IN 1890, A JAPANESE FISHING VILLAGE SAVED 69 TURKISH SAILORS. 95 YEARS LATER, TURKEY PAID IT BACK 🇯🇵🇹🇷 September 1890. An Ottoman warship called the Ertugrul was heading home from Japan when a typhoon threw it onto the rocks near Kushimoto, at the southern tip of Japan's main island. More than 500 sailors died. The people of the small island nearby ran down to the water in the storm and pulled survivors out. By many accounts, they had very little food themselves, and gave the sailors what they had. 69 men survived. Japan sent them home on two of its own warships. Japan mostly forgot. Turkey didn't. Generations of Turkish kids learned the story at school. March 1985. War between Iran and Iraq. Iraq announced it would shoot down any plane over Iran after a deadline. More than 200 Japanese were stuck in Tehran, and under Japan's laws at the time, its own military planes could not go and get them. Turkey sent two Turkish Airlines planes. They flew 215 Japanese out before the deadline. When people later asked why, the answer from Turkey kept coming back to one word. Ertugrul. Today, Kushimoto still holds a memorial for the sailors, and Turkey still sends people to stand there.

Balıklıgöl is a culturally and spiritually significant site that reflects the rich heritage of Şanlıurfa. With its peaceful setting and centuries-old symbolism, it remains a place of reflection and respect. Learn more at: sanliurfa.goturkiye.com 📸 IG: arifbiradam #GoTürkiye #GoŞanlıurfa #Balıklıgöl #Şanlıurfa #GoSustainable

The Mosque of the Faculty of Theology at Marmara University 📍#Türkiye Looking for a unique place to visit? The Marmara University Faculty of Theology Mosque fascinates visitors with its architectural details. The new-gen mosque is in fact a complex, composed of study rooms, exhibition areas, a book cafe, a conference hall, and more. The star of the show is the mosque’s marvellous dome, representing the rotating movement essential to our universe. Explore more on our official İstanbul page: #GoTürkiye #Goİstanbul #İstanbul #Mosque #FaithTürkiye #Faith #Architecture

🌍 Türkiye Turizmde Rekor Kırdı! 🇹🇷✈️ Türkiye, 2024 yılında 52,6 milyon uluslararası ziyaretçi ağırlayarak bir önceki yıla göre %7 büyüme kaydetti! 📈💼 Bu büyük artış, turizm gelirlerini %18,3 yükselterek 61,1 milyar dolara çıkardı ve tüm zamanların en yüksek seviyesine ulaştırdı. 💰🚀 🏙️ En Popüler Destinasyonlar: ✅ İstanbul – 18,6 milyon ziyaretçi ✅ Antalya – 15,9 milyon ziyaretçi ✅ Edirne – 4,8 milyon ziyaretçi ✅ Muğla – 3,7 milyon ziyaretçi 🌏 En Çok Ziyaretçi Gönderen Ülkeler: 🔹 Rusya – 6,7 milyon (+%6) 🔹 Almanya – 6,6 milyon (+%6,9) 🔹 Birleşik Krallık – 4,4 milyon (+%16,7) 🔹 İran – 3,2 milyon (+%30,9) 🔹 Bulgaristan – 2,9 milyon (+%0,9) Türkiye, benzersiz kültürü, büyüleyici doğası ve dünya standartlarında misafirperverliğiyle turizmde yeni rekorlar kırmaya devam ediyor! 🏛️🏖️✨ 📢 Sıradaki Türkiye seyahatinizi planlıyor musunuz? Haydi keşfetmeye! 🌍✈️ #TürkiyeTurizmi #TravelToTürkiye #TurizmBüyümesi #KeşfetTürkiye #VisitTürkiye #GoTürkiye

THE INSPIRING STORY OF DHL In 1969, 3 young men decided to start their delivery business with the few resources they had. *1. ADRIAN DALSEY* *2. LARRY HILLBLOM* *3. ROBERT LYNN* ....whose initials formed *DHL* will revolutionize this industry. *55 years* later today DHL owns ♤250 planes. ♤ 32,000 vehicles. ♤ 550,000 employees and today DHL is present almost everywhere in the world. Revenues are estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars. *In life, surround yourself with people who talk about projects, business, success, dreams, goals.....not negative, fearful, lazy people.* ```If your friend refuses to join you in starting a business, it's not a friend.``` ```If your brother refuses to support you to progress in your business... he's not a brother.``` If you got into business... hold on strong... it took 55 years for DHL to be DHL. Success takes time, effort, intelligence and focus. Be inspired to do more today🌹🌹🌹

The Kızılkoyun Rock Tombs beckon travellers with their enigmatic beauty and historical significance, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Şanlıurfa. As you explore these ancient burial chambers, you embark on a journey through time, unravelling the stories of civilisations that once thrived in this region. Follow for more: instagram.com/gosanliurfa 📸 IG: musacolak #GoTürkiye #GoŞanlıurfa #Şanlıurfa #KızılkoyunRockTombs #GoSustainable

Palestine has made history by booking a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time, following a goalless draw against Lebanon in Doha. Palestine needed only a draw to progress after starting their Group I match on seven points on Thursday, and despite some harsh tactics from Lebanon, who were shown seven yellow cards, they got the result they wanted. It will also mark the fourth consecutive time Palestine has booked their place in the AFC Asian Cup finals, to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2027. Despite Israel's genocidal war on besieged Gaza, the Palestinian team has already claimed a piece of footballing history this year by making a debut appearance in the Asian Cup knockout phase. Palestinian players have always struggled to focus on the pitch, especially since the start of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and the deterioration of the situation in the occupied West Bank. Many players have suffered the loss of loved ones in the blockaded enclave, while others have been unable to participate in their national team due to the harsh travel restrictions imposed on them.

Evil Sunrise: 😈🌅 These images were captured in the coastal city of Al Wakrah, Qatar, on the morning of December 26, 2019, when an annular eclipse was in progress. The photographer chose a place with an open horizon where he got a perfect view of the eclipsed sun emerging from the sea. When the sun finally began to rise, it looked like two separate pieces, some sort of red horns piercing the sea. It soon took the form of a crescent, with the ‘Etruscan vase’ inferior mirage effect visible. Due to its shape, the phenomenon was nicknamed the ‘Evil Sunrise.🌅

In life, we're all a bit like seeds. Sometimes, we're buried deep in darkness, facing challenges that seem insurmountable. But remember, beneath the soil, there's growth happening. Every struggle, every setback, is just watering your potential. So, keep pushing through the dirt. One day, you'll break through into the sunlight, blossoming into something beautiful.💚🤍❤️ #KeepGrowing #YouGotThis

#Türkiye submitted a letter of request in October 2021 to purchase 40 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets and 79 modernisation kits from the #US. The #Biden administration informally notified Congress of the sale last January, and a tiered review process was initiated to start negotiations with Congress. Key lawmakers in Congress have tied the F-16 sale to Türkiye's approval of #Sweden's #NATO accession bid. Biden urges the US Congress to approve the F-16 sale to Türkiye without delay.