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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…

Türkiye’s grandmaster (GM) Ediz Gürel has reached the top 100 in the world chess rankings after achieving an Elo rating of 2640.7 points. According to the Turkish Chess Federation, Gürel earned the ranking during his performance at the European Individual Chess Championship, which is currently underway in Petrovac, Montenegro. At just 15 years old, GM Ediz Gürel climbed to 95th place in the live world rankings. Starting at 7 in the northwestern city of Bursa, he rose beyond borders to earn international recognition, with his crowning achievement being a bronze medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Gürel also stunned the…

Türkiye ranks 12th in the world in terms of its total migrant population, but the country has seen a halt in the influx of asylum-seekers since 2021, according to the newly released “Türkiye Migration Mobility Report.” Presented at a news conference by the Migration and Diaspora Foundation in Fatih, the report sheds light on Türkiye’s evolving migration trends and the misperceptions surrounding the issue. Recep Seyyar, chairperson of the foundation, emphasized that many public perceptions regarding migration in Türkiye are based on misinformation. Seyyar clarified that Türkiye is not a global refugee gathering point, with Syrian asylum-seekers being the primary…

A protest was held in front of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) concerning the electric minibuses introduced by IETT in Büyükada, which locals have dubbed “monster buses.” Members of the Adalar Solidarity Network gathered in Saraçhane Park, carrying signs and chanting slogans. Speaking on behalf of the group, Rıdvan Yalın stated, “We, the residents of the Islands, are here once again in front of IBB in Saraçhane because IBB’s promises of ‘participation’ have been broken, our attempts to obtain information have been repeatedly suppressed with lies, and there has been no positive change.” Yalın recalled that the Marmara Islands, which…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met on Monday with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), Turkish Presidency’s Communications Directorate said. The meeting came on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Joint Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League in the Saudi capital Riyadh, the statement said. The bilateral relations between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, regional and global issues were discussed during the meeting, it added. Furthermore it said that President Erdoğan underlined the key role of unity, solidarity among Muslim nations in stopping Israeli attacks on Palestine and Lebanon. Erdoğan “underscored the significance of the…