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The “Contributions of International Students to Türkiye” report, prepared by the Society, Culture and Media Directorate of the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), has been released. Speaking at the event to present the report to the public, SETA General Coordinator Nebi Miş emphasized that international students are not just educational visitors but also act as global actors regarding strategic capital, culture and diplomacy. Miş noted that Türkiye has made significant progress in this area in recent years. “Türkiye has experienced a major increase in the number of international students over the past decade. While the number was…

National Intelligence Agency (MIT) chief Ibrahim Kalın and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed a range of issues from terrorism to the country’s development efforts in a meeting in Damascus on Tuesday. Security sources said the meeting focused on bilateral relations between Türkiye and Syria, emphasizing the importance of Syria’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political stability and was attended by Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, and intelligence chief Hussein al-Salama. Kalın reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to supporting Syria. Discussions included the disarmament and integration of terrorist groups, including the PKK/YPG, into the new Syrian framework, as well as border security, customs gates,…

A new study employing artificial intelligence to predict traffic accident delay times found that Istanbul recorded 97,354 traffic accidents in 2024, resulting in an estimated annual loss of 105 hours due to congestion. According to international research firms, Istanbul ranks first in traffic congestion levels across Europe and 35th worldwide, with congestion measured at 41%. As traffic jams worsen in the sprawling metropolis, academics are turning to data-driven solutions and AI to address the problem. Dr. Hüseyin Korkmaz, a faculty member at Istanbul University’s Transportation and Logistics Department, conducted the research as part of his doctoral thesis. His study analyzed…

A new study employing artificial intelligence to predict traffic accident delay times found that Istanbul recorded 97,354 traffic accidents in 2024, resulting in an estimated annual loss of 105 hours due to congestion. According to international research firms, Istanbul ranks first in traffic congestion levels across Europe and 35th worldwide, with congestion measured at 41%. As traffic jams worsen in the sprawling metropolis, academics are turning to data-driven solutions and AI to address the problem. Dr. Hüseyin Korkmaz, a faculty member at Istanbul University’s Transportation and Logistics Department, conducted the research as part of his doctoral thesis. His study analyzed…

A new study employing artificial intelligence to predict traffic accident delay times found that Istanbul recorded 97,354 traffic accidents in 2024, resulting in an estimated annual loss of 105 hours due to congestion. According to international research firms, Istanbul ranks first in traffic congestion levels across Europe and 35th worldwide, with congestion measured at 41%. As traffic jams worsen in the sprawling metropolis, academics are turning to data-driven solutions and AI to address the problem. Dr. Hüseyin Korkmaz, a faculty member at Istanbul University’s Transportation and Logistics Department, conducted the research as part of his doctoral thesis. His study analyzed…

The second leg of the 6th Presidential International Yacht Races – the Kurtuluş Cup – wrapped up in Samsun after a grueling 400-nautical-mile offshore battle that pushed competitors to their limits on the unpredictable Black Sea. Organized by the Istanbul Offshore Yacht Racing Club and backed by Türkiye’s Presidency, the Culture and Tourism Ministry, and Youth and Sports Ministry, the high-stakes event drew elite sailors under DHL Express’s sponsorship. The race began May 14 off the coast of Istanbul’s Poyrazköy, charting a historic route mirroring that of the Bandırma ferry – where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk began Türkiye’s War of Independence.…

Türkiye’s top religious official, Ali Erbaş, has called on Muslim youth worldwide to unite beyond language and color differences with the shared goal of serving humanity under the guidance of Islam. Erbaş spoke Monday at a graduation ceremony in Istanbul. Opening the event with a Quran recitation, the head of Türkiye’s Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) emphasized the importance of nurturing a generation that is well-educated, morally upright and deeply committed to their homeland while actively addressing global challenges. “A nation’s survival depends on young people who are knowledgeable, virtuous and passionate about their country and who seek solutions to…

A “Türkiye Day” cultural event was held on Monday at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo to mark May 19, the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. Organized with the support of the Yunus Emre Institute (YEE) in Cairo, the event was attended by Turkish Ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Şen, Azerbaijani Ambassador Ilham Bolukhov and Artoday Foundation founder and director Shereen Bedir. The program featured live art performances, an Ebru (marbling) workshop and a seminar on environmental awareness in art. Tuğba Çelebi, a lecturer at Ankara University of Music and Fine Arts, delivered a presentation and the YEE…

A “Türkiye Day” cultural event was held on Monday at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo to mark May 19, the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. Organized with the support of the Yunus Emre Institute (YEE) in Cairo, the event was attended by Turkish Ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Şen, Azerbaijani Ambassador Ilham Bolukhov and Artoday Foundation founder and director Shereen Bedir. The program featured live art performances, an Ebru (marbling) workshop and a seminar on environmental awareness in art. Tuğba Çelebi, a lecturer at Ankara University of Music and Fine Arts, delivered a presentation and the YEE…

A small islet on Atatürk Dam Lake in southeastern Türkiye, known locally as “Martı Island” or “Seagull Island,” has once again turned into a bustling nesting ground for hundreds of seagulls this spring. Each year, as April comes to a close, seagulls arrive at the island in Adıyaman’s Samsat district, where they gather twigs and brush to build nests and lay their eggs. This seasonal ritual transforms the island into a haven of chirping hatchlings and protective parents. After an incubation period of about 30 days, the chicks begin to hatch and grow, remaining on the island until early July.…