Storm-Stranded ‘Vamos’ Ship: 50 Tons of Fuel Evacuated

The vessel, “Vamos,” flagged from Cameroon, was driven ashore and grounded as a result of the November 27 storm hitting Kastamonu’s İnebolu district in Türkiye. Following the unloading of cargo at the port, the ship ran aground, leaving 11 crew members, including 2 Turkish nationals, stranded. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of AFAD, the coast […]

Azerbaijan Sends Aid to Earthquake Zones in Türkiye Ahead of Harsh Winter

Azerbaijan continues to deliver humanitarian aid to Kahramanmaraş and the surrounding provinces that were hit by two major earthquakes in Türkiye on February 6. The Azerbaijan Diaspora Support Fund, which operates under the Azerbaijan Diaspora Affairs State Committee, has sent two aid trucks to be received by the AFAD Kahramanmaraş Provincial Directorate. The trucks carry […]

Illegal Immigrants Trapped in Deadly Waves off Turkish Coast

Off Çanakkale’s Ayvacık district coast, 29 illegal immigrants faced a life-threatening ordeal in two life rafts, battling 80 km/h waves. Pushed back by Greek forces, they fought for survival, reaching land independently. Turkish Coast Guard and Gendarmerie cooperation led to their apprehension. Video footage depicts their perilous struggle, highlighting the grave risks migrants endure for […]

UAE Hosts COP28: Global Leaders Gather to Tackle Climate Crisis

COP28, hosted by the UAE, commenced to strengthen climate crisis plans and their implementation. Key focuses include maintaining global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, as agreed in Paris 2015, and enhancing nations’ climate commitments. President Erdoğan represents Türkiye, engaging in the summit’s discussions and bilateral meetings with world leaders. Meanwhile, COP27, hosted by Egypt, concluded […]

Heavy Fog Covers Historical Beauties of Diyarbakır

Heavy fog occurred in Türkiye’s Diyarbakır province after the temperatures dropped to 3 degrees in the morning. The dense fog covering historical structures that are listed by UNESCO, such as Hevsel Gardens and the Ten-Eyed Bridge, attracted many citizens willing to capture the magnificent moments. “My friend and I came to the historical Ten-Eyed Bridge […]

Powerful Waves Swallow Two High School Students on Trabzon Beach

On November 26, two individuals who had come to the shore of Beşikdüzü district in the Trabzon province of Turkey during the evening hours to capture photographs of a severe storm were swept into the sea by giant waves. The police arrived at the scene after discovering personal items, including coats, pens, and phones, on […]

Israel and Hamas Carry out 7th Prisoner Swap

The Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson stated that Hamas released 2 children and 6 Israeli women, who are also citizens of other countries, including Mexico, Russia, and Uruguay. After Hamas released the 8 prisoners, 30 more Palestinian prisoners were released from Israeli prisons. With the seventh swap between the two sides, the number of […]

Bolu’s Akkayalar Travertines: Nature’s Healing Oasis

  Akkayalar Travertines stands out as a popular destination located 10 kilometers from Bolu city center, Türkiye. It attracts attention year-round due to its natural beauty and mineral-rich waters. The mineral water pools, referred to as healing reservoirs, offer remedies for various skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, eczema, and more. In addition to being a […]

Israeli Prisoner: “Netanyahu, You Killed My Wife and Children”

Hamas’s armed wing, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, published images of Yarden Bibas, whose wife and two young children were killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza Strip yesterday. Addressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Bibas said, “You killed my wife and children. Instead of returning them to their homes with agreements, you killed them. […]

Bundestag Deliberates New Citizenship Law Amidst Protests

The discussion at the Bundestag yesterday revolved around a new citizenship law aimed at streamlining the path to German citizenship for foreign residents. However, the law faced opposition, prompting additional conditions and limitations to be added to the draft. Several immigrant non-governmental organizations, including the German Turkish Community (TGD) and the Berlin-Brandenburg Turkish Community (TBB), […]