Turkey

Fossils Show Human Ancestors Were European, Not African

Remains of an ancient skeleton have revealed that our ancestors first originated in Europe, not Africa. The fossil of an ape, named Anadoluvius turkae, was discovered in Turkey, which clearly contradicts what we have believed for decades.

Turkey Celebrates As Erdogan Secured 5th Term As President

Millions across Turkey went on streets as President Erdogan secured yet another term as the Turkish President. President Erdogan received 52.07% of the votes against his most challenging rival & opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu fell short by 5% receiving 47.93% of the total votes.

Multiple Flying Sofas Spotted in Turkish Capital Amid Storms

During a powerful windstorm in Ankara, Turkey, videos circulating on social media showed multiple sofas being flown in the air from a tall building and launched into the sky. The footage by Onur Kalmaz revealed that the furniture flew from a 35-story apartment situated in the Cankaya district.

Twitter Suspends Services In Turkey Ahead Of Elections

Twitter has suspended its services in Turkey a day before elections in the country. Twitter didn’t specify what type of content will be restricted but users suspect it’ll be about the elections. The ban was announced on a legal request just a day before Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections, but twitter didn’t declare who made the request.

Turkey Opposition Accuses Russia Of Interference In Elections

The Turkish opposition party has accused Russia of interference in the electoral process ahead of the election day. Turkey’s main opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu has claimed to have enough evidence to prove that the Kremlin is interfering in the Turkish elections to manipulate the results in the favor of the government.

Qatar Sending 10,000 Container Homes To Turkey & Syria

Qatar has dispatched world cup home containers to earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria. The container homes were designed for last year’s world cup fans. According to the foreign office statement, the containers will be sent as part of current ongoing relief efforts in the country. 

Taiwan President To Donate One Month Salary To Turkey

As the aid pours in Turkey after two devastating earthquakes that destroyed thousands of houses, the Taiwan’s president and the vice president are set to donate one month of their salary to Turkey. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and the Vice President William Lai each will donate one month of their salary as aid to Turkey.

Turkey Declines Elon Musk’s Starlink Offer After Earthquake

After two massive earthquakes occurring in the centre, Turkey has declined Elon Musk’s offer to activate Starlink in the country. Elon Musk offered to activate SpaceX Starlink internet after the country confronted two massive and simultaneous earthquakes. The death toll has reached 5,000 from Syria and Turkey so far.