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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: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul and Surrounding Areas 3

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, April 23, causing buildings to shake and prompting widespread evacuations across the city. More than 200 were injured, mainly due to panic and individuals jumping from heights.

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Turkey: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul and Surrounding Areas 2

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, April 23, causing buildings to shake and prompting widespread evacuations across the city. The number of injuries from the quake has risen to more than 200, mainly caused by panic and individuals jumping from heights.

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Turkey: Residents Seek Safety in Public Areas After M6.2 Earthquake

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, April 23, causing buildings to shake and prompting widespread evacuations across the city. The number of injuries from the quake has risen to more than 200, mainly caused by panic and individuals jumping from heights.

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Turkey: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul and Surrounding Areas

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, April 23, shaking buildings and causing people to flee outside across the city. Shaking was also felt in other cities and provinces. According to the Istanbul Governor's office, 151 were injured jumping from high places due to panic but there are no reports of deaths or major structural damage.

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Turkey: Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul 6

On Wednesday, April 23, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Istanbul. The epicenter was located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the city in the Sea of Marmara. This video shows a ceiling light swinging the moment the earthquake hit. So far, there are no immediate reports of injuries.

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Turkey: Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul 8

On Wednesday, April 23, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Istanbul. The epicenter was located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the city in the Sea of Marmara.

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Turkey: Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul 5

On Wednesday, April 23, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Istanbul. The epicenter was located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the city in the Sea of Marmara. This video shows confused customers at a restaurant in Istanbul the moment the earthquake hit. So far, there are no immediate reports of injuries.

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Turkey: Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul 7

On Wednesday, April 23, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Istanbul. The epicenter was located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the city in the Sea of Marmara. This video taken by a bus passenger shows the seat shaking while traveling. So far, there are no immediate reports of injuries.

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Turkey: Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul 4

On Wednesday, April 23, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Istanbul. The epicenter was located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the city in the Sea of Marmara. This video shows a TV monitor shaking. So far, there are no immediate reports of injuries.

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Turkey: Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul

On Wednesday, April 23, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Istanbul. The epicenter was located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the city in the Sea of Marmara. So far, there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

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Turkey: Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul 3

On Wednesday, April 23, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Istanbul. The epicenter was located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the city in the Sea of Marmara. This video shows people evacuated outside and fire engines running through the city after the quake. So far, there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

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Turkey: Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul 2

On Wednesday, April 23, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Istanbul. The epicenter was located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the city in the Sea of Marmara. This video shows people evacuated outside after the quake. So far, there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

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T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-ANCIENT WALLS

(240725) -- ISTANBUL, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows a view of the ancient walls of Istanbul, Trkiye. Inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage list, the ancient walls of Istanbul stretch from the Sea of Marmara to the Golden Horn. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Lei)

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China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to bring tangible benefits to participants: experts

STORY: China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to bring tangible benefits to participants: experts SHOOTING DATE: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: An intergovernmental agreement on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project was signed last week. Experts say the project will bring tangible benefits to all participants in the region. The railway starts from Kashgar in China's Xinjiang, and enters the territory of Uzbekistan through Kyrgyzstan. In the future, it can extend to West Asia and South Asia. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University "The agreement signed especially under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched in 2013 and this year becoming 1

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Türkiye increases passage fee for int'l ships through straits

STORY: Türkiye increases passage fee for int'l ships through straits SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of cargo ships passing through the Dardanelles Strait in Türkiye 2. various of cargo ships passing through the Bosphorus Strait in Türkiye 3. various of cargo ships in the Marmara Sea, Türkiye STORYLINE: Türkiye has raised the fees levied on international ships navigating through the strategic Turkish Straits connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, local media reported Thursday. Citing a statement of the Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, the Dunya daily noted that the toll has surged to 5.07 U.S. dollars per ton, up from 4.42 dollars, with the new rate taking effect from July 1. "With the fees we collect, we are constantly improving the necessary infrastructure and traffic monitoring systems to enhance maritime safety and security as well as environmental safety in the Tur

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-KUMPORT TERMINAL

(240611) -- ISTANBUL, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a view of Kumport terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 10, 2024. Kumport terminal is located on the northwest coast of the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul, Türkiye, about 35 kilometers away from the Bosporus Strait. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-KUMPORT TERMINAL

(240611) -- ISTANBUL, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows a view of Kumport terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 10, 2024. Kumport terminal is located on the northwest coast of the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul, Türkiye, about 35 kilometers away from the Bosporus Strait. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-KUMPORT TERMINAL

(240611) -- ISTANBUL, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows a view of Kumport terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 10, 2024. Kumport terminal is located on the northwest coast of the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul, Türkiye, about 35 kilometers away from the Bosporus Strait. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-KUMPORT TERMINAL

(240611) -- ISTANBUL, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a view of Kumport terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 10, 2024. Kumport terminal is located on the northwest coast of the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul, Türkiye, about 35 kilometers away from the Bosporus Strait. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-KUMPORT TERMINAL

