Author: Taner Selim

Innovative ideas about technologically focused solutions for before, during and after disasters competed for 2 days at the IDEATHON event in Izmir. Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor gave the award to the “Messenger Project” designers who came first. Tunç Soyer He gave. IDEATHON event “Technology-based solutions before, during and after disaster”, organized with the support of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and in cooperation with Entrepreneurship Center Izmir, Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Aegean Young Businessmen Association, IzQ Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, was completed. Awards were given to the winning teams at the ceremony held at IzQ Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center. Mayor of Izmir…

Türkiye aims to complete all processes in the first spacecraft developed with the Lunar Research Program (AYAP) within the scope of its National Space Program in 2026 and launch the vehicle into space. According to information obtained by Anadolu Agency (AA) from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK), the country’s 10-year plans and targets were determined within the scope of the National Space Program prepared with the contributions of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and various institutions in the country. The AYAP, as one of the first of the 10 programs…

For over 20 years, a Rolls-Royce car was sold in Greece. This happened a few days ago. Here is the proud owner off. This is the jewel of Rolls-Royce. Hence, the Cullinan, also known as the largest diamond ever found, weighs more than 600 grams and 3,106 carats. Now, the automotive diamond of Rolls circulates with Greek number plates on the roads of Attica, mainly between Piraeus, Northern Suburbs and Nea Philadelphia. In fact, the value of this one reaches 500,000 euros! Note that it took almost 21 years for a new Rolls Royce to be registered in Greece. In…

The rain, which started in the morning in Istanbul, is effective throughout the province from the morning hours. The highest rainfall was measured in Beykoz, Ümraniye, Sarıyer and Şişli districts. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality teams are on standby against possible negativities and respond to notices received from across the province with 5.045 personnel, 2.104 vehicles and work machines. ​The rains expected for this weekend in Istanbul started to be effective from the morning hours. It is expected that the temperature will drop (4-6 °C) as the rains expected to continue throughout the day today will turn from southwest to dark winds…

The International Road Federation (IRF Global) announced its 2023 awards at the “Roads to Tomorrow (R2T)” conference. In the organization held in Arizona, USA; Zigana Tunnel won the award in the “Construction Methodology” category and Eğiste Hadimi Viaduct won the first place in the “Quality Management” category. In the Eğiste Hadimi Viaduct project; A project quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001 was created and implemented to guarantee quality and avoid duplication of work from design to construction. Collaboration was achieved between all project parties with systematic quality policies for design, materials and construction methods. In the construction of…

Turkish Airlines, the country’s flag carrier, confirmed Monday that it was in talks with Airbus to buy up to 355 jets in a huge push to expand its fleet, Agence France-Presse reported. “Negotiations are held with Airbus regarding the purchase of a total of 355 aircraft — 240 of which are firm and 115 of which are optional — to be delivered between 2026-2036,” the airline said in a statement. It did not disclose any financial details for the deal announced as the Dubai Air Show opens on Monday, where a number of major purchases could be signed this week.…

A recent survey by Reaksiyon Research indicates that 58 percent of İstanbul residents would consider voting for current mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in the next election. İmamoğlu, from the main opposition Republican People’s Party, was elected the city’s mayor in the local elections of 2019, ending years-long Justice and Development Party (AKP) rule in the city. The survey, involving 1,105 residents aged 18 and above across İstanbul’s 39 districts, reveals a significant inclination towards İmamoğlu’s candidacy. While 29 percent of participants find İmamoğlu successful, 22 percent deem him unsuccessful, and 25 percent hold a neutral view. Furthermore, 13 percent regard him…

An ancient fresco portraying an ancient Greek myth discovered in Pompeii in 2018 is one of the highlights of the ruins of the city buried by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The fresco is inside a “domus” or a home belonging to the upper class of society at the time. It is believed to have belonged to a rich tradesman who desired to decorate his house with artwork inspired by Greek and Roman myths as a gesture of demonstrating his education and wealth. Fresco in Pompeii depicts the Greek myth of Leda and the SwanThe fresco depicts the…

A group of Israeli families who have had their relatives held hostage by Hamas have penned a letter to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, seeking humanitarian intervention in the ongoing crisis. The letter dated Nov. 3 bears the signatures of Meirav Leshem Gonen and Malki Shem-Tov, representing the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. The families expressed their anguish, stating, “Since their abduction, we have been unable to secure any contact whatsoever with our children, wives, husbands and elderly parents and we have received absolutely no news regarding them.” Appealing to Erdoğan’s “influence in the Middle East and the Muslim world,” the…

The western and southern parts of the country have been plagued by torrential rain, with downpours turning into floods, resulting in streets, homes and businesses being inundated with water in several provinces. A sudden rain shower on Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue prompted a large number of individuals to seek refuge in the street’s shops and restaurants. In the city hosting 16 million people and already grappling with traffic issues, the rain added a bit more burden to the roads, pushing traffic congestion beyond 80 percent. In the Maltepe district, a severe thunderstorm caused a pine tree to topple onto a vehicle.…