Istanbul's famous red and white trams, loved by both locals and tourists for over a century, are about to be replaced by modern streetcars. These historic trams have become synonymous with Istiklal Avenue, the city's most popular shopping street, which stretches 1.4 kilometres (0.9 miles) on Istanbul's European side.

First introduced in 1914, the original trams have undergone regular maintenance and updates to preserve their historical charm. Despite these updates, the trams have retained their vintage appearance.

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<h2>Modern upgrades with a nostalgic touch</h2>

The new battery-powered trams are designed to maintain the classic look of their predecessors, featuring wooden floors and reversible seats. Instead of rear-view mirrors, these trams are equipped with two cameras on each side, providing drivers with better visibility and allowing them to drive while seated.

"It’s a very good thing that they are modernising the tram. The new one hasn’t changed the nostalgic aspect of the old one," a local resident told AFP.&nbsp;

According to Istanbul’s mayoral office, the old trams will eventually be retired and displayed in a transport museum that is currently being planned. In the meantime, the new streetcar will operate alongside its century-old counterparts during its testing phase.

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Ali Tugrul Kucukalioglu, Istanbul's director of electric transport, highlighted the energy efficiency of the new trams, saying that they can "run for two days on a single battery." This innovation will allow the city to dismantle the overhead power lines on Istiklal Avenue, which have historically caused issues during national holidays due to flags hanging from the lines.

One significant change in the new trams is the removal of external sidebars, which passengers often clung to while travelling up and down Istiklal Avenue.

Istiklal Avenue, formerly known as the Grand Avenue of Pera, was the heart of Istanbul's cosmopolitan quarter until the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in the 1920s. The street remains a popular destination for tourists who enjoy travelling to Taksim Square on the historic trams.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Istanbul's famous red and white trams, loved by both locals and tourists for over a century, are about to be replaced by modern streetcars. These historic trams have become synonymous with Istiklal Avenue, the city's most popular shopping street, which stretches 1.

Istanbul's famous red and white trams, loved by both locals and tourists for over a century, are about to be replaced by modern streetcars. These historic trams have become synonymous with Istiklal Avenue, the city's most popular shopping street, which stretches 1.4 kilometres (0.9 miles) on Istanbul's European side. First introduced in 1914, the original trams have undergone regular maintenance and updates to preserve their historical charm. Despite these updates, the trams have retained their vintage appearance. Also read | Turkey's economic overhaul earns Fitch upgrade amid policy shift Modern upgrades with a nostalgic touch The new battery-powered trams are designed to maintain the classic look of their predecessors, featuring wooden floors and reversible seats. Instead of rear-view mirrors, these trams are equipped with two cameras on each side, providing drivers with better visibility and allowing them to drive while seated. "It’s a very good thing that they are modernising the tram. The new one hasn’t changed the nostalgic aspect of the old one," a local resident told AFP. According to Istanbul’s mayoral office, the old trams will eventually be retired and displayed in a transport museum that is currently being planned. In the meantime, the new streetcar will operate alongside its century-old counterparts during its testing phase. Also read | Turkey’s first astronaut launched on flight to International Space Station Ali Tugrul Kucukalioglu, Istanbul's director of electric transport, highlighted the energy efficiency of the new trams, saying that they can "run for two days on a single battery." This innovation will allow the city to dismantle the overhead power lines on Istiklal Avenue, which have historically caused issues during national holidays due to flags hanging from the lines. One significant change in the new trams is the removal of external sidebars, which passengers often clung to while travelling up and down Istiklal Avenue. Istiklal Avenue, formerly known as the Grand Avenue of Pera, was the heart of Istanbul's cosmopolitan quarter until the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in the 1920s. The street remains a popular destination for tourists who enjoy travelling to Taksim Square on the historic trams. (With inputs from agencies)

Istanbul’s iconic century-old trams are all set for a modern revamp

The Turkish Foreign Ministry said it was following developments in Sunday's Iran helicopter accident with sadness and hoping for the president's wellbeing, adding that action had been taken to provide all kinds of support to search and rescue activities.

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Turkiye and Greece are NATO allies, but on a historic front the two have been foes. Recently, the two nations have opened diplomatic pathways for each other. Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan even hosted Greece Prime Minister Kyriako Mitsotakis.

Turkiye-Greece hit refresh button

Amid the ever-escalating war in West Asia, Hamas is potentially looking to open up a new front. A report by the Times UK claims it has 'seen documents' indicating Hamas is trying to establish a secret base in Turkey.

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NASA's International Space Station captured a rare image of an unusual crater or caldera which gets created on the Mount Nemrut volcano in Turkey. The image captured showed how the entire area gets split into two halves - a solidified lava region and a lake - like a yin-yang symbol from Chinese philosophy.

