
Waste causing sea glanders finds new use as an energy source in Turkey
Scientists from Middle East Technical University (METU) and Yıldız Technical University in Turkey have come together for a new renewable energy project. Their inspiration is sea snot, or marine mucilage, which suffocated the Sea of Marmara all summer. This thick layer of slimy substance, a result of pollution, has been devastating to marine life and …
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Japanese-Korean-Turkish language group attributed to farmers in ancient China
Nov. 10 (Reuters) – A study combining linguistic, genetic and archaeological evidence has traced the origins of the language family including modern Japanese, Korean, Turkish and Mongolian and the people who speak them to millet farmers who inhabited them an area in northeast China about 9,000 years ago. The detailed results Wednesday document a shared …

Two-minute recap of recent developments in Turkish competition law – October 2021
November 2021 – In October 2021, the Turkish Competition Council (“Plank») Approved 26 merger control cases and published 33 reasoned decisions. The Board also held a long oral defense meeting which lasted from 10:30 am to 2:30 am the next day. We provide detailed information on this oral defense process and its implications below. A …

Rock churches, chapels: the spectacular landscape of Cappadocia
The rock-carved churches, monasteries and chapels of Goreme Open Air Museum attract tourists with their historic texture and frescoes that have spanned centuries in Cappadocia, a well-known tourist destination in central Turkey. The Goreme Open Air Museum, which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, is the first sight for visitors to Cappadocia. As a …

Turkish Jews gather at historic Ankara synagogue after 40 years
ANKARA After nearly four decades, Jews in Turkey have gathered at the Ankara synagogue to “rekindle their memories.” class = “cf”> Isaak Haleva, the chief rabbi of the Jews of Turkey, along with several members of the Jewish community, joined the event in the capital Ankara. In a speech on the occasion, Haleva said that …

Colorful dance of hot air balloons in Cappadocia region of Turkey presented in a timelapse display
Global News released this video clip, titled “Colorful Balloon Dance in Turkey’s Cappadocia Region Featured on Time Lapse View” – below is their description. On Sunday, dozens of colorful hot air balloons filled the skyline of Turkey’s ancient Cappadocia region. Time-lapse video captured the balloons as they painted over unique volcanic rock landscapes. The clear …

Zoroastrianism – WorldAtlas
Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion similar to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He holds similar principles, including belief in one god and the struggle between good and evil. In fact, it is argued that Zoroastrianism may have influenced these three religions. Zoroastrianism owes its name to its founder, Zoroaster, who has the status of a prophet …

Fenerbahçe secure home draw against Kayseri with 99th-minute goal
Fenerbahçe managed to earn a 2-2 draw against Yukatel Kayserispor with a last-minute goal in the Week 12 game of the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday. Irfan Can Kahveci missed the chance to take the lead for Fenerbahce as he couldn’t score a penalty in the 33rd minute. But Kayserispor drew first blood with Dimitrios …

Turkish anti-vaccines will create a political party
Anti-vaccine and anti-restriction protesters in Istanbul in September 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE / SEDAT SUNA Haci Ali Ozhan, a lawyer and notary in Kirikkale, a province in Turkey’s central Anatolia region, said on Friday that documents had been filed with the Interior Ministry to create a new anti-vaccination political party called the Parti for life without …

Famous Turkish Cappadocia Attracts Nearly 2 Million Tourists In 10 Months
Turkey’s scenic Cappadocia region has attracted nearly two million tourists in the first 10 months of 2021, according to official figures. In total, 1.91 million domestic and international visitors came to explore the charming tourist hub of central Nevsehir province, famous for its distinctive fairy chimneys, underground cities, cave hotels and hot air balloon flights. …

Istanbul Airport Gayrettepe metro line test drives begin on November 8
Istanbul Airport Gayrettepe metro line test drives begin on November 8 Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu spoke about megaprojects carried out by the ministry. Explaining that his work on Kanal Istanbul continues, Karaismailoğlu said, “Our negotiations and preparation work for the main tender continues.” Stressing that the annual profit of the North Marmara …

University denies admission of woman jailed for links to Gülen
Ünzile Köşker, who was jailed for alleged links to the Gülen movement, was not allowed to enroll in a university despite having passed the national entrance exam because she “presented a risk “Bold Medya reported. Köşker wrote a letter about the incident to People’s Democratic Party (HDP) deputy Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, who posted it on …

Haydarpaşa Station, which was built as part of the Baghdad Railways, was inaugurated with a ceremony
Haydarpasa Gari open with Toren November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) according to the Gregorian calendar. The number of days remaining until the end of the year is 57. Railways November 4, 1910 Russia and Germany decide not to give themselves any difficulties over the railway privileges they …

