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China: Octopus Clings to Phone After Being Caught by Fisher in Fuzhou

In Fuzhou, Fujian, a video captured a man fishing when he unexpectedly caught an octopus with a phone stuck to one of its tentacles on September 28. The octopus refused to let go, wrapping its arms tightly around the device as if claiming it as its own.

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Greece: Massive Fire Burns Forests on Chios, Prompting Evacuations

Strong wildfires, stoked by fierce winds and dry conditions, continue to rage in several parts of Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate and triggering road closures, power cuts and emergency rescues. On the island of Chios in the northern Aegean, a massive fire burned forests and farmland, forcing the evacuation of Volissos and other areas, while the coast guard rescued people who were trapped on beaches.

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Canakkale - Turkey

A wildfire that began in agricultural land near Sarıcaeli village in Canakkale province in Turkey spread into a nearby forest and forced authorities to temporarily suspend ship traffic through the Dardanelles (Canakkale) Strait. The Dardanelles (also called the Canakkale Strait) links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is a key route for vessels transiting between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Its temporary closure underscores how wildfires can disrupt global maritime traffic and local communities, on August 8, 2025 in Canakkale, Turkey. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey: Wildfires Sweep Through Izmir, Disrupting Flights

Wildfires in the western province of Izmir have resulted in the evacuation of multiple villages and neighborhoods, local authorities reported. The first fire began on Sunday, June 29, between the districts of Seferihisar and Menderes and have been exacerbated by strong winds. According to officials, more than 1,000 personnel, supported by aircraft and helicopters, have been deployed to contain the fires. A separate blaze was also reported at a landfill site in Gaziemir, near central Izmir, posing a threat to nearby woodland and the Otokent industrial zone. Flight operations at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport were temporarily suspended as a precaution.

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Greece: Wildfires Rage Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders 5

Wildfires intensified and spread across Chios on Sunday, June 22, prompting evacuations in affected areas. The fires continued to burn into a second day, and Greece put Chios under a state of emergency on Monday.

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 3

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 2

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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Greece: Wildfire Continues To Rage In Corinthia, Leaving 2 People Dead

A large wildfire broke out near Xylokastro in Corinthia, in the Peloponnese, Greece, on Sunday, September 29, prompting evacuations and road closures around the area. As of Monday, the fire has not yet been contained, resulting in two deaths. Smoke from the fire spread over a wide area, and this video shows it covering the city of Piraeus in Attica on Monday.

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At least 21 dead after migrant boat sinks off NW Türkiye

STORY: At least 21 dead after migrant boat sinks off NW Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of coastguards searching for illegal immigrants on a sinking boat in the Aegean Sea in Canakkale, Türkiye 2. various of illegal immigrants who lost their lives in the sinking of the boat being taken to the ambulance from the coastguard boat in Canakkale, Türkiye STORYLINE: At least 21 illegal migrants were killed Friday when their boat sank off Türkiye's Aegean coast, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported. The incident occurred off the coast of Eceabat District in the northwestern province of Canakkale when the migrant boat capsized and sank, said the report. Citing Canakkale Governor Ilhami Aktas, the TRT said a search and rescue operation is ongoing at the scene, backed by two helicopters and ten Coast Guard rescue boats. According to Aktas, four individuals had been rescued. Meanwhile, ambulances have

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

A woman lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

A woman lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

A woman lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

People lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

People lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

A couple hugs each other at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

Two man poses when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

A couple hugs each other while drinking beer at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

People lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

A couple lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

A couple lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

A couple hugs each other at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

A couple lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

Children lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

People lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

People lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

People lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

Children lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A couple hugs each other in the new year. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

A woman seen praying during the first minute of the new year while people lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations - Izmir

People lights up the torches at when time became 00:00 midnight at the new years eve. The New Year was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Izmir, the largest city on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. Thousands of people welcomed the year 2024 with torches and wishing lanterns along the Alsancak promenade.Izmir, Turkey, January 1, 2024. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM