard after the attack. The 52-year-old victim, Tuncer Cihan, succumbed to injuries sustained during the assault. Law enforcement, conducting […]
In the wake of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes on February 6, 2023, healthcare workers emerged as the unsung heroes, tirelessly providing care despite personal and familial impacts. As the disaster unfolded, they returned to their duties promptly, working alongside rescue teams and offering round-the-clock assistance to the injured. These healthcare workers, who had already been […]
“Explosion Hits Japanese Thermal Power Plant in Aichi; No Casualties Reported” An explosion occurred at the Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant in Aichi, Japan. Fire brigades quickly responded, extinguishing flames on the coal conveyor belt. Initial reports indicate no casualties. The plant, operational since 2022, is owned by JERA, a joint venture of Tokyo Electric Power […]
The picturesque Eğribucak cliffs in Sivas, often referred to as ‘Mars on Earth’ for their unique color and structure, experienced a stunning transformation as snow blanketed the landscape. The snowfall, which covered the rural areas of Sivas, added a pristine white layer to the cliffs, offering a striking contrast to their usual red appearance […]
Rota Nature Sports Club, dedicated to promoting the Türkiye’s Van Lake Basin and fostering nature awareness, recently completed a challenging winter climb. Sedat Karacan and Fatih Cıngü, club managers, navigated a demanding route with snow reaching up to 2 meters in thickness. The climbers successfully reached the cone of Süphan Mountain, overcoming a 250-meter, […]
The North Korean army acknowledged the firing of the strategic cruise missile ‘Hwasal-2’ during a missile exercise in the West Sea. This marks the third cruise missile test conducted by North Korea in the past week. The official statement highlighted the exercise’s contribution to testing the country’s counter-attack capabilities and enhancing its strategic strike […]
In Bolu, Türkiye, wild horses from the famous At Plateau were recently seen wandering into the city center in search of food during the evening hours. Bolu Municipality acted swiftly as the horses were observed eating silage packages in an empty land. These wild horses, situated approximately 10 kilometers away from Bolu’s center, descended from […]
In the lead-up to the vote of confidence for the new cabinet in the Maldives, tensions flared among Members of Parliament (MPs), resulting in a physical altercation. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) decision to withdraw confidence votes for four members of President Mohammed Muizzu’s cabinet triggered a response from the ruling coalition. Lawmakers from […]