Climate change hits Turkey: Ankara seeks to adapt its agricultural policies
Published on: 11/03/2021 – 12:06 After a summer of devastating forest fires and floods, Turkey has become the last G20 country to ratify the Paris Agreement. Despite being one of the largest economies in the world, Turkey wants UN climate officials to reclassify it as a developing country. In this way, he would have access …

Police arrest 27, including Iraqi nationals for alleged involvement with ISIS
Nearly ten Iraqi citizens were apprehended Tuesday by Turkish police in an operation against the Islamic State (IS) organization from Samsun province in the Black Sea region, according to the report. Anadolu Agency. Throughout their stay in Iraq, Iraqi nationals have been suspected of working for the Islamic State. In addition, while carrying out simultaneous …

Myanmar defies international pressure, rejects Suu Kyi visit
Myanmar’s ruling military upheld its decision on Wednesday to deny a Southeast Asian envoy access to former detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, resisting mounting international pressure to comply with a plan regional peace agreement agreed in April. Vice-General Soe Win, the second in command of the junta that seized power from the elected government …

96-year-old woman faces legal test over Erdoğan’s insult charges
A 96-year-old woman is forced to travel more than 500 kilometers from her home for treatment as part of legal measures imposed on her by a court for insulting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, reported Turkish Minute, citing Mezopotamya news agency reported. A video of Aliye Yabansu, which was shot without her approval in Şanlıurfa …

Global Hot Air Balloon Rides Market 2021 – The analysis includes major manufacturers, expected growth, upcoming investment, and current industry trends 2027
The label of a consumer market study conducted by MarketsandResearch.biz examined Global hot air balloon market from 2021 to 2027 economic potentials. It provides useful information such as market growth opportunities, challenges, and restraints as well as market size estimation and forecast for all segments covered by the scope. The study also includes data at …

‘We want to lay the foundations for the metro on the 100th anniversary of the liberation of Mersin’
Seçer: “We want to lay the foundations for the metro on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the liberation of Mersin” The mayor of the metropolitan municipality of Mersin, Vahap Seçer, was the guest of the live broadcast of the program “From the Mediterranean to the Bull” broadcast on the radio TRT Çukurova. In …

Libyan presidential and parliamentary votes set to take place on December 24 (UN)
The United Nations mission in Libya has urged leaders to stick to the December 24 schedule for the presidential and legislative elections which it hopes will help stabilize the war-torn nation. Libya has struggled to overcome the violence that has rocked the oil-rich nation since a NATO-backed uprising in 2011 toppled and killed dictator Muammar …

Fragments of Anatolian carpet from the Samy Rabinovic Collection
Gallery51 in Philadelphia, PA, is hosting an exhibition of Anatolian carpet fragments from the Samy Rabinovic Collection and the exhibition will run until December 31, 2021. Gallery opening hours at 51 N 2nd St, Philadelphia are from Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The pieces in …

Climate change is real: Turkish farmers suffer from drought
Rain fell on the fields of Bicar Içli in southeast Turkey for the first time in eight months last week, but he and other farmers are already paying the cost of a drought they attribute to the change climate. Ili could not plant his winter wheat crops because of the parched soil. Unless there is …

AK Party Policy Situation Analysis
When the Justice and Development Party (AKP) was founded in 2002, it inherited the organized cadres of the Welfare Party. The majority of the electorate trusted the AK Party primarily because these cadres represented one of the most experienced, disciplined, honest and hardworking generations in the country. They have achieved good results in the metropolitan …

Turkish Republic Day: Sustainable Tourism in Turkey – Supplements
TEXT: Türkiye offers many sustainable travel options for visitors concerned with the environment, seeking to minimize their carbon footprint and keen to recognize and protect local cultures while having unforgettable experiences. Ethical experiences for every type of traveler If you are interested in outdoor activities, Türkiye offers choices in every region: majestic mountains and sparkling …

Here’s what you need to know to visit the impressive underground cities of Cappadocia
These cities are unique in both location and history, and these tours will take visitors on a journey through time in Cappadocia. Cappadocia is a historic region of Turkey which is a mine of underground cities. Although there is no administrative area called “Cappadocia” today, it is used as a tourist name for the region. …

Customer experience is shaping digital services amid pandemic boom
Concepts such as customer experience and employee experience have recently been on the agenda. Payment, product preferences, and in-store points of sale have all been shaped around the customer experience; The same goes for the energy industry and cloud technology, namely their battery designs and capacity increases. All of these were covered at this week’s …

Central Anatolian Prisons Report: Cases of Torture Rise
* Photo: Agence Mezopotamya (MA) Click to read the article in Turkish The Prisons Commission of the Ankara Section of the Human Rights Association (İHD) released its third quarterly report on human rights violations in Central Anatolian prisons in July-August-September 2021. The report’s findings were shared with the public at a press conference at the …

