Kategori: Türki̇ye

A 2,500-year-old, 2.2-meter-high monumental marble statue of a young man has been discovered in the ancient city of Sardis, located in the Salihli district of Manisa. Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the discovery on his social media account, stating that the statue is an extraordinary find that sheds light on Anatolian…

A dense fog that started to affect Istanbul in the early morning hours has negatively impacted transportation across the city. As visibility dropped to just a few meters in the Bosphorus area and higher elevations, the Istanbul Bosphorus shipping traffic was temporarily halted due to the fog. According to an announcement by the Coastal Safety…

A significant development has occurred in the corruption investigation into Etimesgut Municipality, conducted by the Ankara West Public Prosecutor's Office. Etimesgut Mayor Erdal Beşikçioğlu and 40 others have been detained. The investigation is being carried out on allegations of tender irregularities, bribery, embezzlement, fraud, and organized crime. The investigation was launched based on allegations of…

In Erzurum, a minibus driver fell asleep at a red light on Saraybosna Street. The driver's sleep was noticed by other drivers, who informed the police. The police were dispatched to the scene and managed to wake the driver. The driver then pulled over to the side of the road. An inspection revealed that the…

A forest fire that broke out in a wooded area in Çanakkale's Bayramiç district was brought under control after a large-scale intervention. Following a notification received by the Çanakkale Regional Directorate of Forestry, a fire was detected in a wooded area near the villages of Muratlar and Hacıbekirler in the Bayramiç district. The response to…

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against journalist and author Ertuğrul Özkök due to his statements made on a social media program. Özkök's statements in question have led to the initiation of an investigation into the alleged offense of 'insulting the President'. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is continuing to…

A traffic accident occurred on the D-100 highway in Tosya, Kastamonu, resulting in the loss of 2 lives, including a child, and injuring 4 others. The accident happened when the driver, S.Ö., lost control of the vehicle, which then crashed into a drainage channel and overturned. Emergency services, including health teams, gendarmerie, and fire department,…

A traffic accident occurred on Tortum Yolu Caddesi in Erzurum, resulting in the injury of 3 people. Following the accident, one of the drivers physically assaulted the other. The injured drivers received immediate medical attention. Driver Ö.F.Y. was fined 180,000 lira for 'deliberately following another vehicle in traffic or getting out of the vehicle for…

Fluctuations in global oil prices, exchange rates, and distribution costs are affecting LPG fuel prices. According to information obtained from sector officials, a price hike of approximately 2.45 lira per liter is planned for LPG fuel. The price hike for LPG fuel is expected to be effective at gas stations starting from 00.01 on Tuesday,…

A significant administrative penalty was imposed on a truck driver in Antalya's Kepez district after a fire broke out during an unauthorized waste disposal operation. The Kepez Municipality reported that the fire was caused by the truck's dump trailer coming into contact with power lines during the waste disposal process, resulting in sparks and subsequent…