Author: Daily Sabah With AA

In Eskişehir, central Türkiye, an uncle who organized an unforgettable wedding for his late brother’s son, created a wedding convoy consisting of 15 trucks, drawing the attention of passersby. Şener Sir, who works in construction, arranged a wedding convoy with trucks for his nephew’s wedding after his brother’s passing. Since the death of his brother, Sir has not been apart from his nephew and made sure the wedding was full of colorful moments. The couple, Revşan and Ozan Sir, made their special day unforgettable by arriving at the wedding venue in a convoy of 15 decorated trucks. After further decorating…

Thirty-three suspects allegedly within the Gülenist Terror Group’s (FETÖ) secret structure in the police were detained, the Ankara public prosecutor’s office announced Monday. According to a statement, a detention warrant was issued for 38 members of the armed terrorist organization FETÖ/PDY, which infiltrated the General Directorate of Security in line with the investigation conducted by the Terrorist Crimes Investigation Bureau. The terrorist group orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016, in Türkiye, in which 252 people were killed and 2,734 were wounded. Ankara also accuses FETÖ of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration…

Türkiye was represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Burhanettin Duran at the inauguration ceremony of Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema on Saturday. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said on X that Duran participated in the inauguration ceremony in the capital, Libreville, as part of an official invitation and on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The presidential elections, which marked the end of Gabon’s transitional government period, were held on April 12, ahead of the previously pledged timeline. Transitional Government President Oligui Nguema won the election with 94.85% of the vote, becoming the country’s new president. The election marked a key step…

Erciyes University (ERÜ) is participating in a European Union project aimed at identifying cellular changes in the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s – progressive disorders that cause the loss and dysfunction of brain cells – to generate comprehensive data to help predict the progression of these diseases. Professor Gökmen Zararsız, a faculty member of the Department of Biostatistics at ERÜ Faculty of Medicine, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that numerous clinical studies are being conducted worldwide for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. He explained that while there are currently some treatment options…

Mechanical engineer Veli Kaynar, who drew up designs for hydropneumatic systems during his military service, established a factory in Bursa in 1995 to manufacture these products locally. Today, his company not only meets domestic industrial demands but also contributes to Türkiye’s economy through exports. At the facility founded by Kaynar, systems that can increase the pressure of liquids and gases using just 6 bar of air, along with hydropneumatic cylinders capable of producing 100 tons of force, are manufactured. These machines, designed entirely by Kaynar, are primarily used in the white goods, metal and automotive sectors. The company also produces…

Following the earthquakes in Istanbul on April 23, the number of applications to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) volunteer system increased fourfold. The 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred on April 23 in the Marmara Sea off the coast of Silivri, Istanbul, and the subsequent aftershocks raised the public’s awareness of earthquake issues. During this period, the number of applications to AFAD’s volunteer system significantly increased. Before the Istanbul earthquakes, an average of 200 people per day volunteered to AFAD across Türkiye, but after the earthquakes, the daily average number of applications rose to 800. After the earthquakes, 5,480…

In Istanbul, representatives from several unions marked May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day by laying wreaths at the Taksim Republic Monument. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message on social media to mark Labor and Solidarity Day. He praised workers across Türkiye for their hard work and contributions to the nation’s development. In his message, Erdoğan said: “I congratulate all my worker brothers and sisters who sweat, strive, struggle and work selflessly for the growth of our country, the strength of our nation, and the progress of Türkiye on May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day, and I send my greetings…

The Istanbul Governorship has announced measures ahead of Labor and Solidarity Day on May 1, emphasizing public safety and order. Governor Davut Gül warned that calls to gather in Taksim Square are not celebratory in nature but rather provocative attempts to incite conflict with security forces. In a statement shared on social media, Gül said permits have been granted for two confederations to hold events in Kadıköy and Kartal, in accordance with legal regulations. However, gatherings and demonstrations have been banned in Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, Şişli, and Fatih to ensure public security. “Our expectation from our dear citizens is clear: please…

Heavy rainfall on April 30 disrupted daily life across Muğla in southwestern Türkiye, with the resort towns of Bodrum and Marmaris among the hardest hit. In Bodrum, intermittent downpours caused streams to overflow, especially in neighborhoods like Gümbet. Flooding blocked roads and damaged parked vehicles near stream beds. Bodrum Municipality teams responded by clearing clogged drains and sealing off flood-prone areas with safety tape. Rainwater runoff from the hills turned the sea a muddy brown in coastal areas. In Marmaris, sudden afternoon rainfall created similar issues. Motorists struggled in heavy traffic and residents faced waterlogged streets in the town center.…

Heavy rainfall on April 30 disrupted daily life across Muğla in southwestern Türkiye, with the resort towns of Bodrum and Marmaris among the hardest hit. In Bodrum, intermittent downpours caused streams to overflow, especially in neighborhoods like Gümbet. Flooding blocked roads and damaged parked vehicles near stream beds. Bodrum Municipality teams responded by clearing clogged drains and sealing off flood-prone areas with safety tape. Rainwater runoff from the hills turned the sea a muddy brown in coastal areas. In Marmaris, sudden afternoon rainfall created similar issues. Motorists struggled in heavy traffic and residents faced waterlogged streets in the town center.…