Plastic Storage Site Fire continues in Croatia

A fire broke out at 00.40 local time in the plastic storage site of a factory owned by Drava International in the city of Osijek in eastern Croatia. As the flames grew larger, many fire brigades were dispatched to the region. Two firefighters were reported to have been injured. A large amount of plastic stored […]

Antalya Beaches Still Attract Many People Thanks To High Temperatures

Despite the weather getting cooler in many parts across Türkiye, with the beginning of October, the temperature in Antalya is still above 25 degrees. Due to the temperature reaching 30 degrees, the beaches in the popular tourist district continue to attract many locals and foreigners. “I came here to study, but I’m also enjoying a […]

2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for Quantum Dot Breakthrough

The 2023 Nobel Prize winners in chemistry have been announced. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Moungi G. Bawendi, Columbia University Honorary Professor Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov from Nanocrystals Technology in New York have received the prestigious award for their groundbreaking work on the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. These tiny components […]

Türkiye’s Hidden Gem for Adventure Tourism: Koru Plateau

  A team in Kastamonu, Türkiye, led by Kastamonu University and Taşköprü Municipality, is creating an adventure route. They initially focused on the Araba district’s 33 plateaus and later expanded to Taşköprü. During their exploration of the Taşköprü district, they visited the beautiful Koru Plateau, where they unfurled the Turkish flag at the summit of […]

Waterspout Appears on Lake Van in Türkiye

A waterspout appeared in Türkiye’s Van province after heavy rain had intermittently continued since Sunday evening. Forming on Lake Van in the morning, the waterspout caused panic among citizens as it was visible from other coasts. The waterspout lasted approximately 3 minutes and disappeared without causing damage.  

Australia Forest Fire Destroys 5,000 Hectares and Several Houses

Australia continues battling the forest fire in the Bega Valley region of New South Wales. According to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, more than 5,000 hectares of land have burned so far, and three houses have become unusable. New South Wales State Premier Chris Minns said that although it is early spring in […]

Tortum Lake: A Natural Marvel in Erzurum, Türkiye

  Tortum Lake, situated in Erzurum’s Uzundere district, is a remarkable geological formation that originated in the 18th century when limestone blocks from Kemerlidağ slope obstructed the Tortum Stream, creating the stunning Tortum Waterfall. This natural wonder gave rise to an expansive lake measuring 8 kilometers in length, with a width ranging from 100 meters […]

House of Representatives Speaker Voted Out from Office

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, was removed from office after the motion submitted to remove him from office was approved. The proposal submitted by Republican Matt Gaetz, a member of the House of Representatives, was accepted with 216 “yes” votes to 210 “no” votes. Among those who voted yes, there were 8 […]

Meteorite Strikes Batumi, Georgia

A meteorite struck Batumi, Georgia, as a drone pilot was capturing images of illuminated buildings in the city. The meteorite landed on Batumi’s Black Sea coast during a nighttime filming session three weeks ago. Although it briefly illuminated the night sky before transforming into a fiery ball, it disappeared within seconds.

Car Falls From Pier on Thai Island: 2 dead

A vehicle with three people inside fell into a ferry pier on Thailand’s Koh Samui Island. 20-year-old Raweephap, who was sitting in the backseat, managed to get out of the water by breaking the rear window of the vehicle that overturned in the water, but the other two died in the vehicle. The bodies were […]