NASA's International Space Station captured a rare image of an unusual crater or caldera which gets created on the Mount Nemrut volcano in Turkey. The image captured showed how the entire area gets split into two halves - a solidified lava region and a lake - like a yin-yang symbol from Chinese philosophy. How was this unusual crater formed? Mount Nemrut, which has been named after the biblical figure King Nimrod, is 9,672 feet (2,948 metres) in height and is located at the intersection between the Eurasian and the Arabian tectonic plates. According to NASA's Earth Observatory, in 1650, the dormant stratovolcano had majorly erupted for the last time. Also Read: A volcano eruption 74,000 years ago could have wiped out humans, here’s how some survived The large caldera of the volcano is around 5.3 miles (8.5 kilometres) from its widest point and is nearly 2,000 feet (610 metres) deep. According to a study conducted in 2012, it was largely carved around 250,000 years ago after a single massive eruption took place. The eruption also led to the release of a huge lava flow which blocked off a river and led to the formation of Turkey's largest lake, Lake Van, which is located at the east side of the mountain. Smaller eruptions continued after that from vents in the eastern half of the caldera and led to the creation of solidified lava which flows on one side of the crater. After some time, the caldera's other side was filled with water and led to the formation of a crater lake. The stark difference between the two sides of the volcano's peak is most visible when snow covers the mountain. When this occurs, it is generally seen as the yin-yang symbol from Chinese philosophy. Watch: Mount Ruang Eruption: Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano erupts again, authorities evacuate over 12,000 people The snow coverage also created folds in the lava flows, which are called pressure ridges. These were formed by the molten rock's flowing and cooling. These ridges are very different in size and thickness because of the differences in the lava's viscosity across various eruptions, as per the Earth Observatory. The maximum depth of Nemrut's crater lake is around 577 feet (176 m) and it covers similar lava flows from earlier eruptions. This is, however, not the only lake present in the caldera. Another smaller lake, which is 36-foot-deep (11 m), is located between a series of lava flats close to the centre of the caldera's northern edge. The lake is fed by hot springs which reflect the presence of life beneath the caldera even though the volcano is dormant. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA captures divine ‘yin-yang’ symbol sitting atop Turkish volcano

Turkiye carried out strikes at PKK targets in Northern Iraq. The attack comes after Erdogan's rare visit to Iraq. Watch the report to know more.

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Six-year-old Kuki and one-and-a-half-year old Alita recently joined the staff of Istanbul Airport, one of the busiest in the world, with a mission to provide solace for stressed travellers.&nbsp;

At international departures just before passport control, the two dogs welcome passengers, some who are in a hurry, some feeling the tug of anxiety and some hanging around to say good-bye to loved ones.&nbsp;

Ali Bahtiyari, who was travelling outside his native Iran for the first time, was amazed as soon as he saw Kuki -- a playful, dark brown Lagotto Romagnolo breed with thick curly fur, and Alita -- a black and white Border Collie with expressive eyes.&nbsp;

"I've been in Istanbul for three to four days. I walked a lot. I was physically exhausted. But seeing these dogs here produced too much endorphin. I'm not tired at all," the 31-year-old said, petting the two dogs before catching his flight back to Tehran.&nbsp;

"It's a really good scene and it's really nice to pet these dogs. I'm so happy that they are here."

The two dogs -- part of five-member team -- and their handlers have for past two months been roaming certain spots, mingling with passengers awaiting flights at the mega airport, a global hub that served more than 76 million passengers last year.&nbsp;

"We implemented the therapy dog project to provide our guests with a better flight experience and to reduce any flight stress," Volkan Arslan, a vet who is coordinating the project, told AFP.

<h2>Weekly schedules</h2>

Five dogs including Kuki and Alita went through serious training, roaming domestic and international terminals. Two more dogs will join them once done with their tutoring.&nbsp;

The dogs are the only canines permanently stationed at the airport, which only uses sniffer dogs when police are summoned by customs agents. They have been working for five days on &nbsp;rotation for a maximum three hours a day. &nbsp;

Their schedules depend on their breed.&nbsp;

"A Border Collie, Alita is very energetic, loves spending time with our guests, so we keep her schedule a little longer," Arslan said.

"Kuki on the other hand wants to rest and is unwilling to put in too much effort, so we keep his schedule shorter."

Kuki's trainer, Ismail Seyhan, said schedules also change according to the dogs' health and psychology.

