Turkey named as climate change COP31 home in 2026
Murat Kurum as President-Designate of COP31
Country: Turkey
Explore Balat in Istanbul for a perfect day of coffee, cats, and second-hand clothing shops
Balat is not a neighborhood you would visit in the standard tour to Istanbul. If you want a real taste of Istanbul and the people who live there, wander around a smaller craftsman, artisan, coffee shops and second hand clothing shops on cobblestone streets in the neighborhood of Balat.
Soccer star Hakan Çalhanoğlu kicks off massive reforestation project in Turkey with gamers from My Lovely Planet
International football star Hakan Çalhanoğlu and his wife Sinem are turning gameplay into real-world reforestation. In partnership with the Web3 app My Lovely Planet, the couple launched the Çalhanoğlu Forest in Kuşadası, Turkey—an area scarred by wildfires. With 10,000 saplings already planned and millions of fans invited to join through gaming, the project blends sport, tech, and ecology into a new model of climate action.
Vegetarian Ramadan Recipes From the Middle East
From Ma’amoul to Couscous, why not try a new vegetarian dish from the Middle East and North Africa region this Ramadan? There are some dishes that evoke such strong memories of a festive occasion, that eating them any other time of the year feels wrong. For me, Qatayf (mini nut pancakes) and Mamoul (date cookies) […]
Arap Koftesi burgul balls in a garlicky yogurt sauce
This bit of Turkish home cuisine is called Arap Koftesi, and I discovered it in Özlem's Turkish Table. We can call them burgul balls.
Americans probe the alleged biblical ark on Mount Ararat in new study
The Durupınar formation's dimensions strikingly mirror the biblical description of Noah's Ark, as detailed in Genesis 6:15. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) surveys have revealed internal features, including rectangular shapes and what appears to be a central chamber, located approximately 22 feet beneath the surface. These findings suggest the possibility of man-made structures within the formation.
Hard To Get Eggs? Raise Chickens!
Chickens don’t need to free range to be happy, healthy and productive. It’s possible to raise chickens even in cities. What you need is a backyard and commitment. A well-built coop and an enclosed run offer protection from predators and the weather, as well as space to nest and run around.
Make Lahmacun, crispy Turkish flatbreads with meat
Lahmacun, or lahmajoun are fun to eat folded over and out of hand, as a snack or finger food. If you prefer to make bigger pastries, they also make a satisfying meal.
Earthquake data can predict war
Seismic meters used to detect upcoming earthquakes may be used in the Art of War
Why Turkey earthquakes don’t hit Israel? It’s the Dead Sea Fault
The researchers add that the meeting area between the Dead Sea and East Anatolian Faults may be considered a natural laboratory for studying the processes in which tectonic junctions are formed between plate boundaries.
Kurdish villagers stop Turkish Government from building solar power plant in their nature reserve
Residents of Çanakyayla which is a Kurdish-majority village in Turkey’s Bitlis Province, have successfully halted a solar energy project, citing ecological concerns and displacement risks
Two-faced Turkey imposes tariffs on solar panels from Asia
Turkey imposes tariffs on solar panels when it hurts its local economy but it speaks from the other side of its mouth when it stiffs Europe by helping China evade high tariffs on electric vehicles sold in Europe.
The ghost town Kayakoy in Turkey rooted in Christian history and tragedy
Today, Kayaköy stands as an open-air museum and a memorial to the forced migrations that have shaped this region’s history. The ghostly silence of the town’s empty streets and hollowed-out homes evokes a deep sense of loss. Tourists can wander among the stone houses and visit the two large churches, which have been partially restored, but the eerie quiet remains. If you love ghost towns - this one is worth a visit.
Turkey’s deadly sinkholes threaten agriculture and peoples’ lives
Turkey's overuse of aquifers is causing a strain on the land and deadly sinkholes threaten farms and lives.
Turkey’s 4 million dog cull begins
Turkey has started culling 4 million stray dogs, throwing them out in plastic bags.