» Desert dust engulfs Türkiye’s west
25/04/24 04:43 from Hurriyet Daily News
Plumes of dust carried by strong southerly winds from North Africa have shrouded the western part of Türkiye, decreasing air quality and visibility.
» Hamas official says group would lay down weapons in case of a two-state solution
25/04/24 02:51 from Hurriyet Daily News
A top Hamas political official told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel and that it would lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independ...
» Annual rise in home prices continues to slow
25/04/24 02:41 from Hurriyet Daily News
The annual increase in the residential property price index (RPPI) continued to slow in February, the latest numbers from the Central Bank have shown.
» Boeing to give $425 million advance payments to Spirit
25/04/24 02:40 from Hurriyet Daily News
Boeing is giving subcontractor Spirit Aerosystems $425 million in advance payments so it can maintain production and allow the U.S. aviation giant to fulfill its orders, a regulatory filing has shown.
» Meta more than doubles profit in first quarter
25/04/24 02:39 from Hurriyet Daily News
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta has said its first-quarter profit more than doubled, boosted by higher advertising revenue and a 6 percent increase on the average price of ads on its platforms.
» Historic Hamidiye Fountain restored after decades
25/04/24 02:37 from Hurriyet Daily News
The historic Hamidiye Fountain in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu district has undergone a successful restoration by the Istanbul Municipality Heritage Department.
» Louvre offers Olympic sport sessions
25/04/24 02:35 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Louvre museum in Paris announced on April 23 that it planned to organize yoga and sport sessions in its famed galleries as part of a city-wide cultural program ahead of the Olympics.
» Prison hosts Vatican's Venice Biennale
25/04/24 02:34 from Hurriyet Daily News
The exhibition ‘With my Eyes’ considers the daily lives of the prisoners through the work of 10 different artists.
» After four decades, Bon Jovi still rocking
25/04/24 02:30 from Hurriyet Daily News
The band's next album hits stores June 7, and its first single ‘Legendary’ is out now.
» Nearly 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza
25/04/24 02:27 from Hurriyet Daily News
Food insecurity worsened around the world in 2023, with some 282 million people suffering from acute hunger due to conflicts, particularly in Gaza and Sudan, U.N. agencies and development groups said on Wednesday.
» Touristic Diyarbakır Express makes first trip
25/04/24 00:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
The summer alternative to the Eastern Express train, the Touristic Diyarbakır Express, completed its first journey.
» UN calls for inquiry into mass graves at Gaza hospitals
24/04/24 15:30 from Hurriyet Daily News
The United Nations has called for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” of mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in war-torn Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops.
» Ministry seizes 20 tons of illegal pesticide
24/04/24 15:26 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has seized 20 tons of banned substances imported from China, originally declared for use in paint additives and cosmetics but repackaged as plant protection products free for sale.
» Short-term external debt at $174 billion
24/04/24 13:41 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye’s short-term external debt stock recorded $173.6 billion at the end of February, indicating a decrease of 0.9 percent compared to the end of 2023.
» Caretta caretta season starts in country’s west
24/04/24 12:15 from Hurriyet Daily News
Endangered loggerhead sea turtles, known as Caretta caretta, have laid their first nest of the season on İztuzu Beach, a popular nesting ground in Muğla's Ortaca district.
» Erdoğan calls for greater anti-terror solidarity with Germany
24/04/24 09:53 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has emphasized the need for increased solidarity from Germany in combating terrorism.
» Türkiye calls for greater anti-terror solidarity with Germany
24/04/24 09:53 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has emphasized the need for increased solidarity from Germany in combating terrorism.
» Erdoğan, Özel hold talks in parliament, schedule follow-up meeting
24/04/24 08:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel have engaged in discussions during a meeting held within the precincts of the Turkish parliament.
» Türkiye never discriminates its Armenian citizens: Erdoğan
24/04/24 08:50 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye will never allow the discrimination and alienation of its Armenian citizens, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, in a statement he issued on the anniversary of the 1915 incidents.
» Türkiye considers bandwidth throttling against X
24/04/24 08:30 from Hurriyet Daily News
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has declared that the Turkish government is contemplating bandwidth throttling measures against X, formerly Twitter, due to its failure to appoint a representative in Türkiye.
» Political parties should distance themselves from terrorist groups: Minister
24/04/24 07:10 from Hurriyet Daily News
Political parties should distance themselves from terrorist organizations if they don’t want to be prosecuted, the justice minister has said.
» Meteorologists warn of temperature surge
24/04/24 05:38 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye braces for high temperatures as summer steadily approaches, with meteorologists forecasting a significant spike of 10 to 15 degrees Celsius in some regions.
» Domestic tourism spending rises 100 percent in 2023
24/04/24 05:06 from Hurriyet Daily News
Expenditures of domestic travelers amounted to 229.8 billion Turkish Liras last year, rising 101 percent from 2022, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) have shown.
» Turkish delight carried into the future
24/04/24 02:13 from Hurriyet Daily News
With an innovative concept store in Beyoğlu, the oldest confectioner in Istanbul aims to open up to the world.
» Antalya prooduces coffee due to climate change
24/04/24 02:07 from Hurriyet Daily News
Successful coffee bean cultivation has finally been achieved in Antalya after 40 years of attempts.
» Climate change brings coffee production to Antalya
24/04/24 02:07 from Hurriyet Daily News
Successful coffee bean cultivation has finally been achieved in Antalya after 40 years of attempts.
» US passes $95 billion aid package to Israel, Ukraine
24/04/24 01:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.
» German president pays visit to quake-hit Turkish city
23/04/24 10:33 from Hurriyet Daily News
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on April 23 met with a group of earthquake survivors in the southern province of Gaziantep, which was devastated by last year’s disaster.
» Turkish security forces ‘neutralize’ 19 PKK terrorists in Iraq, Syria
23/04/24 08:52 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish security forces have “neutralized” 15 PKK terrorists identified in northern Iraq and four PKK/YPG terrorists identified in northern Syria, the Defense Ministry has announced.
» No let-up as Gaza war enters 200th day
23/04/24 08:03 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday, with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the overcrowded south of Gaza amid calls for hostages to be freed.
» Armenia, Azerbaijan say have begun marking border
23/04/24 07:48 from Hurriyet Daily News
Azerbaijan and Armenia announced Tuesday they had started fixing their border, as part of normalization efforts between the arch foes that had been locked in a decades-long territorial conflict.
» Türkiye to launch new effort for Gaza with UN
23/04/24 07:41 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye will launch a new effort with the office of the U.N. secretary-general against the Israeli occupation of Gaza and its continued massacres against the Palestinians, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, urging the Islamic world...
» Eurozone business activity accelerates in April
23/04/24 06:49 from Hurriyet Daily News
Business activity in the eurozone picked up in April thanks to "increasingly robust" growth in the services sector, a closely watched survey showed on April 23.
» Tensions between Beijing and Washington irk US companies
23/04/24 06:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
Simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for American companies operating in China, according to a report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released on April 23.
» Türkiye lauds counterterrorism talks with US delegation
23/04/24 05:51 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye has expressed satisfaction with recent talks on counterterrorism cooperation with a U.S. delegation.
» Authorities unveil funding network for ISIL in recent arrests
23/04/24 05:22 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish police have detained dozens of ISIL suspects in coordinated operations across four provinces, including Istanbul, as authorities reveal that the detainees were among those who funded the group.