"The one who works today rests the next day," he said.&nbsp;

While walking to the passport control in a rush, Fatima Bouzerda swiftly changes her direction having established an eye contact with Kuki, finding it hard to disguise her surprise. &nbsp;

"It's the first time I see something like that. I heard about cat cafes, but like this in airports, I've never seen that," she said while playing with Kuki.&nbsp;

Bouzerda, who lives in Paris, said in large airports like Istanbul travel could sometimes be stressful. &nbsp;

"So when we see something like this, it's so cute and it makes us less stressed," she said.&nbsp;

<h2>'Motivates us'</h2>

Abdulkadir Demirtas, customer experience manager at Istanbul Airport, said the feedback from the guests were all positive.&nbsp;

"What pleases me the most is that children and families who are hesitant to approach the dog at first can interact with them within seconds," he said.&nbsp;

"This is actually the moment that makes us very happy and is exactly what we want to see."

Alita's trainer Volkan Gul shared an anectode from one of the moments at the airport.&nbsp;

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"One day we saw a passenger crying and then make eye contact with the dog, and I told her she can pet her. She was still in tears but after a while, she touched her and while leaving, she had a smile," he said.&nbsp;

Dozens of airports in the United States have therapy dog programmes -- a concept that originated after 9/11 attacks with the goal of providing comfort and relief for passengers dealing with anxieties of air travel.&nbsp;

Apart from airports, therapy or service dogs are also trained to interact with people in hospitals, libraries and schools.&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;The Therapy Dog team art part of Istanbul airport's new pilot project

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Arslan said the new colleagues were already making difference at the bustling airport.&nbsp;

"That really motivates us. We have guests who not only have flight stress but also dog phobia. They take the first step in overcoming these phobia with us," he said.&nbsp;

Six-year-old Kuki and one-and-a-half-year old Alita recently joined the staff of Istanbul Airport, one of the busiest in the world, with a mission to provide solace for stressed travellers.

Six-year-old Kuki and one-and-a-half-year old Alita recently joined the staff of Istanbul Airport, one of the busiest in the world, with a mission to provide solace for stressed travellers. At international departures just before passport control, the two dogs welcome passengers, some who are in a hurry, some feeling the tug of anxiety and some hanging around to say good-bye to loved ones. Ali Bahtiyari, who was travelling outside his native Iran for the first time, was amazed as soon as he saw Kuki -- a playful, dark brown Lagotto Romagnolo breed with thick curly fur, and Alita -- a black and white Border Collie with expressive eyes. "I've been in Istanbul for three to four days. I walked a lot. I was physically exhausted. But seeing these dogs here produced too much endorphin. I'm not tired at all," the 31-year-old said, petting the two dogs before catching his flight back to Tehran. "It's a really good scene and it's really nice to pet these dogs. I'm so happy that they are here." The two dogs -- part of five-member team -- and their handlers have for past two months been roaming certain spots, mingling with passengers awaiting flights at the mega airport, a global hub that served more than 76 million passengers last year. "We implemented the therapy dog project to provide our guests with a better flight experience and to reduce any flight stress," Volkan Arslan, a vet who is coordinating the project, told AFP. Weekly schedules Five dogs including Kuki and Alita went through serious training, roaming domestic and international terminals. Two more dogs will join them once done with their tutoring. The dogs are the only canines permanently stationed at the airport, which only uses sniffer dogs when police are summoned by customs agents. They have been working for five days on rotation for a maximum three hours a day. Their schedules depend on their breed. "A Border Collie, Alita is very energetic, loves spending time with our guests, so we keep her schedule a little longer," Arslan said. "Kuki on the other hand wants to rest and is unwilling to put in too much effort, so we keep his schedule shorter." Kuki's trainer, Ismail Seyhan, said schedules also change according to the dogs' health and psychology. "The one who works today rests the next day," he said. While walking to the passport control in a rush, Fatima Bouzerda swiftly changes her direction having established an eye contact with Kuki, finding it hard to disguise her surprise. "It's the first time I see something like that. I heard about cat cafes, but like this in airports, I've never seen that," she said while playing with Kuki. Bouzerda, who lives in Paris, said in large airports like Istanbul travel could sometimes be stressful. "So when we see something like this, it's so cute and it makes us less stressed," she said. 'Motivates us' Abdulkadir Demirtas, customer experience manager at Istanbul Airport, said the feedback from the guests were all positive. "What pleases me the most is that children and families who are hesitant to approach the dog at first can interact with them within seconds," he said. "This is actually the moment that makes us very happy and is exactly what we want to see." Alita's trainer Volkan Gul shared an anectode from one of the moments at the airport. Also read | 7 Heroic Animals That Left a Mark on History "One day we saw a passenger crying and then make eye contact with the dog, and I told her she can pet her. She was still in tears but after a while, she touched her and while leaving, she had a smile," he said. Dozens of airports in the United States have therapy dog programmes -- a concept that originated after 9/11 attacks with the goal of providing comfort and relief for passengers dealing with anxieties of air travel. Apart from airports, therapy or service dogs are also trained to interact with people in hospitals, libraries and schools. Also watch | The Therapy Dog team art part of Istanbul airport's new pilot project × Arslan said the new colleagues were already making difference at the bustling airport. "That really motivates us. We have guests who not only have flight stress but also dog phobia. They take the first step in overcoming these phobia with us," he said.

