Stories from Turkey

A rocket engine was discovered on a beach in the Sari Yar area of Istanbul. Another piece of military material was found on the shores of Karding. Additionally, a mercury-stained substance was reported in the Rumeli area of Istanbul.

Snowfall has covered the Mihal Gazi, Sarıcakaya, and Mihalicik districts in white. Cherry producers in these areas face potential threats from frost due to the timing of the snow.

The Turkish Prime Minister announced that the Eid al-Adha holiday has been extended to a total of nine days. The announcement was made before cameras following a meeting. The extension aims to accommodate the holiday period. The Prime Minister also announced a new initiative through the Family and Adolescent Fund to alleviate debt for married individuals. The Prime Minister also introduced a new application from the Family and Adolescents Fund. Support provided to adolescents arriving from a second child will be exempted, according to the Prime Minister. The announcement was made during a session addressing holiday opportunities and economic matters. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a nine-day holiday for Eid Al-Fitr following a meeting at the Presidential Palace.

An out-of-control vehicle struck a wall and then hit pedestrians in the Tarsus district of Mersin. Security camera footage captured the incident, which resulted in two people being injured. The vehicle reportedly lost control on a winding road.

Turkey and Armenia have taken a step toward strengthening bilateral relations through discussions regarding the reactivation of railway links between the two nations.

QNB is offering additional benefits for customers who deposit 300,000 Turkish Lira or more into their accounts. Customers can open accounts via QNB Mobile to access these benefits through the QNB Plus program. These benefits are designed to incentivize savings.

A plane carrying Sanchez has returned to Ankara following the resolution of a technical problem. The source did not specify the origin of the flight or the reason for its return.

A storm system referred to as a "flood" has caused disruption in Southeast Anatolia. Life has come to a standstill in the cities of Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa due to the impact. The storm was described as being of dangerous dimensions and destructive in both locations.

Unusual weather conditions have struck agricultural areas in southeastern Turkey during May.

The summit can be understood as a message to Russia, which recently communicated with Putin. Following the Karabakh war, a division occurred. In 2025, a settlement process began between Azerbaijan and Armenia, leading to a peace agreement.