International Aid For Turkey:  Which Countries Are Helping the Earthquake Region?
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş is on the agenda of Turkey. News are coming from the earthquake zone where more than 200 citizens lost their lives. The earthquake also caused destruction in neighboring provinces. A level 4 earthquake alert has been issued in Turkey and the international call for help has not gone unanswered.
Earthquake in Turkey: Biggest Disaster in 23 Years
Making a statement after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Kahramanmaraş, AFAD President Yunus Sezer said, '1014 citizens lost their lives. There are 2824 reports of collapsed buildings.' Speaking about the earthquake, Okan Tüysüz said, 'The 7.4 magnitude earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş occurred in a very large area. The last time we experienced an earthquake of this magnitude was on August 17, 1999, so it is the biggest earthquake we have experienced in 23 years.''
New Decision from the Ministry of National Education on School Registration
Education Minister Yusuf Tekin announced that they are working on a new policy for school registrations, which will be implemented from next year. He stated, 'Next year, we will implement a policy that limits the number of school registrations.' He also added that they will not allow libraries or music workshops to be closed and converted into classrooms.
Izmir Ege High School Requested Concordat
Recently, there has been a surge in bankruptcy and restructuring news across nearly all sectors, and another institution has just been added to the list. Izmir Private Ege High School, one of the long-established institutions in the education sector, has also filed for restructuring.
Claim of 20,000 Missing Students in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus!
The claim that over 20,000 students, who came from all around the world to study in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus through agencies, have gone missing has stirred up controversy. It is alleged that these missing students have fallen victim to human trafficking and are being forced into the sex industry. According to the Refugee Rights Association, missing female students are also being coerced into egg donation and surrogacy.Source: DW Turkish
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Your Gmail Account May Have Been Compromised
It has been revealed that a significant data breach has occurred in Gmail, one of the most widely used email services in the world. The data breach, detected by the website 'Have I Been Pwned' which specializes in internet security, revealed that 183 million email accounts have been hacked. Experts have issued a warning for all Gmail users to change their passwords and activate the two-step verification system.
63 People, Including 24 Children, Killed in Gaza in a Single Day
News broke yesterday that Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu had ordered an attack on Gaza. The assault, initiated by Israel last night, broke the ceasefire in Gaza, resulting in the death of 63 people, including 24 children. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its disapproval of Israel's attack in a statement.
61 Year Old Chocolate Factory to Close its Doors
Cargill's chocolate factory, established in 1977 in Berlin, the capital of Germany, is shutting down. It's reported that 43 people are employed at the factory located in Lichtenrade, and labor unions have expressed their opposition to the layoffs. The employees, on the other hand, have voiced their disappointment over unkept promises.
Montenegro to Suspend Visa-Free Travel for Turkish Citizens
Turkish citizens used to be able to travel to the Balkan country of Montenegro without a visa for up to 90 days. However, Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajic recently announced that they are preparing to suspend this visa-free privilege for Turkish citizens.In recent days, following the stabbing of a Montenegrin citizen by two Turkish individuals, protests were organized and incidents broke out in neighborhoods heavily populated by Turkish residents. It has been reported that 45 Turkish citizens were taken into custody.
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Two Suspects Detained in Louvre Museum Heist
It has been reported that two individuals have been detained in relation to the theft of historic royal jewels, valued at 88 million euros, from the Louvre Museum in Paris, the capital of France. One of the suspects was apprehended at the airport, apparently attempting to leave the country.
US Seeking Opportunity to Attack Venezuela; Venezuela Defiant
The escalating tension between the USA and Venezuela has brought concerns of a potential conflict to the forefront. While Washington argues that the Caracas administration is threatening regional security, Venezuela is issuing stern warnings against the interventionist policies of the USA. Analysts suggest that the likelihood of a direct military conflict between the two countries is low, yet both sides are flexing their military muscles. Experts, however, indicate that diplomatic and economic tensions could escalate. These developments are being closely monitored both in Latin America and on the global stage.
Germany Will Pay the Salaries of U.S. Soldiers
The German Ministry of Finance has announced that it will cover the salaries of American soldiers stationed in the country, due to the uncertainty surrounding their pay this month as a result of the 'government shutdown' in the U.S. It was noted that there are a total of 11,000 military and civilian personnel at U.S. military bases in Germany.
Brazilian Social Media Influencer Turns Out to Be a Cartel Member
Brazilian social media sensation Melissa Said, who boasts over 350,000 followers on Instagram, has been detained in a drug operation. The 23-year-old influencer, who has reportedly been on the run from the police and frequently changing locations for the past three days, was apprehended in her hideout in Sao Paulo. It is alleged that the popular figure has close ties with a drug cartel and is encouraging drug use among young people through her posts. There are talks that Melissa Said could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
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Baby Ali Atilla is Poised to Enter the Medical Literature
In Bursa, the second child of the couple, Murat Tunç and Ece Bircan, baby Ali Atilla, is astonishing everyone who sees him. Born at a weight of 6 kilograms 150 grams and a length of 59 centimeters, Ali Atilla left both his family and healthcare professionals in awe. It has been announced that baby Ali Atilla is in very good health.
After the Louvre Heist in France, Another Museum Robbery Occurred in England
News of a theft has emerged from England following the robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris. A sketch belonging to South African leader Nelson Mandela, which was on display at the renowned St. George's Hall in Liverpool, has been stolen. Authorities have announced that an investigation related to the artwork has been initiated.
Selling Toilets to Russia Has Been Banned
On October 23, the European Union approved the 19th comprehensive sanction package, which targets key sectors encompassing energy, finance, and defense industry complexes that finance Russia's occupation of Ukraine. This package included 69 new individual listings and numerous economic restrictive measures.This package also covered sales to Russia. One of the intriguing items was the prohibition of toilet sales to Russia.
Former French President Sarkozy’s First Night in Prison Was Eventful
An investigation was launched in 2018 against former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, on charges of corruption, illegal campaign financing, and collusion with a criminal organization, which led to a sentence of 5 years in prison. Sarkozy, who surrendered to La Sante Prison in Paris, was harassed by other inmates on his first night. In live footage broadcasted on TikTok, the other inmates were heard saying, 'We know everything, Sarko, you killed Kaddafi. We will avenge him.' The Paris police announced that two officers would stand guard in front of Sarkozy's cell.
Mosquito Detected in Iceland for the First Time
Iceland, one of the two countries in the world along with Antarctica where mosquitoes are not found, has reported the detection of mosquitoes. It appears that due to global warming, the rapidly warming climate in Iceland is starting to create a suitable environment for mosquitoes to thrive. It has been previously reported that Iceland is warming four times faster than the rest of the northern hemisphere.Source: Euronews
Volkswagen Halts Production of Two Iconic Models
The world-renowned car company Volkswagen has announced that production of its most popular models, the Golf and Tiguan, has been halted. Although the company did not cite the chip crisis as the reason for the halt in production, experts claimed that the production of the vehicles was halted due to the crisis caused by the chip manufacturer Nexperia between the Netherlands and China.Source: Habertürk