Turkey therapy dogs take over Istanbul airport with pomp and galore

Turkey on Thursday (May 2) halted its exports and imports to and from Israel, reported Bloomberg News citing Turkish officials amid the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip.

The Turkish ports have reportedly begun preventing the export of goods to Haifa and Ashdod ports respectively, whereas the goods that are arriving in Turkey from Israel are not being unloaded, said the Times of Israel citing the Globes financial daily reports.

Both countries had a trade volume of $6.8 billion in the year 2023.

<h2>Israeli Foreign Minister Katz accuses Erdogan of 'breaking agreements'</h2>

Following the reports, Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of “breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports.”

Katz took to his official X handle and said, “This is how a dictator behaves, disregarding the interests of the Turkish people and businessmen, and ignoring international trade agreements.”

He then said that he has directed Director General Yaakov Blitshtein to “immediately engage with all relevant parties in the government to create alternatives for trade with Turkey, focusing on local production and imports from other countries.”

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“Israel will emerge with a strong and daring economy,” Katz vowed. “We Win, and They Lose.”

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<h2>Erdogan calls on Palestinians to unite after meeting with Hamas chief</h2>

Last month, Erdogan met with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul and following his meeting, urged the Palestinians to unite amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

As per the Turkish media reports, the talks that took place between the Turkish President and Hamas chief, at the Dolmabahce palace, on the banks of the Bosphorus strait, lasted for about more than two and a half hours.

"It is vital that Palestinians act with unity in this process. The strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity," Erdogan said according to a Turkish presidency statement.

Erdogan, as per news agency AFP, said that the strained ties between Tel Aviv and Tehran should also not permit Israel to "gain ground and that it is important to act in a way that keeps attention on Gaza".

<h2>Erdogan slams Netanyahu</h2>

Earlier, Erdogan hit out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership condemning them for the escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

"Israel violating international law and the Vienna Convention by targeting the Iranian Embassy in Damascus was the straw that broke the camel's back," Erdogan said during a press conference after a cabinet meeting in Ankara.&nbsp;

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Turkey on Thursday (May 2) halted its exports and imports to and from Israel, reported Bloomberg News citing Turkish officials amid the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Turkey on Thursday (May 2) halted its exports and imports to and from Israel, reported Bloomberg News citing Turkish officials amid the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip. The Turkish ports have reportedly begun preventing the export of goods to Haifa and Ashdod ports respectively, whereas the goods that are arriving in Turkey from Israel are not being unloaded, said the Times of Israel citing the Globes financial daily reports. Both countries had a trade volume of $6.8 billion in the year 2023. Israeli Foreign Minister Katz accuses Erdogan of 'breaking agreements' Following the reports, Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of “breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports.” Katz took to his official X handle and said, “This is how a dictator behaves, disregarding the interests of the Turkish people and businessmen, and ignoring international trade agreements.” He then said that he has directed Director General Yaakov Blitshtein to “immediately engage with all relevant parties in the government to create alternatives for trade with Turkey, focusing on local production and imports from other countries.” .@RTErdogan is breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports. This is how a dictator behaves, disregarding the interests of the Turkish people and businessmen, and ignoring international trade agreements. I have instructed the Director General of the… — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) May 2, 2024 × “Israel will emerge with a strong and daring economy,” Katz vowed. “We Win, and They Lose.” Also read: Macron reaffirms he doesn't rule out troops for Ukraine Erdogan calls on Palestinians to unite after meeting with Hamas chief Last month, Erdogan met with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul and following his meeting, urged the Palestinians to unite amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. As per the Turkish media reports, the talks that took place between the Turkish President and Hamas chief, at the Dolmabahce palace, on the banks of the Bosphorus strait, lasted for about more than two and a half hours. "It is vital that Palestinians act with unity in this process. The strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity," Erdogan said according to a Turkish presidency statement. Erdogan, as per news agency AFP, said that the strained ties between Tel Aviv and Tehran should also not permit Israel to "gain ground and that it is important to act in a way that keeps attention on Gaza". Erdogan slams Netanyahu Earlier, Erdogan hit out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership condemning them for the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. "Israel violating international law and the Vienna Convention by targeting the Iranian Embassy in Damascus was the straw that broke the camel's back," Erdogan said during a press conference after a cabinet meeting in Ankara. (With inputs from agencies)

Turkey's Erdogan halts exports, imports from Israel amid war in Gaza

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Iraqi Prime Minister Al Sudani. The duo discussed a range of topics, including cross-border tensions between Turkiye and PKK. Watch this report to know more.

