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In Istanbul, 37-year-old Ayfer Sarıtaş, who survived with a lung transplant in 2018, has become the first patient in Türkiye to give birth after such a procedure despite doctors warning that it would be risky. Ayfer Sarıtaş, a 37-year-old woman from Istanbul, became the first person in Türkiye to give birth after a lung transplant. Diagnosed with bronchiectasis, she underwent a transplant in 2018 and later pursued her dream of motherhood despite doctors warning of life-threatening risks. Determined, she opted for IVF and succeeded on her third attempt. Her pregnancy was closely monitored for 34 weeks at Koşuyolu High Specialization…
The strengthening ties between Türkiye and Iraq will serve as a pillar of regional stability, according to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al Sudani, who arrived in Ankara on Thursday to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Erdoğan received Al Sudani with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Al Sudani greeted the military procession at the gates of the complex as he and Erdoğan walked the pathway flanked by Iraqi and Turkish officials, as well as flags. The two leaders are leading inter-delegation meetings before holding a one-on-one meeting, overseeing the signing of bilateral agreements and addressing a joint…
The number of social media users in Türkiye has reached 58.5 million, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced on Thursday. Uraloğlu made a statement regarding the social media usage data in the Digital 2025 Türkiye Report, prepared by We Are Social and Meltwater. According to the report, Uraloğlu stated that the number of internet users in Türkiye is 77.3 million and that “the number of social media users has increased by 1.7% in the past year, reaching 58.5 million.” Uraloğlu pointed out that 46.6% of the users are women, while 53.4% are men. He highlighted that internet users spend…
A 61-year-old retired worker in central Türkiye’s Kayseri has spent the past seven years voluntarily cleaning the historic Ulu Cami, a nearly 900-year-old mosque known also as “Sultan Cami” and “Cami Kebir.” After retiring from the Melikgazi Municipality’s Parks and Gardens Directorate in 2014, Turgut Ince initially went to the nearby Hunat Mosque to pray and study the Quran. One day, while speaking with friends in the mosque courtyard, he heard that the mosque needed someone to help with cleaning and offered to do the work voluntarily. Since then, Ince has made the mosque’s upkeep part of his daily life,…
Galatasaray’s legendary goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera, is on the brink of making history. Should he secure both the Süper Lig and Turkish Cup titles this season, he will become the most decorated player in Turkish football history, surpassing Bülent Korkmaz’s longstanding record. With just four matches left in the Süper Lig, Galatasaray holds an eight-point lead at the top of the table, looking poised to seal the championship. A mere four points from their remaining fixtures will guarantee their title, regardless of Fenerbahçe’s results. The Lions are also set to face Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final on May 14 in…
A growing number of Istanbul residents are relocating to safer housing as part of the “Half on Us” campaign, a government-supported initiative aimed at transforming high-risk buildings in earthquake-prone neighborhoods. Launched to accelerate urban renewal across the city, the campaign provides financial support to homeowners seeking to replace unsafe structures with modern, earthquake-resistant buildings. Thousands of independent housing units have undergone reconstruction since the program’s inception, and recent increases in state support have renewed interest among families across the city. In Istanbul’s Avcılar and Küçükçekmece district, both classified as high-risk zones, some residents have already moved into new homes built…
Researchers from Istanbul Technical University (ITU), led by professor Levent Kuzu, have developed an innovative method using AI to calculate vehicle emissions through traffic camera images. Supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK), the project aims to improve air quality predictions by combining AI with computational fluid dynamics, enabling real-time tracking of vehicle-related pollution in urban areas. The new method leverages deep learning algorithms to analyze traffic camera footage, classifying vehicles and determining their density. This data is then used to generate high-resolution air quality maps, providing more accurate predictions of pollution levels in cities. By…
After a six-year hiatus, the Turkish Airlines Open tees off Thursday in Antalya’s Belek region, drawing global attention – and for the first time, seven Turkish golfers. Hosted at the scenic Regnum Carya Golf Club under the main sponsorship of Turkish Airlines, the 2025 edition marks a major revival of Türkiye’s presence on the international golf stage. “We’re thrilled to bring this tournament back,” said Kemal Taşkınlı, organizer of the Turkish Airlines Open. “It’s been a long road, but tomorrow, the world’s best will compete on one of the most beautiful courses in Antalya.” For Taşkınlı, the return isn’t just…
After a six-year hiatus, the Turkish Airlines Open tees off Thursday in Antalya’s Belek region, drawing global attention – and for the first time, seven Turkish golfers. Hosted at the scenic Regnum Carya Golf Club under the main sponsorship of Turkish Airlines, the 2025 edition marks a major revival of Türkiye’s presence on the international golf stage. “We’re thrilled to bring this tournament back,” said Kemal Taşkınlı, organizer of the Turkish Airlines Open. “It’s been a long road, but tomorrow, the world’s best will compete on one of the most beautiful courses in Antalya.” For Taşkınlı, the return isn’t just…
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday discussed the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Faisal bin Farhan over the phone as Türkiye warns of regional repercussions. According to Foreign Ministry sources, the two top diplomats spoke on the latest developments. India late Tuesday said it launched strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, claiming to target “terrorist infrastructure” at nine sites. Pakistan said India hit six locations and 26 people were killed and 46 others injured in the strikes and cross-border firing along the Line of Control, the de facto border. The escalation between the nuclear-armed…