» Foreign investors have no doubt about economic program: Şimşek
23/04/24 05:05 from Hurriyet Daily News
Foreign investors trust Türkiye and their worries about the economic program the government implements have disappeared, Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has said.
» China slams US claims it is fuelling Ukraine war
23/04/24 04:57 from Hurriyet Daily News
China condemned on Tuesday as "groundless accusations" U.S. claims that Beijing was fuelling the Ukraine war by supplying components to Russia which it uses for its military expansion.
» UN urges UK to reconsider Rwanda deportation plan
23/04/24 04:47 from Hurriyet Daily News
The U.N. called Tuesday on Britain to reconsider plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, warning it threatened the rule of law and set "a perilous precedent globally".
» Government debt stock at 7.5 trillion Turkish Liras
23/04/24 02:58 from Hurriyet Daily News
The central government debt stock was 7.5 trillion Turkish Liras ($232 billion) at the end of March, the Treasury and Finance Ministry has said.
» Prosecution lays out 'criminal conspiracy' in historic Trump trial
23/04/24 01:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
Donald Trump engaged in "election fraud" by paying hush money to a porn star just days before the 2016 White House vote, prosecutors said Monday at the first ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
» No terrorism proof found at UN agency for Palestinians: Report
23/04/24 01:37 from Hurriyet Daily News
An independent review group on the U.N. agency for Palestinians noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for incendiary allegations that staff were members of terrorist organizations.
» Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023:UN
23/04/24 01:20 from Hurriyet Daily News
Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations said Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties and economic losses.
» Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces 2024 class of inductees
23/04/24 00:39 from Hurriyet Daily News
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes folk-rockers Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton.
» Earth Day: Taking steps to avoid 'pointless plastic'
23/04/24 00:17 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Earth Day environmental movement is calling for ‘the end of plastics for the sake of human and planetary health
» Turkish, Greek delegations hold defense talks in Athens
23/04/24 00:10 from Hurriyet Daily News
Delegations from Türkiye and Greece were meeting in Athens yesterday as part of long-standing efforts to improve often tense relations between the two neighbors.
» Türkiye marks National Soverignty and Children's Day
22/04/24 23:59 from Hurriyet Daily News
Nearly all of the 81 provinces across the country are set to witness a series of colorful celebrations to mark the 104th anniversary of the formation of the Turkish parliament on National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23.
» Nation marks 104th year of parliament on Children’s Day
22/04/24 23:59 from Hurriyet Daily News
Millions of Turkish citizens on April 23 participated in a large number of colorful celebrations and ceremonies to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the opening of the parliament and celebrate National Sovereignty and Children's Day.
» US medical journals site dental mishap in Bursa
22/04/24 23:53 from Hurriyet Daily News
American medical journals have featured a case from the northwestern province of Bursa, where a screw used in a dental implant procedure became lodged in the patient’s jawbone and advanced towards the brain.
» Popular Turkish chef exposes food waste in urban dumpsters
22/04/24 23:48 from Hurriyet Daily News
In pursuit of exposing the stark reality of food waste, popular food writer and chef Refika Birgül took to the garbage dumps of her very own neighborhood of Kuzguncuk in Istanbul.
» Electric tram to feature on touristic İstiklal Avenue
22/04/24 23:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
Istanbul has geared up for a modern makeover on Taksim’s İstiklal Avenue with plans to swap out the trams with traditional overhead power lines with battery-powered electric trams, which have already started their test runs.
» Türkiye, Iraq sign key deals to launch 'new term' in ties
22/04/24 10:50 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's official visit to Iraq on April 22, the first in over a decade, marked a milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations, as the trip was characterized by the signing of pivotal agreements.
» Security forces destroy 82 PKK hideouts, says Yerlikaya
22/04/24 08:12 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish security forces have annihilated 82 caves, shelters and hideouts belonging to the PKK in operations conducted across eight provinces, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya revealed in a social media post on April 22.
» Israeli military intel chief resigns amid ‘new step’ in war
22/04/24 08:04 from Hurriyet Daily News
Israel's military intelligence chief has resigned after taking responsibility for failures leading to the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, the military said on April 22, as Israel carried out more shelling in war-battered Gaza overnight.
» Czech-Turkish park to be built in Prague
22/04/24 07:54 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish and Czech authorities have agreed to construct a park in Prague 6 (a district in the Czech capital) to mark the 100th anniversary of the friendship and diplomatic relations between the two countries, the municipal council has ann...
» German president in Istanbul on first leg of 3-day Türkiye visit
22/04/24 07:28 from Hurriyet Daily News
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on April 22 arrived in Istanbul as he embarked on a three-day tour to Türkiye, marking his first visit to the country in his seven-year duty as the head of the state.
» EU urged not to ease up on Ukraine aid after US vote
22/04/24 07:22 from Hurriyet Daily News
European Union ministers on April 22 said Europe must still speed up its arms deliveries to Ukraine, after U.S. lawmakers eased pressure by unblocking a major aid package.
» Türkiye, US discuss counterterrorism efforts amid YPG row
22/04/24 06:14 from Hurriyet Daily News
Senior Turkish and American officials have met in the Turkish capital to enhance joint efforts on counterterrorism amid differences on the latter’s support of the YPG in northern Syria.
» Türkiye prepared to combat wildfires ahead of summer
22/04/24 05:05 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish authorities have concluded the last preparations against possible forest fires in the light of the onset of summer temperatures in several parts of the country, Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı has said.
» Consumer confidence improves in April
22/04/24 04:26 from Hurriyet Daily News
Confidence among Turkish consumers improved for a second month in a row in April, according to a survey conducted jointly by the Turkish Statistics Institute (TÜİK) and the Central Bank.
» Poland 'ready' to host nuclear weapons: president
22/04/24 04:22 from Hurriyet Daily News
Poland is ready to host nuclear arms if NATO decides to deploy the weapons in the face of Russia reinforcing its armaments in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Andrzej Duda said in an interview published on Monday.
» Markets keep close eye on US inflation data and earnings
22/04/24 02:36 from Hurriyet Daily News
Traders are lookling ahead this week to the release of key U.S. inflation data and corporate earnings.
» Türkiye among world’s top military spenders, shows report
22/04/24 02:23 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye was among the world’s top military spenders in 2023, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
» Taiwan thanks US for aid package, says will 'safeguard peace'
22/04/24 02:10 from Hurriyet Daily News
Taiwan will work with the United States to "safeguard peace and freedom" in the region, the island's premier said on Monday, after Washington approved billions in military aid for Taipei in the face of an increasingly assertive China.
» Philippines, US launch annual joint military drills
22/04/24 01:45 from Hurriyet Daily News
Thousands of Filipino and American troops kicked off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region raises fears of a conflict.
» Ecuador approves extradition, anti-gang measures
22/04/24 01:26 from Hurriyet Daily News
A solid majority of Ecuadoran voters on Sunday approved the extradition to the United States of organized crime bosses in a referendum on measures against drug trafficking and gangs, the electoral council said.
» Europe suffered record number of 'extreme heat stress' days in 2023
22/04/24 01:13 from Hurriyet Daily News
Europe endured a record number of "extreme heat stress" days in 2023, two leading climate monitors said Monday, underscoring the threat of increasingly deadly summers across the continent.
