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Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Terrifying Turkey wildfires rage through holiday district as 50,000 evacuated
Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as ferocious wildfires rage across Turkey. For the past three days, forest fires whipped up by robust winds have wreaked havoc in İzmir, which sits in the west of the country in an area loved by British tourists. Those flying into the region have captured videos of the sky burning orange above the city of 2.9 million, with great plumes of smoke billowing up off the tinder-box dry countryside. The intensity of the fires has grown as the week continues, with more than 50,000 people having to flee their homes from across İzmir and surrounding provinces. In Sakarya, 230 people have had to leave behind two neighborhoods, while seven villages have been deserted by 609 people in Bilecik. İzmir's Seferihisar district is the worst-impacted. There, 42,300 have had to flee an area that is made up of 80% summer houses, CNN Türk reported. Helicopter pilots and on-the-ground firefighters are working side-by-side with teams of citizens who are determined to save as much of their land and as many of their homes as possible. They used tractors with water trailers and helicopters carrying water to douse the charred hillsides. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı said that 342 forest fires have broken out since Friday. Mr Yumaklı said on Monday that the blaze was fanned overnight by winds reaching 40-50 km/h in Kuyucak and Doğanbey areas of İzmir. The first fire broke out on Sunday between the districts of Seferihisar and Menderes in İzmir, spreading rapidly due to winds of up to 117 km/h, according to Governor Süleyman Elban. Residents in the village of Ürkmez were forced to cut trees to create firebreaks and protect their homes. On Sunday, no flights could land at or take off from Adnan Menderes Airport, which serves the coastal city of İzmir, for several hours. The airport's departure board showed all flights due to leave on Sunday evening were either suspended or canceled. Since then, the airport has been running as normal, with the departures and arrivals boards today showing no delays or cancellations. The area was also hit by wildfires last year, as were many of Turkey's other coastal areas. It is likely that this will become a more and more regular occurrence in the country, as climate change increases the irregularity of weather patterns and raises temperatures. Turkey is not the only European country impacted by blazes this week. Right now, a sweltering 'heat dome' is sitting across swathes of Europe including France, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey, with forecasts from European meteorologists warning that more roasting days are on the horizon. "Extreme heat is no longer a rare event — it has become the new normal," declared U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres via Twitter from Seville, Spain, where the mercury was projected to soar to a blistering 42 Celsius by Monday afternoon. Echoing his oft-repeated plea for dramatic measures to curb climate change, Guterres proclaimed: "The planet is getting hotter & more dangerous — no country is immune."
Hindustan Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who was Nihal Candan? Turkish influencer dies after struggling with anorexia
Popular Turkish influencer Nihal Candan passed away on Friday following a prolonged struggle with anorexia, CNN Türk reported. She was 30. Popular Turkish influencer Nihal Candan has passed away.(X) Candan had reportedly dropped to just 23 kilograms after losing nearly 37 kilograms in the last two years. While undergoing treatment at the hospital, her heart stopped, and doctors were unable to revive her. News of her deteriorating condition was first shared by fashion designer Pınar Kerimoğlu, who wrote on Instagram: "I called Umut and asked 'How is she?' Unfortunately, Nihal's heart stopped again. CPR is currently being performed." Moments later, fellow influencer Sıla Doğu confirmed her passing on social media. Earlier this month, Nihal's sister, Bahar Candan, had revealed that she had been hospitalized, writing, 'My sister was taken to the hospital, she is anorexia... Do something, my sister is dying. She could not digest what she experienced. I hope you can feel remorse for slandering a young person like this and ruining his life.' Nihal Candan had celebrated her 30th birthday just last week in the hospital. Also Read: Influencer, 31, partied with doctor night before cosmetic surgery, dies after procedure Who was Nihal Candan? Born on June 15, 1995, in Mersin, Türkiye, Gülnihal 'Nihal' Candan rose to fame in 2014 after appearing on the Turkish reality fashion show Bu Tarz Benim. She later launched her own business, Nihal Candan Beauty Center. She built a successful career as a social media influencer in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, amassing nearly 900,000 followers on Instagram. In 2023, she and her sister Bahar Candan were arrested on charges of fraud and money laundering, allegedly connected to a scam involving discounted vehicle sales. During her time in prison, Nihal developed severe anorexia nervosa, reportedly losing more than 30 kilograms. Her condition prompted an early release in early 2025 on health grounds.
