In Türkiye’s Bodrum, heavy rainfall wreaked havoc today, particularly impacting the central areas. The deluge transformed Kıbrıs Şehitleri Street into a waterlogged zone, prompting its closure to traffic. Bodrum Municipality swiftly responded, deploying teams to clear clogged drains inundated with debris throughout the downpour. Once the water subsided, the street reopened for vehicles. However, […]
The Erciş Public Education Center (HEM) Directorate in Türkiye’s Van province organized an aid campaign to raise funds to support the Palestinian public. The aid campaign, during which HEM personnel and citizens sold handmade food and handicrafts, attracted great interest from citizens. Mehmet Ata Yıldız, Director of the Public Education Center, said, “I would like […]
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s address at the 39th Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Economic and Commercial Cooperation Standing Committee (COMCEC) included strong remarks regarding Israeli actions in Gaza. Erdoğan condemned the situation, stating, “Netanyahu, beyond being a war criminal, will definitely be tried as the butcher of Gaza, just like […]
Following a heavy rainfall, a waterspout appeared off the Çeşme district in Türkiye’s Izmir province. The massive phenomenon caused fear on the shore, but resulted in no damage. It was recorded from many spots on the coast.
A 26-year-old woman and her 5-year-old daughter were attacked by a shark while swimming 25 meters from the beach in the town of Melaque, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The young child survived the incident uninjured, but the mother was bitten on the leg. Despite the fast intervention of people nearby, the young woman […]
During a live broadcast in Bursa, expert financial advisor Özgür Erdursun was unexpectedly caught in the midst of a 5.1 magnitude earthquake originating from Gemlik Bay in the Marmara Sea, Türkiye. Erdursun, streaming on his social media account, visibly experienced a brief moment of panic as the earthquake struck. The tremor was evident as even […]
The Marapi Volcano, situated in western Sumatra Island, Indonesia, erupted while 75 climbers were in the vicinity. Authorities confirmed the deaths of 11 climbers and initiated a search for 12 others who went missing. However, the search was later suspended due to a subsequent smaller eruption.
As Christmas approaches, London is decking its streets and squares with festive decorations. In a bid to raise awareness about climate change, some of the city’s iconic shopping destinations are recycling last year’s displays. This year, to conserve energy, the lights will shine for slightly shorter durations each day. The local council reports that the […]
Despite citizens grappling with heavy snowfall and cold weather in Erzurum province, the Tortum Waterfall and its surroundings, situated 106 kilometers away from the city center, remain immersed in spring-like conditions. This natural wonder, drawing tens of thousands of visitors annually, continues to welcome numerous tourists. Uzundere has been designated as the 11th ‘cittaslow’ in […]
The Samandağ district of Türkiye’s Hatay’s province got covered with ‘Cirrocumulus’ clouds, a high cloud type that occurs due to seasonal low temperatures in the morning hours. Due to their impressive granular shape consisting of ice crystals, the clouds attracted many locals’ attention. “I woke up in the morning and looked at the sky to […]