Author: Daily Sabah With AA

Underwater excavations carried out with the help of robots off the coast of Antalya’s Kaş district, southwestern Türkiye, have unearthed a sealed, 1,000-year-old amphora (an ancient type of storage jar), exciting archaeologists. Hakan Öniz, head of the Department of Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Akdeniz University and the scientific advisor for the excavation, along with a 20-person diving team, are conducting the underwater excavations in the Mediterranean. The team, working on behalf of Antalya Museum as part of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s “Legacy for the Future Project,” carried out the excavation…

Underwater excavations carried out with the help of robots off the coast of Antalya’s Kaş district, southwestern Türkiye, have unearthed a sealed, 1,000-year-old amphora (an ancient type of storage jar), exciting archaeologists. Hakan Öniz, head of the Department of Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Akdeniz University and the scientific advisor for the excavation, along with a 20-person diving team, are conducting the underwater excavations in the Mediterranean. The team, working on behalf of Antalya Museum as part of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s “Legacy for the Future Project,” carried out the excavation…

Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu provided an update on the recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea, confirming that 32 individuals are currently being treated for injuries. “Twenty-eight of the injured are in Istanbul, with the remaining victims in other cities. Their conditions are stable, and there are no life-threatening injuries,” Memişoğlu said. Speaking at a news conference in Edirne, where he attended the Balkan Health Business Forum, Memişoğlu explained that the injuries were caused by panic-induced accidents rather than direct earthquake impacts. “There were no direct injuries in hospitals due to the…

First lady Emine Erdoğan officially opened the “Hidden Ones” exhibition in Kahramanmaraş, southeastern Türkiye, on April 26. The exhibition showcases 40 handwritten books, which were uncovered within the walls of a collapsed house in 2020. The exhibition is particularly notable for marking a significant milestone in Türkiye, as it is the first to utilize locally handmade paper in the restoration process of these precious works. Organized by the Asitane Foundation, Albayrak Group and Afşin Municipality, the exhibition opened at the Atatürk Cultural Center, drawing attention to both its historical significance and the innovative conservation methods employed. Before the exhibition’s ribbon-cutting…

The Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education has announced that on Monday, April 28, the first lesson in all public and private schools across the city will be dedicated to “disaster awareness education.” According to a statement from the directorate, the session will inform students about correct behaviors during earthquakes and other disasters. It will cover key topics such as the “drop-cover-hold on” technique, preparation of disaster and emergency kits and the importance of designated gathering areas. Istanbul Provincial Director of National Education Murat Mücahit Yentür, whose remarks were included in the statement, emphasized the importance of being prepared for…

Greece could face disciplinary proceedings from Frontex, the European Union’s border agency, over its repeated pushback of migrants, media outlets reported Thursday. Speaking to the Politico news outlet and German daily Welt, the agency’s fundamental rights officer, Jonas Grimheden, highlighted Frontex’s frustration over the matter. Athens’ behavior leaves Frontex with two options: suspending its mission or asking the European Commission to open infringement proceedings against Greece, he said. However, Grimheden said the first option would not best serve the agency’s mission, as oversight of Greece was necessary. This leaves a potential appeal to the European Commission, which controls the majority…

As the Vatican prepares to elect a new spiritual leader following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, Turkish diplomats who previously served as ambassadors to the Holy See are weighing in on the legacy of the late pontiff and what his passing could mean for global diplomacy. Former envoys Kenan Gürsoy and Mehmet Paçacı offered contrasting perspectives on Francis’s relationship with Türkiye, the shifting balance of power within the Vatican and the growing influence of the United States in Church affairs. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), both diplomats highlighted key moments in Türkiye-Vatican relations, drawing attention to early…

A ceremony was held at the Conkbayırı Memorial to mark the completion of the 57th Regiment Memorial March, organized for the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign. Following a wreath-laying at the memorial, a moment of silence was observed, and the Turkish national anthem was sung. The program continued with a gun salute and a recitation from the Quran. Speaking at the ceremony, Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Safa Koçoğlu said they had carried out the 57th Regiment Memorial March, as they do every year, with indescribable emotions. Koçoğlu emphasized that they were following in the footsteps of those who…

When a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Silivri of Istanbul, health care workers at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital remained with the infants in the neonatal intensive care unit, prioritizing their safety. The Turkish Ministry of Health shared a video on social media under the title “We are grateful to you,” showing staff standing by the incubators during the tremor. The video touched many viewers. Hubeydullah Görmez, one of the nurses who stayed with the newborns during the quake, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that despite the fear, both doctors and nurses immediately focused on the babies’…

In the Marmara region, the highest earthquake insurance coverage rate is in Yalova, at 83%, while Istanbul’s rate stands at 62%, surpassing the national average in Türkiye. According to a statement from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred at 12:49 p.m. yesterday in the Marmara Sea, off the coast of Silivri. The earthquake occurred on a segment of the North Anatolian Fault Zone, which passes through the Central Marmara region. Following the quake, numerous aftershocks were recorded. In the wake of the earthquakes, the topic of earthquake insurance has once again gained attention. Despite…