Houses in Yeniköy village, Artvin’s Yusufeli district, were damaged when rocks and soil fragments slid down the slope. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though several houses were affected. Footage captured the moment of the rockfall on a mobile phone camera.
Cemil Aydın, a resident whose house was damaged, expressed concern, stating, “We’ve been staying with neighbors for a month due to frequent rockfalls. This area is prone to landslides, making it unsafe to stay at home.”
In Gümüşhane’s Dumanlı Village, 38 nature lovers from GÜDAK took part in a 14-kilometer nature walk along the “Lost Santa Road” through the Santa Ruins. Amid fog, drizzle, bird sounds, and blooming flowers, participants followed stone-paved forest paths past historic churches, fountains, and bridges dating back to the 17th century. Known as “Paradise in the Valley,” the Santa Ruins, with seven neighborhoods of centuries-old architecture, offered a blend of natural beauty and deep-rooted history.
Recep Ergin
TR