Fresh start to Turkiye-Iraq ties?

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed over 20 memoranda of understanding (MoUs), including an agreement during their meeting in Baghdad on Monday.

Turkey, Iraq sign over 20 agreements during Erdogan visit

Ramazan Yilmaz, a 40-year-old resident of Bursa, Turkey, went to a private dental clinic for a routine tooth extraction. After the initial examination, the dentist suggested dental implants as replacements for the extracted teeth. However, during the implant procedure, something alarming happened, as per The Metro News.

Yilmaz claimed&nbsp;that the dentist encountered difficulties and&nbsp;pushed the implant screw through his jawbone into the cranial cavity, near sensitive areas like the brain and spinal fluid. Yilmaz described feeling intense pain and hearing a disturbing cracking sound during the surgery. Despite expressing his concerns, the dentist allegedly brushed them off as normal.

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"So, we entrusted him with the procedure. Later, while pulling my teeth and performing the implant procedure on the same day, he informed his secretary that the device he was using was faulty. He then proceeded to perform the procedure manually. As he attempted to place the screw, I noticed he was exerting excessive force. I pointed this out to him, mentioning that I heard a bone-cracking sound," Yilmaz told&nbsp;The Metro.

"However, he reassured me that it was normal. When I screamed in pain, he finally took an X-ray," Ramazan said.

After the mishap, the dentist supposedly rushed Yilmaz to a nearby hospital and left. The hospital team quickly did a CT scan, showing how bad things were. Yilmaz had to go through a long surgery to get rid of the wrongly placed implant. The surgery went well, and Yilmaz got better after that tough experience.

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"Before the operation, they warned me that I could lose my life. I made peace with my children and bid them farewell. Thankfully, I emerged safely from the surgery," Yilmaz said.

Yilmaz is now taking the dentist, known in reports as AD, to court. AD supposedly said it's not their fault and blames it on a medical problem.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Ramazan Yilmaz, a 40-year-old resident of Bursa, Turkey, went to a private dental clinic for a routine tooth extraction. After the initial examination, the dentist suggested dental implants as replacements for the extracted teeth.

Ramazan Yilmaz, a 40-year-old resident of Bursa, Turkey, went to a private dental clinic for a routine tooth extraction. After the initial examination, the dentist suggested dental implants as replacements for the extracted teeth. However, during the implant procedure, something alarming happened, as per The Metro News. Yilmaz claimed that the dentist encountered difficulties and pushed the implant screw through his jawbone into the cranial cavity, near sensitive areas like the brain and spinal fluid. Yilmaz described feeling intense pain and hearing a disturbing cracking sound during the surgery. Despite expressing his concerns, the dentist allegedly brushed them off as normal. Also read | Patient in US sues dentist who carried out 20+ procedures in one sitting, disfiguring her mouth: Report "So, we entrusted him with the procedure. Later, while pulling my teeth and performing the implant procedure on the same day, he informed his secretary that the device he was using was faulty. He then proceeded to perform the procedure manually. As he attempted to place the screw, I noticed he was exerting excessive force. I pointed this out to him, mentioning that I heard a bone-cracking sound," Yilmaz told The Metro. "However, he reassured me that it was normal. When I screamed in pain, he finally took an X-ray," Ramazan said. After the mishap, the dentist supposedly rushed Yilmaz to a nearby hospital and left. The hospital team quickly did a CT scan, showing how bad things were. Yilmaz had to go through a long surgery to get rid of the wrongly placed implant. The surgery went well, and Yilmaz got better after that tough experience. Also read | Experts share best practices for good oral health "Before the operation, they warned me that I could lose my life. I made peace with my children and bid them farewell. Thankfully, I emerged safely from the surgery," Yilmaz said. Yilmaz is now taking the dentist, known in reports as AD, to court. AD supposedly said it's not their fault and blames it on a medical problem. (With inputs from agencies)

Dentist in Turkey punctures man’s brain during dental implant procedure; faces lawsuit

A shocking video doing the rounds on social media shows&nbsp;an Easyjet passenger fighting with police and airline staff upon landing at Turkey's Antalya Airport. The incident, reported by Sky News, occurred around 8:15 pm on Saturday (April 20). The unruly passenger, wearing a Celtic Football Club shirt, shouted insults and made aggressive gestures. He even hit the aircraft's roof and assaulted a Turkish police officer and a female airline employee while other passengers, including a young girl, watched in fear.

