Author: Daily Sabah With AA
In commemoration of the 751st anniversary of the death of Sufi philosopher Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, a memorial event consisting of a calligraphy exhibition and a Sema performance was held at the Consulate General of Türkiye in New York by the Yunus Emre Institute’s U.S. branch. The event, organized at the Turkish House (Türkevi) in New York, was attended by Türkiye’s consul general in New York, Ambassador Muhittin Ahmet Yazal, International Mevlana Foundation Board Member Gevher Çelebi, President and CEO of the Japan Society Joshua W. Walker, Director of Yunus Emre Institute U.S. Gökhan Coşkun, Turkish Airlines (THY) New York Manager…
Between 2019 and 2023, Türkiye spent over half a trillion liras on environmental protection, with waste and wastewater management taking the largest share of these expenses, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). A total of TL 514.28 billion ($14.76 billion) was allocated for efforts to prevent, reduce and eliminate pollution during this five-year period. Of this amount, 62.12% (TL 319.49 billion) was dedicated to waste management, marking the largest portion of environmental spending. Wastewater management accounted for 18.73%, amounting to TL 96.31 billion. Efforts to protect biodiversity and landscapes also saw significant funding, with TL 34.07 billion…
On the occasion of World Human Rights Day, first lady Emine Erdoğan emphasized that the right to life, one of humanity’s most fundamental rights, is in the grip of ruthless annihilation in Gaza. “Let us transform our collective power into effective action and grow the hope that will dispel the darkness together. Let us restore the true purpose of World Human Rights Day. Otherwise, today will be etched into human history as a shameful record,” she urged. In a post shared on her social media account, Emine Erdoğan highlighted that it has been 410 days since the United Nations Children’s…
Black cats and Istanbul street cats, which are not considered “special breeds,” often face discrimination due to superstitions and the “beauty” standards propagated on social media. As a result, they are adopted later or abandoned sooner. Cats, which are one of the beloved symbols of Istanbul, with a population of hundreds of thousands, are in greater need of a warm home than ever due to the rapidly increasing population and shrinking living spaces. Managers of animal adoption pages on social media and workers at animal shelters state that factors like superstitions, breed and color play a role in cat adoptions.…
Black cats and Istanbul street cats, which are not considered “special breeds,” often face discrimination due to superstitions and the “beauty” standards propagated on social media. As a result, they are adopted later or abandoned sooner. Cats, which are one of the beloved symbols of Istanbul, with a population of hundreds of thousands, are in greater need of a warm home than ever due to the rapidly increasing population and shrinking living spaces. Managers of animal adoption pages on social media and workers at animal shelters state that factors like superstitions, breed and color play a role in cat adoptions.…
Chief of General Staff Metin Gürak held separate phone calls with his U.K. counterpart Tony Radakin and NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Christopher Cavoli on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in Syria, according to a statement from the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). The details of the discussions were not disclosed, but it was reportedly claimed in the media that the military leaders focused on the new military framework in Syria in light of the Bashar Assad regime’s fall. Türkiye, a prominent military force within NATO, continues to engage in high-level talks with NATO officials, especially in situations involving…
Chief of General Staff Metin Gürak held separate phone calls with his U.K. counterpart Tony Radakin and NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Christopher Cavoli on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in Syria, according to a statement from the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). The details of the discussions were not disclosed, but it was reportedly claimed in the media that the military leaders focused on the new military framework in Syria in light of the Bashar Assad regime’s fall. Türkiye, a prominent military force within NATO, continues to engage in high-level talks with NATO officials, especially in situations involving…
Türkiye welcomes the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu but remains skeptical about its implementation. “The ICC made a very appropriate decision. However, Netanyahu has never complied with previous rulings, and he will not comply with this one either,” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said while addressing a youth gathering in the southeastern city of Gaziantep, which was broadcast on national television on Sunday. “Whether he complies or not, this ruling marks a victory for the honor struggle of countries opposing Israel,” he added. The ICC last month issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Defense…
The Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITF) called on Sunday to preserve the territorial integrity of Syria following the fall of the Bashar Assad regime. “In this process, it is crucial to provide the necessary support to the noble people of Syria in order to preserve the country’s territorial integrity and cleanse it of terrorism,” ITF President Hasan Turan said on X. Noting that Syria needs to be rebuilt, Turan called for international support for its reconstruction, urging all segments of society in the country to participate in this national duty. Emphasizing that constructive dialogue with relevant parties should be maintained to…
The Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITF) called on Sunday to preserve the territorial integrity of Syria following the fall of the Bashar Assad regime. “In this process, it is crucial to provide the necessary support to the noble people of Syria in order to preserve the country’s territorial integrity and cleanse it of terrorism,” ITF President Hasan Turan said on X. Noting that Syria needs to be rebuilt, Turan called for international support for its reconstruction, urging all segments of society in the country to participate in this national duty. Emphasizing that constructive dialogue with relevant parties should be maintained to…