Hatay

Türkiye has reopened a border crossing in the Hatay province on Türkiye's southern frontier with Syria to facilitate the return of refugees after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced.

Speaking about the monumental developments in Syria, Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the media following the Turkish cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon. He expressed hope that refugee returns to the neighboring country would increase.

Syrians residing in Türkiye on Dec. 9 rushed to key border crossings to return to their country following the toppling of the regime after a protracted yearslong civil war.

Syrian refugees across Turkey jubilantly welcomed the downfall of Bashar Assad's government Sunday, with many embracing the chance to return to their homeland.

Large crowds waving Syrian and Turkish flags gathered in the main square of Kilis, a border city in southern Turkey.

The U.N. Development Fund (UNDP) has announced the completion of two model facilities for the safe processing and recycling of earthquake debris in Türkiye.

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has stated that they are putting in great effort to transform the eastern province of Hatay, which was severely damaged during the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes last year, into a museum city.

In a bid to put a spotlight on the environmental challenges, Türkiye has orchestrated a series of events encompassing activities from planting saplings to waste collection campaigns.

The Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry launched an expansive event, "Çevrefest," in Ankara on June 6, a day after World Environment Day.

Heavy rains which started on May 24 morning, following warnings from the State Meteorological Service, have caused significant flooding in the southern province of Hatay.

The rainfall, varying in intensity across districts, was particularly severe in Antakya by evening, creating challenging conditions for drivers.

The members of the Court of Appeals have elected Ömer Kerkez as their new president, breaking a long-standing deadlock in the 37th round of voting.

A cleanup initiative conducted in the southern province of Hatay has revealed the alarming extent of pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, as divers removed debris, including tires, chairs, ghost nets, and various other items.