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The Independent
26-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
One of 10 people killed battling wildfires in Turkey was married just days before
A forestry worker among 10 killed while battling wildfires in Turkey had been married just days before. Turkey's minister of agriculture and forestry İbrahim Yumaklı paid tribute to 'forest hero' Tolunay Kocaman, one of the 10 workers who lost their lives during a forest fire in the city of Eskişehir, in the north west of the country. 'We paid a condolence visit to the precious family of Eskişehir Seyitgazi, our forest hero Tolunay Kocaman who was martyred while fighting to protect our green Homeland,' said Mr Yumaklı. 'May Allah have mercy on our martyr; I wish patience and condolences to his grieving family and loved ones. We will never forget the struggle and sacrifices of our martyrs.' Forestry worker Mr Kocaman, 28, was married on 14 July and returned to duty from his honeymoon three days before he died, according to Turkey's state run news agency. A friend of Mr Kocaman told the agency: 'On the day he was martyred, I took provisions to the fire area in the afternoon. Full moon has arrived to get water supplement. Joyfully out of his vehicle now. Even he said, 'Open up the Full Moon has come.'' Firefighters continue to battle wildfires across Turkey and Cyprus, with new blazes erupting along the Mediterranean coast on Friday, prompting the government to declare two western provinces disaster zones. Firefighters fought 73 blazes on Friday, while forest fires which started in Sakarya, Bilecik and Eskişehir and reached Afyonkarahisar, have been brought under control. Two separate fires, which started in the Safranbolu and Ovacık districts of Karabük, are still ongoing, the minister said, adding: 'We are continuing our response here with two aircraft, 19 helicopters, and our ground vehicles. 'The vastness of the area, its very fractured, rugged terrain, and its fullness of canyons and steep cliffs, will likely present some challenges, but our colleagues have established positions on the ground and are responding. 'As we've mentioned here, occasionally unstable winds may make our work difficult, but God willing, we will overcome them." Mr Yumakli said that Turkey was at war with these fires, describing them as an enemy that does not tire, rest or get hungry. In the midst of the heat, the minister said Turkey broken an all-time temperature record on Friday. Information published by the country's General Directorate of Meteorolgy suggested that temperatures would rise by another 10 degrees, starting Saturday. Mr Yumamli said: 'We are currently facing an enemy not unlike last year's fires or those before, but rather something even more powerful. I want to emphasise this. 'We are fighting such an enemy with two centuries of experience, the Forestry Department, under the coordination of our Governor's Office, all our institutions and organizations, especially AFAD, all our civil society organizations, and our citizens, whose hearts will not allow even a single branch of this homeland to be harmed. 'We will certainly extinguish these fires, just as we have done in the past. Let no one doubt this.' He warned Turkey's citizens: 'Please don't light fires in open spaces. Whatever activity you're doing outdoors, if it's flammable, don't think of it as open space, away from trees and forests. 'Without even realizing it, we could be experiencing what we're experiencing today in Karabük. I wholeheartedly thank all my citizens for their common sense, their support, and their prayers. I wish all my brothers and sisters involved in the firefighting efforts success. May God protect their feet.'
The Guardian
23-07-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
Wildfire kills at least 10 forest workers and rescuers battling blaze in Turkey
A wildfire killed at least 10 forest workers and rescuers on Wednesday who were battling to douse the flames near Eskişehir in western Turkey, the authorities said. The agriculture minister, İbrahim Yumakli, said the fire killed five forest workers and five rescuers. Local lawmaker Nebi Hatipoğlu and news website BirGün had earlier said 11 had died. High temperatures and strong winds have fanned the wildfire between Istanbul and the capital Ankara since Tuesday morning, with the spread threatening homes and forcing the evacuation of several villages. The victims were wrongfooted when the flames suddenly changed direction, causing them to be 'burnt alive', according to BirGün. Twenty-four workers were caught in the 'brusque evolution of the flames' of whom 14 were being treated in hospital, Yumakli told broadcasters on Wednesday evening. 'Unfortunately, we have lost five forest workers and five (rescuers),' he added. Hatipoğlu, a deputy from the ruling AKP party, wrote on X there were 'no words to describe our grief'. Turkey has been sweltering since Sunday under temperatures between 6C and 12C above the seasonal norms and several fires have been declared. Scientists have long warned that burning fossil fuels is making extreme weather events such as heatwaves more likely and more intense. Meanwhile firefighters in Cyprus were battling on Wednesday to contain a huge wildfire forcing the evacuation of at least four villages on the first day of a heatwave that sent temperatures soaring. Authorities said the fire was raging in terrain north of the southern city of Limassol, stoked by strong winds and high temperatures. A fire brigade spokesperson said there had been 'considerable damage' to homes in the region, known for its vineyards. The president of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides said he had requested assistance to contain the fire under an EU assistance scheme, while neighbouring Jordan would be sending help. 'The situation is very difficult and the fire front is huge. All forces have been mobilised,' he told reporters at the scene. Authorities said 14 aircraft and workers on the ground were trying to extinguish the blaze, which broke out around midday on Wednesday. The cause of the blaze was not immediately clear. Temperatures on the east Mediterranean island hit 43C (109.4F) inland on Wednesday, forcing authorities to issue an amber weather warning. It was expected to climb further to 44C on Thursday, making it the hottest day of the year. Although heatwaves and forest fires are common, the impact on human life and the damage have become more pronounced in recent years.
