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The Turkish Language Association (TDK) and Ankara University have announced “kalabalık yalnızlık” (“crowded loneliness”) as the word of the year for 2024. This term was chosen through a public vote following an announcement by the TDK. In collaboration with the Ankara University Communication Research and Application Center (ILAUM), the TDK presented seven words and concepts to the public for voting. These words were selected by an expert panel and included terms such as “merhamet” (compassion), “yabancılaşma” (alienation), “algoritma” (algorithm), “yozlaşma” (corruption), “yapay zeka” (artificial intelligence), and “dijital yorgunluk” (digital fatigue). With nearly 1 million participants in the voting process, “kalabalık…

The Turkish Language Association (TDK) and Ankara University have announced “kalabalık yalnızlık” (“crowded loneliness”) as the word of the year for 2024. This term was chosen through a public vote following an announcement by the TDK. In collaboration with the Ankara University Communication Research and Application Center (ILAUM), the TDK presented seven words and concepts to the public for voting. These words were selected by an expert panel and included terms such as “merhamet” (compassion), “yabancılaşma” (alienation), “algoritma” (algorithm), “yozlaşma” (corruption), “yapay zeka” (artificial intelligence), and “dijital yorgunluk” (digital fatigue). With nearly 1 million participants in the voting process, “kalabalık…

Istanbul saw significant traffic congestion on Monday, Dec. 23, the first working day of the week, particularly during the morning hours. On the European side, traffic was heavy along the D-100 highway heading toward Ankara, with delays reported in areas such as Avcılar, Bakırköy, Edirnekapı, Haliç Bridge, Halıcıoğlu and Çağlayan. However, traffic was flowing smoothly in the opposite direction toward Edirne. The TEM Highway also experienced slow-moving traffic on the Ankara-bound lanes, particularly between Esenyurt and Mahmutbey toll booths and between Seyrantepe and Kağıthane. On the Anatolian side, there was heavy traffic at major bridges and tunnels, including the July…

The Houston Rockets secured a thrilling 114-110 victory over the Toronto Raptors, with Alperen Şengün playing a pivotal role in the win. The Turkish standout delivered a near triple-double performance, logging 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks in 33 minutes of play. This victory marked the Rockets’ 19th of the season. Dillon Brooks led the scoring with 27 points, while Jalen Green added 22. For the Raptors, who suffered their seventh consecutive defeat, Ja’Kobe Walter was the top scorer with 27 points, and Ochai Agbaji and Chris Boucher each contributed 15. Jokic’s triple-double In another…

The YPG, the Syrian offshoot of the PKK terrorist group, indiscriminately tortures anyone who opposes it in Syrian cities it is occupying, according to an ex-Syrian detainee. Barry Abduluttif, an activist who worked in several cities under siege by the deposed Assad regime from 2011 to 2014, fled to Türkiye after his hometown of al-Bab was occupied by the Daesh terror group. Abduluttif returned to Syria in 2017 to meet activists opposing Assad and the PKK/YPG terror organization. He was stopped, however, at the entrance to the Qamishli district by members of the PKK/YPG. He was interrogated in a house…

The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) inaugurated a new delegation office in Damascus, Syria, marking a significant step in expanding its humanitarian mission. The office, located within the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) headquarters, is the second international mission of the Kızılay, following a longstanding collaboration between the two organizations. The opening ceremony, held on Saturday, Dec. 21, was attended by prominent figures, including Kızılay President Fatma Meriç Yılmaz, Syrian Red Crescent President Mohammad Hazem and Alper Küçük, Kızılay general director of International Affairs and Migration Services. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the signing of a protocol that officially…

The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) inaugurated a new delegation office in Damascus, Syria, marking a significant step in expanding its humanitarian mission. The office, located within the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) headquarters, is the second international mission of the Kızılay, following a longstanding collaboration between the two organizations. The opening ceremony, held on Saturday, Dec. 21, was attended by prominent figures, including Kızılay President Fatma Meriç Yılmaz, Syrian Red Crescent President Mohammad Hazem and Alper Küçük, Kızılay general director of International Affairs and Migration Services. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the signing of a protocol that officially…

Galatasaray, the reigning champion of the Süper Lig for the past two seasons, has stormed through the first half of the current campaign, establishing an eight-point lead over their fiercest rivals, Fenerbahçe. Under head coach Okan Buruk, the Lions are aiming for a third consecutive league title and their 25th overall. From struggles to supremacy Galatasaray’s resurgence has been nothing short of remarkable. Just two seasons ago, the team stumbled to a 13th-place finish in 2021-2022. A complete overhaul followed, with new management, a revamped squad, and a fresh vision under Buruk. The changes bore fruit almost immediately, culminating in…

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.…