Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies
Investigations continue regarding the tragic hotel fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort, located in Bolu, northwestern Türkiye, where 78 people lost their lives. The fire occurred on Jan. 21 and has raised numerous questions about fire safety regulations and inspections at the hotel. A team from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change conducted an inspection at the fire site, entering the hotel after security measures were implemented. The team spent approximately 90 minutes investigating the scene before leaving. Meanwhile, authorities have arrested several individuals in connection with the fire, including the official from…
Around the same time, the Turkish army announced the elimination of 13 PKK terrorists in Iraq’s north, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was in the capital, Baghdad, where he held talks with his counterpart Fuad Hussein. At a news conference with Hussein, ahead of a planned meeting with the Iraqi PM, Fidan said the countries should use all their resources to eliminate terrorist groups Daesh and PKK in the region. Fidan’s visit took place amid repeated calls from Ankara to the YPG, the Syria wing of the PKK, which occupies parts of northeastern Syria, to disband itself in the wake of…
Men’s world No. 1 Italian Jannick Sinner beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev on Sunday in just 3 sets for his second Australian Open title in a row. More details to follow …
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner showcased his dominance in men’s tennis by decisively defeating Alexander Zverev on Sunday to retain his Australian Open title. The 23-year-old Italian came through a tense final between the two highest-ranked players 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena, raising his arms in the air and looking to the sky in celebration. In doing so he became the first Italian, man or woman, to win three Grand Slams, surpassing Nicola Pietrangeli. The emphatic victory also thrust him alongside Andre Agassi, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only men to successfully defend their Melbourne…
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner showcased his dominance in men’s tennis by decisively defeating Alexander Zverev on Sunday to retain his Australian Open title. The 23-year-old Italian came through a tense final between the two highest-ranked players 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena, raising his arms in the air and looking to the sky in celebration. In doing so he became the first Italian, man or woman, to win three Grand Slams, surpassing Nicola Pietrangeli. The emphatic victory also thrust him alongside Andre Agassi, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only men to successfully defend their Melbourne…
Türkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) on Friday submitted a motion to set up a parliamentary committee to investigate the devastating fire at a ski hotel in the country’s northwest. “The fire must be investigated and brought to light in all its aspects; those responsible for it must be determined,” the party’s motion said. Other parties, chiefly opposition parties, are expected to follow the AK Party’s suit for a similar motion, which will be discussed at next week’s general assembly after the semester break is over. Should the motion pass, the parliamentary committee would probe the blaze that…
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed on Wednesday to uphold bilateral cooperation founded on mutual respect and trust Fidan called Rubio to congratulate him on his new position and to discuss bilateral relations, according to Foreign Ministry sources. Both ministers reaffirmed the importance of collaboration as two allies, stressing the significance of coordination on regional issues. Türkiye and the U.S. are expected to focus on cooperating in areas varying from trade, energy and defense industries to investments during President Donald Trump’s second term. Efforts to improve bilateral relations between the two countries, despite certain…
A devastating fire broke out early on Jan. 21 at the 11-story Grand Kartal Hotel, located in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort in Bolu province in northwestern Türkiye. The fire tragically claimed the lives of 76 people and left 51 others injured. The treatment of those who survived the fire continues, with several individuals still hospitalized in critical condition. According to the Ministry of Health, 51 people were injured in the fire. As of now, 22 individuals remain under medical care, while 29 others have been discharged after receiving initial treatment. The injured have been transferred to hospitals across the region,…
Messages of condolences poured after a devastating fire at a ski resort in Türkiye’s Bolu province claimed at least 66 lives on Tuesday, as the country announced a day of mourning for the tragic disaster. Arab nations extended their condolences to Türkiye for the victims of the hotel fire. A statement from the United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry expressed the country’s “sincere” condolences and solidarity with Türkiye over the hotel fire. Kuwait’s emir, Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sent a message of condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, offering prayers that “the victims be granted mercy and forgiveness and that the…
Defending NBA champion Boston Celtics dominated the Golden State Warriors 125-85 on Monday, while league leaders Cleveland cruised to victory over the Phoenix Suns. Jayson Tatum scored 22 points with nine rebounds and seven assists before sitting out the entire fourth quarter for the Celtics, who handed the Warriors their worst home defeat since a 149-104 loss to Dallas in 1985. Kristaps Porzingis added 18 points and Jaylen Brown chipped in 17 for Boston, who took full advantage of the absence of Draymond Green, the latest Warriors injury victim after he strained his left calf on Saturday. “Those are some…