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4 January 2024

OLYMPIC GAMES

41 OTTOMANA STATES
COMPETED AT THE
PARIS OLYMPICS 

14-30 AUGUST 2024

36 GOLD
45 SILVER
49 BRONZE 

130 MEDALS TOTAL

PARALYMPIC GAMES

25 OTTOMANA STATES
COMPETED AT THE
PARIS PARALYMPICS

28 AUGUST - 8 SEPTEMBER  

74 GOLD
77 SILVER
99 BRONZE

250 MEDALS TOTAL

21OCT24-TURKIYE
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CLASSICAL CHIC

Furnish a luxe living room in Ankara, Türkiye.

Türkiye
21OCT24-CROATIA
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DECORATION APP
STUNNINGLY DETAILED

Style a contemporary living room in Zagreb, Croatia.

Croatia
21OCT24-UAE
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SKIES OVER DUBAI

Furnish a luxe dining room in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

United
Arab
Emirates

700 million people in
52 countries in 6 regions

EURASIA

Drone Strike
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Drone Strike
IRAQ

The commander of an Iran-backed militia is among four killed in a “US drone strike” in eastern Baghdad amid mounting regional tensions. At least two rockets struck inside a building used by Harakat al-Nujaba'a, an ex-paramilitary faction of the Hashed al-Shaabi grouping. Rockets targeted a vehicle inside the Nujaba'a “logistics support headquarters” killing a local commander Mushtaq Talib al-Said and one of his aides.

EUROPE

Eurovision Song
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Eurovision Song
MOLDOVA

Moldova's national selection for the Eurovision Song contest is announced as At Night by Tim Tiraspol, aka East Wolf, whose song features Odessa Ukraine Rapper Vovo. The promo video for the song reflects the angst of the Moldovan youth, inundated with the Ukrainian migrants fleeing the war-torn country.

Eurovision Song
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Eurovision Song
MOLDOVA

Moldova's national selection for the Eurovision Song contest is announced as At Night by Tim Tiraspol, aka East Wolf, whose song features Odessa Ukraine Rapper Vovo. The promo video for the song reflects the angst of the Moldovan youth, inundated with the Ukrainian migrants fleeing the war-torn country.

ARZUM OKKA

Automatic Turkish Coffee Machine

Brand new way of creating a 500 year old traditional coffee

CAUCASUS

Russia's Naval Base
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Russia's Naval Base
ABKHAZIA

A permanent Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in Georgia’s breakaway region, Abkhazia, was confirmed by its de facto president, Aslan Bhzania, in October. Since the 1990s, Russian and separatist forces have maintained control over the region, which is internationally recognized as Georgian territory. Georgia is protesting the move and is concerned that this base could drag the nation into the war in Ukraine.

BALKANS

POMAK WEDDING
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Pomak Wedding
BULGARIA

Bulgaria's Muslim population, known as the Pomaks, is often recognized for their lively celebrations. This small Muslim community that converted to Islam during the Ottoman era celebrates their weddings in a manner that keeps their tradition and history alive.

ARZUM OKKA

Automatic Turkish Coffee Machine

Brand new way of creating a 500 year old traditional coffee

AFRICA

RAFAH CROSSING
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Rafah Border Crossing
EGYPT

While one million Gazans are displaced to Rafah on Egypt border, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is adamant that the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip should be under his control.

RAFAH CROSSING
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Rafah Border Crossing
EGYPT

While one million Gazans are displaced to Rafah on Egypt border, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is adamant that the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip should be under his control.

RAFAH CROSSING
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Rafah Border Crossing
EGYPT

While one million Gazans are displaced to Rafah on Egypt border, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is adamant that the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip should be under his control.

ARABIA

Condemnation of Israel
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Condemnation of Israel
SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the remarks made by extremist Israeli Ministers of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Bezalel Smotrich that called for the voluntary migration of Palestinians from Gaza. Qatar and Oman join Saudi Arabia in refusing the Israeli plan that advocates the displacement of Gaza residents, the re-occupation of the strip, and the construction of Israeli settlements.

Condemnation of Israel
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Condemnation of Israel
SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the remarks made by extremist Israeli Ministers of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Bezalel Smotrich that called for the voluntary migration of Palestinians from Gaza. Qatar and Oman join Saudi Arabia in refusing the Israeli plan that advocates the displacement of Gaza residents, the re-occupation of the strip, and the construction of Israeli settlements.