Actress Nivetha Thomas is an inspiration for adventurers | Celebrity trip
For actress Nivetha Thomas, traveling is a rare life experience. Recently, she climbed Kilimanjaro mountain in Africa and documented it on Instagram. There’s even a photo of her waving the Indian flag from the top of the mountain on social media. Nivetha posted the photo from the top of Uhuru Peak, located at an elevation …

The largest central Anatolian soil mosaic found in Kayseri
KAYSERİ A 300 square meter floor mosaic belonging to the Late Roman-Early Byzantine period was discovered during excavation work in the central Anatolian province of Kayseri. class = “cf”> In an October 27 statement, the municipality of Kayseri said that during archaeological excavations, examples of Late Roman and Byzantine houses, ornamental designs with floral and …

Lake Tuz in Turkey dries up due to climate change and agriculture | World news
By SUZAN FRASER and MEHMET GUZEL, Associated Press KONYA, Turkey (AP) – For centuries, Lake Tuz in central Turkey has been home to huge colonies of flamingos that migrate and breed there in hot weather, feeding on algae in the waters shallow lake. This summer, however, a heart-wrenching scene replaced the usual stunning sunsets of …

The largest Byzantine mosaic structure found in central Turkey
Experts have found 300 square meters (3,330 square feet) of late Roman-early Byzantine mosaics in the Incesu district of central Kayseri province. It is the largest mosaic structure from the Byzantine period in central Anatolia. According to a statement from the municipality of Kayseri on Wednesday, archaeological excavations have been initiated under the supervision of …

Capacity increase and new SunExpress destinations in Kayseri
Capacity increase and new SunExpress destinations in Kayseri Connecting Kayseri with direct scheduled flights to 9 destinations in Europe, SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, strengthens its position at Kayseri by adding Vienna to its flight network in summer 2022, as well as increasing its capacity and its frequency this winter. SunExpress, …

Turkey releases photos of 15 detainees suspected of spying for Israel
The head of the network in Turkey, known by the acronym MAS, was a medical student in Konya Photos of the 15 detainees suspected of spying on behalf of Israel in Turkey were published Monday by Turkish media. All of the “Mossad agents” arrested are “of Arab descent,” the official reported. Sabah newspaper, which first …

MBS talked about killing the incumbent monarch to make the father king (Saudi dissident)
A former senior Saudi security official who has helped oversee joint counterterrorism efforts with the United States claimed in an interview with “60 Minutes” that the kingdom’s crown prince had previously mentioned the murder of a Saudi monarch in place before his own father was crowned king. Saad al-Jabri did not provide evidence on CBS …

“Conscious capitalism” as a job-friendly concept
Undoubtedly, the coronavirus pandemic will never be forgotten thanks to all the difficulties and challenges it has caused to humanity and the global economy. However, the quarantines or lockdowns, which had actually been implemented before a real anti-pandemic roadmap was determined and the vaccination campaign became widespread, provoked a radical debate on the established economic …

Turkey intensified prosecutions against detractors of encrypted smartphone messaging app
Abdullah Bozkurt / Stockholm The Turkish government has broadened its hunt for critics and opponents whose names were mentioned in the intercepted content of the encrypted messaging app ByLock, which was available for download in the app stores of the Android and iOS platforms and had been installed. on hundreds of thousands of mobile devices …

“Mersin becomes a logistics center”
The situation of Mersin becoming a logistics center is called into question. The Mayor of Mersin Metropolitan Municipality, Vahap Seçer, attended the Mersin Economy Summit organized by the Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MTSO) with the slogan “The heart of the economy beats in Mersin “. During the summit held at the Atatürk Cultural …

“Bangladesh is an attractive country to invest”
In an exclusive interview with Reaz Haider of Dhaka Tribune, Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan sheds light on Dhaka-Ankara relations, including business and his government’s investment plan What is the current trade volume between Bangladesh and Turkey? What is the bilateral trade objective for the next five years? One of my priorities as …

Austria presents plans to legalize assisted suicide
The Austrian government on Saturday presented plans to allow assisted suicide from next year after a court ruled that the current ban violates basic rights. In December 2020, the Constitutional Court ordered the government to lift the current ban on physician-assisted dying, which carries a sentence of up to five years in prison. According to …

Gauahar Khan on the TV premiere of his film 14 phere and his own saat phere
The actor reveals his affection for his stepfather, the famous music composer Ismail Durbar Sudeshna Banerjee | Posted 23.10.21, 10:27 AM Gauahar Khan lives out of the suitcase with back-to-back professional projects and vacations abroad. She talks to The telegraph ahead of the televised world premiere of his film 14 Phere Sunday at noon on …

Turkey on the brink of climate catastrophe as lakes dry up and forests burn
From a distance, the white lake in eastern Turkey always looks wet. A greenish residue left by its waters creates a mirage of the hills above, but get close and all in there is nothing but cracked, hard mud. Locals say the lake, known as Ak Gol in Turkish, was full in the summer, but …