(240611) -- ISTANBUL, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows a view of Kumport terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 10, 2024. Kumport terminal is located on the northwest coast of the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul, Türkiye, about 35 kilometers away from the Bosporus Strait. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-KUMPORT TERMINAL

(240611) -- ISTANBUL, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows a view of Kumport terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 10, 2024. Kumport terminal is located on the northwest coast of the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul, Türkiye, about 35 kilometers away from the Bosporus Strait. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-KUMPORT TERMINAL

(240611) -- ISTANBUL, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A truck carrying a container is seen at Kumport terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 10, 2024. Kumport terminal is located on the northwest coast of the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul, Türkiye, about 35 kilometers away from the Bosporus Strait. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

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U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts

STORY: U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese EV industry 2. various of the streets in the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: The significant increase in tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) highlights a concerning neglect of priorities such as clean energy and free market principles, in favor of the nation's narrow self-interest, according to Turkish experts and industry insiders. Last week, the White House announced a significant tariff increase, jumping from 25 to 100 percent, on imported electric vehicles (EVs), solar cells, and other clean

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Dense fog disrupts life, transport in Istanbul

STORY: Dense fog disrupts life, transport in Istanbul SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fog 2. various of street views in Istanbul STORYLINE: A thick blanket of fog on Thursday cloaked Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, lowering visibility and disrupting air, sea, and land traffic. The ship traffic in the Bosphorus Strait, one of the busiest waterways in the world, connecting the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea, has been temporarily suspended in both directions, local authorities announced. Ferry services between the Asian and European sides of the city were canceled, resulting in a surge in road traffic density. Flights at Sabiha Gokcen Airport, situated on the Asian side, encountered significant disruptions due to dense fog, with aircraft facing fuel constraints redirected to nearby airports, according to Haberturk Daily. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul,

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Eurasian economic summit kicks off in Istanbul with focus on solutions to global growth

STORY: Eurasian economic summit kicks off in Istanbul with focus on solutions to global growth SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. file footage of Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. various of Akkan Suver, head of the Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation speaking at the summit STORYLINE: The 27th Eurasian Economic Summit kicked off on Wednesday in Türkiye's cultural and financial hub of Istanbul, with a focus on solutions to the challenges in global growth. Titled "From Crises to Stability, Building an Inclusive World," the summit organized by the Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation aims to address global issues such as peace, climate change, water supply and artificial intelligence. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent a message to the event, highlighting its importance at a time of u

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-EURASIAN ECONOMIC SUMMIT

(240222) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 21, 2024 shows a scene at the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye. The summit, organized by the Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation, kicked off here on Wednesday with a focus on solutions to the challenges in global growth. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-EURASIAN ECONOMIC SUMMIT

(240222) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Akkan Suver, head of Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation, speaks at the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 21, 2024. The summit, organized by the Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation, kicked off here on Wednesday with a focus on solutions to the challenges in global growth. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-EURASIAN ECONOMIC SUMMIT

(240222) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 21, 2024 shows a scene at the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye. The summit, organized by the Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation, kicked off here on Wednesday with a focus on solutions to the challenges in global growth. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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11 killed after multi-vehicle crash in Türkiye

STORY: 11 killed after multi-vehicle crash in Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: SAKARYA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the accident in Sakarya, Türkiye STORYLINE: At least 11 people were killed, and 57 others were injured in a chain traffic accident on Thursday on a highway in Türkiye, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported. The accident occurred on the Northern Marmara highway at a location near the northwestern Sakarya province. Seven vehicles, including three buses and a truck, were involved in the chain accident caused by dense fog in the Dagdibi area of the Istanbul direction of the highway. The transportation in the Istanbul direction of the highway came to a halt after the accident. Sakarya Governor Yasar Karadeniz told the broadcaster that the injured were being treated in 10 different hospitals. Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said that three public prosecutors were assigned to the accident under the coordination of

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China's holistic development sets model for developing countries: Turkish scholar

STORY: China's holistic development sets model for developing countries: Turkish scholar SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: An Istanbul-based scholar has lauded China's holistic development that always "prioritizes the benefit of society," saying it has set a model for other developing countries. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University "China reveals the success of a holistic development model that is in harmony with the environment, nature, culture and historical texture. Behind all of China's industrial moves are significant technological efforts, technological endeavors, laboratories, R&D activities, and patents. China's success here is that it treats all of these in a coordinated way with a holistic approach, and make use of their results for the benefit o

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Int'l Yacht Race in Istanbul marks centenary of founding of modern Türkiye

STORY: Int'l Yacht Race in Istanbul marks centenary of founding of modern Türkiye DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:18 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race STORYLINE: More than 100 sailboats took part in a race on the challenging course of Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait on Saturday to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Türkiye. The fourth International Yacht Race lured around 1,000 competitors, who struggled against the southwestern wind and strong currents of the strait, one of the most critical waterways connecting the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea. Before the race, the competitors honored Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the modern Turkish republic, by blowing their horns and waving their flags. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye. (XHTV)