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The Common Myna, one of the world's 100 most invasive species, is spreading rapidly in Istanbul. Experts warn that this invasive bird species is putting pressure on local bird populations, particularly sparrows. Native to India, Pakistan, and parts of South Asia, the Common Myna is expanding its territory in Istanbul. This bird, belonging to the…

Balıkesir Metropolitan Mayor Ahmet Akın was injured during a live broadcast from the Susurluk forest fire area. A piece of debris blown by the wind hit his throat, and he was hospitalized after the broadcast was cut short. The mayor's health condition is reported to be good after receiving treatment. Mayor Akın was following the…

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the critical projects on the Ankara-Istanbul High-Speed Train line are aimed to be completed in the first half of 2027. Minister Uraloğlu stated that with these projects, the travel time between Ankara and Istanbul will decrease by 30 minutes, dropping below 4 hours. Highlighting the significant…

The forest fire that started in the Çine district of Aydın on July 30 is still being tried to be brought under control on its third day. Due to the fire, 5 houses were damaged, and 30 houses were evacuated as a precaution. The teams intensified their work with the participation of reinforcement teams sent…

Residents of Istanbul's Beykoz and Arnavutköy districts will not be able to enjoy the sea on Saturday and Sunday due to high waves. A ban on entering the sea has been imposed in Beykoz and Arnavutköy districts of Istanbul due to stormy conditions. In the statements made by the Beykoz Governorship and Arnavutköy Governorship, it…

A FETÖ member, who was involved in the assassination attempt on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the July 15 coup attempt and was being sought with a red bulletin, has been caught. As a result of the joint work carried out under the coordination of the General Directorate of Security Intelligence Department and the intelligence…

The student amnesty, approved by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, provides an opportunity for millions of people who have severed their ties with universities or have not exercised their right to register to return to their education by applying within 4 months. The regulation covers a wide range of students in higher education and…

The Higher Education Council (YÖK) has limited the increases in tuition fees for foundation universities for the 2026-2027 academic year. It was stated that the increases in tuition fees for students other than preparatory and first-year students should not exceed 25%. YÖK President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar made a statement on this matter on his…

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Faysal bin Farhan. The two ministers discussed recent developments in the region and evaluated diplomatic efforts to end ongoing conflicts. Minister Fidan emphasized the importance of efforts to ensure regional peace and stability.

Following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, resulting in loss of life, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement. It is with deep sorrow that we have learned of the significant loss of life in the earthquake that occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. We extend our condolences…