Sea creature fossil found in ancient Tyana
NDE A 20-million-year-old fossil believed to belong to a sea creature was unearthed during excavations in the ancient city of Tyana, located in the Kemerhisar district of central Niğde province in Anatolia. class = “cf”> Osman Doğanay, head of the excavation and lecturer in the archeology department at Aksaray University, said Tyana was the most …

Goreme in Cappadocia ranks third on the list of the best cities in the world
ISTANBUL Goreme, a well-known tourist destination in central Turkey, famous for its surreal landscape with intricate rock formations, has been ranked among the most beautiful cities in the world in a list prepared by rating their popularity on social media. class = “cf”> Uswitch, a social media outlet that aims to discover the most beautiful …

SmartSoft content joins the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator
T he SOFTSWISS game aggregator expands its range of online games accessible after signing a new partnership with SmartSoft, which will provide the content of the game provider to all customers of the aggregator. In total, more than 20 new partners have joined the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator since the beginning of the year. It currently …

Opening of the interchange at different levels of Samsun Bafra bus station
samsun bafra bus station different level intersection open Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoğlu said they have invested over 10 billion lire in transport and communications in Samsun and have increased the length of the divided road from 120 kilometers to 310 kilometers. Expressing that they aim to complete the highway connecting Havza and Vezirköprü …

The best national parks in Turkey
The country’s first milli parkı (national park), Yozgat Çamlığı Milli Parkı, was established in the Central Anatolia region in 1958 to protect an endemic pine species. Today, there are 45 national parks across Turkey, comprising secluded and wild terrain, family-friendly recreation areas, and important historical sites like the ancient city of Troy (Troya Tarihi Milli …
Bulgaria makes health pass compulsory for covered sites – latest updates
Covid-19 has infected more than 241 million people and killed more than 4.9 million worldwide. Here are the virus-related developments for October 19: Medical staff prepare a coronavirus vaccine at the Military Medical Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria, February 23, 2021 (Reuters) Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Bulgaria launches health pass as cases rise Bulgaria is introducing …

What you need to visit the historic city of Matera, Italy
Materia was once known as Italy’s ‘shame’ due to its once abandoned past, but it has now made 180 in the tourism department. The opening scenes of James Bond’s latest installment begin with an incredibly beautiful Italian city. Son Matera in the southern Italian province of Matera (near the boot of Italy) and lies in …

The saplings are protected with Izocam PEflex
saplings are protected with izocam peflex Izocam PEflex Sapling Protector is designed to protect young saplings. This product, which prevents weed pesticides from reaching the young tree in its first year, which is very important in the development of the seedling, also protects the young tree from late frosts after planting. Izocam PEflex Sapling Protector, …

EU seeks to boost Syrian businesses in Turkey
In coordination with the Directorate General of Development Agencies of the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology, the European Union announced on October 5 in the city of Urfa the launch of the ENHANCER project, developed by the International Center for development of migration policies (ICMPD). The project will provide a grant of up to …

Turkey’s daily exports reach $ 1.5 billion
October 18, 2021 4:59 PM (UTC + 04:00 AM) 494 By Vugar Khalilov Turkish Trade Minister Mehmet Mush said the country’s daily exports stood at $ 1.5 billion on October 15, Yeni Shafak newspaper reported. “Turkey exported 1.5 billion dollars a year in 1974. In 1990, it exported 1.5 billion dollars in one month. Yesterday …

Great non-fiction in translation
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. When it comes to books in translation, fiction and poetry usually receive the most attention. Big prizes, playlists, and book discussions tend to focus on these two genres, especially fiction. As someone who follows books in translation closely, …

What is the Turkish Erdogan doing in Africa? What is wrong with France?
We are closely following the visits of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Angola, Nigeria and Togo. I have three fronts, as well as a litany of other topics, that torment my mind. One of them concerns Turkey’s efforts to define its road map in Africa. It includes the jubilant return of a country in …

Turkey will open logistics centers in several provinces by the end …
(MENAFN- Trend press agency) BAKOU, Azerbaijan, October 18 Tendency: Turkey will open logistics centers in Karaman, Mardin, Bitlis, Kayseri and Bilecik provinces by the end of 2023, the country’s transport and infrastructure ministry told Trend. According to the ministry, construction of the Karaman, Mardin and Bitlis centers started in 2019. “The total cost of building …

Turkey to open logistics centers in several provinces by the end of 2023 (Exclusive)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 18 Tendency: Turkey will open logistics centers in Karaman, Mardin, Bitlis, Kayseri and Bilecik provinces by the end of 2023, the country’s transport and infrastructure ministry told Trend. According to the ministry, construction of the Karaman, Mardin and Bitlis centers started in 2019. “The total cost of building a logistics center in …

