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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan participated in voting for Anadolu’s annual photo competition on his return from Egypt, selecting images across categories including a powerful shot of Gaza aid distribution he had previously presented at the UN.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for an official visit, where he will co-chair the Türkiye-Egypt High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and attend a bilateral business forum.Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş stated that Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty are non‑negotiable and called for a democratic, participatory system that includes all groups. He welcomed recent integration steps and urged full implementation of agreements between Damascus and the YPG/SDF.The recent release of a limited set of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has triggered significant criticism from U.S. lawmakers and public figures. Prominent voices, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elon Musk, have accused the Department of Justice of failing to disclose the full record as legally required, maintaining opacity around the scandal.The recent release of a limited set of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has triggered significant criticism from U.S. lawmakers and public figures. Prominent voices, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elon Musk, have accused the Department of Justice of failing to disclose the full record as legally required, maintaining opacity around the scandal.

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Dense fog halts all vessel traffic through Türkiye's Çanakkale Strait

Yeni Şafak Newsroom

11:13, 06/02/2026, Friday

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Dense fog halts all vessel traffic through Türkiye's Çanakkale Strait

Official Closure and Immediate ImpactThe Çanakkale Strait Vessel Traffic Services Directorate announced the closure effective at 08:10 local time. Controllers radioed ships approaching from the north and south to inform them that transit traffic was halted until further notice due to the hazardous conditions. Affected vessels were directed to designated anchorage areas to wait for the fog to lift and for safe navigation to resume.

Severe fog has forced the closure of the Çanakkale Strait (Dardanelles) to all transit ship traffic in both directions. Maritime authorities suspended crossings due to critically low visibility, with vessels instructed to anchor and await improved conditions.

Strategic Importance of the Waterway

The Çanakkale Strait, along with the Istanbul Strait (Bosphorus), forms the Turkish Straits system, a vital maritime corridor connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. It is one of the world's busiest waterways for international shipping, particularly for oil and grain exports from Black Sea ports. Temporary closures, while necessary for safety, can have ripple effects on global supply chains and shipping schedules.

<p><strong>Strategic Importance of the Waterway</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Çanakkale Strait, along with the Istanbul Strait (Bosphorus), forms the Turkish Straits system, a vital maritime corridor connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. It is one of the world's busiest waterways for international shipping, particularly for oil and grain exports from Black Sea ports. Temporary closures, while necessary for safety, can have ripple effects on global supply chains and shipping schedules.</strong></p>

Safety Protocols and Historical Context

Such closures are a standard safety procedure implemented by Turkish maritime authorities to prevent collisions and groundings in the narrow, busy strait when visibility is severely impaired. The iconic 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, which spans the strait, was also shrouded in the dense fog, highlighting the intensity of the weather event. Operations will return to normal once visibility is restored to a safe minimum.

<p><strong>Safety Protocols and Historical Context</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Such closures are a standard safety procedure implemented by Turkish maritime authorities to prevent collisions and groundings in the narrow, busy strait when visibility is severely impaired. The iconic 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, which spans the strait, was also shrouded in the dense fog, highlighting the intensity of the weather event. Operations will return to normal once visibility is restored to a safe minimum.</strong></p>

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