» Russia claims advances as Ukraine hails new aid
22/04/24 01:03 from Hurriyet Daily News
Russia said Sunday its forces had gained territory near the key battleground town of Chasiv Yar in east Ukraine, highlighting the pressure facing Kiev as it gears up to receive $61 billion in new U.S. aid.
» Women journalists bear the brunt of cyberbullying
22/04/24 00:53 from Hurriyet Daily News
Women journalists face greater threats online in the course of their work, and the trend is increasing, one expert told an international conference in Italy over the weekend.
» AI-generated coffee launched in Finland
22/04/24 00:24 from Hurriyet Daily News
An artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by artificial intelligence in a trial in which it's hoped that technology can ease the workload in a sector that traditionally prides ...
» ‘Hollow and Broken: A State of the World’ represents Türkiye at Venice
22/04/24 00:21 from Hurriyet Daily News
Gülsün Karamustafa’s installation at Venice invites viewers to consider the tragic and tumultuous realities of a world impacted by wars, earthquakes, migration and nuclear peril.
» Turkish company sets up foundation to support women, students
22/04/24 00:15 from Hurriyet Daily News
The One World Karadeniz Foundation, founded by Karadeniz Holding, aims to create social benefits by focusing on education, economic development and well-being, launched its efforts to improve and develop societies on “Earth Day,” April 22.
» Heavy rains leave country’s west following windstorm
22/04/24 00:11 from Hurriyet Daily News
In the wake of landslides, tornadoes and large tides, heavy rains and gusty winds that swept through many parts of Türkiye are expected to leave the country’s west, says an expert.
» People flock to herb festival in country's west
22/04/24 00:06 from Hurriyet Daily News
The 13th Alaçatı Herb Festival, held in the western province of İzmir’s Çeşme district this year, has witnessed vibrant scenes with the participation of hundreds of thousands of people.
» Consumers show mixed response to restaurant boycott call
22/04/24 00:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
The call for a boycott of restaurants and cafes due to exorbitant price increases has received a mixed response from consumers and business owners over the weekend.
» UN to establish development coordination office in Istanbul
21/04/24 23:57 from Hurriyet Daily News
Istanbul is poised to become a regional hub for the United Nation’s development operations in Europe and Central Asia as the organization is set to establish a coordination office in the city as part of its ongoing reform efforts.
» CHP leader praises AI in local election success
21/04/24 23:51 from Hurriyet Daily News
Özgür Özel, the leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) has underlined the use of smart methods in selecting the candidates and adopting tailored messages during the election campaign has been very instrumental in the local polls v...
» Israel set to summon envoys of countries that voted for Palestinian UN membership
21/04/24 08:27 from Hurriyet Daily News
Israel is set to summon ambassadors of countries that voted for full Palestinian U.N. membership "for a protest talk" on Sunday, a foreign ministry spokesman has said.
» Top court chair bids farewell as new head takes office
21/04/24 08:21 from Hurriyet Daily News
The head of Türkiye's top court has concluded his 12-year tenure, bidding farewell to his duty as he handed over the reins to the newly elected president.
» Türkiye eyes $110 billion in services exports this year
21/04/24 07:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye aims to increase its services export revenues to at least $110 billion this year, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat has said.
» IMF supportive of Türkiye’s program, says official
21/04/24 07:48 from Hurriyet Daily News
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is very much supportive of the reform program in place in Türkiye, says Alfred Kammer, director of the IMF European Department.
» Mehmet Şimşek to meet with fund managers in US
21/04/24 07:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek will meet with U.S. fund managers and executives of the credit rating agencies in New York on April 22 as part of the Türkiye Investment Conference, says Murat Özyeğin, the head of the Türkiye-U.S. Business...
» Israel will one day pay the price for the atrocities: Erdoğan
21/04/24 06:48 from Hurriyet Daily News
Israel will one day pay the price for the atrocities it is committing against the Palestinians in Gaza, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, urging once again for a ceasefire and uninterrupted flow of humanitarian assistance to the c...
» Historic visit to Iraq set to focus on cooperation against terrorism
21/04/24 06:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is slated to embark on an official visit to Iraq on April 22, marking the first of its kind in 12 years.
» Erdoğan lands in Baghdad for first visit in 12 years
21/04/24 06:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan landed Monday at Baghdad's international airport, local news reported, at the start of his first state visit to the neighbouring country in 12 years.
» Erdoğan lands in Baghdad for first visit in 13 years
21/04/24 06:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan landed Monday at Baghdad's international airport, local media reported, at the start of his first state visit to the neighbouring country in 13 years.
» Erdoğan in Baghdad to focus on cooperation against terrorism
21/04/24 06:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan landed Monday at Baghdad's international airport, local media reported, at the start of his first state visit to the neighboring country in 13 years.
» Ankara slams Israeli top diplomat’s anti-Erdoğan statement
21/04/24 05:02 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Öncü Keçeli has criticized Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz over his statement against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and recalled that it was the Israeli army who killed 35,000 Palestinian civil...
» Credit card spending soars 138 percent in March
21/04/24 03:57 from Hurriyet Daily News
Credit card spending increased by 138 percent on an annual basis in March to hit 992 billion Turkish Liras ($30.4 billion), according to data from the Interbank Card Center (BKM).
» Iran, Israel appear to pull back from brink as US approves military aid
21/04/24 01:46 from Hurriyet Daily News
Iran and Israel appeared to step back from the brink of broader conflict as lawmakers in the United States approved new Israeli military aid on Saturday despite growing criticism of its ally's war in Gaza.
» Blinken to return to China with message on Russia support
21/04/24 01:32 from Hurriyet Daily News
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken next week will pay his second visit in less than a year to China, hoping to use easing tension to press Beijing to curb wartime support for Russia.
» Israel holds Palestinian economy captive, say analysts
21/04/24 01:27 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Gaza war is speeding up Israel's "annexation" of the Palestinian economy, say analysts, who argue it has been hobbled for decades by agreements that followed the Oslo peace accords.
» 58 dead after boat capsizes in Central Africa
21/04/24 01:16 from Hurriyet Daily News
At least 58 people going to a funeral died after their overloaded river boat capsized in the Central African Republic's capital Bangui, the head of civil protection said on Saturday.
» Erdoğan meets Hamas chief in Istanbul
20/04/24 09:30 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday received Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul as Middle East tensions run high.
» IMF calls on EU to deepen single market integration to boost growth
20/04/24 02:23 from Hurriyet Daily News
Deeper integration of the European Union's internal market could prove crucial for boosting lackluster economic growth and productivity levels in the 27-member trading bloc, a senior IMF official told AFP Friday.
» US House to vote on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package
20/04/24 02:18 from Hurriyet Daily News
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to hold a crucial vote on Saturday on a major aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan -- and a possible ban of TikTok.
» US House approves Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid, threatens TikTok
20/04/24 02:18 from Hurriyet Daily News
The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday approved long-delayed military aid to Ukraine in a rare show of bipartisan unity, while also bolstering Israel and Taiwan defenses and threatening to ban Chinese-owned TikTok.
» Calls for calm after reported Israeli strike on Iran
20/04/24 01:40 from Hurriyet Daily News
World leaders appealed for calm Friday after reported Israeli retaliation against Iran added to months of tense spillover from the war in Gaza, with Iranian state media reporting explosions in a central province.