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Authorities eventually subdued the violent passenger and escorted him off the plane.

A fellow passenger mentioned that the soccer enthusiast had been causing disturbances throughout the flight, which departed from Edinburgh.&nbsp;The witness recounted, "Another passenger told him he was disgracing the Celtic jersey, and that's when he snapped."

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Notably, Celtic, a renowned Scottish soccer team, defeated Aberdeen to reach the Scottish Cup final that Saturday. Other passengers said that he had been drinking alcohol during the flight.

Easyjet verified to The Daily Record that police intervened on a flight to Antalya on April 20 due to a disruptive passenger.

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Easyjet stated: "EasyJet can confirm that police attended a flight to Antalya on 20 April on arrival due to a passenger behaving disruptively on board. EasyJet's crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and to act quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of passengers is not compromised at any time. Whilst such incidents are rare we take them very seriously and do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour. The safety and well-being of all our customers and crew is always our highest priority."

(With inputs from agencies)

A shocking video doing the rounds on social media shows an Easyjet passenger fighting with police and airline staff upon landing at Turkey's Antalya Airport. The incident, reported by Sky News, occurred around 8:15 pm on Saturday (April 20).

A shocking video doing the rounds on social media shows an Easyjet passenger fighting with police and airline staff upon landing at Turkey's Antalya Airport. The incident, reported by Sky News, occurred around 8:15 pm on Saturday (April 20). The unruly passenger, wearing a Celtic Football Club shirt, shouted insults and made aggressive gestures. He even hit the aircraft's roof and assaulted a Turkish police officer and a female airline employee while other passengers, including a young girl, watched in fear. Watch the video here: A fight broke out on an #easyJet flight from #Edinburgh to #Antalya, on April 20. When the aircraft landed at Antalya Airport, police were called on board.The passenger hit another passenger, and then he hit the police officer too. 🎥©Scott Johnston via @HavaSosyalMedya#Turkey pic.twitter.com/WDyR5SN0ue — FlightMode (@FlightModeblog) April 22, 2024 × Authorities eventually subdued the violent passenger and escorted him off the plane. A fellow passenger mentioned that the soccer enthusiast had been causing disturbances throughout the flight, which departed from Edinburgh. The witness recounted, "Another passenger told him he was disgracing the Celtic jersey, and that's when he snapped." Also read | United Airlines plane, bound for Japan, forced to return to gate after engine trouble Notably, Celtic, a renowned Scottish soccer team, defeated Aberdeen to reach the Scottish Cup final that Saturday. Other passengers said that he had been drinking alcohol during the flight. Easyjet verified to The Daily Record that police intervened on a flight to Antalya on April 20 due to a disruptive passenger. Easyjet stated: "EasyJet can confirm that police attended a flight to Antalya on 20 April on arrival due to a passenger behaving disruptively on board. EasyJet's crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and to act quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of passengers is not compromised at any time. Whilst such incidents are rare we take them very seriously and do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour. The safety and well-being of all our customers and crew is always our highest priority." (With inputs from agencies)

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and reach a fair and lasting peace in the region during a meeting with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul. Watch in for more details!

Hamas leader Haniyeh meets Erdogan in Turkey

Erdogan meets Hamas leader Haniyeh in Turkey

Amid the rising tensions between Israel and Iran, Turkish president met Hamas leader in Istanbul. It was the first meeting since Israel began its campaign in Gaza on the 7th of October. Watch in for more details!

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his meeting with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul on Saturday (Apr 20) called on the Palestinians to unite amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

As per the Turkish media reports, the talks that took place between the Turkish President and Hamas chief, at the Dolmabahce palace, on the banks of the Bosphorus strait, lasted for about more than two and a half hours.

"It is vital that Palestinians act with unity in this process. The strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity," Erdogan said according to a Turkish presidency statement.

Hamas, which has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the US, the European Union and Israel, is an arch-foe of the Fatah faction that governs the semi-autonomous Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank.

The meeting between the two leaders also comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following reports of an Israeli counterattack on Iran.

Erdogan, as per news agency AFP, said that the strained ties between Tel Aviv and Tehran should also not permit Israel to "gain ground and that it is important to act in a way that keeps attention on Gaza".

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<h2>Erdogan sends Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Qatar</h2>

After Qatar said that it will reevaluate its role as the mediator between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war, Erdogan on Wednesday sent Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Doha indicating that he wants to take up the role.

