News archive of June 2024

Over 20 stray dogs found dead in Yozgat

More than 20 dogs were found dead in the Central Anatolian province of Yozgat, prompting local authorities to launch an investigation.

The Yozgat Governor's Office reported that a criminal complaint has been filed with the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

12 must-visit Greek museums for 2024

When it comes to choosing where to go and what to see in Greece, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. As far as museums go, you're spoilt for choice, but, and let's be honest here, not all museums are created equal. 

Turkish military training plane crashes, kills two soldiers, ministry says

A Turkish military training plane crashed in the central province of Kayseri on Tuesday, killing two soldiers, the Defense Ministry said.

The SF-260 D training aircraft took off from an air base in Kayseri with two pilots on board for training exercises, and crashed for an unknown reason, the ministry said.

Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.0943

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.0943 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change from Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said.

The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m and up by 0.2 pct y-o-y and by 0.1 pct relative to the beginning of the year.

You Won't Believe How Many People Voted in India's Elections

In an extraordinary display of democratic participation, India has set a new global benchmark with an astounding 642 million citizens casting their ballots in the recently concluded parliamentary elections. This staggering figure, which accounts for nearly half of India's eligible voters, underscores the nation's unwavering commitment to the democratic process.

Auto sales plunge 10 percent in May to 100,300 units

The combined sales of passenger cars and light commercial declined by 10 percent in May from a year ago, the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD) said on June 4.

Some 100,305 vehicles were sold in Türkiye last month, according to ODMD data. This followed the 22.3 percent contraction in the local auto market in April.

Swiss companies put Türkiye on their investment radar

The number of Swiss companies inquiring about Türkiye has increased over the past two months, Roland Brun, Deputy Consul General in Istanbul, has said, adding that some new investments may be in the pipeline this year.

Presently, there are more than 300 Swiss companies operating in Türkiye with a total investment stock of $10 billion.

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