Food
Do you know what lokum is made of – learn its history
The history of one of the most popular Turkish delicacies - lokum, mass-produced and consumed, as one of the few sweet delights offered on the market, begins in the distant…
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Syria: UN envoy points to ‘important juncture’ in efforts towards peace
“We are at a potentially important juncture, with renewed attention on Syria – particularly from the region – that could assist our efforts in advancing a political solution to this…
Defense
France prosecutes PKK members accused of extortion and terrorism
France has put on trial 11 alleged high-ranking members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), accused of extortion, terrorist financing and propaganda for the organization, AFP reported. Declared a terrorist…
Europe
A total of 10% of France’s population are migrants
Migrants make up about 10% of France's population. This is shown by the data of the country's national statistical office - "INSEE" for 2021, cited by DPA. According to the…
News
New batch of armored vehicles Kirpi for Ukraine – this time with remotely controlled combat module
The second batch of Kirpi armored personnel carriers manufactured by the Turkish company BMC has already arrived in Ukraine. BMC Kirpi armored vehicle with automatic weapon station on top –…
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Türkiye quake aftermath: Funding needed to stave off risks to millions of children
UNICEF Representative in Türkiye, Regina De Dominicis, said that while the humanitarian response to the disaster was swift, “immediate futures of millions of children remain uncertain”. Urgent health and…
Culture
Understanding Time in Europe: A Comprehensive Guide
Confused about the time in Europe? This guide provides a clear explanation of the time zones and daylight saving time changes across the continent. If you’re planning a trip to…
Human Rights
UN Human Rights Council Statement
Mr. Secretary-General, High Commissioner Turk, President Bálek, fellow members of the United Nations Human Rights Council: we are marking 75 years since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human…
Asia
More aid reaches Syria’s earthquake victims but it’s not enough, say UN aid agencies
A second UN aid convoy reached northwest Syria on Friday to help earthquake victims, but humanitarians have warned that far more lifesaving help is needed, and much more quickly. A…
News
First Person, Türkiye earthquake – 60 seconds of terror
When Monday’s devastating earthquakes struck Türkiye and Syria, killing thousands of people, Olga Borzenkova, a spokesperson for the UN migration agency (IOM), was in Gaziantep, Türkiye, one of the most affected areas. She describes her experience, and…