Author: Daily Sabah With AA

Despite a historic start to 2024, Turkish wrestlers fell short of expectations at the 2024 Paris Olympics, returning with just two bronze medals. The year began promisingly for Türkiye’s wrestling team, as they clinched a remarkable 17 medals at the European Wrestling Championships in Bucharest, Romania, from Feb. 12 to 18. This performance included seven golds, seven silvers and four bronzes, marking the team’s third consecutive year of securing 17 medals at the European level – a record-breaking achievement. This was also their most successful outing, considering the quality of the medals won. Freestyle milestone The highlight of the European…

The Yunus Emre Institute and the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education have signed “Sister School” protocols with schools in Romania where Turkish is taught as part of the “My Choice Is Turkish Project.” According to a statement from the Provincial Directorate of National Education, the protocols signed during the ceremony aim to transform educational, cultural and linguistic collaborations into concrete actions for the future. Speaking at the event, Yunus Emre Institute’s Director of Education, Associate Professor Emrah Boylu, emphasized that the protocols represent a significant step toward making Turkish a more visible and preferred language on the international stage.…

As Türkiye and Greece look to put their hostilities aside, Turkish Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun stressed on Sunday the importance of bolstering ties with mutual understanding. “The prosperity of future generations depends on strengthening bilateral relations,” Altun said in an interview with the Greek newspaper Ta Nea, addressing key regional issues and unresolved disputes. “Promoting mutual understanding, expanding trade opportunities, deepening people-to-people ties, and striving for shared prosperity will benefit everyone. “By prioritizing these goals, we can ensure that those who wish to disrupt progress and block the path to cooperation and peace are sidelined,” he added. On fostering…

Erciyes, one of Türkiye’s major ski resorts located in the central part of the country, offers a colorful spectacle on its slopes as skiing enthusiasts glide down the pistes wearing vibrant masks and helmets. Local and international tourists enjoy skiing and snowboarding at the facilities located at the Tekir, Hacılar, Hisarcık and Develi gates, turning their visits into a delightful experience. Both professional and amateur skiers transform their day on the slopes into fun-filled adventures with masks and helmets adorned with designs like foxes, crocodiles, monsters, frogs, clowns and characters from various movies. High school junior Hasan Basri Özdamar, visiting…

Kilitbahir Castle, one of the fortresses built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed after the conquest of Istanbul on both sides of the Dardanelles, is located in the western part of Türkiye, in Çanakkale province, on the European side. The castle, which has served as a museum for the past six years, is planned to reopen to visitors after repairs in the first month next year. Kilitbahir Castle was built in 1462 by Yakup Bey, the governor of Gallipoli, under the supervision of the well-known architect Muslihiddin of the time to prevent European states from aiding the Byzantine Empire. The castle has…

TikTok’s METAPSA (Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, Pakistan, South Asia) Public Policy Director Emir Gelen revealed that more than 7 million videos were removed from the platform in Türkiye in the first half of 2024 due to violations of TikTok’s community guidelines. He added, “Of these videos, 98.67% were removed before being viewed by users, and 88.66% were deleted within 24 hours.” Speaking to the correspondent of Anadolu Agency (AA), Gelen emphasized the need for a multifaceted strategy to ensure safety on TikTok, where over a billion pieces of content are shared monthly. He highlighted the use of artificial intelligence technology…

The 2,600-year-old Great Church of Knidos Ancient City in the Datça district of Muğla is being restored, and its columns will soon be rebuilt. It will soon be opened to tourism. Muğla, in the southwestern part of Türkiye along the Aegean coast, is known for its beautiful natural landscapes and rich historical sites. The city of Knidos, one of the most important centers of art and commerce in ancient times, continues to captivate visitors with its enduring magnificent structures. Welcoming thousands of local and international tourists every year, the city is renowned for its column-lined harbor avenue, agora, two ancient…

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has officially introduced a comprehensive set of regulations regarding the adoption of pets and the rehabilitation of stray animals. The Animal Protection Regulation aligns with changes outlined in the recent Law on Amendments to the Animal Protection Law and covers several critical aspects, including the management of stray animal populations, the operation of shelters and the responsibilities of pet owners. One of the most significant aspects of this regulation is the clarity it provides on the collection, rehabilitation and adoption processes for stray animals. The regulation specifies the methods for capturing stray animals, their…

Istanbul’s public parking fees are set for a dramatic increase in 2025, with proposed hikes of up to 115%. These increases, approved by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Council, will affect İSPARK-operated parking lots in key districts, like Fatih, Kadıköy and several other central areas. The proposed tariff changes, presented during the December session of the IBB Council, will significantly impact parking costs for vehicle owners. For example, the parking fee for one hour in covered and open-air parking lots in high-demand areas like Fatih and Kadıköy will rise from TL 70 ($2) to TL 150. The rate for parking…

The International Strategic Communication Summit 2024 convened pioneering communicators from around the world in Istanbul on Friday. Hundreds of experts, journalists and academics will be tackling under this year’s theme of “Artificial Intelligence in Communication: Inclinations, Traps and Transformation” topics such as public communication, new strategies, journalism, digital media and diplomacy, as well as ways of combatting disinformation and crisis management at the two-day event, Türkiye’s most prominent communication summit. Friday panels kicked off with a video message from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who praised Türkiye’s communications model as a “product of an approach that makes no compromise on using…