Heavy snowfall hits Türkiye
Türkiye has been covered in snow, with snowdrifts forming in the mountains of Trabzon, Rize and other Black Sea regions. Special equipment is clearing the roads.
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Uzbekistan begins decisive fight against poverty
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on measures to improve the system for poverty reduction and social protection. …
Tourists tax for foreigners visiting Bishkek to be introduced
Kyrgyzstan has proposed introducing a tourist tax for foreign nationals staying in the capital starting from August 1. The tax will apply to foreign nationals who arrive in …
Türkiye overcomes consequences of global computer failure
Türkiye has coped with the consequences of a large-scale computer failure, the country's president said. However, he emphasized that minor disruptions still remained.
Israel warns Netanyahu about possible assassination attempt
Following the attempted assassination of former U.S. president Donald Trump ministers in Israel have been quick to compare incitement against Prime Minister …
Netanyahu to appear in court in December
Despite the best efforts of the Israeli Prime Minister's defense team, Netanyahu will appear in court on December 2, 2024. He is accused of abuse of office.
Netanyahu agrees to peace deal with Hamas
The Gaza ceasefire deal that was proposed by U.S. President Joe Biden and agreed by Israel will make it possible for Israel to release its hostages who are kept in the Palestinian enclave without prejudice to the goals of its military operation
West Nile virus spreading in Israel
Israeli health authorities said 11 people have so far died of the infectious West Nile virus disease. According to the Israeli ministry, 153 patients …
UN: over one million people in Palestine at risk of starvation
Over one mln people in Palestine are expected to face death and starvation by mid-July, according to a joint report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP). “Over one …
Türkiye gets ready for peak inflation
Inflation in Türkiye will peak in May and then begin to decline rapidly, the head of the republic announced
Thunderstorm and wind come to Almaty after dust storm
Bad weather hit Almaty, media reports. There were serious traffic jams on the city's roads. Unfavourable weather conditions are also forecasted for tomorrow.
Uzbekistan postpones population census to 2025-2026
The Statistics Agency under the President has been tasked with conducting a population census in Uzbekistan in 2025-2026. The census is …
Tashkent borders changed: city receives regional lands
The lands of the Tashkent region are transferred to Tashkent to create the "New Tashkent" district. Parts of the Yukorichirchik and Urtachirchik districts are added to the capital of Uzbekistan.
South Korea banns eating of dog meat
South Korea’s parliament has voted to ban the production and sale of dog meat, in a decision campaigners hailed as a “historic victory” for animal welfare. The country’s national assembly voted …
Uzbekistan to provide jobs for 5 mln people in 2024
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has familiarized himself with a program to create new jobs in the country in 2024, which envisages providing jobs for 5 million people, the presidential press service reported. …
Türkiye may return seasonal change of time
Türkiye may return to the practice of seasonal change of time. The mayor of Istanbul said that year-round summer time is causing depression. He sent a proposal to Parliament to return winter time.
Istanbul to face water crisis
The situation with in Istanbul is critical. Soon the city may run out of drinking water. Its reserves have dropped to 17.3%.
Gold in fog and sunset at sea: most beautiful photos of October
October is over, and autumn is coming into its own everywhere: in Moscow, Antalya, Karelia and Barnaul. Nature pleases with leaf fall, fog and bright sunsets. We present the best photos of October.
More than half a million houses declared dangerous for living in Istanbul
In Istanbul, more than half a million houses are dangerous for living. The authorities are working on the construction of more than 300 thousand earthquake-resistant buildings.
Why do people steal road signs in Kazakhstan?
Thefts of road signs continue in Kazakhstan, authorities inform
