Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies
Fans at a match in Essen, Germany, responded to a racist outburst with a unified chant condemning hatred. The incident unfolded before a match between Rot-Weiss Essen and VfB Stuttgart II in the 3rd Bundesliga. Prior to kickoff, a moment of silence was observed for the victims of the recent attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market. During this, a supporter shouted, “Germany belongs to the Germans.” The crowd’s reaction was swift and resolute, as fans collectively shouted, “Nazis out!” in protest. The 57-year-old fan who made the racist comment was escorted from the stadium by police and banned from attending…
Fans at a match in Essen, Germany, responded to a racist outburst with a unified chant condemning hatred. The incident unfolded before a match between Rot-Weiss Essen and VfB Stuttgart II in the 3rd Bundesliga. Prior to kickoff, a moment of silence was observed for the victims of the recent attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market. During this, a supporter shouted, “Germany belongs to the Germans.” The crowd’s reaction was swift and resolute, as fans collectively shouted, “Nazis out!” in protest. The 57-year-old fan who made the racist comment was escorted from the stadium by police and banned from attending…
The Turkish army is ready to support Syria in the post-Assad era, Defense Ministry sources said Thursday. It will be one of many aspects of cooperation Türkiye already announced with Syria after the December revolution. Military cooperation is crucial for the two countries, especially amid the terrorism threat concentrated in northern Syria, near the border. Sources said Türkiye was following the developments in Syria in terms of efforts to revive the state institutions controlled by the powerful Baathist regime in the past. They stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has already instructed relevant authorities to maintain strategic ties with the…
Turkish left winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose exceptional performances at Benfica have made waves in European football, quietly announced his engagement on social media. The 26-year-old forward shared the joyous news, posting a photo of himself holding flowers during his proposal, marking the first step toward marriage. Benfica’s Turkish football player Kerem Aktürkoğlu poses for a photo holding a flower bouquet on his engagement. (IHA Photo) Aktürkoğlu, who has been a standout player for both the Turkish national team and the Portuguese giants, was accompanied on this special day by his close friend and fellow footballer, Yunus Akgün, currently playing for…
Turkish left winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose exceptional performances at Benfica have made waves in European football, quietly announced his engagement on social media. The 26-year-old forward shared the joyous news, posting a photo of himself holding flowers during his proposal, marking the first step toward marriage. Benfica’s Turkish football player Kerem Aktürkoğlu poses for a photo holding a flower bouquet on his engagement. (IHA Photo) Aktürkoğlu, who has been a standout player for both the Turkish national team and the Portuguese giants, was accompanied on this special day by his close friend and fellow footballer, Yunus Akgün, currently playing for…
Turkish left winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose exceptional performances at Benfica have made waves in European football, quietly announced his engagement on social media. The 26-year-old forward shared the joyous news, posting a photo of himself holding flowers during his proposal, marking the first step toward marriage. Benfica’s Turkish football player Kerem Aktürkoğlu poses for a photo holding a flower bouquet on his engagement. (IHA Photo) Aktürkoğlu, who has been a standout player for both the Turkish national team and the Portuguese giants, was accompanied on this special day by his close friend and fellow footballer, Yunus Akgün, currently playing for…
In Kenya’s most affected areas, including Nairobi’s Kibera slums, where unemployment drives depression and widespread drug abuse among the youth, an extraordinary initiative is changing lives. Through sports and unconventional rewards, hope is being restored. Since 2018, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and the Kenya Network for Dissemination of Agricultural Technologies (KENDAT), a nonprofit organization, have partnered to organize annual football and volleyball tournaments. These events target areas like Nairobi, Mount Kenya, and the Rift Valley, regions deeply plagued by substance abuse. “We use these tournaments to provide an escape from depression and…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of diversity in Türkiye as he congratulated the Christians celebrating Christmas. “On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith,” Erdoğan said, according to a statement issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan said that as in the history of “our civilization, we remain committed today to ensuring that no distinctions are made among people based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.” “It is of great importance to us that all of our citizens are able to live freely according to their own culture,…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of diversity in Türkiye as he congratulated the Christians celebrating Christmas. “On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith,” Erdoğan said, according to a statement issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan said that as in the history of “our civilization, we remain committed today to ensuring that no distinctions are made among people based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.” “It is of great importance to us that all of our citizens are able to live freely according to their own culture,…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of diversity in Türkiye as he congratulated the Christians celebrating Christmas. “On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith,” Erdoğan said, according to a statement issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan said that as in the history of “our civilization, we remain committed today to ensuring that no distinctions are made among people based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.” “It is of great importance to us that all of our citizens are able to live freely according to their own culture,…