Antakya News
Turkey's Belen Tunnel Project to Connect Antakya and Iskenderun by 2029
Turkey's AK Party Deputy Chairman Hüseyin Yayman announced that the 8.5 km Belen Tunnel, part of the Iskenderun-Topboğazı Highway Project in Hatay, is set to be completed by 2029. The project aims to reduce travel time between Antakya and Iskenderun to 25 minutes, connecting the region to the Middle East.
Hatay Kira Brawl Injures Two
A dispute over business premises rent in Hatay, Turkey, erupted into a physical fight involving sticks, resulting in two minor injuries. The incident was captured on security cameras.
Hatay forest fire controlled after intervention
A forest fire that broke out in Hatay's Antakya district has been brought under control. Firefighting teams intervened from the air and ground, and cooling efforts are ongoing.
Antakya is a city in southern Turkey that serves as the capital of Hatay Province.