Author: Daily Sabah With AA
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.…
Türkiye’s Ambassador to Malta Erdeniz Şen has died at the age of 50 after a long battle with a chronic health condition, the Foreign Ministry said Monday. “We feel deep sadness for losing Ambassador Erdeniz Şen, who had been representing our state in Malta,” Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. The ministry said that Şen would be buried in the capital, Ankara, on the same day. Şen, who had been serving in the ministry since 1996, had been receiving treatment in Ankara. Şen, who assumed various duties abroad at the Turkish Embassies in Bahrain, Rome and Washington, also served as Türkiye’s…
A new mobile health application developed by Türkiye’s Ministry of Health is set to launch next week, aiming to provide expectant mothers and fathers with easy access to reliable and up-to-date information throughout pregnancy and the early stages of child development. The app, titled “Annelik Yolculuğu” (“Motherhood Journey”), will be freely available on all digital platforms and is part of the country’s broader “Healthy Türkiye” initiative. Muhammed Atak, director general of health promotion at the ministry, said the application was created with the goal of supporting maternal and child health, which remains a top priority for health care authorities. He…
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joined his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, as the two diplomats chaired the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council’s second meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. Fidan heaped praise on relations between their countries during a speech at the meeting. “Turkish-Saudi relations cemented by our historic and humanitarian bonds proved their strength in facing challenges. We are pleased with the momentum of sincere and close cooperation between our countries, which are two important actors of our region and the Islamic world, under the vision of our leaders. We attach importance to reinforcing our cooperation with Saudi Arabia in…
The Ministry of National Education (MEB) canceled the diplomas of 403 students and annulled the grade promotion of 398 students after inspections conducted last academic year revealed that these students did not meet enrollment requirements, received false or fabricated grades, or did not attend school regularly at private schools. According to information obtained by Anadolu Agency (AA), the MEB Directorate General of Private Educational Institutions carried out comprehensive inspections across Türkiye in the 2023-2024 academic year concerning students’ educational processes in private schools. The inspections found that some students at these schools did not attend classes regularly, did not participate…
The Ministry of National Education (MEB) canceled the diplomas of 403 students and annulled the grade promotion of 398 students after inspections conducted last academic year revealed that these students did not meet enrollment requirements, received false or fabricated grades, or did not attend school regularly at private schools. According to information obtained by Anadolu Agency (AA), the MEB Directorate General of Private Educational Institutions carried out comprehensive inspections across Türkiye in the 2023-2024 academic year concerning students’ educational processes in private schools. The inspections found that some students at these schools did not attend classes regularly, did not participate…
Türkiye’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change is advancing efforts to prepare Istanbul for a potential earthquake by accelerating the transformation of risky buildings through its “Half from Us” campaign. The initiative currently covers the renewal of 62,000 residential and commercial properties across the city. According to Anadolu Agency (AA), Istanbul has approximately 1.5 million independent units classified as at risk. The campaign offers financial support to property owners and enables faster reconstruction of unsafe structures. Construction has already begun on 21,000 homes and workplaces, while project planning continues for an additional 41,000 units. Under the campaign’s contractor-led model,…
Türkiye’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change is advancing efforts to prepare Istanbul for a potential earthquake by accelerating the transformation of risky buildings through its “Half from Us” campaign. The initiative currently covers the renewal of 62,000 residential and commercial properties across the city. According to Anadolu Agency (AA), Istanbul has approximately 1.5 million independent units classified as at risk. The campaign offers financial support to property owners and enables faster reconstruction of unsafe structures. Construction has already begun on 21,000 homes and workplaces, while project planning continues for an additional 41,000 units. Under the campaign’s contractor-led model,…
The paintings of 84-year-old retired teacher Filiz Gürel, who resides at the Etiler Nursing Home Elderly Care and Rehabilitation Center, continue to draw attention both in Türkiye and abroad. Born in Mersin in 1941, Gürel pursued her passion for painting while working as a classroom teacher. She has been painting since age 23 and continues her artistic endeavors at the nursing home where she has been living for the past eight years. Gürel, who resides at the Etiler Nursing Home Elderly Care and Rehabilitation Center under the Ministry of Family and Social Services, produces her artwork in a studio that…
Motivated by a desire to help children orphaned by the war in Syria, Sinem Şahinler, a mother of four living in Istanbul, embarked on a journey that began with voluntary motherhood and eventually led her to become the foster parent of a premature baby named Maya. Through the association she founded, she also played a key role in helping 60 children find new homes. When the war broke out in Syria, Şahinler wanted to adopt orphaned children affected by the conflict. However, since her own children were still very young at the time, she was unable to do so. Despite…