Slotegrator integrates slots and games from SmartSoft Gaming
I Supplier and aggregator of iGaming solutions Slot machine announced Friday a new partnership with Smart games. The workshop catalog is now available for integration into online casinos via the dedicated Slotegrator solution, APIgrateur. Based in Tbilisi, Georgia, SmartSoft Gaming was founded in 2015 and expanded to international markets in 2019. All his games are …

Beginning of direct commercial flights Ankara-Belgrade in December: Ambassador of Serbia
Serbia and Turkey have reached an agreement to launch direct commercial flights between the capitals of the two countries, the Serbian ambassador said on Friday. In a statement, Zoran Markovic said the flights would be operated by AnadoluJet, a brand of Turkish airline Turkish Airlines, twice a week from the end of December. “This is …

Turkey’s penetration into Central Asia threatens to export Panturic extremism
For thousands of years, the Central Asian region has been the scene of endless conflict and competition between the great powers, as it is a crossroads for East-West trade routes. The Scythians, Huns and various tribes of Turks and Mongols, among a plethora of other groups, swept the region. In the 19th century, Central Asia …

Azerbaijan harnesses its cultural heritage to attract a new generation of travelers
Azerbaijan has a history as a Silk Road trading post, is home to sites that speak to its surprising Jewish, German and Polish heritages, and is teeming with a wealth of art, architecture, crafts, food and drink, etc. . Its welcoming and tolerant spirit offers the open-minded traveler a myriad of reasons to reflect on …

Turkey arrests 22 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids
Turkish security forces arrested 22 people suspected of belonging to the Islamic State group in simultaneous operations across the country. Turkish security forces have arrested 22 people suspected of having links with ISIS in a number of simultaneous operations across the country, Turkish state media reported. Turkish police arrested 11 suspects after Ankara prosecutors issued …

The world’s best runners gather in Turkey for the Cappadocia Marathon
The world’s best runners are due to meet in Turkey as they prepare to take part in a scenic but challenging marathon that will take place in the famous Cappadocia region from October 16-17. The Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail will take place this weekend in Nevşehir province in central Turkey, where athletes will have the chance …

Turkey: 22 ISIS suspects arrested
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, October 12, the semi-official Anadolu agency said in a report that Turkish security forces had arrested at least 22 suspects for links to the Islamic State (IS) group during simultaneous campaigns around the Turkey. Turkish police captured 11 people after Ankara prosecutors issued arrest warrants in nine provinces for allegedly donating equipment …

Mosaics of Dionysus and Ariadne restored in the Turkish metropolis
Thanks to the diligent work of restorers, mosaics depicting Eros, the Greek god of love, Dionysus, the Greek god of fertility, theater and mirth, and his wife Ariadne have regained their former glory in the ancient city of Metropolis in the Torbalı district of western Izmir province. While excavations are supported throughout the year at …

Counterintelligence: Turkey arrests Iranian spies for conspiracy to kidnap ex-soldier
Turkey has arrested eight people, including two Iranian spies, for a plot to kidnap a former Iranian soldier, security sources said on Wednesday in the latest spy case threatening to disrupt relations between the two neighboring regional powers. The two suspected spies were arrested while plotting to kidnap and forcibly repatriate a former Iranian military …

12 things not to miss in Turkey
Whether your ideal vacation involves sunbathing on a Mediterranean beach, hiking rugged mountains, or soaking up thousands of years of history, Turkey has options to appeal to all types of travelers. The country is full of ancient sites and diverse natural landscapes, as well as bustling cities, offering mouth-watering cuisine and opportunities for adventure. Here …

More than 20 suspected ISIS terrorists arrested in Turkey
At least 22 people suspected of being linked to the terrorist group Daesh have been arrested in Turkey, security sources said on Tuesday. Simultaneous operations were carried out in nine provinces after prosecutors in the capital Ankara issued arrest warrants against 14 suspects. The suspects were active members who provided personnel and equipment to the …

Turkey arrests 22 ISIS-linked suspects in counterterrorism operations
Police on Tuesday arrested 22 terrorist suspects linked to Daesh in connection with Ankara-based counterterrorism operations in nine provinces of Turkey. In the capital Ankara, police arrested 11 of 14 suspects accused of fighting, recruiting and providing tools and equipment to Daesh terrorists in conflict zones. Digital equipment and four binoculars were confiscated during the …

Human trials of Turkish COVID-19 Turkovac vaccine underway
Human trials of Turkey’s national COVID-19 vaccine are underway and testing on unvaccinated citizens will begin soon, an official from western Izmir province said on Monday. Doses of the Turkovac vaccine are being given to volunteers at three Izmir hospitals as part of phase 3 trials of the local vaccine, according to Dr Mehmet Burak …

