Author: Daily Sabah With DHA

The lowest temperature in Türkiye was measured at minus 25.3 degrees Celsius (minus 13.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Hacıömer Neighborhood of Tekman District, Erzurum, located in the Eastern Anatolia Region. The sight of hot water being thrown into the air, instantly freezing and crystallizing, created a visual spectacle. While the cold in the Eastern Anatolia Region negatively impacted daily life, it also produced beautiful scenes for photography enthusiasts. The hot water thrown into the air by staff at the Manege Area and the Equestrian Coordination Center on the Atatürk University campus created intriguing images as they froze into crystals. Sema…

In Adana, southern Türkiye, known for its cultural richness and history, the country’s most comprehensive digital proverbs dictionary containing over 18,000 proverbs has been created using artificial intelligence. With a target to increase the number of proverbs to 30,000 within a year, project leader professor Engin Çetin, a faculty member at Çukurova University’s (ÇÜ) Department of Turkish Language and Literature, said, “Readers will be able to find all proverbs recorded from our earliest texts, such as the Orkhon Inscriptions, up to the early 20th century. Our project is also a historical study encompassing a 1,200-year period.” Çetin initiated the “Turkish…

In a unique celebration of bitcoin’s dramatic rise, a local agency in Istanbul’s Kadıköy distributed free lokma (a traditional Turkish dessert) to mark the cryptocurrency’s surge towards $100,000. Since the beginning of November, bitcoin has seen a remarkable 136% increase, setting a new record high. An eye-catching banner hung on the lokma distribution vehicle read: “Not dollars, not gold, I am here; 1 bitcoin is $100,000.” The event quickly attracted attention, with a long line forming for the free treats. Speaking to the press, a representative from the agency explained the purpose behind the event. “Bitcoin is almost at $100,000,…

In a unique celebration of bitcoin’s dramatic rise, a local agency in Istanbul’s Kadıköy distributed free lokma (a traditional Turkish dessert) to mark the cryptocurrency’s surge towards $100,000. Since the beginning of November, bitcoin has seen a remarkable 136% increase, setting a new record high. An eye-catching banner hung on the lokma distribution vehicle read: “Not dollars, not gold, I am here; 1 bitcoin is $100,000.” The event quickly attracted attention, with a long line forming for the free treats. Speaking to the press, a representative from the agency explained the purpose behind the event. “Bitcoin is almost at $100,000,…

First lady Emine Erdoğan emphasized the urgent need for collective action in the fight against violence, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on social media. In her message, she highlighted the profound impact of violence, stating that “the darkness of violence not only wounds a body but also a soul, a future and a generation.” Erdoğan called for a united effort to eradicate the root causes of violence, noting that such progress could only be achieved through the combined efforts of the government, media, civil society organizations and individuals. “Eradicating the root of violence depends…

A horrific shooting spree in Istanbul resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a man who ended his life after killing several family members and injuring others. Bahtiyar Aladağ, 33, is believed to have murdered his parents, sister, cousin and one other individual before taking his own life. The violence began in Celaliye neighborhood, where Aladağ arrived at the family home in a four-story building. After an argument with his relatives, Aladağ opened fire on his father, 65-year-old Muhammet Aladağ, mother, 55-year-old Necmiye Aladağ and his 30-year-old sister Buket Aladağ. His father was found dead at the scene, while…

The Türkiye Human Rights and Equality Institution (TIHEK) launched a new website on Nov. 20, in celebration of World Children’s Rights Day, aimed at promoting and protecting children’s rights. The website was introduced at a ceremony held at the TIHEK building. It is designed to provide children with the opportunity to learn about their rights through child-friendly content. Speaking at the ceremony, TIHEK President Muharrem Kılıç said: “With this launch, we have opened the children’s webpage. The main goal is to ensure that children can easily access information about children’s rights, offering full accessibility and presenting it in a child-friendly…

An arrest warrant has been issued for several social media influencers, including Yasin Obuz, Mesut Can Eray, Cenk Pekkan, Ünal Orhan, Özgür Yağan, Kerem Gülsoy and Özcan Acar, as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal betting advertisements and promotions. The inquiry is being led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, which is focusing on the role of these influencers in promoting illegal gambling activities. The investigation revealed that Yasin Obuz, a well-known figure from the TV programs “Survivor” and “Masterchef,” had been using his platform to advertise illegal betting and gambling websites. Obuz, who has nearly 1 million…

In Çanakkale, northwestern Türkiye, a project to support lobster populations and raise awareness about declining fishery resources has been carried out. Four hundred lobster larvae, bred in the Marine Life Research and Application Center of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University’s (ÇOMÜ) Faculty of Marine Sciences and Technology, were released into the wreckage of the HMS Majestic warship. This ship, which sank 109 years ago during the Gallipoli Campaign, now lies off the coast of Eceabat in Çanakkale. As part of the project prepared by ÇOMÜ and the Çanakkale Gallipoli Historical Peninsula Directorate, the release of 400 lobsters produced in the laboratories…

In Diyarbakır, southeastern Türkiye, vocational high school students are producing desks, tables and furniture in their school workshops to meet the needs of 25 new schools that will open in the city. Deniz Işın, principal of the Diyarbakır Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, stated that the needs of six schools are being met by their school, explaining: “We are producing all the equipment for six of the 25 new schools opening this year in our school as part of a revolving fund. We practice work within education and education within work. Our students can earn at least minimum wage.”…