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Türkiye’s Tüpraş Empowers Women in Energy Sector with 50% Hiring Target
Tüpraş, a key player in meeting Türkiye's energy demands with an annual production of 30 million tons, highlights the crucial contributions of its female workforce. Female experts in various fields,…
14-Year-Old Injured in Türkiye Construction Accident
A 14-year-old boy suffered severe injuries when a construction elevator's rope snapped, causing a door to fall on him in Mardin, Türkiye. The accident, captured on a security camera, occurred as the boy was passing…
Turkish Woman Defies Gender Norms as a Successful Truck Driver
Leyla Elaldı, a 35-year-old truck driver based in Izmir, challenges traditional gender roles in the male-dominated profession. With over 40 years of experience, she learned the trade from her father, Neşat Elaldı, whom she refers to as her…
Anti-Littering Man’s Innovative Stand Against Trash in Türkiye
A man living in Türkiye's Bolu, fed up with litter around the fountains he built, built a garbage stand to discourage environmental insensitivity. Mustafa Pekyavuz, who constructed 40 fountains, hung garbage with a…
Tornado Strikes Türkiye’s Antalya
A tornado struck Antalya's Kumluca district in Türkiye, damaging agricultural areas, greenhouses, and homes. Security cameras captured the chaotic moments as the tornado swiftly passed through, uprooting…
Turkish Boy With Unique Heterochromia Captivates Hearts
In Adana, 9-year-old Fatih, born with one blue eye and the other divided between blue and brown, surprises and captivates onlookers. Despite initial concerns, medical examinations revealed that Fatih has heterochromia, a condition…
Early Arrival of Flamingos Colors Dam in Türkiye
Gelingüllü Dam in Yozgat, Türkiye, traditionally utilized for agricultural irrigation, becomes a temporary home for hundreds of flamingos. This year, the flamingos arrived earlier than usual, adding a vibrant touch…
Fire Erupted at Istanbul Technical University
A fire erupted in the construction area of Istanbul Technical University's Maslak campus, originating in a container used for construction work. The incident, reported by on-site employees, prompted a swift response from the police, fire…
Izmir Lightning Strike Captured in Morning Rain
A vehicle camera in Izmir captured the striking moment of lightning during a morning heavy rain. Following a heavy rain warning from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the city experienced a downpour accompanied by thunder and…
Mahyas Tradition Adorns Hagia Sophia for Ramadan
Days ahead of Ramadan, the 450-year-old Ottoman tradition of mahyas, symbolizing the "sultan of eleven months," has commenced adorning historical mosques. Specifically, a mahya with the inscription 'La Ilahe Illallah' has been…