EGİAD, discussed the circular economy model
egiad discusses the circular economy model Closely follow events that have become extremely important in our lives such as the climate crisis, sustainability and the Paris Agreement. EGİAD The Aegean Young Businessmen Association has rolled up its sleeves to raise awareness of the circular economy and accelerate the transition to this new era. The NGO, …

This couple rode their bikes from Belgium to Japan and created an app to help you camp
After cycling from Belgium to Japan, Dries Van Ransbeeck and Manon Brulard set out to show the world what they had learned about slow travel. When Dries Van Ransbeeck and Manon Brulard first met in Brussels, Belgium, they immediately bonded around their mutual love of cycling. So it made sense for New Years Eve 2017, …

Rare postage stamps on display at Tehran exhibition
TEHRAN – Some 45 historic and rare postage stamps are currently on display in an exhibit at the Iranian Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) in Tehran. Organized in collaboration with Iran’s Post Company, the exhibition is organized to mark World Post Day, celebrated annually on October 9, as well as National Post …

Turkey goes “underground” for dams amid drought
Located in a semi-arid climate zone and under water stress, Turkey aims to take more action for efficient use of its limited water resources, as a climate crisis threatens the country of more than 83 million people. residents. The dry seasons have continued to extend in the country and have started to affect larger areas, …
The Aztec origins of a mysterious Elizabethan mirror
When Elizabeth I’s scientific adviser and “philosopher” John Dee died in 1609 at the age of 81, he left behind a treasure trove of unusual artifacts. Among them was his speculum, a hand mirror made of polished obsidian (volcanic glass), which was also known as “the mirror of the devil”. This mystical device for speaking …

12 Christmas breaks: where to travel this holiday season
Do you dream of a white or sunny Christmas? The festivities of the past year have been cut down for many, but with the gradual opening of world travel, there are all kinds of ways to make 2021 one to remember. In Europe we are fortunate to have many historic and charming towns to experience …

The 30 Oldest Structures in the World – 24/7 Wall St.
In the summer of 1976, a ground fire burned an area of vegetation on the island of Guernsey, revealing a slab of granite protruding from a high mound of earth. The excavations that followed revealed an intact 6,500-year-old burial site, now named Les Fouaillages, one of the oldest monuments ever discovered in Western Europe. (Here …

Locally made COVID-19 jab in Turkey approved as booster injection
Turkey’s highest drug regulatory authority has given the green light for the use of Turkovac, a coronavirus vaccine developed using local means, as a third dose or booster shot against the deadly disease, reported Friday the media. The vaccine is not yet available to the public, but the third dose will be provided on request …
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A DOUBLE NICHE MEDALLION USHAK CARPET
A relatively large number of “small medallion” Ushak rugs have survived since the 16th century; Kurt Erdmann in 1957 knew more than 100 (Kurt Erdmann, The history of the first Turkish carpet, London, 1977). Yet within the group there are considerable differences. All the different elements are variable; the medallion, spandrels, edging, and guard bands, …

The number of passengers traveling on high-speed trains exceeds 58 million
The number of passengers traveling on high-speed trains has exceeded one million Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the 12th Transport and Communications Council, where the transport and communication systems of the future will be discussed, kicked off at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. Ministers and deputy ministers of transport from 55 …

The world’s biggest planes meet at Istanbul airport
ISTANBUL Istanbul Airport witnessed a historic moment by simultaneously hosting the world’s two largest planes, an airliner and a cargo plane, on October 5. “The world’s largest cargo plane named ‘Mriya’ and the world’s largest airliner, an Airbus A380-type jumbo jet, could be thrown at the same photoshoot in a rare event,” officials said. the …

Traveling to Turkey during Covid-19: what you need to know before you go
CNN Staff If you are planning to travel to Turkey, here is what you need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic. The basics After suffering a significant spike in cases in the first half of 2021, which led to a 17-day lockdown at the end of April, Turkey …

Turkey Update, October 2021
There has been some noteworthy news in the Turkish market this week. First, it was revealed that Medcem had chosen the Sintek Group to build a new production line at its integrated factory in Mersin. Second, Çimko Çimento agreed to purchase two integrated factories and a crushing plant in Çimsa. The Medcem modernization project will …

87 Routes: How Turkish Airlines uses its 22 Boeing 737 MAXs
The world now has more operational B737 MAXs than before the type was immobilized. While North America is largely responsible for it, Turkish Airlines plays a key role. Indeed, the Star Alliance carrier now has 22 MAX, including 18 MAX 8 and four larger MAX 9. Turkish Airlines’ top ten MAX routes this month are …

Excitement mounts for Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail
The excitement grows for salomon cappadocia ultra trail The Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail® Trail Running Promotional Meeting, which will be organized by Argeus Travel & Events on October 16-17, 2021 with the main sponsorship of Salomon Turkey, was organized by the Municipality of Ürgüp. At the meeting, Ürgüp District Governor Mehmet Maraşlı, Ürgüp Mayor Mehmet Aktürk …