» North Korea tests 'super-large warhead': state media
20/04/24 01:31 from Hurriyet Daily News
North Korea has tested a "super-large warhead" designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media said Saturday, the most recent test since UN sanctions monitoring against the nuclear-armed nation was upended last month by Russia.
» Companies seek low quake-risk sites to relocate factories
20/04/24 01:23 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish and international companies are looking for sites to relocate their factories from Istanbul, where experts say a big earthquake is imminent, to cities considered to be safer.
» 'Nature' joins music platforms for conservation project
20/04/24 01:21 from Hurriyet Daily News
"Nature" became a musical artist on April 18 with the help of stars including Brian Eno, Ellie Goulding and Aurora, part of a United Nations initiative to raise conservation funds.
» Giving a second life to fashion’s deadstocks
20/04/24 01:15 from Hurriyet Daily News
At the Nona Source showroom in northern Paris, designers pick through luxurious textiles with ornate names: curly alpaca, geometrical macrame guipure, silk diamond cloque Jacquard.
» Sole detainee released in case of fatal Istanbul crash
20/04/24 01:10 from Hurriyet Daily News
Following the highly publicized fatal accident involving 17-year-old driver Timur Cihantimur and his mother, renowned writer Eylem Tok, the individual arrested for aiding their escape abroad has been released.
» Court holds 1st hearing in landmark quake case
20/04/24 01:02 from Hurriyet Daily News
A Hatay court has held the initial hearing of the case involving alleged negligence in the construction of the Rönesans Residence, in which over 260 people died in last year's devastating earthquakes in the country’s south.
» 32 suspects detained in Istanbul organized crime bust
20/04/24 00:59 from Hurriyet Daily News
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has announced the detention of 32 suspects allegedly linked to an organized crime network in Istanbul.
» Tour of Türkiye embarks on 8-stage journey
20/04/24 00:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
The 59th Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye (TUR) is set to kick off on April 21 in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya with the participation of 25 professional cycling teams.
» Inflated prices spark nationwide restaurant boycott calls
20/04/24 00:51 from Hurriyet Daily News
Thousands of people have issued a call to boycott restaurants and cafes this weekend, accusing business owners of exploiting economic issues and inflation as an excuse to set exorbitant prices.
» ‘Alparslan’ most popular name for boys, ‘Asel’ for girls: TÜİK
20/04/24 00:48 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish parents mostly named their newborn boys “Alparslan” and girls “Asel” in 2023, marking a change in the most popular name for girls compared to the previous year, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has announced.
» New touristic train embarks on inaugural journey
20/04/24 00:45 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Ankara-Diyarbakır Touristic Train has officially started service on April 19, departing from the historic railway station in the capital Ankara, offering immersive experiences to explore more of the country’s rich landscapes.
» G7 asks 'all parties' to prevent further Middle East escalation
19/04/24 07:01 from Hurriyet Daily News
G7 foreign ministers Friday urged "all parties" to "work to prevent further escalation" in the Middle East, following reports that Israel had carried out revenge strikes on Iran.
» Erdoğan urges more efforts to end Gaza conflict
19/04/24 06:57 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has urged for increased action to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
» Erdoğan says Greek PM's visit aims to strengthen ties
19/04/24 06:57 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' upcoming visit to Türkiye presents an opportunity to enhance ties between Ankara and Athens.
» Several quakes shake country over two days
19/04/24 06:37 from Hurriyet Daily News
After the earthquakes in the Central Anatolian province of Yozgat and the northern province of Tokat on April 18, the country has been shaken by a 4.5-magnitude earthquake in the western province of İzmir and aftershocks in Tokat, includ...
» Ankara warns of ‘wider conflict’ amid Iran-Israel tension
19/04/24 06:34 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye has reiterated its concerns that tension between Iran and Israel can turn into a permanent and wider conflict and recalled all the relevant parties to refrain from escalatory steps.
» Private sector’s external debt declines
19/04/24 05:57 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Turkish private sector’s total outstanding loans received from abroad declined by $394 million from the end of 2023 to stand at $163.4 billion as of February, the data from the Central Bank have shown.
» Meta releases beefed-up AI models
19/04/24 05:45 from Hurriyet Daily News
Meta on Thursday introduced an improved AI assistant built on new versions of its open-source Llama large language model.
» Egyptian top diplomat due in Ankara for Gaza talks
19/04/24 05:38 from Hurriyet Daily News
In line with the intensified efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will hold talks with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during a visit to Türkiye on April 20, the Turkish Foreign Ministry ...
» Egyptian top diplomat in Ankara for Gaza talks
19/04/24 05:38 from Hurriyet Daily News
In line with the intensified efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during a visit to Türkiye on April 20.
» Egyptian top diplomat in Türkiye for Gaza talks
19/04/24 05:38 from Hurriyet Daily News
In line with the intensified efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during a visit to Türkiye on April 20.
» Middle East tension keeps investors, markets on edge
19/04/24 03:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
Oil prices rallied and equities sank on April 19 as reports said explosions had been heard in Iran and Syria, fuelling fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis after last weekend's missile attack on Israel by Tehran.
» EU seeks to close production gap with China and US
19/04/24 03:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
European Union leaders have debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the economic production gap with Chinese and American rivals amid fears the region's industries will otherwise be left be...
» Indonesia on alert for more eruptions at remote volcano
19/04/24 02:55 from Hurriyet Daily News
Indonesian authorities were on alert Friday for more eruptions from a remote island volcano that forced thousands to evacuate this week, as nearby residents began clearing debris after molten rocks rained down on their villages.
» Fiscal policy to support Central Bank’s fight against inflation: Şimşek
19/04/24 02:47 from Hurriyet Daily News
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has said they will continue to support the Central Bank’s fight against inflation with fiscal policy.
» Ukraine says eight killed in overnight Russian strikes
19/04/24 02:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
Russian strikes overnight killed eight people, including two children, and injured 18 in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, the interior ministry said Friday, updating the toll.
» Ukraine says nine killed in overnight Russian strikes
19/04/24 02:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
Russian strikes overnight killed nine people, including two children, and injured 18 in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, the interior ministry said Friday, updating the toll.
» Eight killed in overnight Russian strikes, as Ukraine downs bomber
19/04/24 02:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
Russian strikes on Ukraine in the early hours of Friday killed at least eight people, including two children, as Kiev said it shot down a Russian strategic bomber for the first time.
» Australia tells citizens to depart Israel, Palestinian territories
19/04/24 01:35 from Hurriyet Daily News
Australia on Friday told its citizens to leave Israel if possible, citing a "high threat of military reprisals and terrorist attacks", issuing a similar warning for the Palestinian territories.
» India polls open with Modi heavily favoured
19/04/24 01:29 from Hurriyet Daily News
India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a weakened opposition is pushed to the sidelines.
» UN says Gaza turned into 'humanitarian hellscape' as US vetoes Palestine membership
19/04/24 00:43 from Hurriyet Daily News
More than six months of Israel's military offensive in Gaza has turned the Palestinian territory into a "humanitarian hellscape", U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said Thursday, also warning that one wrong move could see the Middle East devol...
» Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes
19/04/24 00:31 from Hurriyet Daily News
Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan Friday, as U.S. media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival.
