Author: Daily Sabah With AA

Health care tourism has emerged as a vital bridge connecting nations, offering patients access to affordable and high-quality treatment beyond their borders. As medical costs rise globally, countries like Türkiye are increasingly becoming attractive destinations for international patients seeking both expertise and affordability. Musa Omer, a Nigerian who moved to Türkiye 15 years ago, is now at the forefront of efforts to connect African nations with Türkiye’s growing health care sector. As a marketing director at a private hospital, he has become a key figure in promoting Türkiye as a trusted destination for medical tourism across the continent. In an…

Göbeklitepe, known as the “zero point of history” with its 12,000-year history and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, welcomed 30,000 visitors during the Ramadan Bayram in Şanlıurfa, southeastern Türkiye. Attracting numerous domestic and international tourists each year, the ancient site gained further attention after 2019 was declared the “Year of Göbeklitepe.” Visitors from various cities in Türkiye took advantage of the holiday to explore the site, and the number of tourists is expected to rise further by the end of the nine-day holiday. Due to the high number of visitors, guests park their vehicles about 2 kilometers away…

In Şırnak, southeastern Türkiye, 25 individuals have been offered the opportunity to receive education at Şırnak University through the “60 Rejuvenation University Project.” The project, conducted by the Ministry of Family and Social Services at 17 universities, aims to support elderly individuals in leading active, healthy and productive lives. The goal is to strengthen personal development, the excitement of learning and social connections for individuals aged 60 and above. As part of the “60 Rejuvenation University Project,” 25 individuals, including 11 retired teachers, who applied to Şırnak University, are benefiting from courses provided by academics. The university offers weekly four-hour…

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu reported that between March 29 and April 1, a total of 2,876,475 passengers used the high-speed trains (YHT), mainline, regional trains and urban rail systems operated by the Turkish State Railways (TCDD). In a written statement, Uraloğlu shared the travel data for the Ramadan Bayram period conducted by rail. He reminded that an additional 12,786-person capacity increase was implemented to meet the growing demand on YHT, mainline and regional trains. “From March 29 to April 1, 2,876,475 passengers used the YHT, mainline and regional trains, along with urban rail systems operated by TCDD,”…

The Ministry of National Education (MEB) has published the Private Education Institutions Standards Directive, which outlines the standards for three new types of private educational institutions: “student activity centers,” “speech, language and occupational therapy centers” and “guidance and psychological counseling centers.” According to the ministry’s statement, the directive includes physical building requirements, necessary equipment and personnel standards for these newly defined private institutions, as established in the Private Education Institutions Regulation published in the Official Gazette on Jan. 3, 2025. “Student activity centers” are designed for primary school-aged children to support their social, cultural, artistic and sports-related development in line…

A lifelong love of reading has led 61-year-old Faruk Yaman to transform his home into a vast private library, housing more than 70,000 books he has collected since childhood. Yaman developed his passion for books in middle school, inspired by his father’s reading habits. Using any money he could spare, he began purchasing books, gradually amassing a personal collection that now rivals public libraries. However, as his collection grew, he struggled to store and maintain the books in his home, prompting him to relocate them to another residence in Kayseri’s Melikgazi district in central Türkiye. Spending his free time in…

The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in some regions of Türkiye. According to the meteorological statement, starting from this evening, showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Eastern Mediterranean. Rainfall is forecasted to be particularly heavy in Kahramanmaraş and Osmaniye, as well as in the coastal areas of Hatay and the northern parts of Mersin and Adana. From Wednesday night, strong showers and thunderstorms are expected in Van, Hakkari, Siirt, Şırnak and Bitlis, as well as in the northern parts of Batman and the northeastern areas of Diyarbakır. Meanwhile, in Antalya and Muğla, ongoing…

International students studying in Türkiye through the Türkiye Scholarships program of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) are embracing traditional Turkish arts alongside their education. Kazakh Sandugash Kels and Azerbaijani Sabina Rasulova discovered the art of ebru during their time in Türkiye and describe it as “unique” and “distinctive.” Coming from different parts of the world, Rasulova and Kels shared their experiences with ebru, their Ramadan traditions back home, and their impressions of celebrating the holy month in Türkiye during an interview with Anadolu Agency (AA) at YTB’s Ankara office. Ebru, an art form with ancient roots,…

The average water level in the reservoirs supplying Istanbul has reached 80.15% as of April 1. According to data from the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI), the reservoir levels, which had dropped to 27.49% on Nov. 21 last year, have risen significantly. As of Feb. 21 this year, the average reservoir occupancy rate was 70.05%, increasing to its current 80.15%. The water levels were recorded as follows: Alibey at 64.04%, Büyükçekmece at 75.28%, Darlık at 78.37%, Elmalı at 94.04%, Istrancalar at 39.58%, Kazandere at 85.25%, Pabuçdere at 84.33%, Sazlıdere at 58.36%, Terkos at 80.62% and Ömerli at 93.71%. The…

Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya announced that 27 people lost their lives and 3,619 were injured in traffic accidents during the first three days of the Ramadan Bayram holiday, also known as Eid al-Fitr, highlighting the toll on the country. In a statement on social media, Yerlikaya reported that 663 traffic accidents occurred on the third day of the holiday alone, resulting in eight fatalities and 1,120 injuries. Urging drivers to be cautious, he stated, “May our holiday mornings be filled with joy, not sorrow. Please follow traffic rules so that our festive celebrations do not turn into grief. Roads…