Author: Daily Sabah With AA

Last year, Türkiye experienced its highest temperature of 47.8 degrees Celsius (118.04 degrees Fahrenheit) in Şanlıurfa, southeastern Türkiye, while the lowest temperature was recorded at minus 34.3 degrees Celsius in Ardahan, northeastern Türkiye. The General Directorate of Meteorology under the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change announced Türkiye’s meteorological records for 2024. According to the data, the hottest day occurred on June 20, with 47.8 degrees Celsius recorded in the Ceylanpınar district of Şanlıurfa, while the coldest day was Feb. 29, when the temperature dropped to minus 34.3 degrees Celsius in the Göle district of Ardahan. The highest daily…

The Istanbul governor’s office has reported that the number of alcohol poisoning cases in the city has reached 66 since Jan. 13, with 30 individuals losing their lives. Among those affected, 31 are still receiving treatment in intensive care, while four individuals have been discharged after completing their treatment. In a statement released on Jan. 15 on social media, the Istanbul Governorship highlighted a significant rise in alcohol poisoning cases linked to the consumption of counterfeit alcohol. The statement reads: “Over the past 48 hours, a total of 66 alcohol poisoning cases have been reported. Of those affected, 23 have…

France remains silent on the presence of its citizens detained in Syria for alleged links to the Daesh terrorist group. France’s top foreign intelligence official, Nicolas Lerner, who heads the General Directorate of External Security (DGSE), told Le Monde that France remains committed to targeting Daesh operatives as part of the international coalition’s efforts. “The fall of the Assad regime raises three sets of questions in terms of terrorism,” Lerner said. He identified three primary concerns. First, the presence of over 100 French nationals currently at large in northwest Syria, many of whom are subjects of ongoing judicial cases. Second,…

Istanbul’s Transportation Coordination Center (UKOME) has approved a 35% increase in public transportation fares. The decision was made during a meeting held at the Çırpıcı Social Facilities on Wednesday, chaired by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Deputy Secretary-General Gürkan Akgün. The meeting discussed the proposal to raise fares for public transportation vehicles, taxis, school buses and employee shuttles by 35%. The proposal, which was accepted by a majority vote, will apply to IETT buses, rail systems, tunnels, nostalgic trams, private-public buses, Ulaşım AŞ, TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ and the Halkalı-Bahçeşehir and Sirkeci-Kazlıçeşme rail lines, all of which use the Istanbulkart electronic ticket…

Istanbul’s Transportation Coordination Center (UKOME) has approved a 35% increase in public transportation fares. The decision was made during a meeting held at the Çırpıcı Social Facilities on Wednesday, chaired by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Deputy Secretary-General Gürkan Akgün. The meeting discussed the proposal to raise fares for public transportation vehicles, taxis, school buses and employee shuttles by 35%. The proposal, which was accepted by a majority vote, will apply to IETT buses, rail systems, tunnels, nostalgic trams, private-public buses, Ulaşım AŞ, TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ and the Halkalı-Bahçeşehir and Sirkeci-Kazlıçeşme rail lines, all of which use the Istanbulkart electronic ticket…

The Türkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV) is providing shelter for 760 children in orphanages across Idlib, Syria, where hundreds of orphans have been left behind by the ongoing Syrian civil war. The children’s needs are being met through a partnership with the Pakistan-based Selam Evi Charity Association, which funds all essential services at the orphanages. In the Beytüselam Orphan Village, 170 children live in a facility equipped with a park, a futsal court, a basketball court and a cultural center that regularly hosts various activities. Muhammet Furkan Topçu, TDV’s regional coordinator for Syria, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that alongside the orphans,…

Ersin Tarhan, a CNC machine operator, spends his days off transforming into Jack Sparrow, the famed antihero from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. Wandering the streets of Ankara in full costume – complete with long hair, beard, makeup and an uncanny resemblance to the character – Tarhan draws crowds wherever he goes. Ankara residents frequently spot Tarhan dressed as the swashbuckling pirate in parks, subway stations, fish markets and bazaars. His detailed costume and spot-on portrayal have made him a local sensation, with many stopping to snap photos with him. Ersin Tarhan walks the streets of Ankara in full…

A group of U.S. lawmakers led by Senator Peter Welch advanced the case of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish American activist killed by Israeli troops, demanding answers from the State Department on her killing. Eygi, 26, was killed by Israeli forces during a protest over illegal Israeli settlements near Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Sept. 6. Although the U.S. called for a “swift, thorough and transparent investigation” four months ago, no accountability has been achieved. Israel’s preliminary findings claimed she was “highly likely” hit “indirectly and unintentionally” during an operation targeting a “main instigator of violent activity.” But…

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted ambassadors of European Union member states in the capital Ankara on Tuesday. The head of the EU Delegation to Türkiye, Ambassador Thomas Hans Ossowski, and Türkiye’s Deputy Foreign Minister and EU Affairs Director Mehmet Kemal Bozay were also present at the meeting. No official details were given on the content of their discussions. In December, Fidan stressed the need for the EU to reconsider its approach to Türkiye’s membership process, advocating a merit-based system and enhanced regional collaboration. He stressed the importance of Türkiye’s role in Europe’s geostrategic framework, urging closer ties to strengthen the…

The Presidential National Library, which welcomed 1.9 million visitors last year, was inaugurated on Feb. 20, 2020, with a ceremony hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The event was attended by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, along with 2,500 academics, scientists and prominent figures from the culture and arts community. The National Library, with a closed area of 125,000 square meters (1,345,488.8 square feet), 201 kilometers (124.8 miles) of shelf length and a seating capacity of 5,500, is considered “Türkiye’s window to the world” with its architectural design, rich collection, cultural and art spaces and technological capabilities. The National Library has…