Türkiye’s national unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be able to be controlled with Türksat satellites, starting with Türksat 5B, according to a senior official, who also said it would no longer be possible to intervene in the control of these devices from outside. “We will be able to keep UAVs under control all over the world with all Türksat satellites, especially Türksat 5B. These will be able to communicate uninterruptedly with extended range and coverage,” Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abulkadir Uraloğlu said in a written statement on Monday, emphasizing they would remain safe thanks to satellites. “It will no longer…
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The Kansas City Chiefs’ overtime defeat of the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, with Taylor Swift cheering in the stands, drew a record 123.7 million U.S. viewers, according to Nielsen estimates on Tuesday. It was not only the largest viewership recorded in the 58-year-history of the Super Bowl, but also, according to Nielsen data, the biggest U.S. audience for any event since the first astronauts walked on the moon in 1969. The National Football League championship averaged 120.3 million viewers on CBS alone on Sunday, topping last year’s audience for the Super Bowl, which drew a record 115.1…
According to information provided by the Evergreen Nature Lovers Group, Ulus Irkad, based on the documents he found, conveyed that Vinci stayed in Cyprus for two years, explained that many documents had disappeared for various reasons, and discussed how numerous works in Famagusta bear traces of Leonardo. Irkad also mentioned that Da Vinci used a tablecloth with Lefkara embroidery in one of his paintings, delivering a message to the future, and expressed his desire for researchers to use these traces to reach the truth. In their statement, the Evergreen Nature Lovers Group thanked Ulus Irkad for providing valuable cultural information…
Zorlu Töre, the President of the Republic Assembly, welcomed the finalists of the Miss and Mister Northern Cyprus 2023. Speaking first at the reception held in the Assembly’s Honor Hall, Bülent Günkut, the Founder President of Miss Northern Cyprus and Mister Northern Cyprus, expressed that they have been striving to represent the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) since the beginning of the competitions, participating in 90 different contests over 35 years. Günkut stated their goal and desire to represent the recognized TRNC in all international organizations worldwide. President of the Republic Assembly, Zorlu Töre, mentioned in his speech that…
Speaking on Kıbrıs Genç TV and answering questions about current issues, Ertuğruloğlu stated that steps are being taken with Ankara step by step regarding the Cyprus issue. He said, “From the beginning of the appointment process of the Personal Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, the approach has been that there is no common ground, and there will not be any. I say this as someone who speaks so openly.” Ertuğruloğlu emphasized that this should not be interpreted as “there is common ground, but someone is trying to prevent it.” He stated that if policies…
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Lefkara village yesterday. According to Alithia newspaper, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier toured Lefkara village on the final day of his visit to South Cyprus. The newspaper reported that Steinmeier learned about the village’s history during his visit and also tasted local delights such as traditional sweets and Cypriot coffee. Lefkara Mayor Sofoklis Sofokleus presented a Lefkara lacework to the German President as a gift. Steinmeier then visited the refugee reception center in Kofinou village, where he received information from Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou about the government’s refugee policy. The newspaper mentioned that Steinmeier had the…
According to a statement from his office, Kızılyürek raised the issue at the Committee on Culture, inviting Cypriot Greek officials and representatives from the Commission to explain their stance on the matter. In his presentation to the Committee, Kızılyürek emphasized that the exclusion of Turkish Cypriots from the Erasmus+ program contradicts both the decisions and practices of the European Union concerning Turkish Cypriots. Members of the European Parliament have requested information from the National Authority responsible for education in the Republic of Cyprus regarding why Turkish Cypriots are unable to participate in the Erasmus+ program. The statement noted that the…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth, and Environment is responding to Booking.com’s warnings to travelers visiting Northern Cyprus, which include a “threat to human rights” and alerts regarding entries from Ercan Airport. The warnings issued by the Netherlands-based online travel agency Booking.com against the tourism in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) could have negative implications for both the TRNC and travelers. Upon noticing the warnings, the relevant ministry is preparing to take necessary steps. According to information obtained from reliable sources by Kibris Postasi, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth, and Environment is taking action to avoid such…
Tuva Cihangir Atasever is bracing to become Türkiye’s second astronaut, as he is planned to be sent on a flight to the edge of space in the coming months. The suborbital ride follows the completion of the nation’s inaugural space mission by Aller Gezeravci, who has become the first person from Türkiye to fly to space. Gezeravcı on Friday returned to Earth from a three-week mission to the International Space Station (ISS). A former fighter pilot and captain for Turkish Airlines (THY), he was a member of the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew that launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center…
Bengisu Avci, 27, on Tuesday became the very first Turkish swimmer to cross New Zealand’s Cook Strait. “A big applause to Bengisu! We congratulate Ms. Bengisu Avci, the first ever Turkish swimmer to pass the Cook Strait!” said the Turkish Embassy in Wellington on X. The Turkish ultramarathon swimmer, renowned for her record-breaking English Channel crossing, reached yet another milestone in her career. Despite facing the challenges of 13C (55.4F) water and the looming risk of hypothermia, Avci embarked on a formidable 26-kilometer (16-mile) swim across the Cook Strait, commencing her journey at 1600GMT the previous day. Undeterred by the…