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77-Year-Old Shoemaker Keeps His Craft Alive in Türkiye

Sep 19, 2024

Mehmet Demiryürek, 77, has been repairing shoes in the Kapaklı district of Tekirdağ for nearly 60 years. Working from a small shop inside a coffeehouse, Demiryürek proudly continues his craft, which he says is fading in…

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Sarcophagus of Roman Gladiator Discovered in Türkiye

Sep 19, 2024

During ongoing excavations at Ayasuluk Hill and St. Jean Monument in Selçuk, Izmir, archaeologists uncovered a Roman-era sarcophagus believed to date back to the 3rd century BC. The sarcophagus, which contains the remains…

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Floods Kill 23 People Across Philippines

Sep 19, 2024

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in the Philippines reported that at least 23 people were killed due to the three tropical storms that hit various parts of the country. The authorities also reported that there…

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Crow Becomes Mascot At Turkish Public Building

Sep 19, 2024

A crow has become the unofficial mascot of the Sivas Provincial Health Directorate in Türkiye, regularly accompanying staff to and from work. The bird, nicknamed Kömür meaning "Coal" in English, has formed a close bond with both…

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Four-Meter Python Almost Strangles Woman to Death in Thailand

Sep 19, 2024

A 64-year-old woman living alone in the Samut Prakan province of Thailand was attacked by a 4-meter python in her home on Tuesday evening. Noticing the python when it bit her leg while heading to the balcony, the woman tried to catch the…

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Germany Reinforces Border Checks

Sep 19, 2024

Germany has reinstated border checks within the Schengen area to combat illegal immigration, following refugee attacks and the rise of the far-right. The checks target borders with several neighboring countries, including France,…

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Death Toll from Pager Attack in Lebanon Rose to 20

Sep 19, 2024

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that the number of people who lost their lives as a result of radios being detonated in different parts of the country yesterday had risen to 20 and the number of injured exceeded 450. Hezbollah has…

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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Cappadocia Cancelled for Today

Sep 19, 2024

Hot air balloon tours in Cappadocia, which is on the UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage List and one of Türkiye's important cultural tourism centers, have been cancelled due to the wind and rain that increased in the region in the…

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State of Emergency Declared in Peru Amid Deadly Forest Fires

Sep 19, 2024

Peru has declared a state of emergency in the Amazonas, San Martin, and Ucayali regions due to forest fires that have claimed 16 lives. Since July, the country has been battling widespread fires, with President Dina Boluarte…

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Turkish Amateur Astronomer Captures ‘Super Blood Moon’ Eclipse

Sep 19, 2024

Şenol Şanlı, a 57-year-old retiree from Bursa, Türkiye, captured the final lunar eclipse of the year, known as the ‘Super Blood Moon,’ using a homemade telescope he built in his basement. After retirement, Şanlı developed…

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