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The Houston Rockets continued their impressive run in the NBA, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 110-99 at Toyota Center, powered by a standout performance from Turkish sensation Alperen Şengün. Playing 37 minutes, Şengün delivered a masterclass, scoring 23 points, grabbing six rebounds, dishing out four assists and recording five steals. His energy and all-around brilliance spearheaded Houston’s 22nd win of the season. Supporting Şengün, Jalen Green tallied 22 points, Dillon Brooks added 19, and rookie Cam Whitmore chipped in 18, ensuring a commanding Rockets victory. Dallas, now with a 14-14 record, struggled despite contributions from Quentin Grimes (17 points) and the…

The Beşiktaş Yıldız Erten Kindergarten, launched as part of the “Preschool Music Education Implementation School Project” by the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education, has been officially introduced. This groundbreaking initiative aims to acquaint children with music at an early age, fostering their artistic and aesthetic development. Speaking at the introductory event, Istanbul Provincial Director of National Education Murat Mücahit Yentür shared his vision for a peaceful and harmonious 2025, emphasizing a world where children are safe and schools are untouched by conflict. He extended heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives in Gaza, expressing hope for an end…

The Beşiktaş Yıldız Erten Kindergarten, launched as part of the “Preschool Music Education Implementation School Project” by the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education, has been officially introduced. This groundbreaking initiative aims to acquaint children with music at an early age, fostering their artistic and aesthetic development. Speaking at the introductory event, Istanbul Provincial Director of National Education Murat Mücahit Yentür shared his vision for a peaceful and harmonious 2025, emphasizing a world where children are safe and schools are untouched by conflict. He extended heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives in Gaza, expressing hope for an end…

In 2024, first lady Emine Erdoğan, chair of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Board on Zero Waste, actively led initiatives under the “Zero Waste Project.” She focused on environmental protection and climate change and advocated for Anatolian values globally while addressing issues related to women, children and disadvantaged groups. The first lady also intensified diplomatic efforts to end the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, particularly following Israeli attacks on Gaza. She accompanied President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on visits to Nigeria, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt, engaging with over 40 international leaders. In March, Emine Erdoğan participated in the…

The Istanbul Governorship has announced that certain roads will be closed to traffic on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day due to a demonstration planned to take place on Galata Bridge on Jan. 1, aimed at protesting Israel’s ongoing massacre in Palestine. According to a statement from the governor’s office, roads will be closed starting from 11 p.m. on Dec. 31 until the end of the demonstration. The protest was organized by the National Will Platform, which included 308 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Türkiye, including the Türkiye Youth Foundation (TÜGVA). As part of the traffic arrangements, all access roads…

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye has successfully repatriated 1,149 cultural artifacts to the country this year, continuing its diligent efforts to bring back pieces that are vital to the nation’s historical and cultural heritage. This year’s efforts have added to the impressive tally of over 13,000 items returned to Türkiye since 2002, with the most recent successes spanning multiple nations and periods. Since 2018, Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with various government agencies, including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has worked to combat the illegal trafficking of…

Beşiktaş’s 2024 campaign was a mix of glory and instability, with the Black Eagles clinching two major trophies but facing turmoil off the field. Despite a strong start with a Ziraat Türkiye Cup victory and a TFF Super Cup title, the team struggled with leadership changes and disappointing results in both domestic and European competitions. Sporadic success in Süper Lig Beşiktaş’s journey in the Süper Lig during 2024 was uneven. Over 37 matches across the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons, the team secured 14 wins, 11 draws and 12 losses, accumulating 53 points. In the 2023-2024 season, they managed just seven…

The United Arab Emirates welcomes Türkiye’s diplomatic efforts to resolve the Sudan crisis and is willing to cooperate with Ankara in this regard, according to an Emirati Foreign Ministry statement on Saturday. The Foreign Ministry said it “welcomed the diplomatic efforts of the brotherly Republic of Türkiye to resolve the ongoing crisis in Sudan, which also represents a priority” for the UAE. The statement emphasized that these efforts “reflect Türkiye’s steadfast commitment to promoting regional peace and stability and contributing to the strengthening of international relations.” The UAE affirmed its full readiness to cooperate and coordinate with Turkish efforts and…

Syria’s de-facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, has vowed that his administration would stop the PKK/YPG terrorist group from using Syria as a base for its operations. Speaking to Saudi Al-Arabiya/Al-Hadath television on Sunday, al-Sharaa laid out his vision for Syria’s future, highlighting plans for constitutional reforms and future elections following the ouster of Bashar Assad. Stressing that Kurds are an integral part of Syria, al-Sharaa said his administration would not allow the country to serve as a base for the terrorist PKK/YPG and reiterated that Syria must remain united. Addressing ongoing negotiations with the terrorist PKK/YPG, he said the new government…

The Ministry of National Defense released yearly statistics regarding counterterrorism in 2024. Türkiye this year has dealt a “major blow” to the terrorist groups PKK, its Syrian branches the PKK/PYD/YPG, as well as Daesh, particularly in northern Iraq and Syria, eliminating 3,038 terrorists since the beginning of 2024, the Ministry said Saturday. As part of these counterterrorism efforts, “3,038 terrorists were (eliminated), 1,330 caves/shelters were destroyed and 2,450 weapons and more than 910,000 pieces of ammunition were seized,” the Ministry said on social media. It added that 107 terrorists surrendered during the course of the year. The Turkish Armed Forces…