Wildfires In Izmir - Turkey

Wildfires In Izmir - Turkey

Animal rescue workers helping a dog during the wildfires in Izmir, Turkey, on August 17, 2024. The wildfire started two days before on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Photo by Cengiz Malgir/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires In Izmir - Turkey

Wildfires In Izmir - Turkey

Animal rescue workers helping a dog during the wildfires in Izmir, Turkey, on August 17, 2024. The wildfire started two days before on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Photo by Cengiz Malgir/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires In Izmir - Turkey

Wildfires In Izmir - Turkey

Animal rescue workers helping a dog during the wildfires in Izmir, Turkey, on August 17, 2024. The wildfire started two days before on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Photo by Cengiz Malgir/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires In Izmir - Turkey

Wildfires In Izmir - Turkey

Animal rescue workers helping a dog during the wildfires in Izmir, Turkey, on August 17, 2024. The wildfire started two days before on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Photo by Cengiz Malgir/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires In Izmir - Turkey

Wildfires In Izmir - Turkey

Animal rescue workers helping a dog during the wildfires in Izmir, Turkey, on August 17, 2024. The wildfire started two days before on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Photo by Cengiz Malgir/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The wildfire started yesterday evening on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Izmir, Turkey on August 16, 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The wildfire started yesterday evening on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Izmir, Turkey on August 16, 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The wildfire started yesterday evening on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Izmir, Turkey on August 16, 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The wildfire started yesterday evening on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Izmir, Turkey on August 16, 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The wildfire started yesterday evening on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Izmir, Turkey on August 16, 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The wildfire started yesterday evening on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Izmir, Turkey on August 16, 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The wildfire started yesterday evening on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Izmir, Turkey on August 16, 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The wildfire started yesterday evening on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Izmir, Turkey on August 16, 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The Dogs Rescued During The Wildfire In Izmir - Turkey

The wildfire started yesterday evening on Yamanlar Mountain in Karsiyaka, Izmir continues to grow due to the wind. Ornekkoy Temporary Dog Shelter and Celal Uner Animal Shelter were evacuated as a precaution. The animals remaining in the shelters were transferred to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality PAKO Street Animals Social Life Campus. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts continue to extinguish the fire. Izmir, Turkey on August 16, 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish intelligence kills senior PKK member in N Iraq

STORY: Turkish intelligence kills senior PKK member in N Iraq DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an old anti-terror operation of Türkiye against the PKK (file) 2. various of photos of Celal Birdal, press and archives officer of the PKK, who was "neutralized" in the Gara region of north Iraq (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the militants of the PKK 4. various of an old anti-terror operation of Türkiye against the PKK (file) STORYLINE: The Turkish National Intelligence Organization killed a senior member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in a cross-border operation in northern Iraq, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Wednesday. Celal Birdal, codenamed "Sidar Serhat," was "neutralized" in the Gara region of northern Iraq, Anadolu said, adding that he was the responsible person for the "press and archives" of the PKK. The term "neutralized" is often used by Turkish authorities to imply that "terrorists" are killed,

Turkish intelligence kills senior PKK member in northern Iraq

STORY: Turkish intelligence kills senior PKK member in northern Iraq DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of anti-terror operations of Türkiye against PKK in N. Iraq 2. various of three photos of Mesut Celal Osman 3. various of anti-terror operations of Türkiye against PKK in N. Iraq STORYLINE: The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) killed a senior member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in a cross-border operation in northern Iraq, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported Friday. Mesut Celal Osman, codenamed "Zagros Cekdar," was "neutralized" in the Sinjar region in northern Iraq, the TRT said, adding that he was responsible for the PKK's operations in Sinjar, which has become a major PKK stronghold in recent years. The term "neutralized" is often used by Turkish authorities to imply that "terrorists" are killed, wounded, or captured in security operations. Osman joined the PKK in Syria in 2010. He returned to Syria

Turkish coppersmiths strive to keep traditional crafts vibrant amid modernization challenges

STORY: Turkish coppersmiths strive to keep traditional crafts vibrant amid modernization challenges DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:42 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cafer Keles working 2. various of copper products 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): CAFER KELES, Coppersmith Master in Ankara STORYLINE: Copper craftsmanship used to be well established in Türkiye's Anatolian history. Today, however, Turkish coppersmiths are striving to keep the tradition alive as its existence is threatened by modernization. In capital city Ankara's suburban Golbasi district, at the shore of the Mogan lake, lies a shop specialized in copperware owned by Cafer Keles and his son Celal. Copperware sold there includes small Turkish coffee pots, cauldrons, and decorative objects made over several months. Some large handicraft pieces can cost an interested customer several thousand U.S. dollars. The 55-year-old Cafer learned his skill from masters more than 40 years ago in Samanpazari, Ankara's old town,