» Medusa mosaic reopens to visitors
19/04/24 00:16 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Medusa mosaic and the Odeon stoa floor mosaic in the ancient city of Kibyra in the southern province of Burdur are now open to visitors again. The artifacts, which remain closed during the winter months for protection against climati...
» Renowned cartoonist honored in exhibition
19/04/24 00:13 from Hurriyet Daily News
The life and work of cartoonist Latif Demirci, who died two years ago, is commemorated with a new exhibition in Istanbul, curated by his daughter.
» Netflix releases teaser for '100 Years of Solitude'
19/04/24 00:10 from Hurriyet Daily News
Netflix on April 17 released a sneak peek of its TV series adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude," coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the Nobel Prize-winning author's death.
» Eight arrested in alleged embezzlement at Antalya bank
19/04/24 00:07 from Hurriyet Daily News
Authorities have detained eight individuals in connection with an alleged embezzlement scheme involving the misappropriation of 205 million Turkish Liras ($6.65 million) from customers' accounts at a branch of private lender Denizbank in...
» Pamukkale breaks daily visitor record
18/04/24 23:59 from Hurriyet Daily News
Some 18,500 visitors flocked to Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis on the second day of Eid al-Fitr, setting a new one-day visitor record at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the western province of Denizli.
» Additional measures to be imposed for hospital appointment no-shows
18/04/24 23:55 from Hurriyet Daily News
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has announced additional measures against patients who fail to attend their appointments at state hospitals, including a restriction that prevents them from scheduling another appointment in any department ...
» Parliament adopts new legislation for tourist guides
18/04/24 23:52 from Hurriyet Daily News
Lawmakers on April 17 accepted a legislative proposal on tourist guides aimed at easing the foreign language requirement and promoting guidance in Far Eastern languages.
» Turkish scientific board to back AI initiatives
18/04/24 23:51 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye’s top scientific institute has launched a project to assist young people with securing funding and refining their projects in the field of artificial intelligence, the board’s chief has announced.
» UN chief warns Mideast on brink of 'full-scale regional conflict'
18/04/24 10:35 from Hurriyet Daily News
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday painted a dark picture of the situation in the Middle East, warning that spiraling tensions over the war in Gaza and Iran's attack on Israel could devolve into a "full-scale regional co...
» Türkiye's HDI value rises but gender inequality lingers, says UN
18/04/24 09:33 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye has made strides in human development over the past three decades but challenges persist in areas such as gender inequality and sustainability, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) administrator has said.
» Türkiye to deploy F-16s after renaming İncirlik base
18/04/24 08:22 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye announced that it has renamed the Incirlik Tanker Base as “10th Main Jet Base Command,” in line with the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), a move that will allow the deployment of F-16 jetfighters on the facility, accordin...
» Authorities capture 41 in crackdown on crime group
18/04/24 08:18 from Hurriyet Daily News
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has revealed the apprehension of 41 suspects in operations targeting an organized crime syndicate involved in illegal arms production and smuggling across 11 of the country's 81 provinces.
» Kremlin says US aid for Ukraine won't change military situation
18/04/24 07:54 from Hurriyet Daily News
Russia said Thursday that fresh U.S. aid for Ukraine will not change the dynamics on the battlefield, as Washington gears up for a crucial weekend vote on long-stalled military funding for Kiev.
» Ankara slams EU for linking ties with Türkiye to Cyprus issue
18/04/24 07:43 from Hurriyet Daily News
Ankara has criticized the European Union for linking Türkiye-EU ties to the Cyprus question, describing the move as another example of Brussels’ lack of strategic vision on Türkiye and global developments.
» Human cases of bird flu 'an enormous concern': WHO
18/04/24 06:21 from Hurriyet Daily News
The World Health Organization voiced alarm Thursday at the growing spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans, who face an "extraordinarily high" mortality rate.
» Blinken, Ukraine FM stress urgency of Congress backing aid
18/04/24 06:17 from Hurriyet Daily News
Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed Thursday the "urgent" need for the U.S. Congress to pass a new military aid package for Kyiv as he met Ukraine's foreign minister.
» Iran tells US it does not seek 'expansion of tensions'
18/04/24 05:10 from Hurriyet Daily News
Iran's top diplomat said Thursday his country has told the United States that it is not seeking escalation after an unprecedented attack on Israel.
» Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
18/04/24 05:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
Climate change caused by CO2 emissions already in the atmosphere will shrink global GDP in 2050 by about $38 trillion, or almost a fifth, no matter how aggressively humanity cuts carbon pollution, researchers have said in the journal Nat...
» Israel bombs Gaza as Middle East tense after Iranian attack
18/04/24 01:47 from Hurriyet Daily News
Israel launched more deadly strikes on besieged Gaza on Thursday as world powers watched nervously whether the country would retaliate against a weekend attack by its arch enemy Iran.
» With a grain of salt!
15/04/24 00:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
After the sweetest holiday when endless sweets and sweet delights are served, it is time to go on the savory side.
» In Tel Aviv, diverse mix of artists shines spotlight on Israeli hostages
04/11/23 03:34 from The Times of Israel
From around the country, artists come to city's museum square to paint victims held in Gaza, in the hopes of drumming up support -- and one day gifting portraits to their owners The post In Tel Aviv, diverse mix of artists shines spotlig...
» 2 charged with terror offenses for paraglider signs at pro-Palestinian rally in London
04/11/23 03:16 from The Times of Israel
Prosecutors say there's reasonable suspicion the suspects are supporters of Hamas terror group; UK's PM Sunak slams plan for pro-Palestinian protest on Remembrance Day The post 2 charged with terror offenses for paraglider signs at pro-P...
» Underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops push into Gaza
04/11/23 02:17 from The Times of Israel
Fortified structure has molecular lab, air-filtration system to let staff work even during chemical or biological warfare, safe room to shield against severe missile threats The post Underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts...
» As some US Jews take down mezuzahs due to antisemitism, some non-Jews put them up
04/11/23 00:29 from The Times of Israel
'This is the most beautiful thing anybody has ever said to me,' California rabbi says of offer by neighbors to affix mezuzahs, calls the one at his home 'the security system' The post As some US Jews take down mezuzahs due to antisemitis...
» NY Dem seeks meeting with Jewish voters as his stance on Israel-Hamas war criticized
03/11/23 23:11 from The Times of Israel
Facing potential primary, Jamaal Bowman invites constituents to sit-down on antisemitism that rabbi says no one will attend: 'The relationship with him has hit rock bottom' The post NY Dem seeks meeting with Jewish voters as his stance o...
» IDF force makes ‘targeted’ incursion into southern Gaza as offensive pushes ahead
03/11/23 22:28 from The Times of Israel
Israel has ‘significantly refined’ battle plans against Hamas, says Biden official * Blinken to meet with Arab FMs in Amman * IDF death toll in ground op at 24 The post IDF force makes ‘targeted’ incursion into southern Gaza ...
» Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel over ‘serious humanitarian situation’ in Gaza
03/11/23 22:12 from The Times of Israel
Despite move, which follows protests by several other Latin American nations, Honduran FM says ties with Israel stable and that diplomats and staff remain at embassy in Jerusalem The post Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel over ‘...