Metro
03-06-2025
- Metro
Travel agency sends message to tourists after earthquake rocks Greece and Turkey
Travel agencies have urged tourists to stay calm after an earthquake rocked western Turkey and parts of Greece in the middle of the night. People were jolted awake when a 5.8 magnitude quake shook the Turkish coastal town of Marmaris, around 40km north of the Greek holiday island of Rhodes around 2.17am Monday. A 14-year-old girl died in the resort town of Fethiye, on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. He said the teenager was taken to hospital but could not be saved. Dozens were injured in Mugla, on Turkey's Aegean coast, as panicked residents tried to jump from buildings, according to local media reports. No injuries were reported in Rhodes but tourists on the island said they woke to violent shaking. Matthew McCormick, from Belfast, wrote on X: 'Jeepers, nothing like an earthquake in Rhodes to get you going at 2am. Rather surreal to feel the whole hotel move.' Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Travel operator TUI told holidaymakers to 'remain calm' and follow instructions from local authorities. Seismologist Efthimios Lekkas told Greece's state-run broadcaster ERT News that the earthquake's depth caused it to be felt across a wider area. He said: 'We are in no way worried about these earthquakes. 'This one was intense due to its depth, it covers a larger surface area, but the seismic waves do not have the energy they should have to see damage on the surface.' The news comes weeks after nearby Crete was shaken by a stronger 6.1 magnitude earthquake, which triggered a tsunami warning. Turkey is crossed by two major fault lines and in some parts of the country, earthquakes are frequent. In April, Istanbul was rocked by a series earthquakes, something scientists have been warning about for years. Buildings shook and people fled onto the streets of Turkey's biggest city after three consecutive earthquakes – as strong as 6.2 magnitude – hit before 1pm local time. More than 150 people were hospitalised with injuries sustained while jumping from buildings. The shocks were felt as far as Greece, Bulgaria and Romania. Live TV captured the moment CNN Türk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoglu realised what was happening. The BBC's senior international correspondent Orla Guerin, who lives in Istanbul, said she has never felt an earthquake so powerful in six years of living in the city. Anxiety around earthquakes has run high in Turkey since 2023, when a series of massive shocks killed more than 55,000 people in southeastern parts of the country and neighbouring Syria. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 6 February 2023, and a second powerful tremor that came hours later, destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and south-eastern Turkish provinces, leaving more than 53,000 people dead. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of Syria. Whole neighbourhoods were flattened and people slept outside in fear of aftershocks for weeks. While Istanbul was not impacted by that earthquake, the devastation heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city's proximity to fault lines. As of 9am Tuesday, the UK Foreign Office has not updated its travel guidance for Turkey or Greece. If an earthquake strikes, the FCDO says you should drop to the ground, cover your head and hold on to something stationary. If you are inside a building, you are advised to stay where you are. Avoid sheltering under door frames. If you are near the ocean, the advice will always be to move to higher ground. As aftershocks can occur, the FCDO recommends following local advice regarding evacuation or sheltering in place after an initial earthquake. The FCDO will set up a specific crisis response to help British nationals who might be affected. This can include a dedicated hotline or online registration where you can apply for assistance. In April, Metro spoke to Pelin Bengu, general manager at Intrepid Travel Turkey, about what to do if you're caught in an earthquake. We asked what travellers should know about their refund rights, and if they have the right to cancel a trip. Pelin said: 'Unless the Foreign Office changes its advice for travel to Turkey, normal booking conditions will apply for people travelling to the country. 'If you're concerned about travelling to Turkey, it's best to contact your travel agent or tour operator for advice.' As it stands, the FCDO also advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. More Trending It also warns of unrest linked to demonstrations and protests that have taken place across the country in recent weeks. Earlier this year, hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest the arrest of Istanbul's mayor. Like with any country, the Foreign Office advises British nationals to stay vigilant when abroad. A Foreign Office spokeswoman told Metro it is 'monitoring' the ongoing situation in Turkey and keeps its travel advice under 'constant review'. MORE: Is it safe to travel to Sicily? Orange alert after 'intense' Mount Etna eruption MORE: A stranger helped me on a plane – they only made things worse MORE: The surprising reason cabin crew seatbelts are different from yours
Shafaq News
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
No clearance for Netanyahu: Turkiye dismisses reports
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Turkiye rejected reports claiming it had approved Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's use of Turkish airspace during his upcoming visit to Azerbaijan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Öncü Keçeli dismissed the allegations as 'completely unfounded,' clarifying that Ankara had received no formal request from Israeli authorities. The statement follows a wave of speculation across news outlets and social media platforms, which suggested Turkiye had granted overflight permission at the request of Baku. Netanyahu is expected to visit Azerbaijan between May 7 and 11. Notably, in November 2024, Turkish authorities reportedly blocked Israeli President Isaac Herzog's plane from transiting Turkish airspace en route to the UN Climate Summit in Azerbaijan. Tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv have also intensified in recent months. In April 2025, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the official suspension of diplomatic and trade ties with Israel, citing the ongoing war in Gaza. 'There will be no normalization with Israel until a ceasefire is achieved,' Fidan told CNN Türk, accusing Netanyahu of 'defying the entire world' with US backing and urging Washington to restrain him.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CNN Anchor Delivers Breaking News Live as Earthquake Strikes Istanbul
All in a day's work! CNN Türk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoğlu proved that she wasn't going to let a 6.2 earthquake rattle her from doing her job. The shaking began on April 23 at 1 p.m. local time. The TV anchor in Turkey sounded a bit nervous as she delivered the news and held up her hand to let everyone know that this was a moment to pay attention to. Bozbeyoğlu was in the middle of her broadcast when the event happened and the alarming footage was later shared on X. The Associated Press reported that the earthquake occurred in Istanbul and while there were "no immediate reports of serious damage," approximately 236 people were injured. Most of the injuries were not from the earthquake though. The media outlet shared that many citizens were hurt when they tried "to jump from buildings or for panic attacks" because Istanbul is a "high-risk" city for earthquakes. The natural disaster happened on a national holiday with most kids out of school and residents off from work. "Thank God, there does not seem to be any problems for now,' President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said to a crowd at the National Sovereignty and Children's Day holiday event, per People. 'May God protect our country and our people from all kinds of calamities, disasters, accidents, and troubles.' The quake left many people feeling uneasy, so they spent the night outside in an open space, according to the BBC. There was a concern that aftershocks could be an ongoing issue, and many residents didn't feel safe inside without confirmation that their buildings were safe.
