Author: Daily Sabah With AA
Customs enforcement teams from the Ministry of Trade intercepted an attempt to smuggle an endangered baby gorilla via Istanbul Airport. According to a statement from the ministry, the Customs Enforcement Smuggling and Intelligence Directorate at Istanbul Airport tracked a cage-type cargo shipment departing from Nigeria and destined for Bangkok as part of risk analysis efforts aimed at protecting wildlife and natural habitats. Upon inspection, the team discovered that the cage contained a “western gorilla,” a species listed under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), indicating its critically endangered status.…
Customs enforcement teams from the Ministry of Trade intercepted an attempt to smuggle an endangered baby gorilla via Istanbul Airport. According to a statement from the ministry, the Customs Enforcement Smuggling and Intelligence Directorate at Istanbul Airport tracked a cage-type cargo shipment departing from Nigeria and destined for Bangkok as part of risk analysis efforts aimed at protecting wildlife and natural habitats. Upon inspection, the team discovered that the cage contained a “western gorilla,” a species listed under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), indicating its critically endangered status.…
A project in an elementary school in Diyarbakır’s Çınar district, southeastern Türkiye, has inspired students to create models of the city’s historical landmarks using recycled materials, emphasizing the theme of “zero waste.” Under the Zero Waste Project initiated in 2017 under the patronage of first lady Emine Erdoğan, efforts have been ongoing to promote a culture of recycling. As part of the “Water Volunteer Kids on the Field Project,” coordinated by history teacher Ferda Salık, students from Atatürk Elementary School in Çınar collected waste materials such as plastic bottles, caps and paper and turned them into models of the city’s…
In Cameroon, the first candidates to successfully complete the Turkish Language Teacher Training Program, launched at the Türkiye Studies Center at the University of Yaounde 2 through a cooperation protocol between the Türkiye Maarif Foundation (TMV) and the university, received their certificates in a ceremony. The Turkish language teacher training program was organized for Cameroonian teacher candidates with the support of TMV. Participants received intensive training on Turkish language grammar, teaching methods and Turkish culture during the program. Nine teacher candidates who participated in the program successfully completed both theoretical and practical courses. TMV’s educational projects in Cameroon include training…
Türkiye on Thursday called for urgent international action to address Sudan’s escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Sudan, Turkish representative Ahmet Yıldız highlighted the dire situation in the country, where “over 11 million people are displaced and hundreds of thousands have lost their lives.” The conflict has also led to the destruction of vital infrastructure, including health facilities. Türkiye reiterated its commitment to Sudan’s “unity, territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence from outside interference.” Yıldız stressed the importance of focusing on the root causes of the conflict, calling for an immediate end to…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi discussed bilateral relations and regional and global developments as they met on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit in Cairo on Thursday, the Presidential Communications Directorate said. In their meeting, Erdoğan highlighted the importance of a permanent and sustainable cease-fire in Gaza, and that solidarity between Türkiye and Egypt would contribute to the uninterrupted delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid to the blockaded Palestinian enclave. “Erdoğan stated in the meeting that Türkiye will continue to develop cooperation with Egypt, which has historical and cultural ties, in many areas, including defense industry,…
Syrian-born swimmer Muhammed Naim Mısıroğlu, who triumphed in the 30-39 age category at the Oceanman Open Water Swimming World Championship, dedicated his victory to Türkiye and its people. Standing atop the podium, wrapped in the Turkish flag, the 38-year-old shared his journey from war-torn Aleppo to international glory with Anadolu Agency (AA). Born in Aleppo, once a bustling city of six million now reduced to a fraction of its population, Mısıroğlu’s life was irrevocably altered by Syria’s civil war. “We had the largest swimming academy in Aleppo, with 3,072 swimmers and 72 coaches,” he said. “My father, a national coach,…
Syrian-born swimmer Muhammed Naim Mısıroğlu, who triumphed in the 30-39 age category at the Oceanman Open Water Swimming World Championship, dedicated his victory to Türkiye and its people. Standing atop the podium, wrapped in the Turkish flag, the 38-year-old shared his journey from war-torn Aleppo to international glory with Anadolu Agency (AA). Born in Aleppo, once a bustling city of six million now reduced to a fraction of its population, Mısıroğlu’s life was irrevocably altered by Syria’s civil war. “We had the largest swimming academy in Aleppo, with 3,072 swimmers and 72 coaches,” he said. “My father, a national coach,…
Syrian-born swimmer Muhammed Naim Mısıroğlu, who triumphed in the 30-39 age category at the Oceanman Open Water Swimming World Championship, dedicated his victory to Türkiye and its people. Standing atop the podium, wrapped in the Turkish flag, the 38-year-old shared his journey from war-torn Aleppo to international glory with Anadolu Agency (AA). Born in Aleppo, once a bustling city of six million now reduced to a fraction of its population, Mısıroğlu’s life was irrevocably altered by Syria’s civil war. “We had the largest swimming academy in Aleppo, with 3,072 swimmers and 72 coaches,” he said. “My father, a national coach,…
Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu, the national wrestler recently honored by the United World Wrestling (UWW) as the Best Female Wrestler of the Year, has set her sights on maintaining her spot at the top. The 29-year-old, who clinched both World and European titles and earned a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, spoke to Anadolu Agency (AA) about her remarkable journey. Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu in action after winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Paris, July 22, 2024. (IHA Photo) “I woke up incredibly proud to be named the world’s best,” Buse shared. “This honor belongs not just…