Following the publication of the decisions in the Official Gazette, Ahmet Hamdi Atalay was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure. With this appointment, Ömer Fatih Sayan and Ahmet Çağrı Çiçek were also appointed as members of the EPDK. Atalay's appointment is seen as a significant change in the sector. Atalay graduated from…

A couple in Tosya, Kastamonu, was hospitalized after eating cherries and becoming ill. Unfortunately, 63-year-old Ahmet Derin passed away. His wife Rahime Derin is still undergoing treatment. Ahmet and Rahime Derin, residents of Karabey village, fell ill after eating cherries on July 1. They were taken to Tosya State Hospital by health teams and later…

An explosion occurred in a 6-story apartment building in the Borsa Meydanı area of Çorlu, Tekirdağ, believed to have been caused by natural gas. The incident happened on the top floor of the building in the Hıdırağa district. The explosion caused damage to the building's exterior, and emergency services, including health, fire, and police teams,…

The Turkish U17 National Basketball Team defeated France 94-87 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U17 World Cup, advancing to the semifinals. The match, played at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center, saw Turkey trail 46-45 at halftime. However, they made a strong comeback in the final quarter to win the game. Ömer Kutluay's crucial points…

A fire has broken out at a waste dump in Indonesia's Banten province, with the flames affecting an area of over seven hectares. The fire has resulted in over seven hectares of land being scorched. A total of 154 people, mostly pregnant women and young children, have been affected by the dense smoke and are…

Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed that the settlement of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk region has been completely controlled by Russian troops during his visit to the command post of the United Group of Forces. Putin stated that Ukrainian forces are suffering heavy losses and retreating under the pressure of the Russian army, and that…

Russian President Vladimir Putin made significant statements during his meeting with military officials. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Putin announced the 'complete liberation' of the Luhansk People's Republic and 'significant progress' of Russian troops in Donetsk. During the meeting, Putin assessed the current situation in Ukraine. Peskov noted that the meeting lasted over an…

The Ministry of Interior announced that Onur Yiğit, the Mayor of Balçova, has been removed from office. In the ministry's statement, the details of Onur Yiğit's removal from office were shared. Pursuant to the decision of the Seferihisar Magistrates' Court dated 28.06.2026 and numbered 2026/63, which ruled that Onur Yiğit, the Mayor of Balçova, be…

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's connection to the external power grid has been cut off for the 21st time. The agency stated that the plant's 330 kilovolt 'Ferrosplavnaya-1' power line connection was severed. The agency's team on the ground reported hearing sounds of military activity, which triggered…

Iranian President Masoud Pezhman, met with Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev in Tehran. During the meeting, Pezhman thanked Russia for its support for Iran. He called for the acceleration of strategic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of economy, logistics, and regional issues. The Iranian President emphasized the importance of…