Author: Daily Sabah With AA

During the Ottoman period, birdhouses were built into the walls of public buildings to provide nesting spaces for birds. However, today, in the megacity, changes in architecture, the reduction of green spaces and the disappearance of habitats suitable for feeding have been cited as factors negatively impacting sparrow populations. In Istanbul, a decline in the number of sparrows, categorized as of low concern in Türkiye’s conservation status, has been observed. Various action plans are being developed in many European countries to address the declining numbers of sparrows there as well. Ergün Bacak, an ornithologist and lecturer at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Forestry…

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz chaired the inaugural meeting of the Population Policies Board at the Presidential Complex, highlighting the board’s role in shaping Türkiye’s future. Established by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Dec. 25, 2024, the board will focus on a wide range of issues, including maternity leave, day care support, birth assistance and flexible working. Yılmaz emphasized that population policies are a strategic concern, not just a demographic goal. The board includes key ministers, officials, and experts, and it may invite additional representatives based on the agenda. “We will create our action plans and roadmap,” Yılmaz explained that policies…

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz chaired the inaugural meeting of the Population Policies Board at the Presidential Complex, highlighting the board’s role in shaping Türkiye’s future. Established by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Dec. 25, 2024, the board will focus on a wide range of issues, including maternity leave, day care support, birth assistance and flexible working. Yılmaz emphasized that population policies are a strategic concern, not just a demographic goal. The board includes key ministers, officials, and experts, and it may invite additional representatives based on the agenda. “We will create our action plans and roadmap,” Yılmaz explained that policies…

Tayfun Başdemir, who was previously awarded bronze, silver and gold medals for his blood donations to the Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay), received a special plaque for his 200th donation. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Çapa Red Crescent Blood Donation Center, the center’s Director Dr. Hafize Temurok Kütükçüoğlugil, stated that weekly ceremonies are being organized to present medals to blood donors that could not be given during the pandemic. “At today’s ceremony, we are presenting medals to approximately 50 donors. As a nation and society, we are a community that values helping others. I invite every healthy individual to…

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has reported that it has distributed flour to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which is experiencing a food crisis due to Israeli attacks. AFAD, in collaboration with the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), distributed flour to Palestinians in the Nusayrat Refugee Camp in the central part of the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of Palestinians, hoping to benefit from the aid, gathered at the UNRWA distribution center in the Nusayrat Refugee Camp. An Palestinian elderly woman, Emani eş-Şerif, who benefited from the aid, told Anadolu Agency (AA),…

In Konya, central Türkiye, inspired by the “8,600-year-old bread” found in the Neolithic settlement of Çatalhöyük, where the grains were identified through scientific analysis, chef Ulaş Tekerkaya baked bread made from peas, barley, wheat and faba beans. In the excavation conducted two years ago at Çatalhöyük, located in the Çumra district, a charred spongy find was analyzed at Necmettin Erbakan University’s Science and Technology Research and Application Center (BITAM). The analysis revealed that this find, dating back to approximately 6,600 years before Christ, was “leavened bread.” After this exciting discovery, both in Türkiye and internationally, chef Ulaş Tekerkaya, who was…

France on Thursday refrained from confirming whether it classifies the PKK as a terrorist group amid strains with Türkiye over the group’s Syrian presence. “What is essential for us, in principle, is that the active groups currently in Syrian territory are included in the transition process,” said French foreign ministry spokesperson Christophe Lemoine in response to a question from an Anadolu Agency (AA) reporter. He reiterated President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks about France having a “debt” to the PKK’s Syrian offshoot, the YPG, and the “‘freedom fighters’ like the ‘Kurds’ who, during difficult years, had the courage to fight alongside us…

Türkiye on Thursday condemned the PKK/YPG’s use of civilians as human shields in clashes with the Syrian National Army (SNA), which have intensified since the ouster of Bashar Assad last month. “PKK/YPG terrorists’ use of civilians as human shields around Syria’s Tishrin Dam as well as sending terror groups to the area are violations of human rights,” Defense Ministry sources told reporters at a background briefing in the capital Ankara. “The use of civilians as human shields by terrorist groups for their own interests is not only an inhumane approach but also an act that shows their desperation and moral…

Trabzonspor delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Cup Group A, but the result only added to a season of contrasts for the club. In domestic and international competitions, the Black Sea Storm have shown their strength at home, but their away form leaves much to be desired. At home, Trabzonspor have been solid, with just two defeats in 12 matches across the Süper Lig, Turkish Cup, and European competitions. With six wins and four draws, the Black Sea side’s home record stands out as a major strength. However, their travels have told a different story. In…

Galatasaray’s bid for a winning start in the Turkish Cup Group C opener fell short as they drew 2-2 with Başakşehir at RAMS Park on Wednesday. A missed penalty in stoppage time proved costly for the home side. Başakşehir opened the scoring in the 35th minute when Deniz Türüç’s precise finish gave the visitors a deserved lead. Despite controlling large parts of the half, Galatasaray struggled to break down Başakşehir’s defense, heading into the break trailing 1-0. The second half came alive with end-to-end action. Galatasaray equalized in the 51st minute as Davinson Sanchez rose highest to head in Dries…