"Even if only I, Tayyip Erdogan, remain, I will continue as long as God gives me my life, to defend the Palestinian struggle and to be the voice of the oppressed Palestinian people," the president said Wednesday when he announced Haniyeh's visit.

<h2>Turkish President&nbsp;slams Netanyahu</h2>

Earlier, on Tuesday (Apr 16), Erdogan hit out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership condemning them for the escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

"Israel violating international law and the Vienna Convention by targeting the Iranian Embassy in Damascus was the straw that broke the camel's back," Erdogan said during a press conference after a cabinet meeting in Ankara.

He also launched a scathing attack on Netanyahu stating that he was solely responsible for the lives lost during the war and that he was endangering his own countrymen and people in the region.

"Netanyahu is endangering the lives of both his own citizens and all the people of the region to extend his political life. This is an indisputable fact: the one responsible for the tension that made our hearts skip a beat on the night of April 13 is Netanyahu and his government, which is seeing red," he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his meeting with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul on Saturday (Apr 20) called on the Palestinians to unite amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his meeting with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul on Saturday (Apr 20) called on the Palestinians to unite amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. As per the Turkish media reports, the talks that took place between the Turkish President and Hamas chief, at the Dolmabahce palace, on the banks of the Bosphorus strait, lasted for about more than two and a half hours. "It is vital that Palestinians act with unity in this process. The strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity," Erdogan said according to a Turkish presidency statement. Hamas, which has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the US, the European Union and Israel, is an arch-foe of the Fatah faction that governs the semi-autonomous Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank. The meeting between the two leaders also comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following reports of an Israeli counterattack on Iran. Erdogan, as per news agency AFP, said that the strained ties between Tel Aviv and Tehran should also not permit Israel to "gain ground and that it is important to act in a way that keeps attention on Gaza". Also read: No drones or planes in Iraqi airspace during military base blast, says Iraq Erdogan sends Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Qatar After Qatar said that it will reevaluate its role as the mediator between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war, Erdogan on Wednesday sent Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Doha indicating that he wants to take up the role. "Even if only I, Tayyip Erdogan, remain, I will continue as long as God gives me my life, to defend the Palestinian struggle and to be the voice of the oppressed Palestinian people," the president said Wednesday when he announced Haniyeh's visit. Turkish President slams Netanyahu Earlier, on Tuesday (Apr 16), Erdogan hit out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership condemning them for the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. "Israel violating international law and the Vienna Convention by targeting the Iranian Embassy in Damascus was the straw that broke the camel's back," Erdogan said during a press conference after a cabinet meeting in Ankara. He also launched a scathing attack on Netanyahu stating that he was solely responsible for the lives lost during the war and that he was endangering his own countrymen and people in the region. "Netanyahu is endangering the lives of both his own citizens and all the people of the region to extend his political life. This is an indisputable fact: the one responsible for the tension that made our hearts skip a beat on the night of April 13 is Netanyahu and his government, which is seeing red," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls on Palestinians to unite after meeting with Hamas chief

One individual was killed while seven others sustained injuries following a collision between a cable car cabin and a damaged pole, media reports said citing the interior ministry of Turkey on Saturday (Apr 13). The incident took place in Antalya, Turkey when on Friday (Apr 12) at 5:23 pm local time, 24 cabins were left stranded mid-air due to the collision.

A concerted rescue effort has been ongoing for hours, more than 40 individuals remained trapped in nine cabins suspended above the ground, as per the latest report on the incident. The rescue operation by now has resulted in the successful&nbsp;evacuation of 128&nbsp;people&nbsp;from the perilous situation.

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In reassuring statements at the site, Disaster and Emergency Management Authority chairman Okay Memis reportedly said that no one from those individuals who are still seeking help for their rescue from the cable car had critical injuries. He also assured that they are putting efforts to finish the rescue operation before sunset.

The incident took place during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday, a time typically marked by joyous gatherings and celebrations.

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The interior ministry's announcement on social media platform X detailed the extensive mobilisation of resources for the rescue, involving seven helicopters and over 500 rescue workers. A video released by the ministry also showed the courageous efforts of rescue personnel. They were seen ascending into the cabins using safety ropes.

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Director of the Turkish search and rescue agency AFAD, Okay Memis, said,&nbsp;“128 citizens in 16 pods have been rescued under difficult conditions." 
 
“The rescue of 43 others in eight remaining pods is ongoing," it added.&nbsp;

The cable car comprised 36 cabins, each accommodating six people. The journey uphill to the Tunektepe facility typically takes an average of nine minutes.

