IHA NEWS - IHA News

The Ekşisu Marshes in Erzincan, Türkiye, serve as a crucial stopover for nearly 300 bird species on their migratory route between Africa and Asia. Declared a national wetland 17 years ago, this protected area supports…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held high-level discussions in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital, during his visit for the 11th Summit of the Turkic States Organization. Welcomed with an official ceremony by Kyrgyz President…

Pro-Western opposition parties in Georgia continue to protest the results of the October 26 parliamentary elections, alleging fraud and calling for new elections. Demonstrators gathered outside the parliament in Tbilisi,…

In an Israeli attack on a home in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, at least 20 civilians were reported killed and numerous others injured. According to Palestinian media, rescue efforts are underway to save civilians trapped under…

SpaceX successfully launched its 31st commercial resupply mission (CRS-31) to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA. The Dragon spacecraft, carrying 2.7 tons of supplies including food and scientific equipment, lifted off…

Severe rainfall in Catalonia, Spain, flooded Barcelona International Airport, submerging the passenger terminal, runway, and parking areas. Numerous flights were canceled, and rail access was halted, while airport authorities established a…

The Eastern Express, a 24-hour rail journey from Kars to Ankara, continues to draw both local and international tourists, thanks in part to social media buzz. Departing each morning from Kars, the train travels through Erzurum,…

Istanbul’s Marmaray rail line, easing traffic between Europe and Asia, has transported over 1.2 billion passengers since opening. Now marking its 11th anniversary, Marmaray recorded 208 million passengers in the first 10 months of 2024…

A 17-year-old in Austria has died following a tragic accident during a video stunt on a moving train. The incident, involving four youths aged 13-18, occurred on October 29 near Vienna’s Schönbrunn Station. As two of them stood up while the…

Manisa’s Mesir Macunu (Paste), central to one of Türkiye’s oldest festivals, has become the 28th Turkish product to receive the European Union Geographical Indication (GI), marking international recognition. The application,…