Stories from Turkey

Road maintenance work is being conducted over kilometers of roads in Istanbul.

Heavy rainfall has caused rivers to overflow and underpasses to flood in Gaziantep. The severe weather has negatively impacted daily life, with reports of hail and strong winds. One house was reportedly inundated, trapping residents. AFAD and municipal teams deployed to the field to manage the impact of the weather. One or two families were reportedly affected by the conditions. Hail lasted approximately 20 minutes in the city center, covering streets and sidewalks in white. The situation is described as the largest disaster the region has seen in 60 years. Local reports indicate the impact has been since yesterday.

A speaker noted the beginning of the factory era, indicating the start of a new industrial age.

Interest rates in Turkey are currently attractive due to their safety and lack of risk. For individuals with savings who are not deeply involved in finance, interest rates offer a secure option. The choice between gold, interest, and the stock market depends on risk-return preferences.

Seagrasses are found in almost all seas, except for the polar regions, and offer ecosystem engineering services. Marine ecosystems expert Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı explained that seagrasses sequester carbon through photosynthesis, absorbing inorganic nutrients from the water. This process is for marine environments. Experts have highlighted the ecosystem services provided by seagrass.

Alanya Spor is leading the match after scoring two goals in the first half. Ruan, a 20-year-old Brazilian, will take the throw-in. The ball was received by Güven, who then passed it back to Ruan. Güven dribbled into the area but was dispossessed by Irfan Can.

Turkey will experience a cold spring, with temperatures expected to rise gradually in the first week of May, starting from the western regions. The cold weather is forecast to persist until Sunday in Istanbul. A northerly flow will bring cooler temperatures across most of Turkey by Thursday. Tomorrow's maximum temperature is expected to reach thirteen degrees Celsius with small cloud cover and no rain.

Seagrass meadows have the capacity to sequester 35 times more carbon per unit area than tropical rainforests. Experts explain that seagrass is a starting point for marine ecosystems. Professor Mustafa Sarı, a marine ecosystem specialist, provided insights into this process. This natural process plays a role in mitigating climate change. The findings said the importance of protecting marine ecosystems. Seagrass meadows are for coastal health and biodiversity. Seagrass absorbs inorganic nutrients and sunlight during photosynthesis, producing gases like carbon dioxide. This carbon is transferred to plant tissues and stored in the seabed. Seagrass is found in the sunlit coastal zones of seas, down to about 50 meters in the Mediterranean.

Experts are calling on fishermen to be mindful of the damage caused by ghost nets to the ecosystem. These nets are found widely on the seabed, rocky areas, and shores, and must be removed.

A person discovered what they initially believed to be a fish but later identified as a mortar shell. The unexploded ordnance was safely detonated by bomb disposal experts after authorities were alerted. The incident occurred in an area where authorities established a wide security perimeter. The item was found in a controlled manner. The global military spending has increased for 11 consecutive years, reaching a record $2.9 billion.