<h2>One person killed in cable car collision</h2>

One person who was killed during the collision was identified as a 54-year-old Turkish man. Reports said that he died after falling down from the pod as it hit&nbsp;the pole. The injured were identified as six Turkish citizens and one Kyrgyz national, including two children.&nbsp;

The Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an inquiry into the incident. A commission comprising mechanical and electrical engineers as well as health and safety experts, has been tasked with investigating the root cause of the incident.

(With inputs from agencies)

One individual was killed while seven others sustained injuries following a collision between a cable car cabin and a damaged pole, media reports said citing the interior ministry of Turkey on Saturday (Apr 13).

One individual was killed while seven others sustained injuries following a collision between a cable car cabin and a damaged pole, media reports said citing the interior ministry of Turkey on Saturday (Apr 13). The incident took place in Antalya, Turkey when on Friday (Apr 12) at 5:23 pm local time, 24 cabins were left stranded mid-air due to the collision. A concerted rescue effort has been ongoing for hours, more than 40 individuals remained trapped in nine cabins suspended above the ground, as per the latest report on the incident. The rescue operation by now has resulted in the successful evacuation of 128 people from the perilous situation. Also Read | China asks Philippines to 'stop provocations' if it wants to 'ease tensions' In reassuring statements at the site, Disaster and Emergency Management Authority chairman Okay Memis reportedly said that no one from those individuals who are still seeking help for their rescue from the cable car had critical injuries. He also assured that they are putting efforts to finish the rescue operation before sunset. The incident took place during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday, a time typically marked by joyous gatherings and celebrations. Also Read | US alleges China's backing of Russia's extensive military expansion The interior ministry's announcement on social media platform X detailed the extensive mobilisation of resources for the rescue, involving seven helicopters and over 500 rescue workers. A video released by the ministry also showed the courageous efforts of rescue personnel. They were seen ascending into the cabins using safety ropes. Watch | Myanmar: Violence escalates near Thai border × Director of the Turkish search and rescue agency AFAD, Okay Memis, said, “128 citizens in 16 pods have been rescued under difficult conditions." “The rescue of 43 others in eight remaining pods is ongoing," it added. The cable car comprised 36 cabins, each accommodating six people. The journey uphill to the Tunektepe facility typically takes an average of nine minutes. One person killed in cable car collision One person who was killed during the collision was identified as a 54-year-old Turkish man. Reports said that he died after falling down from the pod as it hit the pole. The injured were identified as six Turkish citizens and one Kyrgyz national, including two children. The Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an inquiry into the incident. A commission comprising mechanical and electrical engineers as well as health and safety experts, has been tasked with investigating the root cause of the incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Turkey: One killed, 7 injured in cable car collision at Antalya; over 40 still stranded

The already strained ties between Israel and Turkey are worsening. Israel retaliated quickly to Turkey's move to limit exports to the country. Turkey's decision came after the country's plan to drop aid over the Gaza strip was opposed by Israel.

Turkey, Israel swap trade threats with Gaza tension rising

Turkey said it would impose trade restrictions on Israel starting Tuesday over the war in Gaza. Israel’s foreign minister answered with a threat to block the import of other Turkish products. Watch in for more details!

Turkey and Israel swap trade threats with Gaza tension rising

Five new hires are selflessly roaming the halls of one of the world's busiest transportation hubs as they hope to provide a stress-free travel experience for anxious passengers. They are the Istanbul airport's therapy dogs who are always ready to offer support with strokes, belly rubs and kisses, take a look.

The Therapy Dog team art part of Istanbul airport's new pilot project

A Hamas official said on Monday no progress was made at a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo also attended by delegations from Israel, Qatar and the U.S., shortly after Egyptian sources said headway had been achieved on the agenda.

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Local elections have ushered in a new face in Turkish politics. Re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is being seen as the only serious challenger against strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his AK party.

Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu being dubbed Erdogan's political opponent

Turkish authorities have captured eight people suspected of providing information to the Israeli spy agency, in the latest in a series of such arrests in Turkey. Watch in for more details!

Turkey captures 8 suspects on suspicion of spying for Israel

Turkey's electoral authorities have denied the newly elected mayor from a pro- Kurdish political party the right to hold office in an eastern city and replaced him with his runner up in the race a contestant from Turkish President Erdogan's ruling party. Watch in for more details!

Turkey: Pro-Turkish candidate wins 55% of vote in Turkey; EC reverses ejection of Kurdish winner

Turkey’s highest electoral authority on Wednesday restored the right of a newly elected mayor from a pro-Kurdish party to hold office, overturning an earlier decision by a lower body that had sparked widespread protests and led to dozens of arrests.

Turkiye reinstates pro-Kurdish mayor

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