Author: Daily Sabah With AA

The movement of wild animals in the forests of Sarıkamış, a district in eastern Türkiye’s Kars, has been documented over 18 years with more than 500,000 photographs. The “Large Carnivores Research Project,” initiated in 2006 by the KuzeyDoğan (“NorthNature”) Association, the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks and universities including Kafkas, Utah and Boğaziçi, have tracked wildlife in various regions of the Allahuekber Mountains National Park and nearby areas. The project involved placing motion-sensor cameras equipped with heat-detection and video capabilities at different locations across the forests, including the Hamamlı, Komdere, Suludere, Cıbıltepe, Acısu, Handere and Keklik Valleys.…

Olympic and world champion archery star Mete Gazoz shared his remarkable journey with the youth at the “8th Traditional Martyrs’ Families Meeting” organized by the 15 July Association in Antalya’s Kemer district. Gazoz reflected on his experiences from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and various European and world championships. Starting his archery journey at age 8 after realizing his passion for the sport, Gazoz recalled participating in his first Turkish championship. “At 13, I made the national team, and for nearly 12 years, I’ve been part of the team, working hard to improve,” he said. He emphasized the importance of disciplined…

The ski season has officially begun at Palandöken Ski Resort in Erzurum, one of Türkiye’s premier winter sports destinations, with snow depth reaching 82 centimeters (32 inches). Recent snowfall in the city has contributed to the thick snow cover, and the resort, operated by Ejder3200 Inc., a subsidiary of the Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality, has worked tirelessly to prepare the slopes for the new season. As the season kicked off on Friday, numerous skiing enthusiasts headed to Palandöken to enjoy the first day on the slopes. Visitors took advantage of free rides on the lifts, and under sunny skies, they experienced…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq for the first time in the two countries’ history. Sultan Haitham’s visit will feature one-on-one and delegation-level talks with Erdoğan, followed by an agreement signing ceremony. The first relations between a Turkish state and Oman began in the 11th century and ties developed significantly during the Ottoman period, spanning from the 14th century to the early 1900s, with praise-filled correspondence between the rulers of the two sides. Oman was a key crossroads for commerce, which was attractive to the Ottoman Empire. The two sides had relations “in all…

A U.N. Commission of Inquiry delegation has arrived in Ankara to review the investigation into the killing of Turkish-U.S. activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and to collect evidence on alleged violations of humanitarian law and human rights in Palestine, Turkish authorities said Thursday. Turkish prosecutors on Sept. 11 opened an investigation into the killing of Eygi, 26, who was shot dead by Israeli forces on Sept. 6 during a peaceful protest against illegal Israeli settlements near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Ankara said that on Sept. 18, they received documents from Palestinian authorities related…

Sinop’s new pride, the Sinop City Stadium, officially opened its doors with a historic debut, hosting a Regional Amateur League clash between Sinopspor and Geredespor Wednesday. Located just 100 meters (328.08 feet) from the sea, the state-of-the-art facility covers 22,000 square meters (236,806 square feet) and boasts a seating capacity of 10,000, promising a vibrant hub for local sports enthusiasts. The inaugural match drew significant attention, with Sinop Governor Mustafa Özarslan and Mayor Metin Gürbüz joining fans in the stands to witness the action. On the field, Sinopspor celebrated a triumphant start in their new home, edging out Geredespor 1-0…

Sinop’s new pride, the Sinop City Stadium, officially opened its doors with a historic debut, hosting a Regional Amateur League clash between Sinopspor and Geredespor Wednesday. Located just 100 meters (328.08 feet) from the sea, the state-of-the-art facility covers 22,000 square meters (236,806 square feet) and boasts a seating capacity of 10,000, promising a vibrant hub for local sports enthusiasts. The inaugural match drew significant attention, with Sinop Governor Mustafa Özarslan and Mayor Metin Gürbüz joining fans in the stands to witness the action. On the field, Sinopspor celebrated a triumphant start in their new home, edging out Geredespor 1-0…

The TRT World Forum, organized by Türkiye’s state broadcaster TRT, will take place this Friday and Saturday in Istanbul under the theme “A World at Breaking Point: Managing Crises and Transformations.” This year marks the 8th edition of the forum, which first launched in 2017. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA) on Thursday, TRT Director General Zahid Sobacı said the forum would attract global attention to Türkiye, creating a platform for discussions aimed at making the world a more just and livable place. “We have been striving for years to move away from a centralized media perspective and express these efforts…

The TRT World Forum, organized by Türkiye’s state broadcaster TRT, will take place this Friday and Saturday in Istanbul under the theme “A World at Breaking Point: Managing Crises and Transformations.” This year marks the 8th edition of the forum, which first launched in 2017. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA) on Thursday, TRT Director General Zahid Sobacı said the forum would attract global attention to Türkiye, creating a platform for discussions aimed at making the world a more just and livable place. “We have been striving for years to move away from a centralized media perspective and express these efforts…

Fallen leaves from trees lining the streets of Turhal, a district in Tokat, a city of Türkiye in the mid-Black Sea region, will be repurposed into peat as part of an initiative to benefit the local economy. The Turhal Municipality has begun collecting leaves from various parts of the district and allowing them to ferment under a layer of soil to produce peat. This eco-friendly approach will be used to germinate flowers that adorn the city, reducing costs and promoting sustainability. Mayor Mehmet Erdem Ural stated that the project aims to turn the fallen leaves into a resource for the…