Author: Daily Sabah With AA
Nestled in the forested peaks of Yalova, northwestern Türkiye, and located near the Istanbul-Izmir Highway, a house perched on top of a mountain has gained fame on social media. The home, which quickly captured attention, is now looking for a new owner. The Şirin family, residing in Kabaklı village in the Çiftlikköy district, built their three-story house in 1998 on a 6-acre plot of forested land they acquired. Following the opening of the Istanbul-Izmir Highway in 2015, the house became a point of interest for travelers, who shared it on social media, earning it the nickname “the house in the…
Nestled in the forested peaks of Yalova, northwestern Türkiye, and located near the Istanbul-Izmir Highway, a house perched on top of a mountain has gained fame on social media. The home, which quickly captured attention, is now looking for a new owner. The Şirin family, residing in Kabaklı village in the Çiftlikköy district, built their three-story house in 1998 on a 6-acre plot of forested land they acquired. Following the opening of the Istanbul-Izmir Highway in 2015, the house became a point of interest for travelers, who shared it on social media, earning it the nickname “the house in the…
From Lisbon to Munich, Istanbul’s football factories keep producing, but for Türkiye’s latest exports, big transfer fees haven’t always meant big impact. Over the past few seasons, Turkish Süper Lig stars have made high-profile moves abroad – some lighting up Europe’s elite stages, others cooling on the bench. Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Trabzonspor have all cashed in, but the results have varied. Boey’s record move hits injury wall Galatasaray fullback Sacha Boey shattered records in January when Bayern Munich shelled out 30 million euros ($34 million) plus 5 million euros in bonuses – making him the most expensive outbound transfer in…
The International Student Associations Federation (UDEF) has released a report titled “The Contribution of International Students to Türkiye’s Economy and Public Diplomacy.” The report, detailing the economic and diplomatic impact of international students, was shared at a news conference held on April 16 at Fatih Sultan Mehmet University Gülhane Campus in Istanbul. UDEF President Abdullah Muhammed Islam provided information about the report during the meeting. Islam mentioned that they had been working for a long time on the contributions of international students to public diplomacy and the economy and they aimed to share these insights with the public, based on…
Football legacy often dictates loyalty, but Gianluigi Buffon’s son has flipped the script. Seventeen-year-old Louis Thomas Buffon, son of Italian goalkeeping icon Gianluigi Buffon, has chosen to represent Czechia over Italy, marking a rare case of a footballing dynasty split across national lines. Buffon Sr., widely hailed as one of the greatest goalkeepers in history, devoted his legendary career to Italy, lifting the 2006 World Cup. Yet his son, born to Czech model Alena Seredova, has opted to align with his maternal roots. Currently with Pisa’s youth academy, Louis began his journey at Juventus’ academy – just like his father.…
Football legacy often dictates loyalty, but Gianluigi Buffon’s son has flipped the script. Seventeen-year-old Louis Thomas Buffon, son of Italian goalkeeping icon Gianluigi Buffon, has chosen to represent Czechia over Italy, marking a rare case of a footballing dynasty split across national lines. Buffon Sr., widely hailed as one of the greatest goalkeepers in history, devoted his legendary career to Italy, lifting the 2006 World Cup. Yet his son, born to Czech model Alena Seredova, has opted to align with his maternal roots. Currently with Pisa’s youth academy, Louis began his journey at Juventus’ academy – just like his father.…
Turkish doctor Ibrahim Uygun, who served for a time in Gaza, said there is no difference between living and becoming a martyr for the people there, adding that the occupying force, Israel, knows it cannot defeat them. Uygun, head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine at Kütahya University of Health Sciences, spoke to Anadolu Agency (AA) about his experiences and observations during his stay of over two months in Gaza. He said he had wanted to go to the region since Israel’s attacks on Gaza began in October 2023 and finally managed to enter Gaza…
The Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) by Greece has pitted the country against Türkiye. Ankara on Wednesday hit out at a “unilateral” move by its neighbor amid a dispute over rights in the Aegean Sea. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement that certain areas included in the MSP declared as part of the EU acquis violated Türkiye’s maritime jurisdiction in the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean. “We would like to emphasize that Greece’s unilateral moves and claims do not bear any legal consequences for our country. We would like to remind Greece that countries should abstain from unilateral actions…
Türkiye and Pakistan are two shining stars of the Islamic world as well as in terms of global developments, Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş said on Tuesday, underlining that the “historic responsibility falls upon both countries.” Speaking at the national day reception of Pakistan in the capital Ankara, Kurtulmuş said: “In terms of international relations, this exceptional relationship between Türkiye and Pakistan is an exemplary one and one that is growing stronger.” He also reiterated the brotherly relations that date back to Türkiye’s War of Independence, when Pakistani officials offered support. “Similarly, Türkiye has been with the people of Pakistan and…
Turkish Historical Society (TTK) President Yüksel Özgen announced the launch of a new project titled “A History Book in Every Home” to mark the institution’s 94th anniversary, stating, “We will make a special effort to ensure that every household owns a book published by the Turkish Historical Society.” Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA) on the occasion of the institution’s 94th year, Özgen shared updates on the TTK’s recent initiatives. He noted that the TTK has operated under the guiding principles of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s words, “The truest guide in life is science” and “Writing history is as important as…