» German soccer team sacks player for sharing ‘from the river to the sea’ post
03/11/23 21:36 from The Times of Israel
Mainz gives boot to Anwar El Ghazi as prosecutors investigate him for 'disturbing public peace by condoning criminal acts in conjunction with incitement to hatred' The post German soccer team sacks player for sharing ‘from the rive...
» Hamas tried to send fighters to Egypt in ambulances for wounded Gazans — US official
03/11/23 21:03 from The Times of Israel
Israeli officials say inspectors uncovered oxygen concentrators for tunnels used by Palestinian terror groups inside truck carrying aid to Strip The post Hamas tried to send fighters to Egypt in ambulances for wounded Gazans — US officia...
» Israelis urged to reconsider overseas travel amid rising antisemitism worldwide
03/11/23 19:29 from The Times of Israel
National Security Council calls on citizens to 'weigh the essentiality' of planned trips before departing, avoid outward displays of their Jewish and Israeli identities The post Israelis urged to reconsider overseas travel amid rising an...
» In PBS series ‘Little Bird,’ a Jewish woman uncovers her traumatic Indigenous past
03/11/23 19:13 from The Times of Israel
Airing weekly in the US through Nov. 16, the show draws on the experiences of co-creator Jennifer Podemski, a victim of the 'Sixties Scoop' torn from her mother's arms The post In PBS series ‘Little Bird,’ a Jewish woman uncovers her tra...
» Thousands protest in Tel Aviv as Blinken visits, demanding hostages’ return
03/11/23 17:42 from The Times of Israel
Rally included display of an empty Shabbat table, dolls awaiting captive children and protesters wearing red eye coverings The post Thousands protest in Tel Aviv as Blinken visits, demanding hostages’ return appeared first on The T...
» IDF still surrounding Gaza City, kills ‘numerous’ terror operatives, destroys tunnels
03/11/23 16:33 from The Times of Israel
Military says it struck ambulance carrying Hamas cell: 'They transfer terror operatives and weapons in ambulances'; WHO 'shocked' as footage shows dead civilians The post IDF still surrounding Gaza City, kills ‘numerous’ terr...
» Projectile damages AFP’s Gaza bureau; IDF: Strike nearby may have caused debris
03/11/23 16:21 from The Times of Israel
French news agency's eight staff had evacuated south and so the bureau was empty when explosive projectile smashed in, apparently moving horizontally from east to west The post Projectile damages AFP’s Gaza bureau; IDF: Strike near...
» Israel sends hundreds of Gazan laborers held since Oct. 7 back into Strip
03/11/23 15:44 from The Times of Israel
Israel was slowly increasing number of Gazans with work permits in recent months, a strategy shattered by the Hamas massacres The post Israel sends hundreds of Gazan laborers held since Oct. 7 back into Strip appeared first on The Times ...
» First in Israel: Mastectomy performed completely by 'hands' of a robot
17/11/21 04:38 from JPost.com - Front Page
A robot-assisted surgery was completed in Israel using the Da Vinci surgical system, by which the surgeon sits at a console and controls the robot.
» Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video
17/11/21 04:32 from JPost.com - Front Page
Last week, Gokce uploaded a video of himself feeding Vietnam's Minister of Public Security, To Lam, gold leaf encrusted steak at his London restaurant.
» US envoy visits Saudi Arabia, Bahrain for talks on Iran, Yemen
17/11/21 04:23 from JPost.com - Front Page
US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will discuss concerns over Iran and peace efforts for Yemen with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
» Nefesh B’Nefesh inaugurates new aliyah campus in Jerusalem
17/11/21 04:08 from JPost.com - Front Page
The central motif of the structure’s design is the desire to highlight the significance of modern Zionism and Aliyah, while serving as a welcoming environment for those being hosted in the building.
» Oil pipeline explodes in Iranian village - report
17/11/21 02:54 from JPost.com - Front Page
The pipeline in southern Iran exploded due to old infrastructure and wear and tear. It is currently unknown whether there are any casualties.
» US signs $1 billion deal for COVID-19 antibody drug
17/11/21 02:19 from JPost.com - Front Page
The treament, developed by GSK and Vir Biotechnology, has shown to cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 79% in adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
» West Bank outpost evacuated, three arrested in protests
17/11/21 01:08 from JPost.com - Front Page
Some 50 right-wing protesters, mostly settlers, attempted to impede the evacuation of Geulat Zion.
» Israel To Build First Tech Park for Arab Sector
17/11/21 00:45 from JPost.com - Front Page
About $6.8 million will be invested in the park in Nazareth as part of efforts to increase the number of Israeli Arabs working in the country’s booming tech industry
» Netflix’s ‘The Club’ offers a rare portrait of Turkish Jews
16/11/21 23:22 from JPost.com - Front Page
It’s not just Jews who are watching either, as the show has become popular across a large swath of Turkish society.
» Welfare Ministry data shows increase in reports of domestic violence
16/11/21 23:00 from JPost.com - Front Page
In honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women released their annual data of domestic violence.
» EU, Peres Center, Frontier RNG hold roundtable on desertification
16/11/21 22:48 from JPost.com - Front Page
The topic in question is especially relevant, as desertification has worsened in recent years due to climate change reducing rainfall and making air hotter and drier.
» 5 things moms can do to stay calm when parenting gets rough
16/11/21 22:44 from JPost.com - Front Page
How can we not go crazy? Here’s advice for moms on really challenging days.
» Buy this Catskills bungalow colony and own a piece of the Borscht Belt
16/11/21 22:03 from JPost.com - Front Page
Hasidic and yeshivish Jews are known to spend their summers
» Budapest’s new $30m Holocaust museum sits in limbo
16/11/21 21:47 from JPost.com - Front Page
The story of the museum, whose temporary name is the House of Fates, underlines how the legacy of the Holocaust keeps Jews from being fully integrated into Hungarian society.
» SPCA Israel seeks funds to replace X-ray machine in 24/7 vet clinic
16/11/21 21:25 from JPost.com - Front Page
The X-ray machine has broken down after being in use for 23 years. A replacement costs around NIS 110,000.
» The Sephardic Spice Girls helped me connect with my Jewish roots
16/11/21 21:24 from JPost.com - Front Page
Sharon and Rachel, aka the Sephardic Spice Girls (@sephardicspicegirls), are a cooking duo who run an Instagram account by the same name.
» On This Day: COVID-19 patient zero reportedly diagnosed in China in 2019
16/11/21 20:33 from JPost.com - Front Page
According to this report, which was widely cited by other media outlets though never independently confirmed, the first COVID-19 patient was an unidentified 55-year-old from China's Hubei province.
» ‘Chess4Solidarity’ chess tournament celebrated by Lapid, UNESCO
16/11/21 19:44 from JPost.com - Front Page
Over 500 people from all around the globe participated in the tournament, which was held virtually.
» Lithuania halts construction of bike path near Holocaust mass grave
16/11/21 19:22 from JPost.com - Front Page
In Šiauliai, which was home to Lithuania’s second-largest Jewish population before the Holocaust, the future of the bike path is uncertain.
» Israel fires missiles towards building south of Damascus - report
16/11/21 19:09 from JPost.com - Front Page
One of the missiles was shot down and no losses were reportedly caused.
» Chaim Walder's books removed from Eichler's over rape allegations
16/11/21 18:51 from JPost.com - Front Page
Women have alleged that ultra-Orthodox author Chaim Walder would regularly rape them at ages 12 and 15.
