Carbon-Negative Plant Opens in Turkey Turning Algae Into Bio-Jet Fuel and So Much More
The plant can process 1,200 tons of algae a year, to be turned into feed stocks, supplements, jet fuel, and fertilizer.
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Dearly Departed Internet Cat Gets Honorary Statue
Tombili the relaxed Turkish feline that made cat meme history has gotten a commemorative statue in his honor.
Puppy Rescued From Well After 11 Days is Adopted by Firefighters Who Saved It (WATCH)
This lucky pup was trapped in a 200-foot well over 11 days until finally, rescue teams were able to haul the dog to safety.
Watch Butcher Politely Show Meat Samples to Feline Customer Before Giving it a Free Sample
Even though his customer was a bit shorter than his average visitor, this butcher was unfazed by the furry visitor. In fact, he seemed delighted to share his knowledge of deli cuts with an interested customer.
Volunteers Never Gave Up on Severely Injured Squirrel-Now in a Loving Home With Hot New Wheels
This little squirrel may not have had a chance at life if it weren't for these determined volunteers - now, she has a loving home and more mobility than ever.
Gym Gives Free Lifetime Pass to Refugee Boy Staring Longingly Through the Window
After a boy's heart-wrenching photo went viral on social media, the owner of a local gym became determined to help grant his wish.
The Sight of Legless Girl Walking With Tin Cans Spurs Good Samaritan Doctor to Make Sure She Walks Tall
This 8-year-old Syrian refugee has been given a whole new lease on life after a Turkish doctor saw photos of her using tin cans for prosthetic legs.
Turkey Announces They Are Setting Aside a Ton of Money to Make Cancer Treatments Free
"A cancer patient will not pay any extra fee as the state will cover it all," says the Minister for Labor and Social Security.
City Installs 'Vending Machines' That Recycle Plastic in Subway Stations, in Exchange for Free Transportation
Innovative machines accept plastic waste in exchange for adding money to fare cards in Istanbul: encouraging recycling while reducing garbage in landfills.
Scientist Makes Bioplastic Out of Discarded Olive Pits Thanks to Her Dad's Strange Eating Habits
After she watched her father eat olive pits, this Turkish scientist has created an ingenious biodegradable alternative to plastic.
They are Learning to Say Sorry in the Middle East
In the past week, not one but two leaders – Turkish and Palestinian – made rare acknowledgements of the suffering of the 'other.'
Preparations Underway For Afghanistan's First Women's University
Afghanistan's first lady unveiled plans for the Islamic nation's first university run just for women.
Mosque Welcomes Stray Cats and Kittens for the Winter (LOOK)
A big-hearted iman has opened his mosque to families of stray cats seeking shelter from the cold this winter.
Town Secretly Learns Sign Language To Surprise Deaf Neighbor (WATCH)
It took a month of planning and sign language trainings, all to surprise a hearing-impaired young man in Turkey. His sister teamed up with an ad agency in a grand scheme to let her brother feel what it would be like to have no barriers to communication.
Filmmakers Find Amazing Optimism in Syrians Who've Lost It All -WATCH
And now we have the faces to go with the statistics. Watch the incredibly moving video that captures the hope and feelings of Syrian refugees.
Locals Save Tourist's Car by Sitting On It… Until Help Arrives
When a tourist's car rolled off the edge of a pier, locals hopped on the hood as counterbalance, and calmly waited until help arrived.
Virginians Deliver 114,000 Pounds of Winter Warmth to Refugees in Turkey
Volunteers in Northern Virginia delivered 72 tons of coats and blankets to Syrian refugees in Turkey this winter.
Israel and Palestinians Declare War — Against Climate Change
Israel and the Palestinian Authority are among 15 Mediterranean nations who have just signed a historic agreement to work together to combat the effects of climate change, one month ahead of the next United Nations conference on climate change, scheduled for November in Cancun.
After Wedding, Instead of Fancy Meal Couple Serves 4000 Syrian Refugees
A Turkish couple pooled the money they got from friends and family and used it to host a party for thousands of Syrian refugees on their wedding day.
Turkish Tech Firm Does Something Epic With $27 Million From Its Sale
Sometimes, hard work really does pay off. For a group 100 loyal employees at a recently sold Turkish Tech company, it resulted in the surprise of their lives.
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