Japan’s high-tech toilets captivate people with their advanced features. These toilets boast temperature-adjustable seats, automatic lids, water sprayers with adjustable pressure, dryers, and noise suppressors, often surprising tourists visiting the country for the first time. While foreigners are impressed by these features, the language barrier poses challenges when there’s no Japanese explanation on the control […]
Professor Faruk Alaeddinoğlu from Van YYU Faculty of Letters Department of Geography highlighted recent sightings of the northern lights in Van, Türkiye which are usually observed near the poles due to increased sun activity. Alaeddinoğlu explained that these lights, initially green near the poles, transform into red tones closer to the equator due to magnetic […]
The 27th International Ankara Jazz Festival, held in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, has started. The opening concert was performed by a trio consisting of Kerem Görsev, Kağan Yıldız and Ferit Odman, who engaged with their audience after the performance. The festival, which was specially prepared for the 100th anniversary of the Republic with the […]
To highlight the tragic casualties resulting from Israeli attacks of Gaza and West Bank, the Korean public placed 2,000 pairs of shoes in a square in Seoul, South Korea’s capital. The demonstration also urged an immediate ceasefire amid ongoing conflicts. “We have been standing in front of the shoes that symbolize those who were killed […]
Aerial footage captured thousands of newly imported vehicles arriving at Haydarpaşa Port in Istanbul, creating intriguing scenes. This influx was linked to Turkey’s ongoing current account deficit. The market saw a surge in prices for second-hand cars, a trend that has gradually declined due to the increased sale of newly imported vehicles. These new cars, […]
A fire of unknown origin broke out yesterday in a warehouse at a factory in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district in Türkiye. The presence of chemical substances, including lining spray, led to severe explosions. Numerous fire brigades rushed to the scene to control the situation.
Employees at the world-famous coffee chain Starbucks went on strike in New York, USA, during the company’s ‘Red Cup Day’ event. The workers walked off their workplace demanding improved working conditions. Starbucks confirmed that workers from dozens of shops across the country participated in the strike, with more than half of its shops continuing to […]
The exceptional quality of Black Sea hazelnuts has been reaffirmed yet again. Ferrero, an Italian company, had invested millions in an attempt to find an alternative to Black Sea hazelnuts. Despite pouring $70 million into planting 1 million hazelnut trees in Australia, Ferrero decided to halt the project due to climate-related challenges. Nurittin Karan, President […]
On the 41st day of the Israeli-Palestinian war, the Indonesian Hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip has gone out of service. Yesterday, Hospital Director Atef al-Kahlout stated that they couldn’t offer further services due to the hospital accommodating at least three times its capacity in patients. He urged ambulances to refrain from bringing […]
The “We Shout Out Our Pain” event, organized by Palestinians residing in Warsaw, Poland, took place at the Castle Square. During the event, there was a strong condemnation of Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip. The gathering included an exhibition of photographs portraying individuals who lost their lives in these attacks, alongside a screening […]