Ramadan ‘good opportunity’ to quit smoking: Turkish health expert The holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims around the world refrain from eating from dusk until dawn, is “a good opportunity” to quit smoking, according to professor Galip Ekuklu from Trakya University. Raising concerns that some smokers often light a cigarette right after breaking their fast, […]
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‘Ready-ReMade’: Turkish artist transforms trash into art The usage of waste material becomes an essential element of not only the artist’s work and process but also leaves a positive impact on environment Turkish visual artist Deniz Sağdıç makes stunning portraits out of textile waste, discarded zippers, buttons, shopping tags, discarded computer parts and plastic bags. […]
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Jury indicts Trump, 1st ex-US president to face criminal charges Former United States president Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury over hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter, making him the first ever serving or former president to face criminal charges […]
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‘Zombie fungus’ from ‘The Last of Us’ spotted in Istanbul forest Researchers recently came across a rare mushroom called Cordyceps militaris, a species of fungus known also as the “zombie mushroom,” in the Samandıra Forest on the Asian side of Istanbul. The “zombie mushroom” has become the subject of curiosity worldwide with the release of […]
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Messi reaches 100th int’l goal as Argentina sink 7 past Curacao Lionel Messi, the Argentine captain and star, delivered a spectacular performance on Tuesday, scoring his 100th international goal as the reigning world champions romped to a resounding 7-0 victory over Curacao. Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi scored against the Caribbean island minnows in 20 […]
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Turkish Airlines halts flights to Tel Aviv amid political turmoil iting political instability in Israel, Türkiye’s national flag carrier Turkish Airlines canceled its flights between Istanbul and Tel Aviv Monday. “Some of our flights on Monday have been canceled due to political turmoil in Tel Aviv,” Turkish Airlines said. Israel’s top trade union announced a nationwide […]
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A Ramadan primer for expats in Türkiye We have just entered the holiest month of the year for Muslims and in Türkiye, many have begun a 29-day fast from dawn to dusk. Here is a summary of the most important details of this sacred time he month of Ramadan has begun, with many Muslims in […]
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Mateo Kovacic scores twice to fire Croatia to win over Türkiye Mateo Kovacic fired Croatia to a 2-0 victory against Türkiye in the second match of the EURO 2024 qualification round for Group D on Tuesday. Kerem Akturkoglu slotted the ball into the net, but his goal was ruled offside in the 11th minute at […]
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Messi makes history with 100th international goal for Argentina Argentine superstar Lionel Messi scored his 100th international goal for his nation in a 7-0 friendly against Curacao on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Argentine captain netted a hat-trick to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the 100-goal club at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades, Santiago del Estero. Other goals […]
Read More...Türkiye to set 162 ballot boxes in 20 province for Bulgarian elections In the context of the April 2 elections in Bulgaria, 162 vote boxes will be put up in 20 provinces of Türkiye. Cevat Gunes, head of the Culture and Solidarity Association for Thrace and Balkan Turks told Anadolu that Bulgaria will hold early […]
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South Korean doctors volunteer to help residents of Türkiye’s quake-hit Iskenderun district A South Korean couple, Victoria and Paul Cho, have been volunteering to help the afflicted in Iskenderun district of Türkiye’s Hatay province, which was hit hard by the Feb. 6 twin earthquakes. The doctors said they are grateful to Türkiye for its help […]
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Turkish president to announce various defense projects soon Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday pledged to soon announce various projects that will further increase Turkish army’s strength on land, air, and sea. “We are at the stage of making our defense industry projects — which we are carrying out with care, diligence, and resolve […]
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545 historical buildings in Istanbul made earthquake resistant A total of 545 historical buildings in Istanbul, Türkiye have been restored to resist earthquakes following the 1999 Izmit earthquake. The General Directorate of Foundations affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism completed the restoration of 300 historical buildings and the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality restored 245. […]
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Majestic ancient theaters in Türkiye among top touristic attractions Majestic ancient theaters that empowered art in ancient cities are today among the top tourist attractions in Türkiye. As theater stages play an aesthetic and educational role in social life, ancient theaters such as Ephesus, Xanthos, and Myra in Türkiye are among paradises for those who […]
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Finance Office publishes Türkiye Fintech Guide The Presidential Finance Office on Tuesday published ‘Türkiye Fintech Guide’ prepared with the vision of developing and disseminating financial technologies. The guide contains explanatory information such as the regulations concerning the institutions engaged in licensed fintech activities, and their organizational obligations, according to a statement from the Presidential Finance […]
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EU removes Pakistan from its high-risk countries list The European Union (EU) has removed Pakistan from its list of High-Risk Third Countries after Islamabad got off the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) list of countries under increased monitoring, also known as the “grey list” last year, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. In a […]
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Thailand raises interest rates by 25 basis points The Bank of Thailand increased its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.75% on Wednesday. The bank said the global economic uncertainty has increased as part of the persistent inflationary pressures and the ongoing banking issues in advanced economies. The headline inflation rates would likely […]
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Turkish stocks down at midweek’s open Türkiye’s benchmark stock index opened Wednesday at 4,803.11 points, down by 0.17%, or 8.35 points, from the previous close. Borsa Istanbul’s BIST 100 index closed Tuesday at 4,811.45 points, a steep fall of 3.73%, with a daily trading volume of 54 billion Turkish liras ($2.82 billion). The US dollar/Turkish […]
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