Pictures of the year: Memorable moments of 2022

Voting has officially begun for Anadolu Agency's 2022 Pictures of the Year competition, showcasing the best in photojournalism and documentary photography from around the world. This annual event recognizes the outstanding work of photographers in capturing powerful and thought-provoking images that tell important stories and bring attention to important issues. From breaking news and political events to personal stories and everyday moments, the Pictures of the Year competition celebrates the talent and hard work of photographers who document the world around us. Among the categories, photos from the breaking news category cover the latest situations around the world. Here, Israeli forces detain 15-year-old Palestinian Mustafa al-Husays in the city of Hebron without providing medical assistance after they injured him with live bullets. Three people died as a result of the explosion in the truck on the bridge between Russia and Crimea. Smoke rose from the area where the oil company Aramco's facilities are located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A Turkish flag was planted on the summit of Tendürek Mountain, where security was provided after the fight against terrorism in Van. Another category, Environment and Life, has also some staggering photos. The world's largest volcano, Mauna Loa, located on the Big Island of the Hawaiian archipelago of the US, erupted again 38 years later. Along with the lava flow, meteor showers were also observed. A volcanic eruption occurred near the Fagradalsfjall mountains on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland, where heavy lava flows were experienced. The horses in the field, which turned white after the snowfall in Kars, continued their search for food. In addition to its natural beauties, the Kola Peninsula in the Murmansk region of Russia offers a 'magical' atmosphere with northern lights. The tuna grown in the Aegean Sea, which is mainly demanded by Japan, is brought to the farms before export. Farmers in Chittagong, Bangladesh, go through a busy working period during the harvest. Bolts of lightning in Fethiye Bay created a beautiful image together with the lights of the city. The sports category offered some interesting photos of 2022 too. The 10th leg of the Formula 1 World Championship, the Great British Grand Prix, started with a serious accident. The pilots, who won the championship in automobile sports in 2021, race on the ice-covered Çıldır Lake with sleighs. The Moroccan players and technical committee, who won a match against Spain after the penalty shootout and advanced to the quarter-finals, make a prostration of gratitude. Mountaineer Tunç Fındık climbs at the Palandoken Ice Climbing Festival, which was held for the third time this year in Erzurum. The star player of the Argentina team, Lionel Messi, struggles under the intense pressure of his opponents.