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Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya announced that 27 people lost their lives and 3,619 were injured in traffic accidents during the first three days of the Ramadan Bayram holiday, also known as Eid al-Fitr, highlighting the toll on the country. In a statement on social media, Yerlikaya reported that 663 traffic accidents occurred on the third day of the holiday alone, resulting in eight fatalities and 1,120 injuries. Urging drivers to be cautious, he stated, “May our holiday mornings be filled with joy, not sorrow. Please follow traffic rules so that our festive celebrations do not turn into grief. Roads…

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya provided an update on the traffic accidents that occurred during the first two days of the Ramadan Bayram, also known as Eid al-Fitr, holiday, highlighting the toll on the country. On the second day of the holiday, which is the first day of Bayram, 709 traffic accidents were reported. Tragically, 14 people lost their lives and 1,280 others were injured. Minister Yerlikaya expressed deep concern over the consequences of these incidents, stating, “14 lives were lost, leaving behind grieving parents, children, siblings and relatives. We urge everyone to follow traffic rules so that the joy of…

Türkiye aims to increase the number of licensed pilots, which reached 15,530 by the end of last year, to over 16,000 by 2025, further strengthening the country’s position in aviation. According to data compiled by the Anadolu Agency (AA) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the aviation sector is now seen not only as a means of transportation but also as a bridge that brings countries closer and facilitates cultural integration. The aviation sector plays a significant role in economic growth, tourism development and the revival of global trade. As part of the “National Technology Initiative,” steps are being…

First lady Emine Erdoğan, who is also the chair of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Council on Zero Waste, has emphasized the significant environmental impact of the fashion and textile industries and called for collective action toward “slow and sustainable fashion.” “Implementing slow and sustainable fashion has become a necessity for all of us,” she said at a special event on Friday, marking the International Day of Zero Waste. Erdoğan’s remarks were made during an event held at the U.N. General Assembly, organized by Türkiye’s Permanent Mission to the U.N., the Zero Waste Foundation, the U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP), and…

The Association for the Protection of Marine Life (DYKD) from Türkiye has partnered with the local eyewear manufacturer Billur Optik to transform ghost nets retrieved from the Marmara Sea into raw material for sunglasses frames. The initiative, launched over the past two years, has resulted in the recovery of 1,500 square meters of ghost nets from the sea. These nets are now being processed into granules for sunglasses frame production, which began earlier this month. In the initial stage of the production process, the recovered nets are cleaned and turned into granules, which are then transported to an eyewear manufacturing…

As it has for many years, the Haseki Sultan Lodge continues to provide iftar meals to the needy during this Ramadan. The charitable foundation, established 473 years ago by the Ottoman Empire in Jerusalem, has been offering hot meals to those in need, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. The lodge was founded by Hurrem Sultan, the wife of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, in 1552, just 100 meters from the Gate of the Assembly at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Despite the passage of time, it remains a vital source of support for Jerusalem’s poor. Described by Palestinian historian Arif al-Arif…

Restoration work has begun on an 800-year-old wooden mosque built during the Danishmend era in the Terme district of Samsun in northern Türkiye, preserving one of the region’s significant cultural landmarks. The mosque, located in the Yenicamii neighborhood, is undergoing structural reinforcement and restoration to safeguard its original character while ensuring its preservation for future generations. Among the oldest mosques in the district, the nail-free wooden structure has long served the community, particularly for Friday and holiday prayers. The restoration project, led by the Samsun Governor’s Office and the Samsun Metropolitan Municipality, aims to maintain the mosque’s architectural integrity, which…

A baby rhesus monkey found abandoned in a package at Antalya’s intercity bus terminal has been successfully integrated into a new family at the Antalya Natural Life Park, officials said Thursday. The monkey, named “Fıstık” (“Peanut”), was seized by authorities on Dec. 26 at the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Intercity Bus Terminal in southern Türkiye, said Aygül Arsun, director of the Antalya Natural Life Park. After undergoing health checks, the monkey was transferred to the wildlife park, where it was placed in quarantine and rehabilitation, Arsun told reporters. Following the completion of these procedures, the baby monkey was gradually introduced to…

Türkiye is introducing a support program to make domestic cars more accessible for families with three or more children, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s automotive industry infrastructure. According to information from the Anadolu Agency (AA), the Ministry of Industry and Technology is implementing measures to bolster the country’s domestic automotive sector. As part of this initiative, a new vehicle purchase assistance program is being prepared for larger families. The “My First Car: Domestic Automobile Family Support Program” aims to provide long-term financing options tailored to low-income households, enabling them to buy locally produced vehicles. The program is…

First lady Emine Erdoğan, chairperson of the U.N. High-Level Advisory Board on Zero Waste, visited the “Zero Waste Installation Exhibition” at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Wednesday. Erdoğan, who traveled to New York to deliver a speech at the U.N.’s special event for International Zero Waste Day on March 30, toured the exhibition held in the U.N. garden. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Zero Waste Foundation, U.N.-Habitat and the U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP), was attended by Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum, U.N. High Representative for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small…