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Thirty gazelles from the endangered species “Gazella gazella” were released into the wild in Silopi, Şırnak, southeastern Türkiye, during a program held at the foothills of Mount Cudi in the Bestabelek hamlet of Üçağaç village. The animals were brought from the 75th Year Gazelle Breeding Station in Şanlıurfa. Şırnak Governor Birol Ekici attended the event, emphasizing the region’s rich habitat, which supports various wildlife, particularly in the Mount Cudi area. “We are here to release 30 gazelles at the foothills of Mount Cudi, entrusting these animals to the local people and our future generations,” said Ekici. Hakan Mumcuoğlu, regional director…

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has refurbished the metalworking workshop at Pionier Boys’ School, a vocational boarding school supporting children from low-income families in Namibia. According to a statement by TIKA, the initiative involved supplying the school with the necessary tools and metalworking machinery to enhance its vocational training program. The workshop upgrade aims to provide practical skills for students, helping them secure better job opportunities. The handover ceremony took place in the capital, Windhoek, on Tuesday and was attended by around 200 guests, including Türkiye’s Ambassador to Namibia Feral Çekerek Oruçkaptan, Khomas Regional Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua, TIKA…

Sevgi and Selahattin Çağdaş, a couple who met at a dialysis center and married 17 years ago, are calling for increased organ donations to help save the lives of others waiting for transplants. Sevgi Çağdaş, who started dialysis as a child, first encountered Selahattin Çağdaş during a one-day trip to Fethiye, a coastal town in Muğla province, southwestern Türkiye. Both were receiving treatment at a local dialysis center. Two years later, the two crossed paths again at the same center, sparking a relationship that led to marriage. With the support of their doctors, they tied the knot and spent six…

The Ministry of National Education has unveiled the original portrait of the country’s founding leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, prominently featured on the first pages of textbooks and school walls, sparking significant interest among visitors. The exhibit, launched Sunday in honor of Atatürk Remembrance Day, is now open at Anıtkabir, Atatürk’s mausoleum. According to the ministry, this watercolor portrait, based on a photograph of Atatürk, was created by painter Şeref Sonel using a colorization technique. Since its creation, the portrait has adorned classrooms and educational materials for decades, and visitors are now seeing its original version up close. The exhibition has…

Türkiye’s First Lady Emine Erdoğan Tuesday met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change. During their meeting, held in the Blue Zone of the COP29 venue, Erdoğan, who serves as the Chair of the U.N. High-Level Advisory Board on Zero Waste, discussed the global fight against climate change and environmental protection. A key topic of conversation was the Zero Waste Project, an initiative launched under Emine Erdoğan’s patronage, which aims to reduce waste and promote sustainability. Erdoğan also shared updates on the work of the…

First Lady Emine Erdoğan joined Mehriban Aliyeva, wife of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, in Baku to celebrate the spirit of young climate leaders. In a gathering hosted by Aliyeva, the leaders’ spouses attended the Climate Action Youth Program, where young minds showcased their innovative solutions to tackle climate change. Sharing her experience on social media, Emine Erdoğan expressed admiration for the passion and dedication of the young participants, calling them “our greatest hope for a more livable world.” She noted that they presented impactful projects aimed at combating the pressing climate crisis. At the event, Erdoğan also highlighted Türkiye’s “Zero…

Turkish authorities are stepping up security along the country’s eastern border with Iran, employing advanced technology and bolstering infrastructure to curb illegal crossings, smuggling and the infiltration of PKK terrorists. The Van-Iran border stretches for 295 kilometers (183 miles) and has long been a focal point for security concerns. In recent years, Ankara has intensified its efforts to fortify this area. To address these challenges, authorities have constructed a concrete security wall covering 70% of the border. The remaining sections are still under construction. This wall is designed to prevent unauthorized entry and is topped with triple-layered razor wire. Completion…

Istanbul University’s Zoology Collection provides a unique opportunity to study the evolution of insect populations in the city over the past century. The collection, including insects collected between 1915 and 1925, reflects the changing biodiversity of Istanbul’s insect life and is a valuable tool for researchers. By comparing historical data with current populations, scientists can analyze shifts in species, including whether they pose any threats or require conservation efforts. The Istanbul University Zoology Collection, which originated from the Darülfünun Faculty of Sciences’ Animal Science Museum, now holds more than 2,000 species from various regions around the world; the collection includes…

First lady Emine Erdoğan met with UNDP Executive Director Achim Steiner in Baku, Azerbaijan, ahead of the World Leaders’ Climate Action Summit at COP29. During the meeting, Erdoğan emphasized the unacceptability of food waste, particularly in the face of global hunger. She highlighted Türkiye’s Zero Waste Project, which was launched at the Presidential Complex and the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM). The project focuses on converting food waste into compost as part of broader efforts to reduce waste. Erdoğan also received an update on the UNDP’s ongoing waste management initiatives in the earthquake-affected regions of Türkiye. She stressed the…

The Turkish national football team has started preparations for their upcoming UEFA Nations League B Group 4 match against Wales, scheduled for Nov. 16, in the central Anatolian city of Kayseri. The training session, led by head coach Vincenzo Montella, was held at the TFF Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities and was fully open to the press. Several players were absent from the session due to travel schedules. Orkun Kökçü, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Altay Bayındır and Deniz Gül will join the camp later in the evening. They were replaced in the session by Emre Bilgin, Cihan Çanak, Mustafa…