» Dianna Feinstein could be 1st Jew to be 3rd in line for US presidency
16/11/21 18:48 from JPost.com - Front Page
The retirement of Patrick Leahy sets the stage for Feinstein's election to be president pro tempore of the US Senate.
» Plaques give context to Dutch cemetery where Nazis buried near WWII victims
16/11/21 18:35 from JPost.com - Front Page
New plaques were unveiled, acknowledging that it is the burial place of war criminals.
» Man threatens to burn down Queens bagel shop over Israeli flags
16/11/21 17:53 from JPost.com - Front Page
Queens is home to an estimated 200,000 of New York City’s staggering 1.1 million Jewish residents.
» Pfizer files for US authorization of COVID-19 pill
16/11/21 17:13 from JPost.com - Front Page
The oral drug could be a promising new weapon in the fight against the pandemic, as it can be taken as an early at-home treatment.
» Second suspect arrested in espionage case in Sweden - report
16/11/21 16:52 from JPost.com - Front Page
A second suspect was arrested in a case concerning espionage in Sweden, with the first suspect being a state official working in security.
» Poland's police arrest 3 in connection to antisemitic book burning rally
16/11/21 16:48 from JPost.com - Front Page
Yair Lapid: “The horrific antisemitic incident in Poland reminds every Jew in the world of the strength of hatred that exists in the world.”
» 86-year-old crowned 'Miss Holocaust Survivor' in Israeli pageant
16/11/21 14:54 from JPost.com - Front Page
Ten contestants - ranging in age from 79 to 90 - trod the catwalk at a museum in the city of Haifa an annual Israeli beauty pageant designed to honor women who endured the horrors of the Nazis.
» Photos of IDF officials meeting with Arab nation counterparts are important - editorial
16/11/21 14:32 from JPost.com - Front Page
Israeli Air Force commander Mag.-Gen. Amikam Norkin was photographed at the Dubai Air Show with the commander of the UAE Air Force.
» Sudan's future is entangled in their connection with Israel - opinion
16/11/21 14:22 from JPost.com - Front Page
Blinken asked Israel to encourage the Sudanese military to restore the country to stability after the Sudanese coup.
» Biden, Xi discuss how to 'align' stances on Iran nuclear issue
16/11/21 14:17 from JPost.com - Front Page
The US-Iranian talks are indirect, with officials from the other nations shuttling between them, because Iran refuses direct contact with US officials.
» UNRWA chief: We face collapse from political attacks and lack of funds
16/11/21 13:11 from JPost.com - Front Page
To date, UNRWA services 5.7 million Palestinian refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Gaza, the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
» US ambassador to UN visits Gaza, Lebanon borders
16/11/21 12:55 from JPost.com - Front Page
Erdan said he thinks that next time the US ambassador has to speak about Israel in the UN Security Council, she will surely remember this trip.
» When leaks harm prosecution of Netanyahu - analysis
16/11/21 12:34 from JPost.com - Front Page
Even if leaks are bad in general, there is some history and basis for leaks to the media to prevent the most powerful authorities of a nation from covering up their allegedly illegal activities.
» Iran restarts nuke parts production at facility Mossad accused of blowing up - report
16/11/21 12:27 from JPost.com - Front Page
Centrifuges enrich uranium for potentially making a nuclear weapon, and some of Iran's more advanced models can speed up that process by a rate of four to five times compared to older models.
» UK Labour leader denounces ‘anti-Zionist antisemitism’
16/11/21 12:00 from JPost.com - Front Page
Opposition and British Labour leader says party is opposed to BDS, denounces anti-Zionism as ‘antithesis of Labour tradition’
» Iranian president claims country's frozen assets abroad were released
16/11/21 11:37 from JPost.com - Front Page
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi announced that the country's resources in other countries had been unblocked.
» Unvaccinated relatives eligible to enter for weddings - in principle
16/11/21 11:24 from JPost.com - Front Page
While the change in regulations is a positive development, the problems persist, according to former MK Dov Lipman.
» New Knesset subcommittee to address impact of environment on public health
16/11/21 10:39 from JPost.com - Front Page
The subcommittee will be headed by MK Prof. Alon Tal, a long-term climate advocate and will operate under the Health Committee headed by Idit Silman.
» ‘Kosher’ cellphone service faces day of reckoning
16/11/21 10:37 from JPost.com - Front Page
Rabbinically supervised cellphone services have created a control mechanism used for societal purposes and commercial interests which Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel seeks to break up.
» Dismay in Jerusalem as Turkish interior minister calls Israeli couple spies
16/11/21 10:23 from JPost.com - Front Page
Consuls bring them supplies as prosecution prepares case for trial during 20-day remand.
» Sandbar sharks travel furthest than ever tracked
16/11/21 09:48 from JPost.com - Front Page
Sandbar sharks are known to have traveled to Cyprus and Egypt, but they were recently tracked in Sicily.
» Bennett: No matter what happens with Iran talks, we'll defend ourselves
16/11/21 09:47 from JPost.com - Front Page
PM Naftali Bennett and DM Benny Gantz stressed that Israel will defend itself, no matter what happens between Iran and the world powers.
» No matter how old you are, two shots of Pfizer vaccine don’t last – study
16/11/21 09:17 from JPost.com - Front Page
People’s ages had no effect on the vaccine’s waning, meaning that the vaccine waned for everyone and not just older people.
» Haskell proposes legalizing poker in Israel
16/11/21 08:50 from JPost.com - Front Page
The Education Committee head said children need to learn more about the Holy site.
» Shin Bet head Ronen Bar met with Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah
16/11/21 05:30 from JPost.com - Front Page
Shin Bet head Ronen Bar reportedly visited Ramallah last week in order to discuss Hamas' attempt to deepen its influence and destabilize the region, two months after a similar visit by Gantz.
» Seleucid fortress destroyed by Hasmonean army revealed ahead of Hanukkah
16/11/21 04:12 from JPost.com - Front Page
The remains of a Hellenistic building were found in Israel’s Shephelah region.
» Israel’s next-gen robots could replace ground troops on front lines
16/11/21 03:00 from JPost.com - Front Page
Elbit Systems and Roboteam have released the ROOK UGV, which will support infantry in a number of frontline roles.
» Israel's Energy Minister says UAE oil pipeline deal should be scrapped
16/11/21 02:44 from JPost.com - Front Page
Energy Minister Karin Elharrar said on Tuesday that the deal with partners from the UAE to transport oil from the Gulf to Europe via Israel should be canceled due to environmental concerns.
» Satellites, ships in crosshairs: Are Russia, China running circles around US? - analysis
16/11/21 02:37 from JPost.com - Front Page
Russia is carrying out missile tests on satellites and China has built mock US aircraft carriers for target practice. Are these threats to the US?
» Palestinian killed during clashes with IDF in West Bank
16/11/21 02:01 from JPost.com - Front Page
The PIJ and Hamas both claimed that the killed Palestinian was a member of their movements.
» Michael Flynn calls for US to have only 'one religion'
15/11/21 21:26 from JPost.com - Front Page
ADL and AJC have joined numerous groups and individuals in condemning the call by Michael Flynn.