Armenian Catholics Have a New Patriarch
It took less than a day for the Synod of Catholic Bishops of the Armenian Patriarchate of Cilicia to elect their patriarch. Summoned by the Sovereign Pontiff to Rome on September 22, 2021, the Eastern prelates chose Raphaël François Minassian the next day. The new Catholicos or Patriarch, who took the name of Raphael Bedros …

7 exciting underground sites to visit in Turkey
As if Turkey’s many fabulous aerial landmarks and stunning landscapes like Cappadocia weren’t enough to inspire anyone to visit, there are also sites that many visitors don’t know. They are underground, and given the summer heat in Turkey, they provide a perfect opportunity to escape the high temperatures. These locations are either entire towns, cisterns, …

Turkey ratifying the Paris Agreement is not enough
Mugla, Turkey on 8/7/2021 © Sedat Elbasan / Shutterstock Turkey has had a terrible summer from an ecological point of view. The country has experienced unprecedented forest fires caused by heat waves and droughts that devastated forests in southwestern Anatolia, while flooding hit the north and east. The disasters obviously have unprecedented economic and social …

Tourists flock to Cappadocia in Turkey as balloons take flight
With its valleys filled with famous fairy chimneys and bizarre rock formations, Turkish Cappadocia is a favorite spot for tourists looking for a place in the hills to watch the landscape adorned with numerous hot air balloons soar through the sky. . Interest in hot air balloon tours in Cappadocia, one of Turkey’s most important …

The Kosovo Liberation Army had ties to the Turkish jihadist formation IHH, still active in Kosovo today.
Abdullah Bozkurt / Stockholm The Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), a separatist group that fought in the 1998-1999 war against Serbia, had ties to a Turkish jihadist charity that aided both al Qaeda and the state Islamic in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) over the following years. . According to photographs obtained by Nordic Monitor, the UCK, …

Crowds gather in Italy to honor victims of fatal boat crash
Bloomberg Quicktake: Now released this video clip, titled “Crowds Gather in Italy to Honor Victims of Fatal Boat Crash” – below is their description. Crowds gathered in Lampedusa, Italy on Sunday to honor the victims of the deadly capsizing of a boat in 2013. Even as the dead were remembered, the coast guard brought ashore …

Turkovac Phase 3 Trials To End Soon: COVID-19 Board Member
“We want to keep all schools open until the end of this year,” Professor Ilhami Çelik, member of the Turkish Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board, said on Sunday in a statement, highlighting the country’s vaccination efforts and informing the public as local development Turkovac vaccine will soon complete its phase 3 trials. Speaking at an event …

Across Turkey and beyond: the brave Seychellois traveler travels the world
It is an indisputable fact that traveling around the world is a dream for many. Yet only a handful do. Finding out how to get by is no easy task, especially with a limited budget. Few would dare to take the bold decision that Qornitah Lesperance made more than five years ago. Born to an …

The world’s most formidable multi-ethnic force
Byzantine army. Unknown. Public domain The Byzantine army was one of the most powerful and effective military forces in the world from the 7th to the 12th centuries. Beginning to operate around 395 AD, the Army of Byzantium was a continuation of the mighty Roman Army in the East, with the Commander-in-Chief being the Byzantine …
Antalya Film Festival Expands Role as Turkish Industry Catalyst
Turkey’s Antalya Orange Gold Film Festival, which has always been the main catalyst for local cinema in the country, is a testament to the fact that despite the hurdles due to the pandemic and the country’s economy, Turkish filmmakers are standing still. wear well. “At the beginning of the year, people were saying, ‘You won’t …

“A new era begins in the Borsa Istanbul sustainability index”
ANKARA A new era of the BIST sustainability index is about to begin in Borsa Istanbul, as companies will be able to update their sustainability data throughout the year. class = “cf”> According to a statement from Borsa Istanbul, the sustainability assessment, which was previously carried out once a year to select companies that will …

Turkey’s 13 cities had ‘high air pollution’ in 2020
The aptly titled “Dark Report” by the non-profit Right to Clean Air Platform (THHP) based in Turkey paints a grim picture of air pollution in Turkey. The report, based on data from pollution monitoring stations, says 13 out of 81 provinces across the country suffered high levels of air pollution in 2020 – a year …

ASPİLSAN Energy has opened an R&D office in the Technopark of Trakya University
Aspilsan Energy has opened an R&D office in the Technopark of the University of Trakya. In order to reduce our country’s dependence on foreign energy needs, Aspilsan Energy added a new one to its R&D activities and opened an R&D office in the Technopark of the University of Trakya to carry out studies green energy. …

