Portugal faces severe forest fires near Odemira, threatening the Algarve tourist region amidst its third heatwave this year. Fueled by strong winds, the fire has devoured 6,700 hectares, leading to the evacuation of over 1,400 people from 19 villages and several accommodations. Nine firefighters are injured. Sections of major roads have closed, and 16 firefighting […]
The 24th edition of the Satave Gevrek Festival, which aims to strengthen the bond between Turkish and Georgian cultures, was held in the Şavşat district of Artvin, Türkiye. At an altitude of 1,700 meters in the Satave region, hundreds of participants perform the horon dance accompanied by folk songs in both Turkish and Georgian. The […]
A tour boat off the coast of Seferihisar, Izmir, caught fire, prompting passengers to jump into the sea to escape the blaze. The fire reportedly originated in the galley, though the exact cause remains unknown. As the flames rapidly spread, around 40 passengers plunged into the water in panic. Nearby boat owners rushed to assist […]
Russia launched two missiles on a five-story apartment in a settlement in the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, according to the Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs. It was reported that four civilians lost their lives in the first attack, and one emergency worker died in the second one. Search and rescue efforts continue […]
The Bibby Stockholm barge, anchored in Portland Harbor, Dorset, has begun accommodating its first refugees. The UK Home Office confirmed that several asylum seekers have been settled on this large ship, with plans to transport more than 500 additional individuals in the upcoming months.
A bomb attack was carried out in the city of Turbat in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The explosive placed on the roadside was detonated with a remote control, causing 7 people to die. A large number of police teams and ambulances were dispatched to the scene. An investigation into the attack has been launched.
The legendary figure of Turkish rock music, Erkin Koray, passed away in Toronto, Canada, at the age of 82. His daughter, Damla Koray, shared the heartbreaking news, stating, “The father of Turkish rock music, Erkin Koray, is no longer with us. Although we won’t be holding a ceremony immediately, we will soon announce a gathering […]
The Balıkesir province of Türkiye hosted the 2023 Europe Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championships in the mall named ‘Avlu’ for the last three days. A total of 700 athletes from 32 different nations participated in various competitions, and more than 2,000 visitors visited the city to watch the races. The triathletes were awarded prizes at […]
A fire started in a forest in the Lapseki district of Türkiye’s Çanakkale province. Fire trucks and helicopters have been sent to the area by Çanakkale Regional Directorate of Forestry to control the fire. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Thousands of people gathered in a stadium on Sunday to voice their support for the military coup ahead of the Economic Community of West African States’s deadline for freeing and reinstating democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The supporters held placards that said “Stop Areva/Orano, Get Out” during the rally.