Author: Anadolu Agency
In 2024, marking the seventh anniversary of the Zero Waste Project, Türkiye’s environmental landscape saw significant strides in climate action, waste management and pollution control. Key topics included the preparation of the Climate Law, the unveiling of the climate road map, the National Strategy for Combating Desertification, and efforts to address pollution in Izmir Bay. In a major milestone, Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum presented Türkiye’s climate road map during the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Nov. 11-22. The road map outlined ambitious targets, including increasing the share of renewable energy in…
The Turkish state-run aid agency has established pre-vocational training areas at a major center for children with autism in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi. The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) set up the modern system at the Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to “ease the integration of children with autism into life and provide them with preparatory opportunities for advanced vocational training,” the agency said in a statement on Wednesday. The pre-vocational training areas, which were renovated and equipped with furniture and electronic equipment, were inaugurated by Dursun Ali Yaşacan, the head of TIKA’s East and South…
The Turkish state-run aid agency has established pre-vocational training areas at a major center for children with autism in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi. The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) set up the modern system at the Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to “ease the integration of children with autism into life and provide them with preparatory opportunities for advanced vocational training,” the agency said in a statement on Wednesday. The pre-vocational training areas, which were renovated and equipped with furniture and electronic equipment, were inaugurated by Dursun Ali Yaşacan, the head of TIKA’s East and South…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday expressed “heartfelt congratulations” to Christians on the occasion of Christmas, wishing them peace and happiness. “On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith,” Erdoğan said, according to a statement issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan said that as in the history of “our civilization, we remain committed today to ensuring that no distinctions are made among people based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.” “It is of great importance to us that all of our citizens are able to live freely according…
As Syria begins to rebuild and normalize after the fall of the Baath regime, Aleppo’s Christian community gathered in the Catholic Church to joyfully celebrate Christmas. The city’s Christians, enjoying renewed stability and peace under the control of groups that toppled the previous regime, embraced the holiday with hope and unity. The Catholic Church, prepared for the occasion, featured a brightly lit Christmas tree and festive decorations, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Hundreds of Christians from all age groups filled the church, coming together to express their wishes for peace and harmony. The celebration was marked by prayers and…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are estimated to make up 30% of Türkiye’s auto market in 2025, as increasingly more EV models of well-known car brands enter the country and the domestic EV brand Togg boosts its production capacity, Ali Bilaloglu, CEO of the Turkish auto exporter and distributor Dogus Otomotiv, told Anadolu. Bilaloglu stated EV and hybrid sales accounted for 27% of the total Turkish auto market this year, led by the entry of Chinese brands into the market. “This year, we launched at least one EV model for almost every brand we distribute, representing all Volkswagen Group brands, and two…
The Yemeni Houthi group announced on Wednesday the arrest of several spies in Yemen who were allegedly working for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). “Security agencies have, in recent days, arrested an (unspecified) number of spies recruited by the wanted (man) Hamid Hussein Fayed Majali,” the Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah TV channel reported, citing a statement issued by the group. The statement, which did not mention the nationalities of the arrested alleged spies, explained that Mossad and the CIA had assigned these spies several tasks, including “monitoring and gathering information on experts, laboratories, launch platforms,…
Türkiye, which supports Palestine in the political and diplomatic arena, attaches great importance to strengthening its commercial and economic partnership with Palestine, the Turkish trade minister said on Wednesday. Within the framework of the Second Term Meeting of the Türkiye-Palestine Economic Cooperation Council, Ömer Bolat, the trade minister, and Palestinian National Economy Minister Mohammed al Amour met in Istanbul. Türkiye, which has always stood by the just Palestinian cause against the genocide and occupation being carried out by Israel in Gaza, has been the only state to suspend all commercial activities with Israel, Bolat said on X. In May, Türkiye…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are estimated to make up 30% of Türkiye’s auto market in 2025, as increasingly more EV models of well-known car brands enter the country and the domestic EV brand Togg boosts its production capacity, Ali Bilaloglu, CEO of the Turkish auto exporter and distributor Dogus Otomotiv, told Anadolu. Bilaloglu stated EV and hybrid sales accounted for 27% of the total Turkish auto market this year, led by the entry of Chinese brands into the market. “This year, we launched at least one EV model for almost every brand we distribute, representing all Volkswagen Group brands, and two…
On Christmas, the Irish taoiseach (prime minister) said his country must keep raising a voice for human rights, for freedom, for peace and for an end to violence. In his Christmas Day message, Simon Harris said Ireland should continue to speak out against all the terrible conflicts and sufferings taking place in the world at a time when “we wish each other peace and joy.” Also touching on some challenges that the Irish citizens faced during 2024, he stated that there is much work to do to help with the housing crisis, to take real action on climate as well…