Turkey: International Call No. MDRTR003 Final Report – Turkey
A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the disaster The conflict in Syria has been the largest and most complex humanitarian crisis in the world, resulting in internal and external displacement; the loss of thousands of lives; and severe damage to infrastructure, roads, buildings and livelihoods. After 10 years of conflict, more than five million Syrians have …

Turkish students continue to protest despite arrests, Erdogan charges
IZMIR – On the eighth day of their protests alongside other students for available dormitories and rentals, Beril Sengul and several of his friends were taken away from their sit-in in an Izmir park and taken to a police station. police. “We were released in the morning,” Sengul, a student at Ege University, told GainTV …

The 10 Most Amazing Places to Visit in Turkey
The bustling city of Istanbul, the fantastic rocky shapes of Cappadocia, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, and the sparkling shores of the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea are Turkey’s biggest draws, but every region of the country has something something different to offer. The diversity of landscapes, heritage and culinary culture will surprise those who are …

Former HDP mayor of Diyarbakır acquitted of terrorist propaganda charges
Adnan Selçuk Mızraklı, former mayor of the southeastern province of Diyarbakır of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP), was acquitted of charges of spreading terrorist propaganda, Turkish media reported. Mızraklı was accused of participating in a three-day hunger strike, posting a Tweet in support of Kurdish activist Ramin Hossein Penahi who was executed in Iran and …

Armenian bishops elect former American pastor as patriarch
ROME (Vatican News) – The Synod of Bishops of the Patriarchal Church of Cilicia of the Armenians, Lebanon, convened by the Holy Father in Rome on September 22 and 23, 2021, elected Bishop Raphaël François Minassian, holder of Caesaria in Cappadocia of the Armenians and ordinary for the faithful Armenian Catholics of Eastern Europe, as …

About “Migratory Birds” by Mariana Oliver
The first collection of essays by Mexican-born writer Mariana Oliver, Migrator birds, weaves the personal and the history into meditative vignettes on displacement and belonging. First released in Spanish under the name Migratory aves (2016) and now translated into English by Julia Sanches, Migrator birds transports the reader on the wings of precise and lyrical …

Ankara Akyurt Fair Interchange and Industrial Zone 2 Bridge Open
Opening of the junctions of the ankara akyurt fair bridge and the industrial zone Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoğlu said very important transport projects for Ankara have been completed and new ones have been started, and said one of them is Ankara-Akyurt fair and the industrial zone-2 bridge interchanges. Stressing that the density caused …

Insider Tips: Foods Turks Love
Turkish cuisine is revered for its kebabs, köftes, mezes, and gözlemes, all regularly available on tourist trails, but there is a whole different world of wonderful food that Turks seek out and which may be less obvious to foreigners. . In fact, foreigners can completely miss these dishes if they are not “in the know” …

Uzuncaburç sheds light on history
MERSİN The ancient town of Uzuncaburç in the southern province of Mersin, home to structures from the Hellenistic era, offers finds that will illuminate history. class = “cf”> Projects for the excavation and restoration of important structures in the ancient city have been included in the 2021 investment program of the Ministry of Culture and …

Remembering Rumi: How He Inspired East and West
“Listen to the reed how he tells a story, complaining about the separations– Saying, “Since I was parted from the reed bed, my lament has made both man and woman moan. I want a breast torn by rupture, in order to deploy the pain of love-desire. Anyone who is left far from his source wishes …
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Where did the ancient Etruscans come from? | Smart News
The early Etruscans had advanced knowledge of art, agriculture, and metallurgy, leading some historians to believe that civilization originated elsewhere before settling in what is now Italy. DNA analysis shows that they were in fact locals. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons Before the glory of Rome, the Etruscans ruled much of what is now Italy. …

Maulana Rumi’s birthday celebrated with zeal
LAHOR: On the eve of an important date, a special ceremony was organized in Lahore by Minhajul Quran International, a non-governmental organization active in more than 100 countries around the world. The ceremony was held to celebrate the birthday of Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, a 13th-century Sufi mystic, poet, philosopher and theologian born September 30, 1207. …

The 5 carat Ebru Şahin engagement ring is worth one million TL. And her fiance Cedi Osman talks about the proposal
Basketball player Cedi Osman, who proposed to actress Ebru Şahin last week, has expressed his love for her. Osman, about it, said: “I knew it was the day I saw him. I had the ring since last year and gathered my courage and proposed. It was the best event of my life! ‘ Ebru Şahin, …

DNA finally discovers the mysterious origin of ancient civilization in Italy
The debate over the traditional Etruscans, a historic civilization whose ruins can still be found in Italy, is now settled thanks to DNA evidence. Ancient civilization in Italy These scheming individuals did not leave Anatolia (now half of Turkey) but shared a genetic line with people who lived nearby in old Rome, according to more …