Atatürk Arboretum Awaits New Visitors

Atatürk Arboretum, located in the Sarıyer district of Türkiye’s Istanbul, attracts numerous citizens with the autumn colors it displays. The arboretum, also known as the ‘Live Open Tree Museum’, enchants visitors who seek relief from the weariness of city life with its unique views, bird sounds, and diverse plant species.   Hasibe Karadağ-Emre Baba

28 Premature Babies from Gaza Transferred to Egypt

  Premature babies from Shifa Hospital in Gaza, surrounded by Israel, were transferred to Emirates Hospital in Rafah City. The Palestinian Red Crescent mentioned that 28 of these babies were then moved to Egypt for treatment with WHO and OCHA support. Israel had surrounded Shifa Hospital 10 days prior, alleging it was used by Hamas […]

Snowfall Paralyzes Türkiye’s Erzurum

The heavy snowfall that started last night in Erzurum, Türkiye, brought life to a standstill. The thick snow blocked transportation on 251 neighborhood roads in the countryside, also causing the suspension of education in some areas. Highway and municipality teams continue their work to clear the snow.   M. Ertuğrul Polat – Mehmet Emin Kızılca

Crew of 11 Went Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks Near Turkish Coast

A Turkish cargo ship named Kafkametler, which was transporting 1,542 tons of ferrosilicon cargo from Russia’s Temruk city to Turkey’s Izmir, took shelter in the port in the Ereğli district of Turkey’s Zonguldak province yesterday due to a severe storm. Shortly after sailing again, it sank with its crew of 12 personnel. One person among […]

Ayder Plateau Under Urban Transformation

  Ayder Plateau in Rize’s Çamlıhemşin district, a significant tourism destination in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Türkiye, is undergoing urban transformation. The area’s appearance has been revamped, featuring an eco-friendly car park and new structures in harmony with the region’s architecture. These changes precede the upcoming tourism season, aiming to create a pedestrian-friendly […]

30 More Gazan Civilians Killed on the 45th Day of War

Israel targeted multiple residential areas on the 45th day of the Israel-Palestine war. Twenty-two people in the Nuseirat Refugee Camp and another 8 people in Deir el-Balah city of the Gaza Strip were killed as a result of the attacks. It was stated that there were many injured in the targeted areas, and search operations […]

NATO Chief Stoltenberg Warns Against Russian Influence in Bosnia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Bosnia and Herzegovina expressing concern over separatist rhetoric and Russia’s influence. He met with officials, emphasizing the need for unity and progress while reaffirming NATO’s commitment to the region’s stability. Stoltenberg highlighted cooperation with the EU’s Althea mission and advocated for its extension in the UN Security Council.

3 Reported Dead After Heavy Storm in Türkiye’s Zonguldak

Heavy downpours and strong storms that started in Türkiye’s Zonguldak province on Saturday night caused chaos. According to Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya, three people in Ereğli district were reported dead. The floods and landslides that occurred in multiple areas of the district caused material damage.

Scabies Cases Surge in Türkiye, Warns Expert Ahead of Winter

The incidence of scabies, a contagious skin condition, is rapidly rising in türkiye, especially during the transition to winter months. Assoc. Dr. Mustafa Tosun, a Dermatology Department Lecturer at Sivas Cumhuriyet University, highlighted the increasing prevalence of this parasitic disease, noting a significant uptick in patient numbers in recent years. He mentioned that scabies cases […]

Cameroon-Flagged Ship ‘Pallada’ Splits In Two on Turkish Coast

A Cameroon-flagged dry cargo ship named Pallada ran aground and collided with the breakwater off the coast of Ereğli district in Türkiye’s Zonguldak province yesterday due to a severe storm. Following the evacuation of the 13 personnel aboard using ropes, the ship split in two and sank into the waters. The crew, who experienced panic […]