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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday that Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of astrophysical high-energy neutrinos, recognizing a breakthrough enabling observation of distant cosmic processes through particles traveling at near-light speeds.The Turkish Statistical Institute reported on Monday that annual consumer inflation eased to 29.73% in September, undershooting market projections of 30.3%, as monthly price increases moderated despite persistent pressure in housing and transportation costs, official data showed.Türkiye's premier aviation and technology festival TEKNOFEST opened its southeastern leg in Sanliurfa on Wednesday, bringing together tech enthusiasts and industry leaders for exhibitions, air shows and the finals of technology competitions running through Oct. 4.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Newsweek that Ankara would not accept a binary choice between East and West, emphasizing that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was not directed against Iran, Israel, or any third country amid shifting global power dynamics.Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held discussions with members of the Syrian diaspora and US congressional representatives during his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, focusing on reconstruction efforts and the strategic role of expatriates in strengthening Damascus-Washington relations.

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Last update : 25 March 2026, Wednesday / 07:02

Türkiye

Cunda Island's colorful doors tell stories of a bygone era

The historic entrances lining narrow streets of Türkiye's Northern Aegean gem blend vibrant colors, ornate knockers and timeless craftsmanship.

25 March 2026

Balikesir

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

An aerial view shows Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jets deployed in Balikesir, Türkiye, on May 22, 2022. The 161st Fleet Command, the only fleet of the Turkish Air Force with dual codenames - coded as "Eagle" during the day and "Bat" at night - takes an active role in both the protection of the airspace in the Aegean region and the fight against terrorism.

25 May 2022

Balikesir

Eight Syrian refugees killed, 48 injured in western Turkey bus accident

Seventeen children and one pregnant woman among those injured, officials say

09 January 2016

Balikesir

Traffic accident in Turkey leaves 11 Syrians dead

11 Syrians were killed as a result of a traffic accident in Turkey's western province of Balıkesir

08 August 2015

Balikesir

Bird flu fears grow as more poultry facilities close

Fears of bird flu are increasing in the western Turkish province of Balıkesir, as some poultry facilities, including quail farms near the quarantined area were sealed out of fear

05 May 2015

Balikesir

Heavy storms claim lives in Turkey

Dozens injured, several flights cancelled due to gushing winds across the nation

02 February 2015

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