A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region. This powerful earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and was followed by aftershocks ranging from 5.6 to 6.1 in magnitude. The Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that 14 people were killed and 13 injured in the earthquake. The condition…

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the occasion of the country's liberation day. Putin noted that this day symbolizes the courage and solidarity of North Koreans and Red Army soldiers who fought together against Japanese rule. Putin emphasized that the relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang has…

The fate of Gülizar Aydın, who went missing in Aydın 14 years ago, has been determined through DNA analysis. The İzmir Forensic Medicine Institution found that Aydın’s body matched the unidentified female body found on the Söke-Milas Highway in 2012. A DNA sample was taken from Gülizar Aydın’s son, Burak Zülam, and compared to the…

As part of the “Alihan Kuriş profit-oriented crime organization” investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a search was conducted in a building in Istanbul's Ümraniye district following a tip that some documents were destroyed. The tip was found to be correct, and the documents that were determined to have been shredded for…

A simultaneous operation was conducted in 19 provinces based in Eskişehir. In this operation, suspects who introduced themselves as representatives of corporate internet and communication companies and directed citizens to buy modems under the pretext of 'internet infrastructure change' were caught. The suspects' method involved telling citizens that the internet infrastructure would change, the existing…

Russia continues its military operation to counter threats from Ukraine. Russian forces are carrying out attacks on Ukraine's maritime infrastructure, particularly on ports and facilities used to support the Ukrainian military, using long-range drones. According to a statement by the Russian Ministry of Defense, various targets were hit during the evening and night hours. On…

Before the 2026-2027 academic year, school bus fees have increased by 20 to 35 percent in many cities. Parents are complaining about the excess charges and upfront payment demands in addition to the hikes. This situation increases the share of school bus costs in families' education expenses, directly affecting school preferences and family budgets. In…

New rules are being introduced in the car rental sector to strengthen consumer rights and improve service quality. Under the Motor Vehicle Rental Regulation published in the Official Gazette, age and kilometer limits will be applied to rental vehicles. Companies will be required to obtain a permit. According to the new regulation, vehicles over 6…

While housing prices in Turkey continue to rise nominally, they are experiencing a decline in real terms when adjusted for inflation. According to the July 2026 Housing Value Report, the average square meter sales price of a house is 41,703 TL, and the average housing sales price is 5,212,875 TL. Housing prices in Turkey have…

The Meteorology General Directorate has announced the weather forecast for the weekend. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in many parts of the country, with a yellow code warning issued for 4 cities. In some regions, heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected, with winds reaching 60-80 kilometers per hour in short periods. Rain is expected…