Author: Daily Sabah With AA
This is not a Hollywood action film set but a rigorous training ground in Ankara, Türkiye’s capital. The Protection Training Academy Police Education Center in the Elmadağ district trains individuals to become elite protection officers through intense theoretical and practical programs. The academy began offering training on Aug. 10, 2020, and has since educated 25,000 trainees, including 800 personnel from the gendarmerie. As one of only three such institutions globally, the academy also supports 31 countries with specialized training programs. Currently, 157 trainees are participating in the academy’s 18th term, undergoing weeks of training in topics ranging from VIP protection,…
Private owners of public buses affiliated with the Istanbul Electric Tramway and Tunnel Establishments (IETT) gathered in front of the main opposition-run Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s (IBB) headquarters in Saraçhane to protest, claiming they had not received their payments. Representing private owners of buses that run on public lines associated with the IETT, the group assembled under tight security measures, alleging that the IBB had failed to fulfill their payment obligations. Speaking on behalf of the group, Erhan Güneş, spokesperson for the Private Owners of Public Buses Platform, stated that the lack of payments had rendered them unable to operate their…
Melisa Özcan, an 11-year-old with Down syndrome from Düzce, is proving that sports can be a powerful tool for both physical development and social connection. Inspired by a friend in her neighborhood, Özcan took up judo three years ago, with the support of her parents, Mehmet Arif and Nevin Özcan. Despite being the only athlete with special needs on her team, Özcan quickly adapted to the sport under the guidance of coach Nermin Alayıldız at the Düzce Youth and Sports Directorate. Known for her determination, she consistently attends training sessions and has earned praise for her progress. 11-year-old judoka with…
Archaeogenetic studies are underway on skeletons discovered in the graves of Stratonikeia, the “City of Gladiators,” located in in the Yatağan district of Muğla, Türkiye’s southwestern city. Excavation, restoration and conservation work continues year-round in Stratonikeia, one of the largest ancient marble cities that maintained its significance through the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Anatolian Beyliks, Ottoman and Republic periods. In addition to excavation efforts, researchers are developing projects to shed light on the ancient city and its historical periods. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), professor Aylin Köseler, head of the Biophysics Department at Türkiye’s Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, said they…
Erciyes Ski Resort, one of Türkiye’s premier winter sports destinations, hosted more than 32,000 visitors this past weekend, according to Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç. In a written statement, Büyükkılıç highlighted Erciyes’ world-class facilities in central Türkiye’s Kayseri, noting that the resort has opened its earliest season in the last 20 years. “With 41 ski slopes stretching across 112 kilometers (69.59 miles) and 19 mechanical lifts, Erciyes is among Türkiye’s most significant ski centers, attracting both domestic and international tourists,” Büyükkılıç said. “This new season offers an exciting vacation opportunity for all ski enthusiasts. Erciyes is becoming an even…
Eastern Türkiye residents face biting cold as freezing temperatures disrupt daily routines across Erzurum, Ağrı, Ardahan and Kars. In Erzurum, where temperatures plunged to minus 21 degrees Celsius (minus 5.8 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight, there was frost and ice-covered parked vehicles and bus stop shelters. Mosque fountains froze solid, and icicles formed on rooftops. Trees and plants across the city were blanketed in frost, creating a wintry scene. Ağrı is also reeling under the cold, with temperatures dropping to minus 7 degrees Celsius in the city center and minus 23 degrees Celsius in the Eleşkirt district. The harsh weather has frozen…
Eastern Türkiye residents face biting cold as freezing temperatures disrupt daily routines across Erzurum, Ağrı, Ardahan and Kars. In Erzurum, where temperatures plunged to minus 21 degrees Celsius (minus 5.8 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight, there was frost and ice-covered parked vehicles and bus stop shelters. Mosque fountains froze solid, and icicles formed on rooftops. Trees and plants across the city were blanketed in frost, creating a wintry scene. Ağrı is also reeling under the cold, with temperatures dropping to minus 7 degrees Celsius in the city center and minus 23 degrees Celsius in the Eleşkirt district. The harsh weather has frozen…
A recent study conducted by a Turkish professor reveals that nearly 150,000 lives have been lost in earthquakes in Türkiye since 1900. Professor Mehmet Ali Kaya, head of the Natural Disasters Research Center at Trakya University, highlighted the catastrophic toll of earthquakes during a presentation at the Balkan Congress Center on Tuesday. “Türkiye is a country prone to earthquakes, which are among the deadliest natural disasters in terms of both human and economic losses,” Kaya said. According to Kaya, 28 earthquakes with magnitudes above 7.0 have struck Türkiye since 1900, resulting in significant devastation. He and a doctoral student analyzed…
A foreign national suspect apprehended at Sabiha Gökçen Airport found with 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of drugs in his stomach has been arrested. As part of an investigation initiated by the Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office for Terror and Organized Crime Investigations Bureau, A.B.L., holding an Angolan passport, was placed under surveillance after arriving at Sabiha Gökçen Airport from Cairo Airport in Egypt on Nov. 25. The suspect was detained by police teams at the airport, and a medical examination revealed 55 capsules in his stomach containing a total of 1.01 kilograms of drugs. After completing medical procedures at the…
A foreign national suspect apprehended at Sabiha Gökçen Airport found with 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of drugs in his stomach has been arrested. As part of an investigation initiated by the Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office for Terror and Organized Crime Investigations Bureau, A.B.L., holding an Angolan passport, was placed under surveillance after arriving at Sabiha Gökçen Airport from Cairo Airport in Egypt on Nov. 25. The suspect was detained by police teams at the airport, and a medical examination revealed 55 capsules in his stomach containing a total of 1.01 kilograms of drugs. After completing medical procedures at the…