Author: Daily Sabah With AA

Nobel Chemistry Laureate Aziz Sancar was honored with the “Ali-Shir Nava’i International Award” during the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held in Budapest, Hungary. The award ceremony followed the summit’s high-level speeches at the historic Varkert Bazar. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov personally presented the award to Sancar in recognition of his remarkable contributions to scientific research in the Turkic world. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also attended the summit, joining other heads of state and government from OTS member countries. The informal gathering underscored the growing influence and cooperation within the organization, which was co-founded by Türkiye…

Nobel Chemistry Laureate Aziz Sancar was honored with the “Ali-Shir Nava’i International Award” during the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held in Budapest, Hungary. The award ceremony followed the summit’s high-level speeches at the historic Varkert Bazar. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov personally presented the award to Sancar in recognition of his remarkable contributions to scientific research in the Turkic world. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also attended the summit, joining other heads of state and government from OTS member countries. The informal gathering underscored the growing influence and cooperation within the organization, which was co-founded by Türkiye…

Nobel Chemistry Laureate Aziz Sancar was honored with the “Ali-Shir Nava’i International Award” during the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held in Budapest, Hungary. The award ceremony followed the summit’s high-level speeches at the historic Varkert Bazar. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov personally presented the award to Sancar in recognition of his remarkable contributions to scientific research in the Turkic world. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also attended the summit, joining other heads of state and government from OTS member countries. The informal gathering underscored the growing influence and cooperation within the organization, which was co-founded by Türkiye…

Yasemin Altıntaş and Murat Öz, who represent Türkiye in international open water swimming events, were attacked by a shark while attempting to cross the Molokai Channel off the coast of Hawaii, U.S. The duo’s effort to swim the 45-kilometer (28-mile) Molokai Channel, considered one of the world’s most challenging open water routes, was cut short due to the shark attack. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), the Turkish athletes explained that after waiting a long time for favorable weather conditions, they began their swim on the evening of May 17 from South Papohaku Beach. After swimming for several hours, they were…

Yasemin Altıntaş and Murat Öz, who represent Türkiye in international open water swimming events, were attacked by a shark while attempting to cross the Molokai Channel off the coast of Hawaii, U.S. The duo’s effort to swim the 45-kilometer (28-mile) Molokai Channel, considered one of the world’s most challenging open water routes, was cut short due to the shark attack. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), the Turkish athletes explained that after waiting a long time for favorable weather conditions, they began their swim on the evening of May 17 from South Papohaku Beach. After swimming for several hours, they were…

The winners of the “Women in Innovation Thematic Acceleration Program,” launched by the Women and Democracy Association (KADEM), have been announced. According to a statement released by the foundation, the Thematic Acceleration Program – implemented with grant support from the Istanbul Development Agency as part of the Women in Innovation Program – was held in Istanbul from May 16-18. It aimed to support women entrepreneurs in the fields of food and biotechnology. Through the program, women were offered entrepreneurship training, mentorship, investor meetings, corporate collaborations and networking opportunities to strengthen their position in the business world. Women who applied to…

The winners of the “Women in Innovation Thematic Acceleration Program,” launched by the Women and Democracy Association (KADEM), have been announced. According to a statement released by the foundation, the Thematic Acceleration Program – implemented with grant support from the Istanbul Development Agency as part of the Women in Innovation Program – was held in Istanbul from May 16-18. It aimed to support women entrepreneurs in the fields of food and biotechnology. Through the program, women were offered entrepreneurship training, mentorship, investor meetings, corporate collaborations and networking opportunities to strengthen their position in the business world. Women who applied to…

As Istanbul’s population and vehicle ownership continue to rise, a leading academic calls for a long-term, human-centered approach to tackling the city’s worsening traffic congestion. Associate professor Abdullah Demir, a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Marmara University, says that while Istanbul was designed for 8 million people, it now struggles to serve nearly 20 million residents, with outdated infrastructure and an overreliance on road transport. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), Demir highlighted a stark imbalance in the city’s public transport network: Only 25% of daily trips are taken via rail systems, while the remaining 75% rely…

Fenerbahçe Beko returns to Europe’s grandest basketball stage, locked in for the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi with one goal: reclaiming the crown they last lifted in 2017. The Istanbul powerhouse will tip off against Panathinaikos, led by Turkish tactician Ergin Ataman, in a high-stakes semifinal clash. The tournament, hosted for the first time in the UAE capital from May 23-25, also features Greek side Olympiakos and France’s AS Monaco. This marks Fenerbahçe’s seventh Final Four appearance in the last decade, solidifying their status among Europe’s elite. The team reached five consecutive Final Fours from 2015 to…

Türkiye is emerging as a pivotal partner as Europe contends with the dual challenges of declining U.S. engagement in NATO and persisting fears of Russia, a leading analyst says. Timothy Ash, a senior emerging markets strategist and long-time Türkiye analyst, believes Ankara is uniquely positioned to help fill the strategic and industrial gaps that now confront European defense planning. In an interview with Anadolu Agency (AA) on Tuesday, Ash highlighted the fundamental shifts in Europe’s security architecture, driven in part by the leadership style of U.S. President Donald Trump and the waning American military backstop that European NATO allies have…