In a significant development, St. Darya Trepova, the mastermind behind the bomb attack on pro-Kremlin blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in a St. Petersburg cafe on April 2, 2023, has been handed a 27-year prison sentence. The attack, which claimed Tatarsky’s life and left 40 others injured, occurred as he covered the Ukraine war. Trepova, appearing at […]
Approximately 8,000 students in Athens, the capital of Greece, have been protesting for 3 days against the government’s new bill allowing the establishment of private universities. Students chanting the slogan “Fight against class discrimination” reiterated today that university degrees will lose their importance with the establishment of private universities. A group of demonstrators set fire […]
Çıldır Lake in Ardahan, Türkiye, is drawing attention from both local and foreign tourists with its enchanting natural beauty. The 123 square kilometer lake, situated at an altitude of 1,950 meters, is now entirely frozen, offering visitors the unique experience of horse-drawn sleigh rides. The frozen surface of Çıldır Lake provides a picturesque setting […]
A fire broke out at the Gandhi Hospital in Tehran, the capital of Iran, for an unknown reason at around 19:00 yesterday. The Tehran Police Department stated that many roads leading to the hospital were closed to traffic and the public was warned not to get close to the hospital. No casualties have been reported […]
The Russian Investigative Committee releases details on the ongoing investigation into the fatal crash of the IL-76 military transport plane in Russia, claiming it was targeted by a missile from Ukrainian territory. The incident resulted in the tragic death of 74 individuals, including 65 Ukrainian captive soldiers. The committee asserts that armed formations in Ukraine […]
According to Disaster And Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), a 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Malatya’s Battalgazi district at 16.05. Following the jolt, which was felt in the surrounding provinces like Elazığ and Gaziantep, citizens took to the streets in panic. No damage has been reported. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 13,000 kilometers underground.
In the Eastern Anatolia Region, where snowfall disrupts daily life, the historic Seljuk Square Cemetery in Ahlat, Bitlis, emerges as a picturesque winter landscape. This cemetery, recognized as the world’s largest Turkish-Islamic Cemetery and listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Tentative List, captivates onlookers with the seamless integration of historical gravestones and snow. […]
Türkiye’s Erzincan, experiencing freezing nighttime temperatures, witnesses the surface of the Göyne Irrigation Dam frozen due to the cold snap. The dam, crucial for both agricultural irrigation and cage fishing, now harbors fish cages beneath the icy layer. Despite the absence of snowfall, streams, rivers, and dams across the Eastern Anatolia Region have succumbed to […]
Huge waves that occurred on Roi-Namur Island in the US Marshall Islands hit a naval base on Saturday. A large part of the base was flooded, and tables and chairs were dragged away. One person was injured. The meteorological service had warned that giant waves 3-5 meters high could form over the weekend.
The moon showed all of its visible side to the Antakya district of Türkiye’s Hatay province last night, while the weather was perfectly clear. Framed by the Ataturk statue in Cumhuriyet Square, the moon formed a magnificent view.