Author: Daily Sabah With IHA
Abdulselam Deniz, a 26-year-old father of two from Istanbul’s Büyükçekmece, has endured years of misfortune due to his unique Turkish ID number. Comprised of predominantly identical digits, the number has made him a target for identity fraud, linking him to crimes and incidents ranging from terrorism to pregnancy. Deniz, who works as a tea vendor, said his troubles began in childhood and have persisted. “Since I was born, I’ve been summoned for questioning almost constantly,” he said. “I’ve been accused of taking loans I never applied for, owing debts I never incurred, and even founding a terrorist organization. Police once…
A groundbreaking discovery of four new mushroom species from the Entoloma genus has been made following a five-year research project conducted across various provinces in Türkiye. The study, led by associate professor Oğuzhan Kaygusuz from Isparta Applied Sciences University focused on mushroom samples collected from several cities in the southern regions of Türkiye, including Isparta, Denizli, Muğla, Burdur, Adıyaman and Şanlıurfa. The research identified several new species, including Entoloma brunneofibrillosum from Adıyaman and Denizli, Entoloma humidiphilum and Entoloma ochraceodiscum from Burdur, and Entoloma colchicum from Denizli, Adıyaman, and Şanlıurfa. These discoveries increase the number of Entoloma species in Türkiye from…
A groundbreaking discovery of four new mushroom species from the Entoloma genus has been made following a five-year research project conducted across various provinces in Türkiye. The study, led by associate professor Oğuzhan Kaygusuz from Isparta Applied Sciences University focused on mushroom samples collected from several cities in the southern regions of Türkiye, including Isparta, Denizli, Muğla, Burdur, Adıyaman and Şanlıurfa. The research identified several new species, including Entoloma brunneofibrillosum from Adıyaman and Denizli, Entoloma humidiphilum and Entoloma ochraceodiscum from Burdur, and Entoloma colchicum from Denizli, Adıyaman, and Şanlıurfa. These discoveries increase the number of Entoloma species in Türkiye from…
Mehmet Dinç, head of the Green Crescent (Yeşilay), a Turkish anti-addiction nonprofit organization, has warned that the gambling industry is increasingly affecting individuals in Türkiye, especially with the rise of online gambling and betting addiction following the pandemic. He has emphasized that the growth in digital gambling has become a major concern for public health and society at large. Speaking to Ihlas News Agency (IHA) on Thursday, Dinç said, “Addiction has become easier to access, and controlling it has become nearly impossible,” referring to the accessibility of gambling through digital platforms. “People call it betting, luck games or chance games,…
Mehmet Dinç, head of the Green Crescent (Yeşilay), a Turkish anti-addiction nonprofit organization, has warned that the gambling industry is increasingly affecting individuals in Türkiye, especially with the rise of online gambling and betting addiction following the pandemic. He has emphasized that the growth in digital gambling has become a major concern for public health and society at large. Speaking to Ihlas News Agency (IHA) on Thursday, Dinç said, “Addiction has become easier to access, and controlling it has become nearly impossible,” referring to the accessibility of gambling through digital platforms. “People call it betting, luck games or chance games,…
The Houston Rockets, led by stellar performances from their rising stars, secured a thrilling 122-115 overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The win marked the Rockets’ 14th triumph of the season in an intense NBA regular-season clash. Turkish sensation Alperen Şengün was a force on the court, clocking 35 minutes and delivering a near-triple-double performance. Şengün racked up 22 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block, showcasing his growing dominance in the league. He wasn’t alone in carrying the Rockets, as Jalen Green erupted for 41 points and seven rebounds, while rookie Amen…
The Houston Rockets, led by stellar performances from their rising stars, secured a thrilling 122-115 overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The win marked the Rockets’ 14th triumph of the season in an intense NBA regular-season clash. Turkish sensation Alperen Şengün was a force on the court, clocking 35 minutes and delivering a near-triple-double performance. Şengün racked up 22 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block, showcasing his growing dominance in the league. He wasn’t alone in carrying the Rockets, as Jalen Green erupted for 41 points and seven rebounds, while rookie Amen…
Days of uninterrupted snowfall have transformed the Ayder Plateau in Çamlıhemşin, a major tourist destination in northern Türkiye’s Rize, into a winter wonderland, delighting both local and international visitors as well as boosting the spirits of local businesses. The snow, which has reached a depth of 1 meter (3.28 feet), has also put to rest concerns about a lack of snow for the annual “Snowman Festival,” held every January. In previous years, the absence of snow forced organizers to truck in snow from distant locations to keep the festival alive. This year, however, nature has provided an abundance, thrilling locals…
The prospect of a “Chinatown” in Türkiye’s Manisa’s Yunusemre district has sparked excitement among locals in the Akgedik neighborhood as Chinese automotive giant BYD gears up to build a factory in the area. The facility, slated to begin operations in 2026, will employ 5,000 workers, including 2,500 Chinese employees, and produce 150,000 electric vehicles annually. The investment, valued at $1 billion, is expected to create 20,000 jobs through auxiliary industries. Manisa Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek addressed speculation about a separate Chinatown for the incoming workforce, emphasizing integration over isolation. “I do not support the idea of a segregated settlement,” Zeyrek said.…
All 29 letters used in Türkiye’s alphabet are present in the alphabets of all Turkic-speaking countries, Turkish Language Association (TDK) President Osman Mert stated, emphasizing that, “In Türkiye, we will continue using 29 letters, and other Turkic republics will vary by one to three letters, and that’s all.” A conference titled “Turkish Language Association and Common Alphabet in the Turkic World” was organized by the Alanya District Governorship and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (ALKÜ) at the Faculty of Education’s Başöğretmen Atatürk Conference Hall. During his speech, Mert explained that until the 20th century, alphabet changes around the world were driven…