Al Bawaba
04-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Turkcell, Beko, Ericsson: XR meets 5G in new R&D project
Turkcell, Beko, and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have implemented the EU-supported VERGE project to develop next-generation communication technologies. R&D teams in Istanbul and Eskişehir collaborated in real-time over 300 km for the first time in Türkiye, using an eXtended Reality (XR) environment for industrial product design. At the project launch workshop, participants experienced a 5G-powered industrial design demo supported by XR VERGE Project, carried out jointly by Turkcell, a pioneer of innovative technologies in Türkiye, Beko, Beko, a leading home appliances company in Europe, and Ericsson, a global leader in information and communication technology, has been successfully results of the project, which aims at strengthening Türkiye's digital production and R&D ecosystem, were shared during an organized workshop. As part of the event, a test study was carried out with a 5G connection established between Beko's R&D Center in Eskişehir and Turkcell Kartal Plaza, which is approximately 300 km away. The R&D teams in both cities collaborated simultaneously via XR glasses by examining and carrying out joint three-dimensional product designs on a shared digital platform without being physically in the same environment. This marked the first application of remote, real-time industrial product design in Tü event, hosted by Turkcell, brought together Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Technology Officer of Turkcell; Yekta Caymaz, Executive Director of Information Technologies at Beko; Mehmet Oğul, General Manager of Ericsson Türkiye; and Prof. Dr. Oriol Sallent, VERGE Project Coordinator. Additionally, EU project referees and specialists from Turkcell and Ericsson's TÜBİTAK-supported R&D laboratories were in the project's significance in advancing Türkiye's ambition to not only utilize but also develop cutting-edge technology, Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Technology Officer of Turkcell, says: 'Türkiye's 12th National Development Plan positions digital transformation applications as one of the priority areas in line with sustainable and inclusive growth targets. Under Turkcell's leadership and supported by the European Union's R&D efforts, the VERGE Project enhances advanced technological competencies in next-generation networks and edge computing. This initiative aims to strengthens Türkiye's digital infrastructure and reinforces its role within the international R&D ecosystem through collaborative innovation.'Speaking at the workshop, Yekta Caymaz, Executive Director of Information Technologies at Beko, says: 'The high speed, low latency, and wide connection capacity enabled by 5G technology constitute the cornerstones of digital transformation. At Beko, we place great emphasis on harnessing this technological potential to develop innovative applications efficiently. Our collaboration with Turkcell and Ericsson through the VERGE project has significantly strengthened this ecosystem. Thanks to the solutions developed, our R&D teams can now collaborate in real-time from different cities or even across the globe. This approach not only accelerates design processes and boosts efficiency but also contributes significantly to sustainable design and enhanced product quality through XR technologies. Projects like these represent investments not only in technology but also in innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Guided by this vision for our digital transformation journey, Beko continues to shape the future.'Mehmet Oğul, General Manager of Ericsson Türkiye, says: 'Our collaboration with Turkcell and Beko marks a significant step in strengthening Türkiye's digital production ecosystem. The advantages offered by 5G, such as low latency and high speed, enable more efficient and interactive industrial design processes. We view this project as a valuable contribution not only to technology, but also to innovation and sustainability. Ericsson remains committed to supporting Türkiye's digital transformation with our vision of shaping the future of communication technologies.'The higher speeds, lower latency, and wide connection capacity of 5G enable industrial design processes to become more efficient and interactive across long distances and between different locations. This technological advancement accelerates product development processes regardless of location and enhances global competitiveness. Leveraging 5G's network slicing capabilities — which offer optimized resource usage, enhanced security, and flexibility — can drive digital transformation across multiple sectors. In the test between Istanbul and Eskişehir, large-scale 3D product design models were instantly captured in product lifecycle management (PLM) software via a 5G infrastructure, effectively eliminating geographic barriers and reducing costs. The project also implements network slicing on the 5G Radio Access Network (RAN), with AI-driven, autonomous network resource management. This innovative approach is aimed at accelerating digital transformation in industrial design processes and different sectors.
