A terrifying incident shook the aviation industry on Saturday night, August 16, when a Boeing 757-300 carrying 280 passengers caught fire in its right engine shortly after takeoff from Corfu, Greece, reportedly due to a bird strike. This aircraft was operated by German budget airline Condor. It was en route to Düsseldorf, Germany, when the plane had to make an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy. Read to know more about this incident.

A German Condor aircraft flying to Düsseldorf made an emergency landing in southern Italy due to engine failure caused by suspected bird strike.

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The Boeing 757-300 aeroplane had 273 passengers and eight crew members on board. The flight was mid-air when the right engine caught fire at about 1,500 feet in the air. The flight had to make an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy. A video of this incident went viral all over X (formerly Twitter). The video shows sparks emerging from the plane’s right side. As per the Indiatimes, people living near the port heard a loud explosion-like sound when the flight flew over it.

According to NDTV, flight tracking sites showed the aircraft DE3665 departed from Corfu’s Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport at 8:19 PM EEST (10:49 IST). It landed at Brindisi airport 43 minutes later. As per some reports, after shutting down the faulty engine, the pilot tried to return to the departure destination but later continued flying on the other engine and landed in Brindisi safely. Because of the limited hotels in Brindisi, the passengers had to spend the night at the airport and reached Düsseldorf the next day.

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Other Boeing Flight Incidents

NDTV reported that the Boeing 757 is one of the oldest-serving passenger plane models in the world. It has been nicknamed “Atari Ferrari.” It is to be noted that this was not the first time Boeing planes had caused inconveniences. Last month, a Delta flight, flying from Los Angeles to Atlanta, had to return after takeoff after its left engine caught fire. One of the most dreadful incidents in recent times, the Air India plane crash in June was also an aircraft by Boeing. The crash killed 271 passengers and 19 people on the ground. An investigation is in process in this case.

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First Published: August 18, 2025 7:03 PM

The Republic of Türkiye just achieved an important cultural milestone. Yes, Antep İşi Embroidery has now been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Announced during the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of Internal Cultural Heritage, this took place in New Delhi from December 8th to 13th.

The Republic of Türkiye just achieved an important cultural milestone. Yes, Antep İşi Embroidery has now been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Announced during the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of Internal Cultural Heritage, this took place in New Delhi from December 8th to 13th.

Republic of Türkiye’s Antep İşi Embroidery Now On UNESCO List

A truly incredible achievement, and Antep İşi Embroidery is a centuries-old needlework tradition. This is a craft that uses white threads on white fabric. The technique has been perfected over centuries, which involves pulling and cutting threads so that intricate patterns and motifs are formed. Passed down through generations, this is a craft that’s known for its precision and refined craftsmanship.

An Important Socio-Economic Role In The Region

Playing a vital social and economic role in the region, it is a craft particularly practised by women. As a result, it creates sustainable income opportunities while also fostering social cohesion. After all, women, especially grandmothers and mothers, are the primary practitioners and transmitters of the craft. They are known for passing down their knowledge to their daughters and granddaughters, and often through demonstrations and hands-on practices.

An Important Socio-Economic Role In The Region

Playing a vital social and economic role in the region, it is a craft particularly practised by women. As a result, it creates sustainable income opportunities while also fostering social cohesion. After all, women, especially grandmothers and mothers, are the primary practitioners and transmitters of the craft. They are known for passing down their knowledge to their daughters and granddaughters, and often through demonstrations and hands-on practices.

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Turkey Already Has 32 Elements On The List

Did you know that these embroidered fabrics are then used in daily life? Not just for clothes, but they are also used as table covers, bedsheets and accessories that end up sprucing rooms and everyday life. At this point, it’s worth mentioning that Turkiye currently has a total of 32 elements on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage lists. This includes 14 multinational files that have been developed in collaboration with countries sharing common cultural histories.

With this age-old craft, gaining its much-needed recognition, if you are someone who lives in Turkey or has this craft at home, don’t forget to share this with your friends and family.

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