» Could wormholes be used for future space travel? A new study explains
15/11/21 18:50 from JPost.com - Front Page
A theory proposed in a new study suggests wormholes, if they exist, might be more stable than previously thought.
» Can Israel's vaccine end the COVID-19 pandemic?
15/11/21 13:29 from JPost.com - Front Page
Brilife is a vector-based vaccine. The vaccine takes the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) and genetically engineers to express the spike protein of the novel coronavirus on its envelope.
» Russia puts ISS at risk with debris generated by anti-satellite missile
15/11/21 12:25 from JPost.com - Front Page
The US State Department expressed outrage after a Russian anti-satellite missile test generated debris which put the ISS at risk.
» Why does Israel keep on screwing up COVID travel rules? – analysis
15/11/21 11:08 from JPost.com - Front Page
A travel rules blunder involving the Sputnik vaccine just highlights how much the country does not appear interested in learning its lessons.
» The Hess-7 complex: Your doorstep to Jerusalem bliss
15/11/21 03:06 from JPost.com - Front Page
» Opposition responsible for toxic Knesset discourse, physical threats on MKs - opinion
14/11/21 14:36 from JPost.com - Front Page
The Jewish opposition (excluding the Joint List) is by far much more to blame than the coalition for escalating threats and attacks on MKs.
» Lackluster COP26 deal shows Israel can 'continue to falter'
14/11/21 12:40 from JPost.com - Front Page
The last-minute changes made to the Glasgow Climate Pact have Israeli activists worried as Israel continues to make insufficient climate progress.
» Oh deer! Archaeologists reveal culinary taste of prehistoric Israelis
14/11/21 11:09 from JPost.com - Front Page
New research on animal remains in Qesem Cave suggests that early humans selected their hunting grounds based on their gastronomic preferences and need for specific supplies.
» Israeli tech helps diabetics manage sugar levels, eat what they want
14/11/21 07:44 from JPost.com - Front Page
An Israeli company developed a system that uses artificial intelligence to predict people with diabetes' blood sugar response to foods, enabling them to manage their sugar levels more efficiently.
» Archaeologists discover 'slave room' at Pompeii
13/11/21 22:16 from JPost.com - Front Page
Pompeii is famous historically for being an ancient city that was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. It was reportedly home to about 13,000 people.
» Birds' bodies in Amazon Rainforest change due to climate change - study
13/11/21 19:05 from JPost.com - Front Page
The study included data on more than 15,000 individual birds over a large range of the rainforest that was analyzed, weighed, captured, and later released bank into the wild.
» Is Iran downplaying Iranian helicopter buzzing a US naval ship?
13/11/21 13:59 from JPost.com - Front Page
A recent video lasting 42 seconds shows an Iranian helicopter flying close to a US ship.
» Shuli Rand's marriage of additional wife highlights inequality - women's orgs
13/11/21 10:23 from JPost.com - Front Page
"Women refused a get (Jewish divorce document) don't have a magical permit that allows for a second marriage if the husband refuses to let go."
» Here is what the future holds for Israel-Egypt relations - opinion
13/11/21 09:26 from JPost.com - Front Page
Israeli-Egyptian relations withstood several crises resulting from regional storms since they signed the peace agreement.
» UNRWA - the worst thing that ever happened to Palestinians - opinion
13/11/21 09:19 from JPost.com - Front Page
UNRWA still remains possibly the most human rights abusing institution funded by the international community.
» Israel can also be Climate Innovation Nation - opinion
13/11/21 09:01 from JPost.com - Front Page
The challenge facing us is how to deliver cuts in emissions and simultaneously deliver economic incentives for everyone involved.
» New COVID variant found in France: Reason for panic or not quite yet?
13/11/21 06:14 from JPost.com - Front Page
The spike protein of the variant known as B.1.640 has some unprecedented mutations.
» 5 things you need to know about olive oil
13/11/21 04:07 from JPost.com - Front Page
Yes, it's healthy, but what don't you know about excellent extra virgin olive oil?
» Harvey's BBQ in downtown Jerusalem is incomparable
11/11/21 13:21 from JPost.com - Front Page
Harvey, who ran Gabriel on nearby Shimon ben Shetah Street for a dozen years before turning it into Harvey’s, says he’s pleased with the new location – and on the night we went, it was buzzing!
» Shalem Tower - a peaceful oasis in the heart of Jerusalem
10/11/21 13:51 from JPost.com - Front Page
» Five must-see ancient theatres in Turkey
06/08/21 00:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
As the lands of Turkey hosted numerous civilizations and empires for thousands of years, the country still carries traces of history. There are more than 50 unearthed ancient theaters in Anatolian lands, remaining from the Greek and Roma...
» 10 hidden beauties of Turkey for an isolated vacation
09/07/20 00:02 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey, with its abundance of natural and cultural heritages, is a place where tourists from all over the world can spend their holiday, whether it is an adventurous one or a calm one. While the Anatolian lands host millions of tourists ...
» Academics spending more than 30 years in ancient excavation area
30/04/20 00:01 from Hurriyet Daily News
As 2020 was declared the Year of Patara, interest increased in the ancient city, located between the resort districts of Kaş and Fethiye
» The life of Whitney Houston to be made into feature film
24/04/20 00:01 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “The Two Popes” has been lined up to write and co-produce a new feature film on the life of Whitney Houston, U.S. media reported April 22.
» Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19
19/04/20 04:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes and others sang classic songs brimmed with messages of hope and change during a TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus, while Beyoncé and Alicia Keys spoke passionately about how the vi...
» Handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics sell for $910,000
12/04/20 04:39 from Hurriyet Daily News
A sheet of paper bearing Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics to "Hey Jude" sold for $910,000 in an online auction held on April 10 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' historic split.
» Egypt bans 'music of the slums'
20/02/20 16:14 from Full Feed
Egypt's powerful Musicians Syndicate bans mahraganat music and asks streaming giants to take down the songs with "unethical lyrics."
» Unfazed by lira's decline, Turkey persists with lowering interest rates
20/02/20 16:14 from Full Feed
The lira slumped to its lowest level since May a day after the central bank made its sixth consecutive interest rate cut to boost the economy and geopolitical worries also weigh on the currency.
» Far-left current rises from among Iranian hardliners
20/02/20 16:14 from Full Feed
Iran’s ultraconservatives have given birth to their worst nightmare — a group so left-leaning that hardliners consider them would-be communists.
» Is Russia cozying up to Syria's Kurds amid rift with Turkey?
20/02/20 16:14 from Full Feed
The United States has reportedly cautioned the Kurds not to fight Turkey in any potential escalation in Syria, but Russia appears to have moved closer to the Kurds, as suggested by Kurdish collaboration with the Syrian army in areas alon...
» SDF avoids fight with Trump over budget cut
20/02/20 13:06 from Full Feed
The Trump administration's proposed 2021 budget would diminish the SDF's ability to effectively fight IS, but the coalition is unlikely to protest the steep cuts out of fear of angering Trump.
» New solar park to ease Iraqi governorate's power shortage
20/02/20 13:06 from Full Feed
A solar energy park to be funded by the European Union is expected to help lessen Dohuk's daily power cuts in two years.
» Morocco’s balancing act on Israel and Palestine
20/02/20 11:04 from Full Feed
Moroccans protest against the "deal of the century" and want the government, which recently took possession of Israeli spy drones, to do more to aid the Palestinian cause.