Zawya
03-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Turkcell, Beko, Ericsson: XR meets 5G in new R&D project
Turkcell, Beko, and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have implemented the EU-supported VERGE project to develop next-generation communication technologies. R&D teams in Istanbul and Eskişehir collaborated in real-time over 300 km for the first time in Türkiye, using an eXtended Reality (XR) environment for industrial product design. At the project launch workshop, participants experienced a 5G-powered industrial design demo supported by XR glasses. The VERGE Project, carried out jointly by Turkcell, a pioneer of innovative technologies in Türkiye, Beko, Beko, a leading home appliances company in Europe, and Ericsson, a global leader in information and communication technology, has been successfully concluded. The results of the project, which aims at strengthening Türkiye's digital production and R&D ecosystem, were shared during an organized workshop. As part of the event, a test study was carried out with a 5G connection established between Beko's R&D Center in Eskişehir and Turkcell Kartal Plaza, which is approximately 300 km away. The R&D teams in both cities collaborated simultaneously via XR glasses by examining and carrying out joint three-dimensional product designs on a shared digital platform without being physically in the same environment. This marked the first application of remote, real-time industrial product design in Türkiye. The event, hosted by Turkcell, brought together Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı, Güngör Chief Network Technologies Officer of Turkcell; Yekta Caymaz, Executive Director of Information Technologies at Beko; Mehmet Oğul, General Manager of Ericsson Türkiye; and Prof. Dr. Oriol Sallent, VERGE Project Coordinator. Additionally, EU project referees and specialists from Turkcell and Ericsson's TÜBİTAK-supported R&D laboratories were in attendance. Highlighting the project's significance in advancing Türkiye's ambition to not only utilize but also develop cutting-edge technology, Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı, Güngör Chief Network Technologies Officer of Turkcell, says: 'Türkiye's 12th National Development Plan positions digital transformation applications as one of the priority areas in line with sustainable and inclusive growth targets. Under Turkcell's leadership and supported by the European Union's R&D efforts, the VERGE Project enhances advanced technological competencies in next-generation networks and edge computing. This initiative aims to strengthens Türkiye's digital infrastructure and reinforces its role within the international R&D ecosystem through collaborative innovation.' Speaking at the workshop, Yekta Caymaz, Executive Director of Information Technologies at Beko, says: 'The high speed, low latency, and wide connection capacity enabled by 5G technology constitute the cornerstones of digital transformation. At Beko, we place great emphasis on harnessing this technological potential to develop innovative applications efficiently. Our collaboration with Turkcell and Ericsson through the VERGE project has significantly strengthened this ecosystem. Thanks to the solutions developed, our R&D teams can now collaborate in real-time from different cities or even across the globe. This approach not only accelerates design processes and boosts efficiency but also contributes significantly to sustainable design and enhanced product quality through XR technologies. Projects like these represent investments not only in technology but also in innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Guided by this vision for our digital transformation journey, Beko continues to shape the future.' Mehmet Oğul, General Manager of Ericsson Türkiye, says: 'Our collaboration with Turkcell and Beko marks a significant step in strengthening Türkiye's digital production ecosystem. The advantages offered by 5G, such as low latency and high speed, enable more efficient and interactive industrial design processes. We view this project as a valuable contribution not only to technology, but also to innovation and sustainability. Ericsson remains committed to supporting Türkiye's digital transformation with our vision of shaping the future of communication technologies.' The higher speeds, lower latency, and wide connection capacity of 5G enable industrial design processes to become more efficient and interactive across long distances and between different locations. This technological advancement accelerates product development processes regardless of location and enhances global competitiveness. Leveraging 5G's network slicing capabilities — which offer optimized resource usage, enhanced security, and flexibility — can drive digital transformation across multiple sectors. In the test between Istanbul and Eskişehir, large-scale 3D product design models were instantly captured in product lifecycle management (PLM) software via a 5G infrastructure, effectively eliminating geographic barriers and reducing costs. The project also implements network slicing on the 5G Radio Access Network (RAN), with AI-driven, autonomous network resource management. This innovative approach is aimed at accelerating digital transformation in industrial design processes and different sectors. ABOUT ERICSSON: Ericsson's high-performing networks provide connectivity for billions of people every day. For nearly 150 years, we've been pioneers in creating technology for communication. We offer mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises. Together with our customers and partners, we make the digital world of tomorrow a reality.
