Author: Daily Sabah With IHA

Students in the Fashion Design Department of Vestel Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Van’s Ipekyolu district, eastern Türkiye, are sewing clothes for those in need. While receiving education and learning a trade, these students use their skills to support people in need. Using fabrics they source themselves, the students transform them into clothing, which is then distributed to individuals living in care homes and nursing homes, or students in need at various schools. Hacer Gündağ, a teacher in the Fashion Design Department, explained that the program includes around 100 students from grades 9 through 12. “We primarily offer…

Burak Yazgı, a 29-year-old athletic performance coach, scribed his name into the Guinness World Records by lifting 90.97 kilograms in the Turkish Get Up movement, a weightlifting exercise steeped in tradition. This monumental achievement not only earned Yazgı global recognition but also marked the first time the record for the Turkish Get Up, known locally as “Türk Kalkışı,” has been held by a Turk. Yazgı, based in the Bornova district of Izmir, took on the challenge with a mission to reclaim the title for Türkiye. The previous record of 80 kg. was held by a Swedish athlete. With meticulous preparation,…

One of the hidden beauties of Eastern Anatolia, Balık Lake in the Taşlıçay district of Ağrı, has completely frozen due to the severe cold weather. Located at an altitude of 2,241 meters in the Sinek Plateau, about 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the Taşlıçay district, Balık Lake transforms into a different beauty in each season. Known as the “hidden paradise,” the lake is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts due to its islands, natural structure and the variety of birds and fish it hosts. As winter takes hold, Balık Lake is entirely covered in ice, offering a postcard-like view with…

Heavy snowfall is expected in Türkiye’s northern and southern districts of Muş, Bitlis and Van starting from midday, the 14th Regional Directorate of Meteorology announced on Sunday. The statement from the Regional Forecast and Early Warning Center noted: “Intermittent snowfall is expected from midday today in the northern and southern districts of Muş, Bitlis and Van. The snowfall is anticipated to subside by tonight. Across our region, especially during nighttime and morning hours, hidden icing and frost, as well as localized fog and haze, are expected to persist.” The announcement warned of various potential hazards due to the snowfall, including…

A drainage pipe burst at the Ulubatlı Metro Station underpass in Istanbul’s Fatih district, causing significant flooding and disrupting pedestrian movement. The incident occurred at the underpass of the Topkapı-Ulubatlı Metro stop, part of the M1B Yenikapı-Kirazlı Metro line managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB). The flooding was triggered by a burst pipe in the restroom facilities, resulting in water accumulation that made the underpass nearly impassable. Pedestrians were forced to wade through ankle-deep water to reach the other side. IBB teams promptly initiated drainage operations to remove the water and restore normal conditions. However, the flooding caused considerable…

Heavy fog and icy road conditions on the Ankara-Kırıkkale Highway in the Elmadağ area during the early morning hours led to more than 20 chain-reaction accidents. Reports indicate over 50 vehicles were involved, resulting in injuries to several drivers and passengers. Following notifications from witnesses, a significant number of medical and police teams were dispatched to the accident sites. Injured individuals received first aid before being transported to nearby hospitals. Investigations into the accidents have been initiated. Traffic flow in the area was temporarily disrupted, prompting authorities to implement measures to prevent further incidents. One of the drivers, Emrah Şen,…

Three Turkish archery heroes, Mete Gazoz, Ulaş Berkim Tümer and Muhammet Abdullah Yıldırmış, who earned Turkey’s first team medal in archery at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, recently inspired young athletes and fans at Near East University. Accompanied by their coach, Yusuf Göktuğ Ergin, the trio joined a “Champions of the Century” session hosted in collaboration with the Near East University’s Faculty of Sports Sciences and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Archery Federation. The event featured the participation of Abdullah Topaloğlu, Turkish Archery Federation President and Turkish National Olympic Committee Board Member. Turkish archers attending a “Champions of the…

In the “Chain” (“Zincir”) operation carried out as part of a planned investigation of the Mersin Customs Administration, 114 suspects, including public officials, were detained. The operation, which targeted civil servants, customs consultants and employees of consultancy firms, was the result of a 10-month investigation into alleged unlawful benefits. A total of 114 suspects were detained, including 34 public officials and several customs consultants and employees. The investigation focused on suspicions of providing unlawful advantages within the customs administration. The operation was coordinated by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, with the Mersin Provincial Police Department’s Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime…

In the “Chain” (“Zincir”) operation carried out as part of a planned investigation of the Mersin Customs Administration, 114 suspects, including public officials, were detained. The operation, which targeted civil servants, customs consultants and employees of consultancy firms, was the result of a 10-month investigation into alleged unlawful benefits. A total of 114 suspects were detained, including 34 public officials and several customs consultants and employees. The investigation focused on suspicions of providing unlawful advantages within the customs administration. The operation was coordinated by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, with the Mersin Provincial Police Department’s Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime…

At the Mustafa Canlı Science and Art Center in northern Türkiye’s Gümüşhane, students are learning core values like trust and honesty firsthand through an innovative school canteen program. The school, which previously lacked a canteen, opened one after students expressed interest. With no official operator managing the canteen, the school implemented a system that allows students to pick up items, leave money in a designated box, and collect change on their own if necessary. Osman Someren, the principal of the school, explained that after student requests, they began offering basic products such as water, cakes and biscuits in the canteen.…